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Old 3 June 2018, 01:00 PM   #1
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Wear a SS SubC to a job interview?

I have an interview Monday for a job (I'm a physician executive).
Should I wear my SS SubC or play it safe with a more traditional type?
I could wear the SS Explorer 2 (older style) that has a bit smaller profile.
Thoughts?
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:04 PM   #2
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Why would you not wear it?



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Old 3 June 2018, 01:05 PM   #3
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You’re asking if you should wear your Rolex or your Rolex?

A similar thread was started recently. I say wear what you want, but the field will be split here.
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:06 PM   #4
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:07 PM   #5
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What's a physician executive?
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:09 PM   #6
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I hope they would hire you based on your work history and not what is on your wrist. Wear the watch that you feel most comfortable in.
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:09 PM   #7
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So many dynamics and I think at the end of the day no one cares unless they are a serious watch enthusiast
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:22 PM   #8
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So many dynamics and I think at the end of the day no one cares unless they are a serious watch enthusiast

This. Don’t overthink it.
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:23 PM   #9
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What's a physician executive?
I am a physician who spends a considerable amount of time involved in non-clinical administrative duties.
I really like the "wear what makes you feel good" responses.
Thanks
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:29 PM   #10
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Rock the SubC and don't worry about it.
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:34 PM   #11
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Play it safe...wear a white coat, overshoes and glasses.

PPE is always the way.
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:35 PM   #12
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You're overthinking. Don't wear a DSSD of some gigantic gold Hublot, but no one's going to have a problem with an understated 40mm steel watch.
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:45 PM   #13
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The black dial Submariner is an under-the-radar watch in my opinion. I say wear your favorite timepiece and dazzle them with your mad skills!
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:47 PM   #14
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The most important thing is that you are comfortable with it. If you're going to be worrying about it throughout the interview, don't wear it. Otherwise go for it!
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:49 PM   #15
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[QUOTE=cptdean;8640438]You’re asking if you should wear your Rolex or your Rolex?

Too Funny!
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:51 PM   #16
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Go ahead an wear the sub and don't worry about it. I wore a GMT Master II to a recent interview and got the job. The watch didn't have any impact as far as I know.

Good luck!
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Old 3 June 2018, 01:55 PM   #17
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Yes, wear the Sub
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Old 3 June 2018, 02:04 PM   #18
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Why not?
I would wear my Sub even for plumber job interview. It is who I am.
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Old 3 June 2018, 02:14 PM   #19
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Hmmmm...

In this case, I'd wear the Rolex....

unless you're wearing short sleeves and a tie, they probably will not notice what you have on.

I'd go with the EX2. Classic and understated. That piece just oozes rock solid confidence to me.

I'd
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Old 3 June 2018, 02:33 PM   #20
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I can’t imagine an employer saying, “he’s wearing a Rolex Submariner, so let’s not hire him.”



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Old 3 June 2018, 02:39 PM   #21
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I say wear it. When I see people wearing Rolex watches, I tend to appreciate their value of a good watch.
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Old 3 June 2018, 02:43 PM   #22
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Don't wear anything. Like it or not, there will be people who will judge if they notice so why take that chance?

You lose nothing if you just take it off for the duration of the interview.
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Old 3 June 2018, 02:44 PM   #23
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Wear whatever makes you more comfortable, since you have to be yourself and confident in the interview, if you do a bad interview the watch doesn’t matter.......


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Old 3 June 2018, 02:52 PM   #24
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You’re a doctor with management skills. Any advice you get here is worth jack squat.

Me personally, I’d wear whatever makes you feel good.
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Old 3 June 2018, 03:04 PM   #25
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Wear whatever watch that isn't going to distract you during the interview.

You shouldn't be wondering, "I wonder if they're looking at my watch" or "I wonder what that look was for...he/she just glanced down and noticed my watch"...you get the idea. They're all distractions that don't need to be going through your head at the time.

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The black dial Submariner is an under-the-radar watch in my opinion. I say wear your favorite timepiece and dazzle them with your mad skills!

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Old 3 June 2018, 03:07 PM   #27
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Wear the sub I doubt they will be checking out your watch during the interview


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Old 3 June 2018, 03:09 PM   #28
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I am a physician who spends a considerable amount of time involved in non-clinical administrative duties.
I really like the "wear what makes you feel good" responses.
Thanks
You had to resort to a forum to figure this out??
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Old 3 June 2018, 03:13 PM   #29
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Unless the interviewer is a WIS or into watches, he probably woudn't notice.
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I am a physician who spends a considerable amount of time involved in non-clinical administrative duties.
I really like the "wear what makes you feel good" responses.
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My son is a physician(resident). He sports one of my hand me down 18k gold Breitling watches.

All he gets is positive comments and was recently hired (with years to go on his residency) while wearing said watch.

I hire lots of people.

In the end, t’s all about you.
If the watch makes you self conscious don’t wear it.
If the watch adds to your confidence, wear it.

I hate these “under the radar” comments!
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