Is Rolex too fancy for job interviewing?

[datejusting]

Sounds like you will be more comfortable with the Bond SMP.

[watchwatcher]

Nah.

[Tha Baron]

This generally depends on what you're interviewing for... But my general thought is that you never want something you wear to an interview to be noticed or remembered post interview... You want them to remember your enthusiasm, intelligence, work accomplishments, etc. Wearing a Rolex doesn't make you successful/rich/attractive/more qualified.

I would always expect an interviewee to have a clean white shirt, muted tie, dark pressed suit, shined shoes, with an overall tidy/clean appearance. I want to know they are considerate enough to look very boring but professional.

Your Rolex May do more to draw attention to your first impression that could rub someone the wrong way.

Again, YMMV... Perhaps an understated Rolex would be best suited for the 2nd interview or perhaps your first day. Then again what do I know, the best hire I ever made was a 25 year old that wore a Mickey Mouse watch (no joke).

[greggsiam]

What industry or job are you interviewing for? Who are the interviewers? In some job markets I would think it to be quite normal and within reason.

I've interviewed 100's of people in the last 15 years and never once did the watch they wore overshadow qualification, attitude, or their personality.

[boywondergq1]

No Rolex. Keep it low key. You won't get the job based on your choice of watches, but the fact is is some have reservations about the brand, so I would leave it at home. Like others have said, you will be under a microscope during an interview.

[beer nuts]

Wear whatever makes you feel the most confident for the interview. If you are worrying about what they think of the watch, that will effect your interview....

[engin33r]

Too fancy? I don't think so... especially 16610 LN - I think the interviewer will barely notice if he's not into watches. If he is then he knows it's a modest choice - I mean Rolex is known for its reliability - and that's the message you want to convey.

[Poly]

Wear what is appropriate for the position. Just don't show off.

[Thatguy]

Originally Posted by Britexpat76

I would wear what I want. If someone is going to label me for what watch I wear I wouldn't want to work with them anyhow.

This. I am interviewing them as well. If they are that petty I don't want to work there.


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[inzite]

Originally Posted by VinnieVegas

Depends on the job. If you're being recruited to be a CEO, CFO, or other major executive in a large corporation, and the compensation level you are used to is in the millions, I say wear it...

seriously? rolex and ceo?lol... come on guys lets not think this way.

[yOyOYoo]

Wear it but don't flaunt it. Did you plan on flashing it or something?

Besides the watch is probably going be under your sleeve the whole time and no one will notice it anyways.

[rollee1]

Drill drill drill.
You can wear anything if you are well prepared for the interview. Know your sh**

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by Britexpat76

I would wear what I want. If someone is going to label me for what watch I wear I wouldn't want to work with them anyhow.

This.

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

No one that is worth working for will care what watch you have on

And this.

For my tuppence worth, every job interview I've attended or conducted, I've always worn long sleeve shirt, tie and suit. Presumably you will do the same. On that basis, the likelihood of your watch being that conspicuous is quite remote. Therefore, wear what fits under your cuff the most comfortably.

[Andad]

If you have to ask this question the watch issue seems to concern you more than the interview and I would leave it at home.

If you are wearing a shirt and jacket there would be no reason for the interviewer to even see your watch unless you want to show it off.

All the best for the job.

[x zombie]

I wouldn't wear a Rolex on an interview unless it was a phone interview ;) I think there is a possibility that Rolex attention may pass off a negative subliminal message to the interviewer, which is a greater risk towards employment than to just wear less prestigious timepiece that gets no watch attention at all.

But what do I know? There are plenty of imitation watches (Invicta) that simulate the look of a Rolex and are worn by a bunch of people. A simple Rolex like a Submariner or Explorer I might fly low under the radar. My friends didn't even know my Explorer I was a Rolex til they asked to take a closer look.

[Muzz]

I have not had a face to face interview in 14 years or so, but I cannot see how a sub would be an issue or even PM. I would probably avoid pieces that are heavily diamond enriched but even that under a suit isn't a huge deal.

[HOHO]

It all depends on your financial situation , IMO .
We all know wearing a nice watch might rub someone the wrong way .

If you can afford to risk that happening , wear a Rolex and be proud .
But if you NEED the job , why risk rubbing an interviewer the wrong way ?

just thinking out loud !

Good luck on the job hunt !

Dan

[rudegar]

I interview people for high level jobs. Don't wear it. Don't wear a Brioni suit. Don't wear Prada shoes. Don't wear a vicuna coat. The only thing that should not be vanilla is you. Everything else distracts from what is important - YOU.

[StevePirates]

I would advise against wearing it. Think of Pascals Wager. What can you gain from wearing the rolex? Almost certainly nothing. What do you risk? Alienating the employer.
What can you gain from not wearing the rolex? Not alienating the employer. What do you risk? Almost certainly nothing.

The best outcome of wearing the Rolex is the same as the worst outcome from not wearing it.

Skip the Rolex at the interview. Dazzle and charm them. Get the job. Show up day 1 with rolex on your wrist.

[Sperry]

Dress the way you always do (for success) and assume no one will notice it.

You'd be amazed at the number of people who notice I wear $700 shoes. Zero.

[Thatguy]

Originally Posted by StevePirates

I would advise against wearing it. Think of Pascals Wager. What can you gain from wearing the rolex? Almost certainly nothing. What do you risk? Alienating the employer.
What can you gain from not wearing the rolex? Not alienating the employer. What do you risk? Almost certainly nothing.

The best outcome of wearing the Rolex is the same as the worst outcome from not wearing it.

Skip the Rolex at the interview. Dazzle and charm them. Get the job. Show up day 1 with rolex on your wrist.

In the last thread regarding this it was pointed out how wearing a Rolex can hold you back in some work cultures. I would not want to wait to find this out until after I was hired.


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[d0190535]

definitely don't wear it.. secure the job first then you can wear whatever you want.

[Malbolge]

would you feel jealous and not hire an applicant with a nice watch (who didnt flaunt it in your face)? if yes, you suck .... therefore you probably dont want to work for that person. i would wear but if you feel it gives you anxiety, dont wear a watch at all. or wear some jawbone perhaps?

[colpol]

Originally Posted by MattyL147

Don't wear it. You'll get a ton of replies saying "wear it, who cares what others think." This is the exact situation where you need to care what others think.

You'll be under the microscope enough. Leave it at home so that there's no judgment (warranted or not) based upon your watch.

100% agree. I contracted for nearly 7 years\ lot of interviews over that period & I tended to either leave my watch at home or put it in my inside pocket for the interview. Who know's what the guy sitting across the table thinks so why risk it.

Once you've got the job - then you can not bother what others think

[Muzz]

Well, I will add this;

I hire senior engineers all the time. If a guy that has 15+ years experience shows up for an interview and he is dressed poorly while wearing a plastic watch he isn't getting the job. I am not going to pay someone 350k+ that does not invest in his or her's professional image. So dress appropriately for the environment you will potentially be working in.

Again, this is only my opinion.

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by rudegar

I interview people for high level jobs. Don't wear it. Don't wear a Brioni suit. Don't wear Prada shoes. Don't wear a vicuna coat. The only thing that should not be vanilla is you. Everything else distracts from what is important - YOU.

Excellent points.

Mick

[Gaijin]

Absolutely wear it with zero concerns I say.

[Lumberjact]

Depends on the company; depends on the job.

Best of luck.




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[One Ping Only]

I would go more under the radar. While the person interviewing may not know watches, they likely will recognize a Rolex. Or a seiko diver they think is a Rolex. And you don't know if they have very conservative fiscal beliefs that might make such a display seem frivolous in their mind.

A simple dress watch that does not draw attention gets my vote. I wore my VC Traditionelle to an interview and it went completely unnoticed except by me.

[shakin_jake]

I can't believe all of the respondents recommending for you not to wear a watch. The fact that you show up with a watch on your wrist says for one, you're concerned enough to know what time it is

Would you hire someone that shows up for a job interview that doesn't wear a belt with his pants , nor a watch on his wrist? Wait, don't answer that<LOL>

I'll go one further...show up with a pen and a folded piece of paper in your breast shirt pocket. It's the little details that count, knowing what time it is, having the ability to write things down when it counts. Yes everyone has a smart phone now but show up for an interview with a pen in your shirt pocket, watch on your wrist, you get the point. Others may have better and different ideas