Teacher with a Rolex?

[SeanE]

I'm pretty sure I know the answer, but I want feedback anyway. I'm SO close to pulling the trigger on a Explorer II 16570, but two things are holding me back.

1. I would need to trade in my Tudor Black Bay Blue ETA which I love and had some sentimental value because I bought it for myself as a gift for becoming a dad.

2. I'm a teacher (and hopefully soon an administrator). I have the cash -well, not enough that I can buy it without trading the BB, but I worry it will look weird to wear a Rolex every day to a public school. Sometimes kids ask if the BB is a Rolex and I explain the relationship, but mostly it flies under the radar.

Be honest, if you met your kids teacher at parent night and he was wearing a Rolex, would it look weird? What about a Vice Principal?

Please - TALK ME OUT OF SPENDING ANOTHER $4K!!!!

[MattyL147]

Wouldn’t give it a second thought. Go for it!

[Singslinger]

Originally Posted by MattyL147

Wouldn’t give it a second thought. Go for it!

Agree. I work in a similar capacity and wear Rolexes all the time.

[GoPackGo!]

Don't worry about what anyone else thinks.

[pickettt]

If I saw you on TV picketing over wages and carrying on, it would be one thing, but it sounds like you have a good understanding of your own finances (you acknowledge you have to sacrifice one for the other), so I’d say go for it. Good luck moving into admin and we await the “incoming.”

[illiguy]

I say give 0 F’s about what others think. Wear proudly.

[BT1985]

Buy the watch you want if you can. Don’t let the fear of other people’s perceptions dictate how you live your life.


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[Fat_ninja]

I wouldn’t worry about it...I’d only care that you care about ur kids

[dimag333]

What’s the district like? I wore a sub as a janitor for a long time while I started my film company lol

steve

[brandrea]

Flunk any kid that gives you flak

[mmmmp]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Flunk any kid that gives you flak

Bravo! Almost made me choke on my coffee! Well done!

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[Mystro]

Depends if my school taxes keep going up every year and music and other programs keep getting cut. There is reality and the “optics” of reality with wearing a Rolex in certain jobs.

[SeanE]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Depends if my school taxes keep going up every year and music and other programs keep getting cut. There is reality and the “optics” of reality with wearing a Rolex in certain jobs.

Yeah, that was my thought. The district is interesting - mix of all kinds of people, but we are generally well funded. We get 2% raises every year without much fuss and muss between the union and district. Pay is good, but it's a little lower than the surrounding districts.

Like the other educator said, I'm probably overthinking it. The kids will just think I'm "baller" ...lol.

[Tavli3]

Originally Posted by SeanE

Yeah, that was my thought. The district is interesting - mix of all kinds of people, but we are generally well funded. We get 2% raises every year without much fuss and muss between the union and district. Pay is good, but it's a little lower than the surrounding districts.

Like the other educator said, I'm probably overthinking it. The kids will just think I'm "baller" ...lol.

I think to those that do notice, it can be a message of motivation that if you work hard and don't waste your money like a dumbass you too can have the nicer things in life.

I think you should be proud of your accomplishments and wear the watch proudly. If anyone makes a comment you tell them the sacrifice and hard work it took to get it. Maybe they'll get the message, maybe not but all you can do is show them the way.

[watchwatcher]

Retired teacher and administrator here. You're overthinking it, nobody cares.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Retired teacher and administrator here. You're overthinking it, nobody cares.

No way! Super cool, I thought I was the only one in education in this entire forum

[nektar]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Retired teacher and administrator here. You're overthinking it, nobody cares.

Nobody cares..


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[77T]

Buy it...
But wear an Apple Watch and the kids will know you’re cool...


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[mohillips]

Originally Posted by 77T

Buy it...
But wear an Apple Watch and the kids will know you’re cool...


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An Apple watch? I've just been sick in my mouth

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[aczaja10]

You deserve a nice watch and the finer things in life much more than most professionals. You are doing an exceptional service and I wouldn't think twice. If my kids teachers wore a Rolex we would probably be best friends by now. Lol! In all seriousness - go for it. My wife is a teacher and deserves a Rolex more than i do.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by SeanE

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Be honest, if you met your kids teacher at parent night and he was wearing a Rolex, would it look weird? What about a Vice Principal?

Please - TALK ME OUT OF SPENDING ANOTHER $4K!!!!

You will have to look long and hard to find a parent who will know what kind of watch you are wearing, regardless of what it is.

[Dubshack]

The haircut lady at my local shop that charges $10-$15 for a haircut wears a rolex. I don’t know, nor, care how she got it. It looks great.

You should do it if you want it.


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[macrowatch]

Buy it! Then when they ask if it’s a Rolex, you can say if you stay in school, you can get a Rolex too!

[A-Wax]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

Buy it! Then when they ask if it’s a Rolex, you can say if you stay in school, you can get a Rolex too!

Definitely! When I do work with kids, I like to be able to show in the flesh that they have a chance to have those kinds of things if they stay on the right path :)

[In-Cog-Neeto]

The BB means a lot to you - Don’t sell the BB - you’ll regret it and end up buying one again

Make it work another way

And get that explorer

[mohillips]

Originally Posted by In-Cog-Neeto

The BB means a lot to you - Don’t sell the BB - you’ll regret it and end up buying one again

Make it work another way

And get that explorer

This guys right

Keep the original for the sentiment.

Maybe put the cash down and get the rest on 0%

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[Zyfon]

I'm a teacher at a private school. Been wearing my 116610lv for years. Nobody notice nor care what's on my wrist.

[Brny11]

Originally Posted by SeanE

I'm pretty sure I know the answer, but I want feedback anyway. I'm SO close to pulling the trigger on a Explorer II 16570, but two things are holding me back.



1. I would need to trade in my Tudor Black Bay Blue ETA which I love and had some sentimental value because I bought it for myself as a gift for becoming a dad.



2. I'm a teacher (and hopefully soon an administrator). I have the cash -well, not enough that I can buy it without trading the BB, but I worry it will look weird to wear a Rolex every day to a public school. Sometimes kids ask if the BB is a Rolex and I explain the relationship, but mostly it flies under the radar.



Be honest, if you met your kids teacher at parent night and he was wearing a Rolex, would it look weird? What about a Vice Principal?



Please - TALK ME OUT OF SPENDING ANOTHER $4K!!!!

To some a Movado would look booshie. Who cares? How do they know you bought it and it wasn’t gifted to you by a loved one? I’d go for it! Can always buy a seiko or Apple Watch if it gets uncomfortable!

To your first question. The explorer is a much better heirloom piece and will over years of memories will be a great price of sentiment. I wouldn’t hold a watch if your desires lie somewhere else unless you can comfortably add without selling.

I 100% support this move considering your concerns.

[speedymoonman]

personally i think the 16570 would fly under the radar! people hardly notices it when im wearing mine : ) which i like : )

[JayHantz]

I am totally for you getting one. Most of the kids won't even notice and if they do, who cares?

Maybe some will want to go into teaching...