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Off-topic TalkWhere overpaid, underworked S2000 owners waste the worst part of their days before the drive home. This forum is for general chit chat and discussions not covered by the other off-topic forums.
Anybody that thinks they can gain any insight to another person just by looking at the watch they're wearing is a very misguided person.
If a person is wearing a very nice watch, it could be because they're:
- very wealthy and appreciate nice things.
- living on a shoestring budget and maxed out their credit cards so they could impress people with their watch
- related to or friends with someone that gave them the watch as a gift/heirloom.
If someone is wearing a fake nice watch, it could be because they're:
- trying to pretend that they're something they're not.
- interested in nice watches, but realize that they can get more value by buying a knock-off
- not smart enough to realize they got ripped off.
If someone is wearing a cheap watch, it could be because they're:
- flat broke.
- not willing to spend more than 50 bucks on a device whose sole purpose is to tell them what time it is. Even if it's off by a couple of seconds a year, how many people really need to know the time within .0001 seconds?
- not interested in wearing accessories that could make them a more likely target for a would-be mugger.
So... unless you know the actual reasoning behind the type of watch someone is wearing, there's nothing you can honestly tell just by seeing the device wrapped around their wrist. But, it does sound like you're the type of person that would try to make a statement with their accessories. Personally, I'd rather people judge me by my actions, not by what I own.
Surely you have just disproved your own point by telling us what each person is like based on the watch that they are wearing ....
Originally Posted by NFRs2000NYC,Jul 5 2007, 10:23 PM
This watch retails for $18,500 dollars.
I'm certain there is a reason, but could you please school me how a watch with no complications can be worth that much? Is the movement handmade, are the jewels real instead of created, ect?
You just don't get it, do you? A watch says nothing about a person without knowing how or why they obtained the watch.
But, hey... if you want to judge me based on my Casio, that's your prerogative. But, as I said... you will be very misguided in doing so.
I'm baffled at the people who think you can't tell ANYTHING about someone based on external observations. Of course it doesn't tell you everything, and of course first impressions may be wrong.
I don't think anyone is debating that (I hope).
But to say that you can't or shouldn't tell ANYTHING (or "nothing" [sic]) based on appearances is silly as well.
First impressions count for something. Depending on your line of work, how you look (and a watch may play a role) can significantly impact the opportunities you get.
I wouldn't walk into an interview with my hair uncombed and my tie crooked. If I did, it wouldn't mean I was a bad job candidate, but things are the way they are.
But it is all within context. I would be wary of a job applicant for a $30k per year job with a $10k watch... it might be an indication of unrealistic expectations or priorities. It may not, but I'd be "on guard" if I was interviewing.
I personally pick things that in my opinion are nice, functional, and don't project excess. Depending on your job and peer group, this varies widely. I think some of the responses we're getting reflect this.
I'm going to post a new poll regarding this.... stay tuned.
Foggedaboutit. I wear a 100 dollar casio. I could easily afford a 10k watch, but it's not my thing. My usual dress is a t shirt and jeans and maybe a fleece if it's cold. Most of my tshirts are well worn so they are comfortable and soft, the same with the jeans.
I do this because 1. I like being comfortable
2. My finantial advisor does the same and recommended it saying if you look like a target, people will target you.
So some of you are argueing that my appearance equals my net worth?
Originally Posted by s2000raj,Jul 6 2007, 11:36 AM
So some of you are arguing that my appearance equals my net worth?
Maybe some people are arguing that, but that's silly too.
The appearance suggests a certain image. That image may be desireable when relaxing on the weekend. When not at work or not out on a date with the wife, I prefer NO watch at all (and jeans and a 10-yr old T-shirt).
But in a situation where you're supposed to put your best foot forward (work perhaps?) looking cheap / sloppy could make your work more difficult, especially if you deal with people you're meeting for the first time.
Obviously if you work someplace where function rules, an electronic or rubberized watch may be preferable.
As the saying goes, different strokes for different folks. I love fine mechanical watches. and will continue to add to my collection. At this point in my life I wouldn't be caught with a quarts electronic watch, although in my younger years thats all I wore. Time doesn't pass in 1 second ticks, but it flys by continuously. Here is a picture of part of my collection:
From left to right, Orient Star Diver, Omega Seamaster Chronograph, Seiko GMT Springdrive, Steinhart 39 mm GMT Diver, Steinhart 42 mm GMT Diver, Rolex Yatch-Master, Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Chronograph, and Omega Seamaster GMT (Bond version).
My next purchase will be an Omega Speadmaster(Moon Watch).
