What’s it mean when you can’t wear PM?

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by jsausley

For me I see no reason to own PM if it looks exactly like stainless steel to 99% of people.
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because you should be buying watches for you, not other people. You know what you have on

if you like Pt or WG then thats what you like.

[jsausley]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

because you should be buying watches for you, not other people. You know what you have on

if you like Pt or WG then thats what you like.

I know -- that's why I started with "to me." I'm saying that to me, personally, it's hard to fall in love with a white gold or platinum piece that looks identical to a stainless one.

Personally, I'm a big fan of the platinum Daydate and, of course, that Platona. But those are exceptions for me; appealing because they have special character of their own. A Daydate has to be PM -- it's not like you can buy a current one in stainless -- and the Platona has its own special dial and bezel which speak for themselves.

[DeeTee]

If I’m self conscious going to a meeting, I might park in the back of the lot.

Watch doesn’t matter, especially when wearing something like an RM. They think i have a G-Shock on.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by DeeTee

If I’m self conscious going to a meeting, I might park in the back of the lot.

Watch doesn’t matter, especially when wearing something like an RM. They think i have a G-Shock on.

pretty sure you are only parking in the back of the lot so no one scratches it... ive seen pics of what you drive

[DeeTee]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

pretty sure you are only parking in the back of the lot so no one scratches it... ive seen pics of what you drive

Don’t worry my wife will find a way to get some scratches on them first.

[erne75]

Originally Posted by peterskinner

My dentist wears a yellow gold DayDate and I'm convinced I'm paying for it....

You are...and hopefully you are getting a good dental service. What is wrong with the mutually beneficial exchange of goods and services? Then again you can always go down the road to the recently graduated dentists wearing a $200 Seiko and feel good about yourself

[challer]

One of the greatest paradoxes in life is you should never care what other people think of you and yet you must always consider what others may think. I generally don't care and wear SS/WG/YG as I see fit. And I accept that I might lose some projects with my startups - and have - as a result of my watch or car. If I can't afford or don't want to lose a project or contact, I may go along to get along and wouldn't begrudge anyone who did as well.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by nick800

We all know many examples of disgust against any amount of success. There are endless threads of people saying they can’t wear certain flashy watches due to professional environment.

I really want a YG Sub, and can get it no problem. But, I work in a world where I know people will have a big problem with it. But why buy something you can’t wear?

And there’s that whole Meme that billionaires wear Casios.

I’m just bitching.

So what day you?

Years ago, one of my apprentice draughtsman, regularly used to drive his Dad's Rolls Royce to the office, some people resented him for doing so. Most of us loved him
for it. A long blonde haired 17 year old, in jeans and T-shirt, and as nonchalant as hell. I thought it was brilliant!
A good lad too!
Stuff what 'people think'......just do your thing.

[TswaneNguni]

Stay true to yourself

[AK797]

Live and let live, if you will not judge others for such a superficial thing then allow them that same privilege.

[peterpl]

I'm the boss of myself and I wear what I want. Pretty simple really.

[Onikage]

Yg is weekends only for me. Business and pleasure my friend.

[MTBer]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i hear that a lot. I dont doubt it but i find it paradoxical that clients want people they do business with to appear less well off as they are. Its almost like they don't get the connection that if you had less money you would be bad at your job and they wouldn't want to do business with you then either as you are always in danger of going out of business.

people are weird.

I think there’s a little more nuance to this. Personally, I feel it’s more socially acceptable to wear expense things if your profession involves helping your clients build/maintain wealth, because if you’re not making money for your clients, you aren’t making money for yourself. . On the other hand, if your profession is one in which you may be incentivized to put your interests before your client’s (e.g., car sales), I personally feel any outward display of wealth might cause distrust...especially if that profession is burdened by stereotypes of unscrupulous behavior (again, car sales is a good example).

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by MTBer

I think there’s a little more nuance to this. Personally, I feel it’s more socially acceptable to wear expense things if your profession involves helping your clients build/maintain wealth, because if you’re not making money for your clients, you aren’t making money for yourself. . On the other hand, if your profession is one in which you may be incentivized to put your interests before your client’s (e.g., car sales), I personally feel any outward display of wealth might cause distrust...especially if that profession is burdened by stereotypes of unscrupulous behavior (again, car sales is a good example).

You never see a bookie, on a bike.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by MTBer

I think there’s a little more nuance to this. Personally, I feel it’s more socially acceptable to wear expense things if your profession involves helping your clients build/maintain wealth, because if you’re not making money for your clients, you aren’t making money for yourself. . On the other hand, if your profession is one in which you may be incentivized to put your interests before your client’s (e.g., car sales), I personally feel any outward display of wealth might cause distrust...especially if that profession is burdened by stereotypes of unscrupulous behavior (again, car sales is a good example).

i still think its the person you are not trusting first and then connecting it back to the watch as a reason to solidify your opinion not the other way around. You pick up on a shady business man vibe intuitively way before you notice the accessories. Sure maybe the watch sticks out later but its already too late by then. If they had a g shock on you would say its because of the alligator boots he was wearing.

[Steerpike999]

You will not get far in life by trying to please others. This includes worrying about how others perceive you based on what you wear. Make up your own mind.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by AK797

Live and let live, if you will not judge others for such a superficial thing then allow them that same privilege.

Speaking of YG, hope we get to see an awesome Sunburst Sub photo for your 50k post!

[turborolex]

It really depends where you work.

So a doctor in a NYC hospital wearing a $90,000 rose gold Patek 5980 will stick out and will be the talk of the floor and will have a reputation for being flamboyant/show off; even if he is not!

Same applies to the doctor wearing the same watch in his private practice. Patients will notice...and that’s never a good thing when a patient says to you “wow, that looks expensive, doc”.

I really think the “wear what you want advice” is just too general and inaccurate.

Wear what you want .........on the weekend!






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[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by turborolex

It really depends where you work.

So a doctor in a NYC hospital wearing a $90,000 rose gold Patek 5980 will stick out and will be the talk of the floor and will have a reputation for being flamboyant/show off; even if he is not!

Same applies to the doctor wearing the same watch in his private practice. Patients will notice...and that’s never a good thing when a patient says to you “wow, that looks expensive, doc”.

I really think the “wear what you want advice” is just too general and inaccurate.

Wear what you want .........on the weekend!






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So patients will automatically know what a 90K Patek looks like? And the doctor should only wear the watch on Saturday and Sunday?
I'll have whatever your smokin'!

[Dr.Brian]

I used to worry about what having a solid gold piece would say about me at work as a physician. I’ve changed my opinion. Even though I work with a lot of lower income families, I’m pretty sure they know that a sub specialist physician at a major quartenary care referral hospital is solidly in the 1%. Then I got cancer myself and I’ve concluded IDGAF anymore. They come to my hospital because we kick ass and take names all day every day. They’ll come if I have a diamond pinky ring and 2 day dates or a Casio. Day date it is.

[rolexpatek363]

Originally Posted by MTBer

I think there’s a little more nuance to this. Personally, I feel it’s more socially acceptable to wear expense things if your profession involves helping your clients build/maintain wealth, because if you’re not making money for your clients, you aren’t making money for yourself. . On the other hand, if your profession is one in which you may be incentivized to put your interests before your client’s (e.g., car sales), I personally feel any outward display of wealth might cause distrust...especially if that profession is burdened by stereotypes of unscrupulous behavior (again, car sales is a good example).

Spot-on. Absolutely nailed it.

If you are worried about people noticing your blingy Rolex, then buy a PP. You get to spend even more money, and pretty much no-one knows what it is!

[turborolex]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

So patients will automatically know what a 90K Patek looks like? And the doctor should only wear the watch on Saturday and Sunday?

I'll have whatever your smokin'!

Yes, many patients do know what a Patek is, this is NYC I’m talking about.

Also, remember, everyone gets sick and visits a doctor at some point, so one gets to see the full spectrum of patients with various occupations and income levels. When you’ve been doing this for 20 years, you see the whole gamut.

I believe the OP was asking about wearing PM pieces at work, and I’m assuming he means yellow or rose gold; so yes, most doctors that I know (including myself) don’t go to work wearing flashy gold watches. Notice I said most, because you always have the very few who do.

Nothing wrong with wearing white gold or platinum to avoid attention.

Sorry man, I can’t offer you anything to smoke (yet) as it’s still not legal in NY.






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[Onikage]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

So patients will automatically know what a 90K Patek looks like? And the doctor should only wear the watch on Saturday and Sunday?
I'll have whatever your smokin'!

I'd see my doc more often if he wore a 90k Patek.

[rolexpatek363]

Originally Posted by turborolex

Yes, many patients do know what a Patek is, this is NYC I’m talking about.

Also, remember, everyone gets sick and visits a doctor at some point, so one gets to see the full spectrum of patients with various occupations and income levels. When you’ve been doing this for 20 years, you see the whole gamut.

I believe the OP was asking about wearing PM pieces at work, and I’m assuming he means yellow or rose gold; so yes, most doctors that I know (including myself) don’t go to work wearing flashy gold watches. Notice I said most, because you always have the very few who do.

Nothing wrong with wearing white gold or platinum to avoid attention.

Sorry man, I can’t offer you anything to smoke (yet) as it’s still not legal in NY.

Doctor, I favour a platinum Day-Date, and a platinum Journe, a white gold PP, a steel Nautilus, and a Rolex 5513 Maxi. There's no way I'd ever wear yellow gold, I'm far too introverted.

[turborolex]

Originally Posted by rolexpatek363

Doctor, I favour a platinum Day-Date, and a platinum Journe, a white gold PP, a steel Nautilus, and a Rolex 5513 Maxi. There's no way I'd ever wear yellow gold, I'm far too introverted.

Excellent choices all around


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[rolexpatek363]

Originally Posted by turborolex

Excellent choices all around

Thanks! Low-key definitely works for me.

[el-heffe]

I can relate in a different way. I bought a high end sports car years ago. Very few people were polite or just didn't say anything. That's fine but the other 99% freely felt to offer their advice on how I should of bought X, Y or Z instead. For weeks (or maybe months), I'd smile and offer a counter point such as "X doesn't corner as good" or "Y is MUCH more expensive.". It started to get REALLY old after awhile. Eventually, I simply told people, "When you have the money, you can buy what you want."

For the other car guys, Doug DeMuro had a youtube episode where he discussed what it was like having a Ferrari as a daily driver. (My car wasn't THAT nice) He had similar experiences too. The Drawbacks of Owning an Exotic Car and The Drawbacks of Owning an Exotic Car

I'm not thin skinned but it happened so much (and even with complete strangers at gas stations) that it got REALLY old. Actually, I had forgot completely about it until replying to your post.

If the watch draws enough attention, you'll grow tired of just smiling, thinking of a witty response and shrugging it off.

Buy what you love, but be aware that not every one will "enjoy" it with you.

[ian.thomas]

My best friend is a doctor. Although he owns a Rolex and numerous super/hyper cars, he leaves his Rolex at home and drives a Tesla to work.

It's not just his patients he doesn't want to show off in front of, but mainly his staff. They know he has money and cars, but not to what extent.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by turborolex

Yes, many patients do know what a Patek is, this is NYC I’m talking about.

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No offense here, but New Yorkers always crack me up.

As if only patients in NYC know what a Patek is...

[turborolex]

Originally Posted by Krash

No offense here, but New Yorkers always crack me up.



As if only patients in NYC know what a Patek is...

You are absolutely correct . Even my kids know Patek from Instagram and all the lyrics.


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