If you were a writer...

[LeslieC]

What rolex would you wear?

I imagine it would be something classic. But looking for some other thoughts.

[nikanarani]

Something light, legible, and non sporty. Perhaps a vintage silver stick dial datejust on a cordovan leather strap.

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[Old Expat Beast]

Do you mean while writing, or in general? I write (and edit others) for a living, but always take my watch off while I am working. My watch collection is quite diverse.

[LeslieC]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Do you mean while writing, or in general? I write (and edit others) for a living, but always take my watch off while I am working. My watch collection is quite diverse.

In general. I image a watch would be a significant piece, and one worn through the years. I ask because I am about to be published. I owned an Airking and a ceramic GMT, but sold both of them. Now looking for something else.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by LeslieC

In general. I image a watch would be a significant piece, and one worn through the years. I ask because I am about to be published. I owned an Airking and a ceramic GMT, but sold both of them. Now looking for something else.

I've been in the business for more than 20 years (newspapers/magazines/books) but no watch owned throughout, sorry to say. I can see the romantic appeal, though. I keep old keyboards that I used for writing certain books.

[sickened1]

Originally Posted by LeslieC

What rolex would you wear?

I imagine it would be something classic. But looking for some other thoughts.

Well, he was a writer and he wore an Explorer (1016) which is a classic.

[Verdi]

When I used to write, I used to take my watch off.
If we are talking Rolex, a lighter model with a small clasp such as OP, Explorer 1 or DJ would be my choice.

[Old Expat Beast]

I'm wearing a 36mm Explorer today, FWIW.

[Kabelkasper]

why di you sold your Airking? in my opinon, this watch was perfekt for your demand.

An Explorer is nice, but i think a little bit like a sports watch. maybe a simple Oyster Perpetual? Only with central Seconds and no date. Clearly dail - that your minds going to clear for writing ;)

[HogwldFLTR]

Well this guy wore a Rolex (an OP apparently)...



http://www.rolexencyclopedie.nl/engl...e-rolex-man-2/

[Singslinger]

I use a ceramic Sea-Dweller as my daily wearer in rotation with a Datejust 2, YM2, Milgauss GV, Exp 2 and Deepsea. When writing (or to be more accurate, typing on a computer) I've found the Milgauss be the most comfortable.

[sgmgolf]

I will go the James Patterson route.......he has done quite well.
He wears a 16710 Coke GMT II.
Cheers

[Abdullasaif]

A yellow gold sky dweller if i were a rapper or YM2 in yellow gold if i scammed people by titling my book "how to become an overnight millionaire"

[beer]

i wear an AP ROO chrono, and a 216570 when in the field

[ltmgeller]

What do you write about?

[watchwatcher]

I may be wrong, but I would think what watch one would wear would be more a function of one's sense of style and fashion, as opposed to occupation...just my thoughts.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

i may be wrong, but i would think what watch one would wear would be more a function of one's sense of style and fashion, as opposed to occupation...just my thoughts.

+1

[asleep]

Or maybe with Buckley dial.

[Danny83]

I would wear a Turn o graph

[G-Web]

I'm a writer. And while I usually wear a 14060 or a 16550, I'm always drawn to the classic simplicity of 36mm Explorers, OP's and AK's.

I think there's a tendency among writers to appreciate simplicity and economy, not only in language, but other areas well. Ian Flemming wasn't the only man of letters to wear an Explorer, I know David Mamet is a fan as well. For what that's worth.

Cheers,
-GW

[The Joker]

116718ln

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by LeslieC

What rolex would you wear?

I imagine it would be something classic. But looking for some other thoughts.

I have written many articles, book chapters and a book and the Daytona is still my favorite watch, don't think writing has anything to do with it

[Porter]

60's Oyster perpetual date 34mm leather strap!

[SpaceWanderer]

I've been writing for living over 25 years, and the actual time I've spent sitting and typing is a tiny portion of my day compared with being "in the field" so to speak. I've always done my own photography 90% of the time as well. It's what you write about that determines your choice of timepiece. When I sit down to write I'm wearing whatever I had on that day, when I could have been doing anything from working on the farm to diving or riding a motorcycle or driving a car I'm reviewing. These days I have a few watches to choose from, but it's always a Rolex or Tudor Oyster (or Pelagos). I've never noticed it when typing, and this includes going all the way back to typewriters. If I was novelist that stayed mostly in my office, I think a DateJust would be it.

[Sublovin]

Not sure how your chosen profession plays into it too much, although if I were to guess and picture in my mind I would see a writer wearing something with a leather strap

[dr3ws]

I could imagine someone like Hank Moody wears a 16710

[KBM]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I keep old keyboards that I used for writing certain books.

That's pretty cool, Adam. You can even put them in a dome on your study once the book sells 1kk copies!

[KBM]

On topic, either of these looks very fitting!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I may be wrong, but I would think what watch one would wear would be more a function of one's sense of style and fashion, as opposed to occupation...just my thoughts.

Yeah I think you're right Larry, unless your watch can directly aid your work.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by AK797

Yeah I think you're right Larry, unless your watch can directly aid your work.

Yes, exactly, Neil...although I concede the point that many (several?) writers would most likely be attracted to something that makes a powerful statement without going "over the top"...which would encompass many different Rolex models, IMO.