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DS_Obsessed · 27 March 2010, 08:14 AM

I notice alot of men tend to tuck their watch underneath their shirt sleeves. I understand that occasionally shirts are shorter in length and sleeves ride up, but many times it looks intentional. This is rarely an issue for me and my watch only sees the light when I need the time and date. So am I missing the boat on something. Is this something you practice? If so please explain your reasoning.

DRAWTOOL · 27 March 2010, 08:17 AM

It's kinda like letting your slip show...

ESKO · 27 March 2010, 08:44 AM

I am reading and then re-reading your post, but I am still confused. Are you asking why some guys tuck their shirt under their Rolex? You asked "I notice alot of men tend to tuck their watch underneath their shirt sleeves" and this to me seems to be a natural thing, the watch resting under a shirt sleeve.
And you also said "This is rarely an issue for me and my watch only sees the light when I need the time and date"

Well here goes my opinion, why wouldn't you want to show off your fine timepiece. But, I can say if the sleeves are long, they are covering the watch, I tend to wear short sleeves.

WatchnRoll · 27 March 2010, 08:44 AM

Do you mean having the watch stick out intentionally even though you have a long sleeve shirt on?

I'm guilty as charged! I bought the watch so I can see it as well as others...

I don't want it hidden.

DS_Obsessed · 27 March 2010, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchnRoll

Do you mean having the watch stick out intentionally even though you have a long sleeve shirt on?

I'm guilty as charged! I bought the watch so I can see it as well as others...

I don't want it hidden.

For the record, I'm not "hating". Just wondering. I hear you it's nice to have people notice a watch you are proud of. I saw a lot of nice watches during a business convention this week and everyone seemed to have their own way of displaying theirs. Thanks for the honesty.

mingsta · 27 March 2010, 09:09 AM

Its really just how it falls. If I had a slim dress watch, it'd probably hide under the sleeve, but larger watches tend to push the cuffs up if there's not much room. Personally, I like to show a bit of watch, less so with the Rolex as people might interpret it as trying to be flash, definitely with the less recognisable watches, such as my Stowa.

snow_rocks · 27 March 2010, 09:16 AM

A good tailor can fix that problem!

DS_Obsessed · 27 March 2010, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snow_rocks

A good tailor can fix that problem!

This might be a stupid question but does anyone get their shirts cut to show any watch. This past week I think the best display of a Rolex was a associate with a pepsi GMT that just peeked out of this shirt. It made me look with anticipation as he lifted his hand.

Joey_V · 27 March 2010, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DS_Obsessed

This might be a stupid question but does anyone get their shirts cut to show any watch. This past week I think the best display of a Rolex was a associate with a pepsi GMT that just peeked out of this shirt. It made me look with anticipation as he lifted his hand.

That would make your shirt weird appearing because your sleeves would be asymmetrical.

mattmartin · 27 March 2010, 09:52 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DS_Obsessed

This might be a stupid question but does anyone get their shirts cut to show any watch. This past week I think the best display of a Rolex was a asso
ciate with a pepsi GMT that just peeked out of this shirt. It made me look with anticipation as he lifted his hand.

PeteNYC13 · 27 March 2010, 10:20 AM

I actually hate when the cuffs are too tight and the Rolex can't "nap" under them!
Seriously, I just think it looks better and more natural when the cuff falls over the watch but a quick twist of the wrist and the watch (and of course the time) become visable.

It's almost summer...short sleeves are coming, we won't have this issue soon. :-)

-Pete

rfknauss · 27 March 2010, 10:26 AM

I wear my Rolex a little on the loose side ...... so it is usually outside of my shirt cuff.

Poom · 27 March 2010, 10:28 AM

I actually in contra, tuck my sleeves up a few folds, not to show my watch but it's a kind of casual look on shirt that I like. I wear Rolex for my own pride and love, not for anyone's look.

mborner · 27 March 2010, 10:45 AM

The only person I need to see my watch is me. I don't wear it to show it off, I wear it because I like it. It shouldn't matter what anybody else thinks. That's why when I get asked about it, I blow it off like it's no big deal.

HL65 · 27 March 2010, 11:21 AM

I have them made with extra room in the left cuff to fit a larger watch. I also have them make the right cuff a bit larger to keep it uniform--not as large as the left though.

East Bay Rider · 27 March 2010, 11:53 AM

Mine rides under my cuff all the time. It protects the watch from scratches and no-one but me needs to know what I'm wearing.

Dr. Robert · 27 March 2010, 12:08 PM

I strap mine over the cuff of a long sleeve shirt...that way the watch can really be seen!

rwcgagno · 27 March 2010, 01:02 PM

Seems like a good way to drawn unwanted (?) attention to one's self.

East Bay Rider · 27 March 2010, 01:21 PM

http://www.thewatchcuff.com/

Veitchy · 27 March 2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

http://www.thewatchcuff.com/

Personaly, that is one of the worst ideas I have ever seen. It doesnt evel look that great...

Veitchy · 27 March 2010, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I strap mine over the cuff of a long sleeve shirt...that way the watch can really be seen!

Gianni? Is that you?

dr_bypass · 27 March 2010, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mborner

The only person I need to see my watch is me. I don't wear it to show it off, I wear it because I like it. It shouldn't matter what anybody else thinks. That's why when I get asked about it, I blow it off like it's no big deal.

i'll agree!!!!

DS_Obsessed · 27 March 2010, 04:26 PM

My DS has little to no problem fitting under my sleeves and frankly I prefer it that way. My employer is aware of what I am paid but don't want him to think that he is paying me too much. In fact most people in my industry with similar positions wear high end watches. This past week I saw 2 daytonas (1 WG / 1 YG), and nice DJ 2, a ferrari Pam, several subs, and a couple nice GMTs.

Some rolled their sleeves, some would jesture with their hands and by movement but some people on the casino floor seemed to be almost tucking their watches into their cuffs. There are times when I don't mind showing the world my qccomplishment, but most times, I prefer my rolexs to be a reminder to me of goals and future accomplihments.

mikelprz · 27 March 2010, 04:39 PM

Watchcuff

srgriff · 27 March 2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DS_Obsessed

I notice alot of men tend to tuck their watch underneath their shirt sleeves. I understand that occasionally shirts are shorter in length and sleeves ride up, but many times it looks intentional. This is rarely an issue for me and my watch only sees the light when I need the time and date. So am I missing the boat on something. Is this something you practice? If so please explain your reasoning.

I roll my sleeves up half way through the day.

tattooedfagin · 27 March 2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

http://www.thewatchcuff.com/

oh dear

27 March 2010, 08:14 AM	#1
DS_Obsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: J Location: Texas Watch: 116660 V Posts: 438	The tuck I notice alot of men tend to tuck their watch underneath their shirt sleeves. I understand that occasionally shirts are shorter in length and sleeves ride up, but many times it looks intentional. This is rarely an issue for me and my watch only sees the light when I need the time and date. So am I missing the boat on something. Is this something you practice? If so please explain your reasoning. __________________ _______________________________ Currently wearing : 116000 V / 116660 V / PAM 292 / AP royal Oak Offshore Safari / Royal Oak Offshore Volcano / Tudor heritage / 116520 “For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack”

27 March 2010, 08:44 AM	#4
WatchnRoll "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 538	Do you mean having the watch stick out intentionally even though you have a long sleeve shirt on? I'm guilty as charged! I bought the watch so I can see it as well as others... I don't want it hidden. __________________ Navitimer 01 on Black Leather Strap

27 March 2010, 10:20 AM	#11
PeteNYC13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,583	I actually hate when the cuffs are too tight and the Rolex can't "nap" under them! Seriously, I just think it looks better and more natural when the cuff falls over the watch but a quick twist of the wrist and the watch (and of course the time) become visable. It's almost summer...short sleeves are coming, we won't have this issue soon. :-) -Pete __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

27 March 2010, 10:26 AM	#12
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,492	I wear my Rolex a little on the loose side ...... so it is usually outside of my shirt cuff. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

27 March 2010, 10:28 AM	#13
Poom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 349	I actually in contra, tuck my sleeves up a few folds, not to show my watch but it's a kind of casual look on shirt that I like. I wear Rolex for my own pride and love, not for anyone's look. __________________ Watch is all around! I love the crown of achievement!

27 March 2010, 08:44 AM	#3
ESKO Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Luis Location: Afghanistan/Texas Watch: 2012 Milgauss GV Posts: 752	I am reading and then re-reading your post, but I am still confused. Are you asking why some guys tuck their shirt under their Rolex? You asked "I notice alot of men tend to tuck their watch underneath their shirt sleeves" and this to me seems to be a natural thing, the watch resting under a shirt sleeve. And you also said "This is rarely an issue for me and my watch only sees the light when I need the time and date" Well here goes my opinion, why wouldn't you want to show off your fine timepiece. But, I can say if the sleeves are long, they are covering the watch, I tend to wear short sleeves.

27 March 2010, 09:09 AM	#6
mingsta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 185	Its really just how it falls. If I had a slim dress watch, it'd probably hide under the sleeve, but larger watches tend to push the cuffs up if there's not much room. Personally, I like to show a bit of watch, less so with the Rolex as people might interpret it as trying to be flash, definitely with the less recognisable watches, such as my Stowa.

27 March 2010, 09:16 AM	#7
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	A good tailor can fix that problem!

27 March 2010, 10:45 AM	#14
mborner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coral Springs, Fl Posts: 99	The only person I need to see my watch is me. I don't wear it to show it off, I wear it because I like it. It shouldn't matter what anybody else thinks. That's why when I get asked about it, I blow it off like it's no big deal.

27 March 2010, 11:21 AM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,379	I have them made with extra room in the left cuff to fit a larger watch. I also have them make the right cuff a bit larger to keep it uniform--not as large as the left though. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 March 2010, 11:53 AM	#16
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,882	Mine rides under my cuff all the time. It protects the watch from scratches and no-one but me needs to know what I'm wearing. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

27 March 2010, 12:08 PM	#17
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,216	I strap mine over the cuff of a long sleeve shirt...that way the watch can really be seen!

27 March 2010, 01:02 PM	#18
rwcgagno "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 7	Seems like a good way to drawn unwanted (?) attention to one's self.

27 March 2010, 01:21 PM	#19
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,882	http://www.thewatchcuff.com/ __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

27 March 2010, 04:26 PM	#23
DS_Obsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: J Location: Texas Watch: 116660 V Posts: 438	My DS has little to no problem fitting under my sleeves and frankly I prefer it that way. My employer is aware of what I am paid but don't want him to think that he is paying me too much. In fact most people in my industry with similar positions wear high end watches. This past week I saw 2 daytonas (1 WG / 1 YG), and nice DJ 2, a ferrari Pam, several subs, and a couple nice GMTs. Some rolled their sleeves, some would jesture with their hands and by movement but some people on the casino floor seemed to be almost tucking their watches into their cuffs. There are times when I don't mind showing the world my qccomplishment, but most times, I prefer my rolexs to be a reminder to me of goals and future accomplihments. __________________ _______________________________ Currently wearing : 116000 V / 116660 V / PAM 292 / AP royal Oak Offshore Safari / Royal Oak Offshore Volcano / Tudor heritage / 116520 “For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack”

27 March 2010, 04:39 PM	#24
mikelprz Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Batman Posts: 452	Watchcuff

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