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JDsnewwatch · 23 August 2019, 11:20 PM

I was thinking about this the other day. I typically wear button down shirts with my sleeves rolled up, khakis and usually non-sport sneakers. It’s just what I like. I’m not the kind of person who you would confuse for being “dressed up” without reason (weddings, job interviews, funerals etc).

My watches seem to lift up the status quo (or make it invisible). Part of me thinks that I could show up wearing a trash bag as a shirt but throw on a Rolex or an AP or even a speed master and someone invariably will say something about how good I look LOL.

Anyone else confused by this?

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beshannon · 23 August 2019, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JDsnewwatch

Part of me thinks that I could show up wearing a trash bag as a shirt but throw on a Rolex or an AP or even a speed master and someone invariably will say something about how good I look LOL.

Anyone else confused by this?

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Yes

padi56 · 23 August 2019, 11:29 PM

Influencing perceptions are IMHO mainly it the person own head.

Knappo 1307 · 23 August 2019, 11:47 PM

Thread of the year.....

derekhayden · 23 August 2019, 11:50 PM

Yeah this is all in your mind

Star Ferry · 24 August 2019, 12:02 AM

I've seen it all now. Rolex + Trash Bag = Well Dressed ... because the general public is hypnotized by the watch.

Can we stop pretending like wearing wrist watch magically elevates someone to a higher echelon

Blansky · 24 August 2019, 12:09 AM

Well considering this is an example of fall fashion, your garbage bag shirt may just be an example of conservative style. The watch is just a bonus.

brandrea · 24 August 2019, 12:11 AM

People will rarely if ever notice your watch. They will notice what you’re wearing.

I’d say it’s all in your own head

The Libertine · 24 August 2019, 12:12 AM

Just wear what is comfortable to you (and situation appropriate); don’t worry about what other’s may, or may not, think.

Brew · 24 August 2019, 12:12 AM

If you think it works for you, that's cool. But I'm not going to chalk up the failure of the folks around me to notice how good I look to my watches . . . .

GradyPhilpott · 24 August 2019, 12:36 AM

Stick with your current style and forget the trash-bag.

Fashion statements aside, though, trash-bags do make good impromptu raincoats during sudden downpours, so keeping a few in the car is not a bad idea, if you live in areas prone to such.

RHIII · 24 August 2019, 02:14 AM

The day I wear a watch to ‘look good’ for/or to impress some one - is the day I GIVE THEM ALL AWAY. PERIOD.

One of the most ridiculous things I’ve read lately - and there’s some SOLID competition.

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swils8610 · 24 August 2019, 05:19 AM

I wear khakis, a button shirt and footwear like you mentioned. On my day off I wear khaki shorts with a polo shirt and boat shoes. Sometimes I’ll wear a long sleeve shirt with khaki shorts. I wear my SD4k daily. No one has ever commented on my watch.

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Mr.Rolex1 · 24 August 2019, 07:46 AM

Casual attire has begin using luxurious fabrics by high end designers. Perhaps they believe your button up/khakis are of those high end brands of casual attire?

23 August 2019, 11:20 PM	#1
JDsnewwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: JD Location: NJ Watch: 116710LN with BCL Posts: 414	Influencing perceptions I was thinking about this the other day. I typically wear button down shirts with my sleeves rolled up, khakis and usually non-sport sneakers. It’s just what I like. I’m not the kind of person who you would confuse for being “dressed up” without reason (weddings, job interviews, funerals etc). My watches seem to lift up the status quo (or make it invisible). Part of me thinks that I could show up wearing a trash bag as a shirt but throw on a Rolex or an AP or even a speed master and someone invariably will say something about how good I look LOL. Anyone else confused by this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

23 August 2019, 11:29 PM	#3
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24 August 2019, 12:36 AM	#11
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	Stick with your current style and forget the trash-bag. Fashion statements aside, though, trash-bags do make good impromptu raincoats during sudden downpours, so keeping a few in the car is not a bad idea, if you live in areas prone to such. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

23 August 2019, 11:47 PM	#4
Knappo 1307 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,557	Thread of the year.....

24 August 2019, 12:02 AM	#6
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	I've seen it all now. Rolex + Trash Bag = Well Dressed ... because the general public is hypnotized by the watch. Can we stop pretending like wearing wrist watch magically elevates someone to a higher echelon

24 August 2019, 12:11 AM	#8
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,697	People will rarely if ever notice your watch. They will notice what you’re wearing. I’d say it’s all in your own head

24 August 2019, 12:12 AM	#9
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Just wear what is comfortable to you (and situation appropriate); don’t worry about what other’s may, or may not, think.

24 August 2019, 12:12 AM	#10
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	If you think it works for you, that's cool. But I'm not going to chalk up the failure of the folks around me to notice how good I look to my watches . . . .

24 August 2019, 02:14 AM	#12
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	The day I wear a watch to ‘look good’ for/or to impress some one - is the day I GIVE THEM ALL AWAY. PERIOD. One of the most ridiculous things I’ve read lately - and there’s some SOLID competition. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 August 2019, 05:19 AM	#13
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	I wear khakis, a button shirt and footwear like you mentioned. On my day off I wear khaki shorts with a polo shirt and boat shoes. Sometimes I’ll wear a long sleeve shirt with khaki shorts. I wear my SD4k daily. No one has ever commented on my watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

24 August 2019, 07:46 AM	#14
Mr.Rolex1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,197	Casual attire has begin using luxurious fabrics by high end designers. Perhaps they believe your button up/khakis are of those high end brands of casual attire?

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