Should I wear my Rolex to a job interview

[Whitebirdiedk]

Hello guys
I am 22 years old and a happy owner of a BLNR. Like many other Rolex owners I like to wear it (almost) everyday. I am currently attending a lot of job interviews as I am finishing my degree in July.
I’ve been wearing my Rolex for the last two interviews but I am considering leaving it at home for the third. It’s primarily finance and/or auditing companies so I am definitely not the only one with a Rolex on the wrist, but I am wondering if wearing a Rolex at the age of 22 sends a bad/arrogant signal to the employer/recruiter.

What are your thoughts? And do you have any good/bad experiences?

Looking very much forward to read your replies

[Robb]

In my experience, most people would never notice. Go for it!

[AK797]

If you think it will help you, wear it, if not, don't.

[Cru Jones]

If you are asking yourself this question, just leave it at home and focus on the interview.

[dmash]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

If you are asking yourself this question, just leave it at home and focus on the interview.

Couldn't have sad it better.

Freshly shaven, clean cut, clothes looking nice, that's important. Nobody cares nor will notice if you have a watch though (in this scenario).

[Whitebirdiedk]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

If you are asking yourself this question, just leave it at home and focus on the interview.

You got a point

[B.B.B.]

As long you’re presentable and ready to kill the interview it doesn’t matter.

[Whitebirdiedk]

Originally Posted by AK797

If you think it will help you, wear it, if not, don't.

Problem is that I don’t know of this will help me or not therefore I was looking for someone who may have had the same “dilemma” or experience

[sco]

There is an older thread about this that went on and on if I remember correctly. Personally, I think I would be wearing long sleeves, so it really doesn't matter.

If it's short sleeves, I'd leave the Rolex at home. Wear it to work, not the interview...

[Wizzle47]

Don't overthink it, they won't even notice your watch unless you're flashing it in their face. I assume you'd be wearing a suit and it'll be hidden under your cuff anyway?

[mjclark32]

Assuming you’re wearing a button down and jacket it doesn’t matter, imo. I’ve always worn one

[Whitebirdiedk]

Originally Posted by sco

There is an older thread about this that went on and on if I remember correctly. Personally, I think I would be wearing long sleeves, so it really doesn't matter.

If it's short sleeves, I'd leave the Rolex at home. Wear it to work, not the interview...

Thanks!

[rogerlu]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

If you are asking yourself this question, just leave it at home and focus on the interview.

Agreed!

[chad362wiley]

Lol I wore my bluesy to an internship interview, no one cared. Ppl will notice but if anything it’ll just start conversations. I would only be self conscious about it if it was given as a gift, but if you work and earn your luxuries you have the right to wear as you please! Send it! :)

[WAK4]

It's the watch I wore interviewing for my current job. No one noticed, and still after a year no one knows what I've got on my wrist each day. Once got a comment about the LV just because it is green.

[Hramez]

Wear it , just be yourself , as a CEO
what I care for when I interview a candidate is seeing the real person in front of me .. so just act normal
Good luck


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[Whitebirdiedk]

Originally Posted by Hramez

Wear it , just be yourself , as a CEO
what I care for when I interview a candidate is seeing the real person in front of me .. so just act normal
Good luck


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Thank you

[bax_tron]

Wear it. Your performance is the only thing that will likely (or should) matter. And as an old baseball coach used to say: you gotta look good to play good.

[Onikage]

Odds are the interviewer won't have any idea what a BLNR is, that it's a Rolex, that Rolex even does a blue and black watch or that they're a hard to get hot Rolex model. If most of it is obscured by your sleeve hell they might not even notice you have a Rolex on.

[ccaballero]

Watch is part of my daily uniform. Would feel more self conscious about not having watch on wrist. Thus wearing it only option

[T01]

Personally, I wouldn't.

[lguevara91]

Wear it! If your interviewer has one, theres a commonality for you and you get a more lasting impression. Dont brag about it, thats what will land you on the list... lol When I got my first rolex at 23 clients would give me a look of approval. The truth is, in my humble opinion, people in the business world like to deal with people that are equally successful. Also having a watch on gives the impression that you are conscious of your time and will be on time. But hey, what do I know?! LOL Good luck on your interviews bud!

[Bt122]

Why would having a BLNr help you?


So No. If you came and interviewed with me, I’d pass you right along. I’d want someone hungry to learn and make money...at your age showing up with a $10k Rolex does not say that to me.

I meet a lot of CEO’s in my job. Hundreds per year and that’s been over a 20 year period..And I’ve met my share of kids out of school looking for a job. For a 22 year old, i’d put a Rolex in the pocket square camp.

Go to the interview humble and hungry.

Until you are senior enough don’t wear it to an interview.

Unless of course this is a job in fashion then maybe or the happen chance you run into a TRFer.


Just my 2cents which is worth less than a grain of salt.

[playmore009]

I could care less since it is just a watch. Make sure you have a nice pair of shoes, tie and suit. Prepare your answers.


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[jtpopper]

I wouldn’t but most people won’t know what your wearing. 9/10 I would say.

[chessers]

I wouldn't take any notice, or make any form of assumption (positive or negative) if I saw a Rolex on the wrist of someone I was interviewing.

It certainly would not be an influence of any sort. As others have said, general appearance, how prepared you are, how articulate, personable, hungry/focused etc etc are way more important!

If you want to wear it then wear it, if you don't and feel it's potentially a distraction then leave it at home. We'll all have differing opinions on here..

[amh]

I wore mine, but also wore a long sleeved shirt.

And I got the job!

[mjolnir2thor]

Originally Posted by Whitebirdiedk

Problem is that I don’t know of this will help me or not therefore I was looking for someone who may have had the same “dilemma” or experience

Been working last 35+ years and in my experience advertising your wealth has the potential to foster resentment and envy in some, including your management.

I gave the same advice to my son who had issues at work “you have it too good, you don’t need a salary increase, etc.” from his management. This affected his salary/bonus at year end.

I’d leave it home for the interview.

[phillycheez]

At 22? No it doesn't help you

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[DHPSU]

If your asking the question you probably know the answer. Any doubt, leave it out!


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