What do you do for a living?

[ron17402]

Hi all,

I'm a Rolex newbie, soon to get my first Rolex, a ceramic SS GMT II.

I was wondering what you all do for a living and if you wear a Rolex, and if so, which one, in your job. I am in outside sales of industrial capital equipment and have been comtemplating the potential reaction, poistive or negative, from my clients to wearing a Rolex.

I'm curious about what your experiences and reactions have been from clients, co-workers, and bosses.

In many of the threads, I read that some of you don't wear your Rolex at work. Why?

Thanks.

[Obsession]

Still without job, looking for a bloody job to live and after few months Rolex will come too but most importantly I must start with the job next week that I had interview before otherwise no life.

[ron17402]

Originally Posted by Obsession

Still without job, looking for a bloody job to live and after few months Rolex will come too but most importantly I must start with the job next week that I had interview before otherwise no life.

Good luck in your job search. I've been there and it's not fun. Keep a picture of your favorite Rolex on your fridge. It will give you motivation.

Many regards!!

[Obsession]

Originally Posted by ron17402

Good luck in your job search. I've been there and it's not fun. Keep a picture of your favorite Rolex on your fridge. It will give you motivation.

Many regards!!

Thank you but ROlex pictures make me more and more depressed instead of giving me motivation cause I still can not buy now, and unfortunutely time is passing and life is going on to half of my life unhopefully about future, but thank you.

[Ironstark]

I`m a watchmaker and work for Rolex and yes I wear them at work ( I do sneek in my Omega too from time to time )

[ron17402]

Originally Posted by Ironstark

I`m a watchmaker and work for Rolex and yes I wear them at work ( I do sneek in my Omega too from time to time )

Then you're golden wearing your Rolex. Obviously no negative reaction to wearing youjr Rolex. Do you get any comments about the Omega?

How do like the new GMT? I can't wait. This forum has been very helpful in solidifying my choice of a new SS GMT.

[Ironstark]

Originally Posted by ron17402

Then you're golden wearing your Rolex. Obviously no negative reaction to wearing youjr Rolex. Do you get any comments about the Omega?

How do like the new GMT? I can't wait. This forum has been very helpful in solidifying my choice of a new SS GMT.

No, no negative comments about the Omega. In fact a lot of the guys and gals I work with are pretty passionate about watches and quite a few of us have a variety of different brands.
We can`t wear them when dealing with the public but I don`t have to do that so much so I can wear what I like.
I really like the new SS GMT, I.M.H.O. I think it`s the nicest watch Rolex have produced in a long time. It has a great look and feel and the clasp and bracelet are a step foreward. So is the new hairspring. I think I prefer it to my SS Daytona!!

P.S Best of luck with the job search Obsession, hope it wont be too long before you find what you want.

[WWOODDYY74]

I am currently Active Duty Navy X 14 years! Only 5 and some change to go! I am a Hospital Corpsman, which in nutshell, I provide healthcare to Marines and Sailors alike. I don't wear a watch to work. I only wear them on off duty time! Yep, the US Navy! Our pride runs deep!

[Floridadogg]

Originally Posted by Ironstark

I`m a watchmaker and work for Rolex and yes I wear them at work ( I do sneek in my Omega too from time to time )

Interesting. Can you assemble and disassemble all Rolex movements? I have a new Daytona. Is the Daytona movement much morecomplicated than the others?

[sub2004]

Hi guys

I'm a lawyer also, i used to practice in Auckland New Zealand, just a block from Mansors.

I have just moved to the hot and beautiful Fiji Islands to take up a law partnership.

I have worn my rolex to work since day one, i have noticed that ss rollies dont get any attention. Most people think its just another steel watch.

Currently i have been wearing my ss daytona everyday. No problems. I have been getting bored and like to turn on the chrono hands to make the watch a bit more exciting and alive, which is one of the coolest things about the daytona.

I was at a law conference a few weeks ago, a lawyer beside me had a solid gold datejust/daydate, couldnt tell as the dial was champagne/gold also.

Cheers

[smokerider]

Blue Bull An Anesthesiologist is some-one who is half asleep taking care of some-one half awake.

[thomas311]

Originally Posted by smokerider

An Anesthesiologist is some-one who is half asleep taking care of some-one half awake.

haha, thats so funny and true...they come dragging their asses in saying, "somebody page?" haha. hopefully there arent any anesthesiologists here.

im an ER RN. i see this happen all the time.

and no, i dont wear my rolex to work. although there are three that do. two day shift RNs and one night shift. i wear either my swiss army titanium or my tag heuer chrono.

just dont think its worth getting my prize all dirty with sick people.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by thomas311

haha, thats so funny and true...they come dragging their asses in saying, "somebody page?" haha. hopefully there arent any anesthesiologists here.

im an ER RN. i see this happen all the time.

and no, i dont wear my rolex to work. although there are three that do. two day shift RNs and one night shift. i wear either my swiss army titanium or my tag heuer chrono.

just dont think its worth getting my prize all dirty with sick people.

My husband is an anesthesiologist. If he comes "dragging his ass in" it is because he's been taking care of his patients and hasn't slept in 24 hours. Yet he is expected to perform at 100% so he doesn't get sued and lose everything he has worked for.

[96discose7]

I was in the advertising business for years, after being laid off i decided to persue my after hours passion, BMW's, I am a phone sales rep for Bavarian Autosport and have not missed the ad world at all..... well sometimes... creative pitches can be fun......

[ron17402]

Originally Posted by 96discose7

I was in the advertising business for years, after being laid off i decided to persue my after hours passion, BMW's, I am a phone sales rep for Bavarian Autosport and have not missed the ad world at all..... well sometimes... creative pitches can be fun......

That's so cool!! You get to combine your passion for BMWs with a paying gig.

What is your favorite BMW? I've had a '93 740i, '94 318i convertable, and the "lovely" ex-wife has a '03 Z4. I love BMWs.

[Kris]

Currently I work at a company doing "plain-vanilla" Pension Fund Accounting.

In a week I start a new job doing Hedge-Fund Accounting. You know, stuff like derivative instruments (futures/forwards), fx-contracts, options, swaps, etc etc. Should be interesting, but also a lot of work. Longer hours than what I am doing now.

I can't wait to get the heck out of where I am now.

[96discose7]

Originally Posted by ron17402

That's so cool!! You get to combine your passion for BMWs with a paying gig.

What is your favorite BMW? I've had a '93 740i, '94 318i convertable, and the "lovely" ex-wife has a '03 Z4. I love BMWs.

well I have had a 73 2002 TII, 83 528e and my pride and joy is my 90 325is which is I am in the midst of rebuilding the head, but my favorite car would be a 1600GT...... I am not a fan of the newer cars -Andy

[ron17402]

Originally Posted by 96discose7

well I have had a 73 2002 TII, 83 528e and my pride and joy is my 90 325is which is I am in the midst of rebuilding the head, but my favorite car would be a 1600GT...... I am not a fan of the newer cars -Andy

Andy, all great cars! Old school for sure. I've always liked the mid 80's 528e. We recently bought a '03 E320 benz over the new 5 series. That may have been a mistake as we have had many problems with it. But I'll cry the blues in the Mercedes forum.

[Blue Bull]

Originally Posted by ron17402

Andy, all great cars! Old school for sure. I've always liked the mid 80's 528e. We recently bought a '03 E320 benz over the new 5 series. That may have been a mistake as we have had many problems with it. But I'll cry the blues in the Mercedes forum.

My 2001 E320 needed a new engine @28000 km.I am not kidding.Sold it after it was fixed (eventually)and bought a BMW 330d.Still driving it and not even thinking of selling it.

[Blown Wide Open]

I was in Pharmaceutical Sales for 6 years, was downsized, and now I am a Porsche Brand Specialist. Been selling Porsche and Audi since march and love it.

Wear my watches every day to work and they are great conversation peices with my customers. Most of my clients have nice watches it seems. The cars and watches seem to go together.

PAtrick

[paypalbid]

I'm a special investigator for the biggest insurance company in the United States. I deal with all kinds of frauds on different policies such as Boat, Apartment, Businesss, Homeowners, Personal Articles, Renters....Everything except for Auto Policy because that is separate.

My boss doesn't give a rat 's behind about my watch because he has a really nice Breitling watch. My coworkers dont even notice, they just know that I tend to leave my watch around the office sometimes.

There are 30 investigators in the state of California, and I'm the youngest one at 27 years old. All of them are around 38-60 years old. Can't really relate with most of them but oh well....

[Blue Bull]

You wont catch me at work without a Rolex on the wrist.7 years,no exception.

The Blue TT Sub gets MANY comments.The SD and the Expl II .. seldom.Everyone has its place and is unique.

[nch209]

Cop, That right, a copper! I like the nicer things... and wear a 79 GMT 1 ALL THE time, have a Stainless Sub (F), and a New Z Daytona that I have yet to wear!

Oh yea, I wear a nice watch to work every day... lots of stories behind all of them....

clk199z

[SPACE-DWELLER]

I have an education as a grammar school teacher (Master of Arts degree in German and Danish), but I am working in the security business now. I wear my Sub Date all day

[erasuretim]

HI!

I work for a charity that works with people with a mental health diagnosis. Primarily Schizophrenia or Depression we work with our service users towards a better quality of life for them.

I always wear a nice watch to work, mostly a Rolex. All my work colleagues and clients know I am into watches and gently rib me about it from time to time. I have never had a negative reaction to one of my Rolex from anyone.

Regards

Tim

[Blue Bull]

Originally Posted by clk199

Cop, That right, a copper! I like the nicer things... and wear a 79 GMT 1 ALL THE time, have a Stainless Sub (F), and a New Z Daytona that I have yet to wear!

Oh yea, I wear a nice watch to work every day... lots of stories behind all of them....

clk199z

Which Daytona ?

[nch209]

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Which Daytona ?

White SS Daytona... new, with the rolex ingraving on the inner ring, BUT still has the older warranty info, not the card....

[Teofilo]

Originally Posted by clk199

Cop, That right, a copper! I like the nicer things... and wear a 79 GMT 1 ALL THE time, have a Stainless Sub (F), and a New Z Daytona that I have yet to wear!

Oh yea, I wear a nice watch to work every day... lots of stories behind all of them....

clk199z

Welcome, brother.
Police Sergeant....wear my Sub to work every day.
The GMT is a safe queen.

[astcell]

Originally Posted by Teofilo

Welcome, brother.
Police Sergeant....wear my Sub to work every day.
The GMT is a safe queen.

So if you have a traffic stop and the guy wears a really nice Rolex, what would JJ say to get out of the ticket?

[ron17402]

Originally Posted by Teofilo

Welcome, brother.
Police Sergeant....wear my Sub to work every day.
The GMT is a safe queen.

Have you ever not given a ticket to a person because they were wearing a Rolex?