Best watch for a young lawyer?

[mailman]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Go vintage.

Grady, are you trying to make the guy go broke from the start

[BristolCavendish]

Any Rolex of your choosing for afterhours and recreation. Lawyers and RE agents sporting Rolexes in the workplace (or while with clients) can sometimes send out the wrong message (i.e. parasite, opportunist, and suspicions of overbilling). Best to stick with something a bit more low-key and it doesn't have to be anything cheap, just less recognizable.

When/if you become a successful criminal (or divorce attorney) then you can pull out that 18K President and take 'em all to the cleaners. That comes with the territory.

[BMess]

I'm a soon-to-be young lawyer (one more year of law school left) and I'm in the same position. However, be aware that no one notices your watch. Seriously, the vast majority of people don''t care about watches an thus wouldn't think to look at one's watch. Even if they do see your watch, there are enough people wearing gold plated Nixon watches (or similar) that anyone looking at your watch won't know or care what you're wearing. Worst case scenario, a prospective client sees a 25 year old with a full gold sub and thinks it was a gift from a parent or grandparent. Don't over think this. But also don't shove the watch in the partner's/client's faces. I have a no date subc but I'm considering getting the TT bluesey at the end of this summer/when I secure my full time job. Get whatever you like.

[Tony64]

I'd say it depends a bit on the type of law you practice, and your clientele.
Some choices are better suited for ambulance chasing or criminal misconduct, others more for Trusts, Torts and Finance.

All things equal, I'll take my lawyers in Brooks brothers suits and a simple gold Patek, Vacheron, Cartier or the like. Always on a strap, of course. Did I mention the wood panelling and rich leather chairs? Conservative and stodgy wins my vote.

[Case61]

I'm a retired attorney, and didn't buy my first Rolex until post-retirement. I think something understatedly classy (or classily understated) on a strap looks best in a professional environment, like a Patek or JLC, plus many cuffs (especially French cuffs) don't accommodate some of the bigger "tool" watches.

[mtgjr]

Originally Posted by gooter

I wouldn't wear any of those with a suit.

Datejust 36

Best recommendation.

[armen34]

Go with batman! Very versatile watch...

[Scapegoat]

Start clean. Would do a Datejust 36 (oyster / smooth bezel)

[cobblecanyon]

If your grail is an all gold sub, in the meantime, get a SS subC & see how that flow daily. Imho, any Rolex is a winner.


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[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by mailman

Grady, are you trying to make the guy go broke from the start

[Whistling]

[strongarms]

If you have to go on a watch forum and inquire what accessory you should purchase, not certain I would want you representing me in any litigation.

[run23]

Originally Posted by strongarms

If you have to go on a watch forum and inquire what accessory you should purchase, not certain I would want you representing me in any litigation.

Should he have gone to a hi-if forum?

[JRT]

The stunning all-rounder BLNR gets my vote.

[Andad]

You need to ask one of the young lawyers on the Forum like Steve.

[springer]

An Air King.

[michaelodonnell123]

This.

[run23]

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

This.

Can't go wrong with that.

[kearez]

Going for Rolex Datejust 36 or 41 depending on wrist size.
Or JLC for something on a strap.
But I'd first see what your new colleagues are wearing then go from there.

[meganfox17]

Originally Posted by strongarms

If you have to go on a watch forum and inquire what accessory you should purchase, not certain I would want you representing me in any litigation.

I must agree with you Sir that the young budding lawyer is certainly lacking in self confidence.He already has posted 8 consecutive threads on the Sub(-ject) matter alone.

" Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury,it's the Rolex Submariner Date ceramic reference 116610LN that the Sub King really desires beyond a shadow of a doubt. I rest my case,Your Honour ! "

[kiralymd]

Hi,
from the above I voted Batman, but you're not a pilot.
You're a lawyer. Sooooooo, I think Datejust would be a better option
Anyway wear it in good health.

[samsam]

I can't see the poll on Tapatalk. Regardless, I'd recommend a datejust (36 or 41) or a GMTc (LN or BLNR). There's no wrong answer here.
For me, whenever I'm uncomfortable with people seeing my watch I just hide it under my cuffs.
And yeah... By all means, please get a nicely fitted suit with MTM shirts (plenty of reasonably priced options out there).


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[Andad]

Originally Posted by meganfox17

I must agree with you Sir that the young budding lawyer is certainly lacking in self confidence.He already has posted 8 consecutive threads on the Sub(-ject) matter alone.

" Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury,it's the Rolex Submariner Date ceramic reference 116610LN that the Sub King really desires beyond a shadow of a doubt. I rest my case,Your Honour ! "

He is only 18 so has a few years to go before choosing a model.

That model could have been discontinued by then.

[ragingcao]

No bracelet. Leather strap dress watch to go w your Brooks Brothers dark navy and power yellow tie . Can you picture it?

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by Case61

I'm a retired attorney, and didn't buy my first Rolex until post-retirement. I think something understatedly classy (or classily understated) on a strap looks best in a professional environment, like a Patek or JLC, plus many cuffs (especially French cuffs) don't accommodate some of the bigger "tool" watches.

This is very well put and should be read again. It all makes sense.

[hambone1983]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

There is an age old joke that goes along the lines of :-

Question - Who is the odd man out,

1. An expensive Lawyer
2. A cheap Lawyer
3. Father Christmas.

The answer is of course the expensive lawyer because the other two are figments of the imagination.

So to answer our young aspiring lawyers question - buy a bloody big solid gold monstrosity and advertise your wealth as a symbol of your success. People like successful lawyers.

Regards

Mick - wearing a cheapo SS GMT2.

Hilarious!

That should go over very well, especially in Canada

[maton12]

116710LN

Understated classic sub looks with added GMT

Or if you don't mind some colour BLNR

[Muzz]

Can't be a Sub King with anything other than a Sub and make that a PM one too:)

[htc8p]

Any gmt. Black prefer

[UnicoJG]

SubC 116610LN is a great everyday timepiece!

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

This.