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oppiefive · 14 January 2010, 05:22 AM

Just curious to know, since I am about to purchase a 2007 series YG president, how many of you wear this watch as a daily watch? Is it to "showy"

Thanks
Peter

cbsmohai · 14 January 2010, 05:26 AM

I would say that any solid gold watch would definitely draw glances from people, whether wanted or not. Especially one as recognizable as the President.

Ebruner · 14 January 2010, 05:28 AM

I wear one 5 days of more a week. I actually get very few comments or "looks".

-Eddie

JBat · 14 January 2010, 05:29 AM

I think it's actually understated compared to some pieces out there now. Go for it, it's a beauty.

Dr. Robert · 14 January 2010, 05:31 AM

I wear my gold datejust w/ more dressy attire.....it's not a daily watch, I wear it 2-3 times a week when I wear suit & tie for biz & social affairs that are dressy. I personally like YG & I don't think it's showy. I've seen guys here in L.A. wear YG pres. w/ torn jeans!
Not my look but it's a free country.

BarkMaster · 14 January 2010, 05:33 AM

As long as it's not iced out, I don't think it's "showy".

If you dress nicely, it rather compliments your attire!

I wear sleeves most of the time, so no beacon on my arm....

indy78 · 14 January 2010, 05:54 AM

I think it depends on the setting you find yourself in most of the time while wearing the watch. Business setting, casual with frinds that don't wear expensive jewelry, or in a counrty club stetting where a lot of people like to show off their material items. What makes you comfortable is the question.

ayres · 14 January 2010, 06:03 AM

i think the 'getting glances' is entirely dependent on your lifestyle and your social circles. but i think in general, having a yellow gold object wrapped around my wrist (despite its small size) would easily draw attention. of course, gold used to be much more common on men of older/previous generations. i think younger people such as myself (almost thirty) are much less attracted to gold for social attire. this is true with many females, too. there is more interest in other precious metals, rocks, and gems.

oppiefive · 14 January 2010, 06:06 AM

I appreciate everyones input.. I am 55 and not a showy person, but I love the way the watch looks, as well as being a resonable buy from an AD

rad87gn · 14 January 2010, 06:09 AM

If you like it then do it. Ultimately it's personal preference. They definately are noticable.

Rscmaine · 14 January 2010, 06:11 AM

I wore one for about a year every day without a single comment. Of course, I also live in the woods in Maine and my nearest neighbor is a mile away...

JJ Irani · 14 January 2010, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oppiefive

Just curious to know, since I am about to purchase a 2007 series YG president, how many of you wear this watch as a daily watch? Is it to "showy"

Thanks
Peter

Hi Peter,

Welcome to TRF.

Well, I guess a lot would depend on the nature of your job and the kind of work you do.......and also how safe your environment is.

If it's a regular collar & tie job, I'd wear it every day.......and, of course, assuming you are in a safe place.

JJ

boa2 · 14 January 2010, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oppiefive

I appreciate everyones input.. I am 55 and not a showy person, but I love the way the watch looks, as well as being a resonable buy from an AD

All boxes checked...I'd get it.

brkanand · 14 January 2010, 07:20 AM

Welcome to the TRF. Buy, Wear and Enjoy!

CKLinLA · 14 January 2010, 07:25 AM

I used to seldom wear it - because of the 'too showy' reason, but I put mine on a leather strap, and now wear it a lot more. If the presidential bracelet is a major part of the attraction of this watch for you, this would not work.

This pic may help show what I mean:

JJ Irani · 14 January 2010, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKLinLA

I used to seldom wear it - because of the 'too showy' reason, but I put mine on a leather strap, and now wear it a lot more. If the presidential bracelet is a major part of the attraction of this watch for you, this would not work.

This pic may help show what I mean:

WOW!! What a classic......one Rolex that looks terrific on that strap!!

oppiefive · 14 January 2010, 08:22 AM

WOW looks great on a strap..I thank you fro the great input. BTW safety is of no concern..

CPTL · 14 January 2010, 08:25 AM

It might be a concern if your arms aren't in very good shape...that's a lot of weight!!

Rscmaine · 14 January 2010, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKLinLA

I used to seldom wear it - because of the 'too showy' reason, but I put mine on a leather strap, and now wear it a lot more. If the presidential bracelet is a major part of the attraction of this watch for you, this would not work.

This pic may help show what I mean:

I wore mine on a nice alligator strap a lot- it is the ONE Rolex which actually looks better on a strap.

chebert · 14 January 2010, 10:33 AM

i am a dr and i wear mine all the time no problems!!!!!

oppiefive · 14 January 2010, 10:51 AM

thanks for all your input!!

CL65AMG · 14 January 2010, 11:09 AM

I wear one most every day --- no issues yet.

Safetrends · 14 January 2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chebert

i am a dr and i wear mine all the time no problems!!!!!

What is this hooked on ebonics, English please with capitol letters thank you!

Boopie · 14 January 2010, 11:41 AM

Part of it depends on what you wear to work. If you wear Dockers and a polo-style shirt every day (e.g. short sleeve, semi-casual look), then a gold Rolex President would obviously stand out more than if you wore a business suit. I have a couple of male colleagues who wear a gold President, but they wear suits. Honestly, I notice their watches (because I'm a WIS) but the watches aren't "flashy" in any regard.

I guess the more casually you dress, the more your watch would stand out.

larrysb · 14 January 2010, 12:26 PM

I wear a platinum president every day. Only when I'm going to the gym or planning to do something where I might damage the watch do I not wear it.

It doesn't seem to draw undue attention at all. Office wear here is jeans and a short sleeve shirt, no ties, no suits. (software business).

A gold one may draw more attention, but I doubt it. Most people don't notice watches much, unless they are remarkably unusual.

I think a green-dial, yellow gold GMT would stick out a lot more.

waltk1026 · 14 January 2010, 01:27 PM

I wear mine every day with jeans mostly and have no issues.

kcmo · 14 January 2010, 01:45 PM

Go for it! I've been admiring DDs lately and think they're beauties....get ready for some attention though

Colnago · 14 January 2010, 02:14 PM

Lots of people wear Gold coloured watches......to the untrained eye and the non WIS person a DD in YG is just another one......I honestly think they do not draw as much attention as some folk think.....I wear mine a lot, I only have two rules, it never ever goes into the garage where there are tools and lots of very hard things to bang it on and it's never on my wrist when I am cycling....other than that I wear it....very very few people have ever commented......buy one, wear it with pride would be my advice.....

jets · 14 January 2010, 03:02 PM

Wear it everday. You'd be surprised how few people notice these things.

deez · 22 March 2010, 11:56 AM

I wear my presidential 18k diamond watch everyday. It definitely is very gaudy for a college student, but what the hell, I love wearing it. It is very ostentatious compared to my last watch (18k YG GMT Master). It makes a statement, wear it. Don't just let it sit in a safety deposit box

14 January 2010, 05:22 AM	#1
oppiefive "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: NY Watch: Patek 5056p Posts: 60	President Just curious to know, since I am about to purchase a 2007 series YG president, how many of you wear this watch as a daily watch? Is it to "showy" Thanks Peter

14 January 2010, 05:28 AM	#3
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	I wear one 5 days of more a week. I actually get very few comments or "looks". -Eddie __________________

14 January 2010, 05:33 AM	#6
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	As long as it's not iced out, I don't think it's "showy". If you dress nicely, it rather compliments your attire! I wear sleeves most of the time, so no beacon on my arm.... __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

14 January 2010, 05:54 AM	#7
indy78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: 116233 Serti Posts: 204	Setting I think it depends on the setting you find yourself in most of the time while wearing the watch. Business setting, casual with frinds that don't wear expensive jewelry, or in a counrty club stetting where a lot of people like to show off their material items. What makes you comfortable is the question.

14 January 2010, 06:11 AM	#11
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	I wore one for about a year every day without a single comment. Of course, I also live in the woods in Maine and my nearest neighbor is a mile away... __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

14 January 2010, 05:26 AM	#2
cbsmohai "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Travis Location: Central Texas Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 284	I would say that any solid gold watch would definitely draw glances from people, whether wanted or not. Especially one as recognizable as the President.

14 January 2010, 05:29 AM	#4
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I think it's actually understated compared to some pieces out there now. Go for it, it's a beauty.

14 January 2010, 05:31 AM	#5
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,120	I wear my gold datejust w/ more dressy attire.....it's not a daily watch, I wear it 2-3 times a week when I wear suit & tie for biz & social affairs that are dressy. I personally like YG & I don't think it's showy. I've seen guys here in L.A. wear YG pres. w/ torn jeans! Not my look but it's a free country.

14 January 2010, 06:03 AM	#8
ayres "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: honolulu Watch: whatever runs Posts: 551	i think the 'getting glances' is entirely dependent on your lifestyle and your social circles. but i think in general, having a yellow gold object wrapped around my wrist (despite its small size) would easily draw attention. of course, gold used to be much more common on men of older/previous generations. i think younger people such as myself (almost thirty) are much less attracted to gold for social attire. this is true with many females, too. there is more interest in other precious metals, rocks, and gems.

14 January 2010, 06:06 AM	#9
oppiefive "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: NY Watch: Patek 5056p Posts: 60	I appreciate everyones input.. I am 55 and not a showy person, but I love the way the watch looks, as well as being a resonable buy from an AD

14 January 2010, 06:09 AM	#10
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	If you like it then do it. Ultimately it's personal preference. They definately are noticable.

14 January 2010, 07:20 AM	#14
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Welcome to the TRF. Buy, Wear and Enjoy!

14 January 2010, 07:25 AM	#15
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	I used to seldom wear it - because of the 'too showy' reason, but I put mine on a leather strap, and now wear it a lot more. If the presidential bracelet is a major part of the attraction of this watch for you, this would not work. This pic may help show what I mean: __________________ Explorer II 1655; Day Date 1803; Submariner 14060; Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660; 5-Digit Datejusts; Perpetual Date 1500 and 15000; Pelagos FXD M25707B; Omega Dynamic 'Targa Florio' 5291.51.07; 'Good Planet' GMT 232.30.44.22.03.001; Planet Ocean 215.30.40.20.03.002; Zenith Chronomaster Original 03.3200.3600/22.M3200.

14 January 2010, 08:22 AM	#17
oppiefive "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: NY Watch: Patek 5056p Posts: 60	WOW looks great on a strap..I thank you fro the great input. BTW safety is of no concern..

14 January 2010, 08:25 AM	#18
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	It might be a concern if your arms aren't in very good shape...that's a lot of weight!! __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

14 January 2010, 10:33 AM	#20
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	i am a dr and i wear mine all the time no problems!!!!!

14 January 2010, 10:51 AM	#21
oppiefive "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: NY Watch: Patek 5056p Posts: 60	thanks for all your input!!

14 January 2010, 11:09 AM	#22
CL65AMG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Andrew Location: Kentucky Watch: Any Rolex Posts: 1,102	I wear one most every day --- no issues yet.

14 January 2010, 11:41 AM	#24
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,949	Part of it depends on what you wear to work. If you wear Dockers and a polo-style shirt every day (e.g. short sleeve, semi-casual look), then a gold Rolex President would obviously stand out more than if you wore a business suit. I have a couple of male colleagues who wear a gold President, but they wear suits. Honestly, I notice their watches (because I'm a WIS) but the watches aren't "flashy" in any regard. I guess the more casually you dress, the more your watch would stand out.

14 January 2010, 12:26 PM	#25
larrysb Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 155	I wear a platinum president every day. Only when I'm going to the gym or planning to do something where I might damage the watch do I not wear it. It doesn't seem to draw undue attention at all. Office wear here is jeans and a short sleeve shirt, no ties, no suits. (software business). A gold one may draw more attention, but I doubt it. Most people don't notice watches much, unless they are remarkably unusual. I think a green-dial, yellow gold GMT would stick out a lot more.

14 January 2010, 01:27 PM	#26
waltk1026 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: phila pa Watch: 116610 5513 Posts: 341	I wear mine every day with jeans mostly and have no issues.

14 January 2010, 01:45 PM	#27
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Go for it! I've been admiring DDs lately and think they're beauties....get ready for some attention though

14 January 2010, 02:14 PM	#28
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Lots of people wear Gold coloured watches......to the untrained eye and the non WIS person a DD in YG is just another one......I honestly think they do not draw as much attention as some folk think.....I wear mine a lot, I only have two rules, it never ever goes into the garage where there are tools and lots of very hard things to bang it on and it's never on my wrist when I am cycling....other than that I wear it....very very few people have ever commented......buy one, wear it with pride would be my advice..... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

14 January 2010, 03:02 PM	#29
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Wear it everday. You'd be surprised how few people notice these things. __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

22 March 2010, 11:56 AM	#30
deez "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: houston Posts: 1	Diamond 18k presidential I wear my presidential 18k diamond watch everyday. It definitely is very gaudy for a college student, but what the hell, I love wearing it. It is very ostentatious compared to my last watch (18k YG GMT Master). It makes a statement, wear it. Don't just let it sit in a safety deposit box

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