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clew84 · 27 January 2010, 03:05 PM

So business meeting with a group of lawyers that I do consulting for. I will be wearing a suit. Should I go with the understated SD or the new DSSD? Decisions, decisions... can't decide.

Tools · 27 January 2010, 03:08 PM

You shouldn't go to any business meeting where what you are wearing will be a distraction, if you are giving a presentation...

Speed · 27 January 2010, 03:09 PM

Guess you could roll up your sleeve so you could actually wear the DSSD.

The GMT Kid · 27 January 2010, 03:10 PM

Wear the DSSD. It gives you credibility.

Zirotti · 27 January 2010, 03:11 PM

99% of people won't notice your watch, regardless if it's a Rolex or a Fossil, so wear what you want. A DSSD doesn't stick out anymore than any other watch as it fits no problem under a shirt cuff or suit. You guys act like the DSSD is a 55mm U-Boat.

A Rolex is a Rolex. Someone isn't going to look at you and say "well, if he was wearing a Sea-Dweller, I wouldn't think he was a pretentious prick, but since he has on the Deepsea, there is no way I am doing business with him".

rmcarlton · 27 January 2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

You shouldn't go to any business meeting where what you are wearing will be a distraction, if you are giving a presentation...

Good advice.

Speed · 27 January 2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zirotti

99% of people won't notice your watch, regardless if it's a Rolex or a Fossil, so wear what you want. A DSSD doesn't stick out anymore than any other watch as it fits no problem under a shirt cuff or suit. You guys act like the DSSD is a 55mm U-Boat.

A Rolex is a Rolex. Someone isn't going to look at you and say "well, if he was wearing a Sea-Dweller, I wouldn't think he was a pretentious prick, but since he has on the Deepsea, there is no way I am doing business with him".

Maybe you have some oversize cuffs...or my Banana Republic shirt shrank.

I have to pull my Sub Date out and put the edge of my cuff against the 9 o'clock side.

Zirotti · 27 January 2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rmcarlton

Good advice.

Again, both of the watches he is talking about are black, stainless, brushed dive watchs. They don't exactly stand-out. He isn't going to wear his iced-out Super Avenger.

Zirotti · 27 January 2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Maybe you have some oversize cuffs...or my Banana Republic shirt shrank.

I have to pull my Sub Date out and put the edge of my cuff against the 9 o'clock side.

Well, first, you wear Banana Republic so you probably have 6" wrists :) Any shirt I've ever bought, outside a few french-cuff shirts, fit the DSSD under the cuff no problem.

clew84 · 27 January 2010, 03:16 PM

Mostly thinking of my own potential discomfort of wearing a much more noticeable watch. Not necessarily insecure but will be with a co-worker as well who has more of a direct responsibility to the group and where fees are an issue.

Not sure if it will fit under my cuff but will give it a shot tomorrow morning.

clew84 · 27 January 2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Zirotti

99% of people won't notice your watch, regardless if it's a Rolex or a Fossil, so wear what you want. A DSSD doesn't stick out anymore than any other watch as it fits no problem under a shirt cuff or suit. You guys act like the DSSD is a 55mm U-Boat.

A Rolex is a Rolex. Someone isn't going to look at you and say "well, if he was wearing a Sea-Dweller, I wouldn't think he was a pretentious prick, but since he has on the Deepsea, there is no way I am doing business with him".

Good point and perspective.

Speed · 27 January 2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Zirotti

Well, first, you wear Banana Republic so you probably have 6" wrists :) Any shirt I've ever bought, outside a few french-cuff shirts, fit the DSSD under the cuff no problem.

Hey...6.5!

But seriously...If you are looking to get noticed, the DSSD will get noticed. Just not sure that's what you want in a meeting.

Zirotti · 27 January 2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by clew84

Mostly thinking of my own potential discomfort of wearing a much more noticeable watch. Not necessarily insecure but will be with a co-worker as well who has more of a direct responsibility to the group and where fees are an issue.

Not sure if it will fit under my cuff but will give it a shot tomorrow morning.

The fact you are even asking this question tells me you aren't comfortable wearing the DSSD to the meeting, so why even risk it? The last thing you want is to be trying to fidget and hid your watch the entire time.

On the flip side, you will be with a bunch of lawyers, who will all probably have their own Rolex own.

I think that a lot of time we put a lot more time and effort into think that people actually notice what watches we are wearing. That simply isn't the case.

aaronr · 27 January 2010, 03:38 PM

That's a great point. I was wearing a newly PCL'd Coke GMT last week at a meeting with an auto manufacturer while I was presenting (Apple Keynote of course). I swear the whole time, my contact's eyes were on the watch.

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Originally Posted by Tools

You shouldn't go to any business meeting where what you are wearing will be a distraction, if you are giving a presentation...

Zirotti · 27 January 2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aaronr

That's a great point. I was wearing a newly PCL'd Coke GMT last week at a meeting with an auto manufacturer while I was presenting (Apple Keynote of course). I swear the whole time, my contact's eyes were on the watch.

You probably need to rehash your presentation then brother ;) jk jk!

WatchTimes · 27 January 2010, 04:09 PM

Id wear the SD and I wear Brioni Shirts (look em up, heck even Bond wears em and I did not know that till years after I started wearing them) and sorry but the DSSD did not fit comfortably under them and they are a classic cuff not some tight snobby typical Euro job.

If it works for you thats great I am just saying it did not for me.

The SD is GREAT for a suit, the DSSD is great for casual dress down, the swimming pool and everything in between.

sea-dweller · 27 January 2010, 04:09 PM

I would wear the SD, the DSSD would be too large on my wrist.

Green Arrow · 27 January 2010, 04:16 PM

No one will care. Wear what makes you comfortable.

Zirotti · 27 January 2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Green Arrow

No one will care. Wear what makes you comfortable.

Amen. Amen.

Btw, I miss my SA!

clubsta · 27 January 2010, 04:57 PM

Wear whatever you like buddy, just make sure you give a good presentation.

Watch Fan · 27 January 2010, 06:27 PM

Wear whatever makes you happy. Most people won't notice anyway. By the way, I wear my Deepsea all the time to work and I really don't think anyone even notices it at all. That's one of the things I like about Rolex, most stainless sport watches aren't flashy and are pretty understated. You can actually wear them every day and not have to worry about it.

Andad · 27 January 2010, 06:33 PM

You live in the States Chris, professional help should be available.

But I will do my best:

Psmith · 27 January 2010, 08:44 PM

It depends on whether the meeting is being held at more or less than 4,000 ft under water...

Cheers

Clogger · 27 January 2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by zirotti

the fact you are even asking this question tells me you aren't comfortable wearing the dssd to the meeting, so why even risk it? The last thing you want is to be trying to fidget and hid your watch the entire time.

On the flip side, you will be with a bunch of lawyers, who will all probably have their own rolex own.

I think that a lot of time we put a lot more time and effort into think that people actually notice what watches we are wearing. That simply isn't the case.

+1

Widows Son · 28 January 2010, 01:10 AM

You should be wearing a thin dress watch on a strap that matches your belt and shoes.

landroverking · 28 January 2010, 01:20 AM

I would wear the SD, I don't care at all for the DSSD. But you should do what pleases you and no one else.

SeamasterGMT · 28 January 2010, 01:52 AM

I've worn my Deepsea with a suit in meetings several times and no-one has ever noticed.

Jason71 · 28 January 2010, 01:56 AM

Some of what was said in this thread is not always true. The DSSD is more likely to get noticed because of its wrist presence over the SD. I have both of these watches, and the DSSD does get noticed occasionally (still fairly unlikely for your watch to be noticed) over the SD. In fact, I have never had someone comment on the SD, but have had the DSSD noticed a couple times.

What it boils down to is:

Do you want to go unnoticed at this meeting? Or, do possibly want to intimidate.........The DSSD if noticed, can be intimidating. (At least it was intimidating in the couple instances where mine was noticed in a meeting.)

scl6118 · 28 January 2010, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

You live in the States Chris, professional help should be available.

But I will do my best:

That's a beauty!

scl6118 · 28 January 2010, 01:58 AM

How come when I reply the photo isn't always included? Sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't.

27 January 2010, 03:05 PM	#1
clew84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati Watch: me soar Posts: 930	Quick question - SD or DSSD for business meeting? So business meeting with a group of lawyers that I do consulting for. I will be wearing a suit. Should I go with the understated SD or the new DSSD? Decisions, decisions... can't decide. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 Omega SMP IWC 3227-01 Autodromo Prototipo

27 January 2010, 03:08 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,488	You shouldn't go to any business meeting where what you are wearing will be a distraction, if you are giving a presentation... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 January 2010, 03:16 PM	#10
clew84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati Watch: me soar Posts: 930	Mostly thinking of my own potential discomfort of wearing a much more noticeable watch. Not necessarily insecure but will be with a co-worker as well who has more of a direct responsibility to the group and where fees are an issue. Not sure if it will fit under my cuff but will give it a shot tomorrow morning. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 Omega SMP IWC 3227-01 Autodromo Prototipo

27 January 2010, 04:09 PM	#16
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Id wear the SD and I wear Brioni Shirts (look em up, heck even Bond wears em and I did not know that till years after I started wearing them) and sorry but the DSSD did not fit comfortably under them and they are a classic cuff not some tight snobby typical Euro job. If it works for you thats great I am just saying it did not for me. The SD is GREAT for a suit, the DSSD is great for casual dress down, the swimming pool and everything in between. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

27 January 2010, 04:09 PM	#17
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I would wear the SD, the DSSD would be too large on my wrist. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

27 January 2010, 03:09 PM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Guess you could roll up your sleeve so you could actually wear the DSSD.

27 January 2010, 03:10 PM	#4
The GMT Kid Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: S.F. Peninsula Watch: what you say! Posts: 815	Wear the DSSD. It gives you credibility.

27 January 2010, 03:11 PM	#5
Zirotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Tejas Watch: Invicta Posts: 1,066	99% of people won't notice your watch, regardless if it's a Rolex or a Fossil, so wear what you want. A DSSD doesn't stick out anymore than any other watch as it fits no problem under a shirt cuff or suit. You guys act like the DSSD is a 55mm U-Boat. A Rolex is a Rolex. Someone isn't going to look at you and say "well, if he was wearing a Sea-Dweller, I wouldn't think he was a pretentious prick, but since he has on the Deepsea, there is no way I am doing business with him".

27 January 2010, 04:16 PM	#18
Green Arrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,060	No one will care. Wear what makes you comfortable.

27 January 2010, 04:57 PM	#20
clubsta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 223	Wear whatever you like buddy, just make sure you give a good presentation.

27 January 2010, 06:27 PM	#21
Watch Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 676	Wear whatever makes you happy. Most people won't notice anyway. By the way, I wear my Deepsea all the time to work and I really don't think anyone even notices it at all. That's one of the things I like about Rolex, most stainless sport watches aren't flashy and are pretty understated. You can actually wear them every day and not have to worry about it.

27 January 2010, 08:44 PM	#23
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	It depends on whether the meeting is being held at more or less than 4,000 ft under water... Cheers __________________

28 January 2010, 01:10 AM	#25
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,563	You should be wearing a thin dress watch on a strap that matches your belt and shoes.

28 January 2010, 01:20 AM	#26
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I would wear the SD, I don't care at all for the DSSD. But you should do what pleases you and no one else.

28 January 2010, 01:52 AM	#27
SeamasterGMT Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: DeepSea Posts: 822	I've worn my Deepsea with a suit in meetings several times and no-one has ever noticed.

28 January 2010, 01:56 AM	#28
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Some of what was said in this thread is not always true. The DSSD is more likely to get noticed because of its wrist presence over the SD. I have both of these watches, and the DSSD does get noticed occasionally (still fairly unlikely for your watch to be noticed) over the SD. In fact, I have never had someone comment on the SD, but have had the DSSD noticed a couple times. What it boils down to is: Do you want to go unnoticed at this meeting? Or, do possibly want to intimidate.........The DSSD if noticed, can be intimidating. (At least it was intimidating in the couple instances where mine was noticed in a meeting.) __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

28 January 2010, 01:58 AM	#30
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