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sandskj · 31 December 2010, 01:01 PM

Do you consider others at your place of work when wearing your rolex? Let me explain - I work for a large integrated energy company (think Exxon, Chevron, Shell, etc). I work in an oil refinery in a management level position - the vast majority of the work force are union represented employees and the balance are staff employees. My concern is wearing a Rolex and the impression it might leave on others in the workplace. Kinda like driving a BMW to work when the vast majority is driving a Ford.

Andad · 31 December 2010, 01:04 PM

Do you consider others at your place of work when wearing your rolex?

N0.

Happy New Year.

Enjoy wearing your Rolex where and whenever you want.

Lion · 31 December 2010, 01:06 PM

Nope...first of all who is going to be close enough to you to tell you are wearing a Rolex?!!

MortgageGuy · 31 December 2010, 01:09 PM

Nope never crossed my mind... I am also the guy that drives the BMW though to I guess I have two strikes against me

I work with clients quite often however I wear all SS models so unless I pointed my watch out I can assure you no one ever notices

Colnago · 31 December 2010, 01:13 PM

I would say that unless you wore a diamond encrusted model nobody would ever even notice.....even an all gold model would only be recognised by a few, there are plenty of cheap gold coloured watches on the market after all and probably many more of them on wrists than DayDate's.....I've worn a Rolex for work since 1986......hardly anyone has ever commented.....and yes in more recent years I have worn a DayDate and the lack of comments stayed exactly the same.......don't worry about it, wear the watch for you.....not for spectators

axecollector65 · 31 December 2010, 01:14 PM

as long as you're not flashing it in their face you shouldn't be conscience about wearing your rolex. As long as you're not wearing a Presidential with diamonds all over the dial.

Badfish179 · 31 December 2010, 01:15 PM

What difference does it make what wristwatch you wear? I mean really. Most people don't even wear a watch, they use their mobile phones to tell time. The rest are not even interested in wristwatches. Believe it or not, the majority of people in the world don't even know what a Rolex is and wouldn't know one if they kicked it in the street. So the truth is I only consider one person when I choose my timepeice and that person is ME.

The only time I would consider not wearing a Rolex is during a job interview in the off chance that the interviewer might recognize it and look unfavorably at me as a candidate thinking, "If he has a Rolex, he must not need the job".

Z06 · 31 December 2010, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Do you consider others at your place of work when wearing your rolex?

N0.

Happy New Year.

Enjoy wearing your Rolex where and whenever you want.

Im in the same boat...I could care less what someone thinks because I have a nice watch (or car, or house, etc. etc. etc)...

IMHO...If you work hard and get ahead...GOOD FOR YOU! Everyone makes choices in life, and there are consequences to those choices, some good, some bad...live and LEARN!

RolexPete32 · 31 December 2010, 01:31 PM

Funny how you put it. In my workplace I am the union employee own two Rolex watches and both my manager and director both wear plastic watches that looks like a timex. To answer your question yes I do consider people around me and often wear my watch under my cuff to attract less attention to it becuase ever since I started wearing Rolex about 3 years ago it does get noticed by people in my workplace and I feel like I have breasts on my wrist with how much people stare.

landroverking · 31 December 2010, 01:35 PM

No I have a Rolex to please me and no one else.

jamesbondOO7 · 31 December 2010, 01:35 PM

I could not care less and I agree that 99,99% of people don't even notice. Especially not against the tailor-made suit and shirt, the Hermes tie and the lezard shoes.........

Just once, I had an employee talk about us the Board Members as the Rolex brigade. I found that rather sweet.

snowbird · 31 December 2010, 01:42 PM

I think it's a good question and of course only you can judge the likely reactions of people you work with. As noted above I can see how a model with diamonds and/or gold might stand out a bit too much in certain settings. Just like you might not wear expensive suits, French cuff shirts etc. in certain settings.

I think all steel Rolexes are pretty low profile though except to a small percentage of folks who take an interest in watches.

DCgator · 31 December 2010, 01:44 PM

Don't worry about wearing a Rolex to work. The watch was meant to be worn to tell time and date, first and foremost. Wear it with pride and on the down low and that should be fine.

KirkWilfred · 31 December 2010, 01:46 PM

Do think your employees are over paid when they tell you they are going fishing in their bass boat or camping in their RV? Whats the diff with wearing a Rolex.....all luxuries.

Dont be ashamed or worried what others may think of the fruits of your labor.

kcmo · 31 December 2010, 01:51 PM

Agree with the others who say wear what you want and don't worry about those around you who likely have no idea what a Rolex looks like.

Newportkrieger · 31 December 2010, 01:52 PM

Unless you are the business owner claiming poverty during wage negotiations I do not see how it is relevant. I assume you earned your Rolex and its not a solid gold/diamond affair(inappropriate for the work environment you are in), you therefore deserve to enjoy it regardless of what others may or may not think. That said, it is always in poor taste/crass to "show it off" or "brag" on it.

As far as the union members having a problem with your Rolex, "rank has it privileges"! I am sure you worked hard to get into your position; you probably hold an undergraduate and most likely a graduate degree. If they want a Rolex let them save their $$ and get one as well or let them do the hard work to prepare/educate themselves to get into management like you did. Hell, I highly recommend BMW ownership as well!

GradyPhilpott · 31 December 2010, 01:53 PM

Others have speculated as to what Rolex you might wear, so I will just ask.

What model Rolex are you talking about wearing around your employees and staff?

Are you already wearing this watch or do you plan to buy one?

sheldonsmith · 31 December 2010, 01:55 PM

Management level, large corporation, I think you should be fine as long as there is not any unnecessary bling. I work in a relatively large public agency and work with two employee unions, and frankly, I dont think anyone notices the brushed GMT-C I wear daily. I have always worn a Rolex (of some sort) throughout my 20 years in professional life and very few people notice.

-Sheldon

Sixxgrand1 · 31 December 2010, 01:55 PM

If anyone ever asked...."It was a gift"...

FremStar · 31 December 2010, 01:56 PM

For me it's the other way around I am used to seeing folks wearing minute repeaters and tourbullion timepieces at work so I guess I am the one wearing the Timex

All good though. As other legends here have said enjoy what you have and don't stress too much... HAPPY NEW YEAR TRF FAMILY!!!

cr6man · 31 December 2010, 01:56 PM

I don't care I OWN the workplace!

Texcoonazz · 31 December 2010, 02:06 PM

I have grappled with this myself. And.....

I never wear my Rolex when going to visit shop level employees and I never drive my BMW to appointments with any customers. Not all the business world is like this but in my business you don't want stand out like that.

Most will never know it is a Rolex I am wearing. But if one person does ID it and makes a comment?? And others around get involved in conversation? I don't care what others say.... Plant workers......ESP the union guys will treat me different from that point forward. And I can't have that type relationship and be able to effectively wear the many hats I have to wear.

I save my Rolex, BMW,etc for my personal enjoyment. When at work I concentrate in my job and don't need distractions.

JMHO!

CoopJr · 31 December 2010, 02:10 PM

Engineering environment for me...my subs don't get any comments and a few others have a Rolex there too...including a DJ, a SD and a DSSD. Dont worry and wear what you want.

2005rivers · 31 December 2010, 02:46 PM

I wear mine nearly every day, and I work in the oil field, literally, I don't work in an office setting. No one has ever noticed.

koshiru · 31 December 2010, 02:52 PM

If you are in Asia, it is different. Everyone even the cleaning ladies would know you are wearing a Rolex from far. But I wear one anyways. Most days I wear my rose gold DJ, people would just comment its a nice watch or talk to you about watches.

TRW · 31 December 2010, 02:54 PM

No.I am a Cashier at a Grocery store and Drive a '92 Accord Wagon.

Speed · 31 December 2010, 03:19 PM

Funny / true story from last week over the XMAS holiday.

Was sitting next to one of my brother-in-laws at dinner. I overhear him telling his Father that Rolexes cost over a $1,000. He does not like them because of the poor fit. He then points to my watch and says Rolexes do not fit as nicely as the watch I was wearing. He did not realize I was wearing a Pepsi / Rolex!

Bottim line is, 99.9999% won't know or care what you have on your wrist.

Chipmunk · 31 December 2010, 03:59 PM

Just wear it.......nobody will probably notice it...... but you.

2005rivers · 31 December 2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRW

No.I am a Cashier at a Grocery store and Drive a '92 Accord Wagon.

So that explains all the quality meat you've been grilling

Highland Ranger · 31 December 2010, 04:34 PM

Could be a gift right?

I recently had a gaffone employee of the people I work for ask if my GMTIIc was real or was it a canal street special.

I just kind of raised my eyebrows and asked what do you think? As he looked closer and said - it is real . . . . what are we paying you?! The guy I am working for gave the perfect response - NOT ENOUGH!

You like the watch? Wear it.

31 December 2010, 01:01 PM	#1
sandskj "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 3	Rolex and the Workplace Do you consider others at your place of work when wearing your rolex? Let me explain - I work for a large integrated energy company (think Exxon, Chevron, Shell, etc). I work in an oil refinery in a management level position - the vast majority of the work force are union represented employees and the balance are staff employees. My concern is wearing a Rolex and the impression it might leave on others in the workplace. Kinda like driving a BMW to work when the vast majority is driving a Ford.

31 December 2010, 01:04 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,479	Do you consider others at your place of work when wearing your rolex? N0. Happy New Year. Enjoy wearing your Rolex where and whenever you want. __________________ E

31 December 2010, 01:06 PM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Nope...first of all who is going to be close enough to you to tell you are wearing a Rolex?!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

31 December 2010, 01:09 PM	#4
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Nope never crossed my mind... I am also the guy that drives the BMW though to I guess I have two strikes against me I work with clients quite often however I wear all SS models so unless I pointed my watch out I can assure you no one ever notices __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

31 December 2010, 01:13 PM	#5
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	I would say that unless you wore a diamond encrusted model nobody would ever even notice.....even an all gold model would only be recognised by a few, there are plenty of cheap gold coloured watches on the market after all and probably many more of them on wrists than DayDate's.....I've worn a Rolex for work since 1986......hardly anyone has ever commented.....and yes in more recent years I have worn a DayDate and the lack of comments stayed exactly the same.......don't worry about it, wear the watch for you.....not for spectators __________________ 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

31 December 2010, 01:14 PM	#6
axecollector65 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New England Watch: Casio G-Shock Posts: 199	as long as you're not flashing it in their face you shouldn't be conscience about wearing your rolex. As long as you're not wearing a Presidential with diamonds all over the dial.

31 December 2010, 01:15 PM	#7
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	What difference does it make what wristwatch you wear? I mean really. Most people don't even wear a watch, they use their mobile phones to tell time. The rest are not even interested in wristwatches. Believe it or not, the majority of people in the world don't even know what a Rolex is and wouldn't know one if they kicked it in the street. So the truth is I only consider one person when I choose my timepeice and that person is ME. The only time I would consider not wearing a Rolex is during a job interview in the off chance that the interviewer might recognize it and look unfavorably at me as a candidate thinking, "If he has a Rolex, he must not need the job". __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

31 December 2010, 01:31 PM	#9
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Funny how you put it. In my workplace I am the union employee own two Rolex watches and both my manager and director both wear plastic watches that looks like a timex. To answer your question yes I do consider people around me and often wear my watch under my cuff to attract less attention to it becuase ever since I started wearing Rolex about 3 years ago it does get noticed by people in my workplace and I feel like I have breasts on my wrist with how much people stare.

31 December 2010, 01:35 PM	#10
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	No I have a Rolex to please me and no one else.

31 December 2010, 01:35 PM	#11
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,072	I could not care less and I agree that 99,99% of people don't even notice. Especially not against the tailor-made suit and shirt, the Hermes tie and the lezard shoes......... Just once, I had an employee talk about us the Board Members as the Rolex brigade. I found that rather sweet. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

31 December 2010, 01:42 PM	#12
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	I think it's a good question and of course only you can judge the likely reactions of people you work with. As noted above I can see how a model with diamonds and/or gold might stand out a bit too much in certain settings. Just like you might not wear expensive suits, French cuff shirts etc. in certain settings. I think all steel Rolexes are pretty low profile though except to a small percentage of folks who take an interest in watches.

31 December 2010, 01:44 PM	#13
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Don't worry about wearing a Rolex to work. The watch was meant to be worn to tell time and date, first and foremost. Wear it with pride and on the down low and that should be fine.

31 December 2010, 01:46 PM	#14
KirkWilfred "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: West Hartford, CT Watch: 116710LN Posts: 1,224	Do think your employees are over paid when they tell you they are going fishing in their bass boat or camping in their RV? Whats the diff with wearing a Rolex.....all luxuries. Dont be ashamed or worried what others may think of the fruits of your labor. __________________ “Time is an illusion.” – Albert Einstein

31 December 2010, 01:51 PM	#15
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Agree with the others who say wear what you want and don't worry about those around you who likely have no idea what a Rolex looks like.

31 December 2010, 01:52 PM	#16
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	Unless you are the business owner claiming poverty during wage negotiations I do not see how it is relevant. I assume you earned your Rolex and its not a solid gold/diamond affair(inappropriate for the work environment you are in), you therefore deserve to enjoy it regardless of what others may or may not think. That said, it is always in poor taste/crass to "show it off" or "brag" on it. As far as the union members having a problem with your Rolex, "rank has it privileges"! I am sure you worked hard to get into your position; you probably hold an undergraduate and most likely a graduate degree. If they want a Rolex let them save their $$ and get one as well or let them do the hard work to prepare/educate themselves to get into management like you did. Hell, I highly recommend BMW ownership as well!

31 December 2010, 01:53 PM	#17
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	Others have speculated as to what Rolex you might wear, so I will just ask. What model Rolex are you talking about wearing around your employees and staff? Are you already wearing this watch or do you plan to buy one? __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

31 December 2010, 01:55 PM	#18
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	Management level, large corporation, I think you should be fine as long as there is not any unnecessary bling. I work in a relatively large public agency and work with two employee unions, and frankly, I dont think anyone notices the brushed GMT-C I wear daily. I have always worn a Rolex (of some sort) throughout my 20 years in professional life and very few people notice. -Sheldon __________________

31 December 2010, 01:55 PM	#19
Sixxgrand1 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Watch: EXP I & II Posts: 825	If anyone ever asked...."It was a gift"...

31 December 2010, 01:56 PM	#20
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	For me it's the other way around I am used to seeing folks wearing minute repeaters and tourbullion timepieces at work so I guess I am the one wearing the Timex All good though. As other legends here have said enjoy what you have and don't stress too much... HAPPY NEW YEAR TRF FAMILY!!!

31 December 2010, 01:56 PM	#21
cr6man Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: harry Location: left coast Watch: mickey mouse Posts: 490	I don't care I OWN the workplace!

31 December 2010, 02:06 PM	#22
Texcoonazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Watch: DATEJUST / GMT Posts: 62	I have grappled with this myself. And..... I never wear my Rolex when going to visit shop level employees and I never drive my BMW to appointments with any customers. Not all the business world is like this but in my business you don't want stand out like that. Most will never know it is a Rolex I am wearing. But if one person does ID it and makes a comment?? And others around get involved in conversation? I don't care what others say.... Plant workers......ESP the union guys will treat me different from that point forward. And I can't have that type relationship and be able to effectively wear the many hats I have to wear. I save my Rolex, BMW,etc for my personal enjoyment. When at work I concentrate in my job and don't need distractions. JMHO!

31 December 2010, 02:10 PM	#23
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Engineering environment for me...my subs don't get any comments and a few others have a Rolex there too...including a DJ, a SD and a DSSD. Dont worry and wear what you want.

31 December 2010, 02:46 PM	#24
2005rivers Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: texas Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 545	I wear mine nearly every day, and I work in the oil field, literally, I don't work in an office setting. No one has ever noticed.

31 December 2010, 02:52 PM	#25
koshiru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rolex Land Posts: 119	If you are in Asia, it is different. Everyone even the cleaning ladies would know you are wearing a Rolex from far. But I wear one anyways. Most days I wear my rose gold DJ, people would just comment its a nice watch or talk to you about watches. __________________ ******************************************* 116231 Roman Sun Dial \| 116613 Blue Submariner 17000 OysterQuartz White Roman \|17013 OysterQuartz Blue Dial 16710 GMT II Pepsi \| 116718 GMT II Green 126711CHNR GMT II Rootbeer \| 116523 Daytona Racing Blue \| 118338 President Day Date MOP Pavé Dial

31 December 2010, 02:54 PM	#26
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	No.I am a Cashier at a Grocery store and Drive a '92 Accord Wagon.

31 December 2010, 03:19 PM	#27
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Funny / true story from last week over the XMAS holiday. Was sitting next to one of my brother-in-laws at dinner. I overhear him telling his Father that Rolexes cost over a $1,000. He does not like them because of the poor fit. He then points to my watch and says Rolexes do not fit as nicely as the watch I was wearing. He did not realize I was wearing a Pepsi / Rolex! Bottim line is, 99.9999% won't know or care what you have on your wrist.

31 December 2010, 03:59 PM	#28
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Just wear it.......nobody will probably notice it...... but you. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

31 December 2010, 04:34 PM	#30
Highland Ranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 573	Could be a gift right? I recently had a gaffone employee of the people I work for ask if my GMTIIc was real or was it a canal street special. I just kind of raised my eyebrows and asked what do you think? As he looked closer and said - it is real . . . . what are we paying you?! The guy I am working for gave the perfect response - NOT ENOUGH! You like the watch? Wear it.

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