Self-Conscious About Luxury Watches

Just drive a shit-box to even it out

The only time anyone ever noticed and commented on a watch I owned, they confused a Casio Duro for a Rolex Submariner. If the luxury watch doesn't have the little crown on it, I'm sure no one's going to notice or care all that much.

(Ooh, that hurt just to write that...)

Let me preface by saying I don't have a "luxury" watch.

I do have a few well appointed firearms. Some of which are adorned with doodads that might be the reasons I dont have a "luxury" brand watch (and we think watches are overpriced) 😂🤏🏻.

I choose to spend my firearm accoutrement funds differently than others, or utilize -mil discounts to bring certain scopes, sights, barrels, barrel attachments, grips, etc into a more affordable price point. Still drive em like I stole em, but certain brands, colors, etc are highly noticeable, even amongst those with only a passing firearms enthusiasm.

Long time ago, used to feel a lil self conscious when I went to courses or out to the range with fam, friends, co-workers, etc.

Then I realized, if someone is gonna judge me, cuz I like to run, gun and use a higher price point item, that's on them. I like what I like, it's my money, so be it. They ain't stealin my joy.

Can count on one hand the number of negative responses. Usually it's actually more like, cool, may I shoot it, how does it work, how do you like it, think I should look into it.

A wine/whiskey/cigar enthusiast is gonna order what they consider "good" when around others. Why would a car, watch, jewelry, clothes, gun, whatever enthusiast be different.

I'm not saying flex it out, be a jerk, etc. If anyone notices, quick hint the prolly won't, don't make a big deal, and just admit to the brand, and then ask them if they like watches. Never know how you might spark another potential watch enthusiast.

It's true that most people don't care about watches but they do care about money. Some people will take pictures of your stuff just to google how much it's worth. It's happened to me twice (that I know of) before

It’s okay to have nice things that you enjoy. How you treat others will be remembered far above what watch you may wear.

But I get it. I also tend to wear less flashy watches when meeting with colleagues, or clients, etc.

Well said! Comparing watches to other hobbies totally makes sense. I don't know why I've never thought of that before. Thanks for your input!

Absolutely! That's why I buy them. A watch is just a watch. But with expensive watches, most people react to their prices more than anything. That's why I'm so hesitant on wearing them with some people

Good on you for being self-aware. That being said, haters gonna hate, no matter if you’re wearing a Casio or a Rolex. If you rock your Casio, they might think you’re not successful enough. Just do you. Their judgement is a reflection on them, not you.

This. Most Asian uncles make a game of it. Wear a wifebeater, one of those knee length khaki shorts and pair it with one of those gold Rolex Daydate.

I swear the moment you realize that the old fart is casually wearing a genuine gold Rolex while dressing down on the weekend, hanging around sipping their coffee, they will put on the most infuriating air and laugh/sneer at you.

The watch on the wrist doesn't matter. It's how you treat the people around you that does.

"We'd worry much less about what other people think of us if we realised how seldom they do." This goes x100 for watches.

If wearing your favourite watch will make you uncomfortable, don't do it. They're meant to bring you pleasure, so it doesn't make sense to do something with them that causes the opposite. But if you're concerned about how other people will react, think of it as being in the realm of probability as a lottery win, but with much smaller consequences.

I agree with the idea that very few people will ever notice, and if they manage to work themselves up over it, that's their fault. I understand not wanting to have anyone worked up, but by avoiding that, you're personally sacrificing your enjoyment of some things you're passionate about and simultaneously hiding that passion from anyone who might share it enough to recognize a fancy watch and appreciate it or talk about it.

I also think that, if anyone tries to challenge you on why you have a nice watch, or why you brought it to a certain event, anyone worth spending time with would recognize your passion if you express it. It's a totally different vibe between someone wearing a flex piece and someone who loves watches explaining why they're wearing something.

Yes, that's something I'm aware of in my work, but the only people that seem to notice are enthusiasts that also wear nice watches. It can be a good conversation starter in the right environment🧐

I was going to say it’s a hard one but you asking this show you care if you where a guy who is under paying your staff to maximise profits at the expense of your employees and treating them bad you would just wear them because you wouldn’t care

But if you are paying your staff a fair wage and treating them right they wouldn’t care if you are wearing a fancy watch

Also most people only know Rolex the rest just look like cheap watches to them haha

There’s a tiny number of people who will notice an expensive watch and out of those, a small percentage may have negative feelings about it, so worrying about takes up too much energy, and you could divert that bandwidth into being more relaxed and in the moment with those people you mentioned.

Don’t forget, wearing a cheap watch may not insulate yourself from that negativity, e.g. “Did you notice Simon wears that crappy plastic digital watch, the cheap b*****d. Good luck trying to get a good deal/raise/decent Christmas gift out of him”. (Not my opinion btw, the F91 is fabulous and Im sure you are a generous person🤣)

Short answer as others have said, haters gonna hate!

2:00pm Nick: Just got mugged and they took my GS.

2:03pm Joel: New Watch Alert! Just picked up this used GS!

I guess we function differently. I wear my watches to show off.

Like just yesterday I purposely wore my Spagethi Scammetti when I met my buyer. I want to let them know that just like Ben, I also cut off the middle man.

Literally. 🤫😈

I personally think you over do it with the F-91. You could get a nice timex that both looks cool and stays under the radar for those meetings. Of course it also depends on how you dress at work. If you are in jeans and tshirt, this one pulls it off. If more casual/formal not so much

I totally get what you mean. Most watches have a time and place! I do have a couple of mid-range watches, not a Timex, but I do love the brand though! My first watch was a Timex Ironman. I simply chose the F-91W for the photo because this situation happened yesterday (which also inspired the post)

Oh no, not an Invicta!!! LOL. My first watch was a F-91W, same one as yours. I always say I want to buy it back for the memories, but doubt I would wear it because of the small size.

I'd say get it man. It is small when compared to regular analog watches but it surprisingly gets a lot of wear. It's also my workout watch, being much lighter than any Gshocks and just as tough. Not to mention the price, it only costs as much as a trip to McDonalds!

If you hate it, don't get it.

But if you're on the fence, just get it. What other branded product can you get for $15? Let alone a watch?

Depends on the business and/or the intent you want people to take you as. I notice with tech startups the rich-kid trust fundies always drive fancy sports cars to work, whereas the up and coming ones drive avg consumer cars. The best way though is like one of my colleagues did: run home to switch cars so he could appear less well-to-do for a grant request in the afternoon - put away the Maserati, bring the Subaru.

Interesting perspective. I guess this affects rich-rich people too. I'm nowhere near that level of wealth. I run a B2C brick and mortar business.

I think that's a very specific example I provided though. I drive a Toyota and will only wear my more discreet pieces to work - I prefer to look well dressed enough, but not flaunting

Wear what you want.

When I meet with business owners that are my suppliers I expect to see them have either a nice care or an appropriately positioned luxury watch. Either that or I expect all of their manufacturing equipment to be new.

>$50M in revenue with good profit margins? That’s up to a $10K watch.

>$100M? Should be seeing a S/G Rolex and a Porsche in the parking lot.

Good point. 👍🏻

He wears a G Shock mostly.

Im not a flashy person, so my collection reflects that. So I don't feel self conscious. My most expensive watch is a 1950s Omega Seamaster dress watch and I choose when to wear that but even then it's not flashy.

Casio classique!

If my plumber or electrician showed up wearing a Rolex.... then I would know I will be overcharged for the job.