Choosing The Right Watch! - Job Interview!! (Rolex,Omega,Apple,Guess?)

The right watch can make the right impression depending on the nature of the job you are applying for. Here are a few examples on where a watch can not only help you buy also sometimes hurt you when applying for a job depending on the expectations of the person on the other side! More is not always good... Pay close attention before making the wrong call!

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[jayh]

If you can afford a Patek you're not interviewing anyone. You're the boss.

[pyootchnich]

Here’s some advice from a business owner who has interviewed hundreds of people. If you’re interviewing for an accounting position of any level, leave the flashy watch at home.

[Eric_Nielsen]

Good advice my man. In my situation, taking care of veterans, any Rolex is just one step too high. A lot of my patients are dirt poor and need a hand up. Breitling, Omega, Panerai are just right.

[champstation]

Once at an interview the boss asked me about my hobbys and I mentioned watches as one of them. We had a 5 minute discussion, ended by me saying that A. Lange is probably the best watch money can buy you. Interviewer/Boss was smiling, I got the job.

[jeffreyf]

I work in healthcare. A lot of egos as well as wanting to keep the focus on the patient, not the watch. I daily wear a VC Overseas in steel with the silver dial. It’s very clean and goes with everything from a suit to scrubs. Never too flashy, but for those who know…

[JoeyJiggles]

My watch saved my job….

New Board Member came in after a few leadership members were fired in my Real Estate Department. I just started heading my department when this happened and was asked to come to HQ in DC.

I got a call 10 min before the meeting with my financials in hand from a colleague that tipped me I was being assessed for my job and it wasn’t going to be a friendly conversation as I was being setup.

I was wearing a Bulova and just put a deposit down on a Tudor Rose Black Bay (this was in 2017 before all the craziness). I noticed the Board member was wearing a Speedmaster.

Before he took control of the meeting I simply said - “before we start, I can’t help but notice, is that a Speedmaster on your wrist? I’ve never seen one in real life. Do you like watches?”

He smirked, took his watch off and slide it across the conference room table. He said “of course I like watches, I’m from Switzerland”

We spoke about watches and how I was buying a Tudor - which was the CORRECT level of watch for my position at that time. Eric is right, different levels apply. Had I have been wearing a Rolex that meeting to a watch guy could have set the wrong example - especially since I was to explain all of the spending of the last regime (for which that regime was packing boxes simply a week before this meeting!)

Anyway, thought I would share my story. We hit it off in the meeting spoke financials for the final 20 min because we spoke watches for about 30 min and had to reschedule the meeting. The next meeting we were cool, I explained the situation and now I’m promoted 2 years after that meeting.

So yes, my watch saved my job.

[icalexander]

I find my Seiko cocktail time has worked well for me in in person interviews. I've had people say it shows a sense of class without being too flashy it's also somewhat subtle as it's the SRPB41J1 on a Hirsch rainbow lizard strap. I try and not wear my flashier stuff to interviews. That said the best compliment I've received was wearing a vintage 10K gold Bulova from the 30's to an interview at a watch dealer (which I did work with for a bit before he retired) He saw it and was like ah if you're wearing that you know watches, he asked me some questions about my collection and was impressed that even though I don't own any watch over $1000 that my collection was watches I enjoy and that would fit well into what he was wanting in a sales guy (ie someone knowledgeable but at the same time approachable by the public or even watch guys coming in)

[dorianvick]

Eric you are a 100% right, I work in HR, some hiring managers are petty as shit and will let a nice watch be the reason they don’t select a candidate. I own a Rolex Milgauss and a Two-Tone 36 MM Datejust. What watch did I wear to the interview for the current job I have; a Stuhrling Original Ascot (got it on Amazon for $84). 🤣

[tradingloss]

In Hong Kong...





I came in with an Everrose Olive Green DD because I knew what shark frenzy I was getting myself into. Interview 1 for an algorithmic trading position for a boutique firm.

Managing director said. "If you wore anything less, the door you first came in, would have been your best friend today. Welcome to the team."

So entered another door with the entire trading floor behind it, atmosphere electric. Everyone has $50k+ on the wrist at a minimum. MD has a platinum salmon dial 5270P Grand Comp. So you can see where his expectations stand.

Lesson atleast here in HK, first impressions are your final impression.

Also.

With success comes many enemies.

Great vid m8.

[Gilles-ynnp]

The Speedmaster is a must if you want to apply for a job at NASA 😉 great video Eric 👍🏻

[Timeitis.]

Love your thoughts on these scenarios Eric, a really really good video, I loved it More like these please 🤞🏼

[angelacosta]

I got my version of heavy hitter watches like the Omega seamaster and moonwatch. I'm in the military so I wear a black g shock while in uniform just to stay under the radar. For a civilian job interview I wore a nice Timex Marlin automatic.

[thesaintfam]

Thanks for the video Eric. You touch a very valid point with your video. It isn’t easy for us, watch enthusiasts, to wear out watches at work or family gatherings. People are pretty quickly judging us and have a misconception of our “hobby”. I stopped wearing some watches at work and stay low profile with my sub, Speedmaster or Apple Watch. At the end, it’s a good way to rotate the collection! Take care Eric

[rafat]

Good video Eric. You should make more of this to go with the reviews. Have a nice weekend

[yourydavydov]

Agree with you Eric…great video and work from you as always 👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝🤝🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏always enjoying your videos

[kenancla]

very well thought video. awesome, ! great video!👍

[ABRAHAMANNIE]

Really good video . Well thought out and practical advice .

[Gemballa]

Great video Eric. So true on everything you mentioned here. That is just how it is. On a side note, really like this indoor setting compared to the watch reviews done outdoors.

[ceruttijewels]

I have always questioned myself about this topic, Thanks for the reassurance !

[patrickjean-philippe]

You are correct. As a young graduate I went to interviews wearing my everyday watch which was a Cartier Santos steel & gold… Although it is a rather small and discreet watch, some people obviously were intrigued… Now, at past 50 it does not really matter what I wear when I go to contracts interviews as the people hire me for my expertise, ethics and past success references.