I was told not to wear a basic sub to the clients office because then it seems like they pay us too much? Like I’m not flexing 100k on my wrist or anything crazy

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Do you not realize how crazy $10k on your wrist is to most people? Can be especially poor taste if your project involves some sort of cost cutting at your client.

I say this as collector with several expensive watches. Always a time and place.

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Obviously has no idea what shit is like walking outside of mommas house and heading 5 minutes outside the bubble.

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I’m just disappointed in the choice of a Sub. So many better choices out there than the entry level Rolex that everyone and their brother has.

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"this has been my goal since I started working." Really, buying a watch has been your goal? Did you state that in your job interview? How about ending world hunger, or anything in between?

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You’re working for KPMG, are relatively junior, and want to show up with a $15k watch to your client. Honest question: What’s the signal you want to send?

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FTW!

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This is why Rolex and luxury is stupid. It costs more, but tells the time just as well as a $10 watch

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Simpleton take as you can apply this to literally anything

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Respectfully, whoever told you this probably realizes you work for KPMG and owning a rolex (let alone wearing one to a client site, unless you’re a P) exhibits a poor sense of judgement.

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Depends on the client situation. I don’t even know what a sub is, so go for it

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Presumably it's fake, so just tell them that.

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I agree.
If your dentist had a more expensive watch than you wouldn’t you wonder if he charged too much?
Expensive things also get noticed more in the South and Midwest.

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OP gotcha. How about we say cosmetic dentistry

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Out of touch man a sub is flexing, go with an omega or iwc if you want low profile flex

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just go with an Apple Watch

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Apply a bit of social tact and EQ. You should still have a professional and put together comportment, but time and place for certain statement pieces. My clients are financial services companies and I’m more comfortable wearing my luxury watches in a suit or blazer when at a Goldman Sachs, Neuberger Berman, PE shops, etc. offices (and it actually has sparked a conversation and help build rapport) vs. if I’m traveling to Malvern, PA or a Midwest bank and dressed down more to business casual with a much more modest watch.

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this is so out of touch, tasteless, and lacking in basic empathy. "my desire to flash my dream watch, that costs 1/2 of your annual income, shouldn't bother you. be happy for me! (ME! ME! ME!)

the best advice I can offer ... "put yourself in someone else's shoes" seriously. try it. sit with it for 3 uninterrupted minutes

if more of us did that, we'd be better friends, partners, neighbors, in a better society. we'd be a better species

sorry no one cares about your watch

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This happens a lot on client sites. Expensive watch… Wall St client OKAY Expensive watch Dayton Ohio BAD

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What if your client is in a submarine

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Senior partners in consulting firms consciously choose the basic economy cars when traveling to meet clients. You don’t want the client thinking we are paying these guys too much.

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Strap on a Timex, drive a Civic, wear a cheap suit. That’s always been the rules for client site presence.

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Avoiding lifestyle creep is the best way to become wealthy

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Grow up

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I'm on your side. I don't see the problem. If you've worked hard, saved your money to buy something that brings you enjoyment then why not. Besides, there's 3 fake sub for every real one.

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Subway subs make great work attire

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I have a Sub, and I don’t wear it at client site.

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I have several Rolexes and wear them all to the client site. No one’s ever said a word to me about them.

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K1 I doubt anyone even notices the kind of watch I’m wearing. They aren’t flashy

Ehhh what is a basic sub? I didn't even realize we were talking about watches 🫠

To be fair, you'll want to read your client and act accordingly... perhaps your feedback came from your manager who recieved an offhand comment from the client? But if it's your peer... pleeease. 🙄 Stay mad, pray mad, die mad - stop hating😄😄😄

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Meanwhile I’m here wondering what a sub is. Subway?

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Rolex Submariner: Only the finest timepiece for the most discerning gentlemen and gentlewomen.

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Dear OP, Can you start by explaining what a “basic sub” is?

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