I work at pwc and don’t see a lot of our partners wearing rolexes? Why not?

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Because I can tell time with my Iphone already.

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Most partners in consulting aren’t flashy. Optics are taken into consideration when they’re working with clients, and rolling into a meeting with a Rolex and Hermès belt isn’t a look you want to give.

This isn’t banking

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The future is full of surprises and just because I’m a partner doesn’t mean there is any real certainty in what’s ahead. I drive a 6 year old car and my wife car is 5. I live in a modest house that would likely shock most - but it’s fully paid for. I own very little that would be considered flashy. My daughters college is paid for 100%, I rent small place for family to gather in the winter and go in one nice vacation a year. Living like that has allowed me not to worry about money ever for the last 4 years. I’ll take the stress free life over the bobble any day as I remember the days of being house poor and not being able to even get dinner because I was on a budget.... But to each their own.

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Agree. Nothing is better for stress reduction than pennies in the bank and low future cash flow commitments

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I have zero interest in spending that kind of money on watches. On the other hand, cars are a different story altogether.

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Because they don't want to spend 15k on jewelry?

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I’ve been very fortunate in my career, prior to and following my joining B4. I have a passion for high end timepieces, and own two PPs. Not once have I worn them to work, nor are my peers (some of which could likely afford them) even aware I own them. In this space optics are critical, both internal and external. No need to introduce a variable into relationships that has the opportunity to be divisive, right or wrong.

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Follow-up, if something you have an interest in requires reaction or validation from others, I would reassess the root of your interest and if it is worth the capital outlay.

Does anyone below the age of 40 even aspire to get a Rolex anymore?

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P7 - is it the ceramic bezel? White or black face?

I’m positive these Partners are wearing better watches that not Rolex’s. Yes they do exist. :)
Probably under the radar or less flashy or lesser known brands but more expensive than a Rolex.

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It’s wild how expensive they’ve gotten but as I say about a lot of things, one day…

Not at P-Dubs, but I have zero interest in wasting money on jewelry. My Garmin Venu works quite well and has far more utility than a boring Rolex.

Why waste money on a watch that no one else will see 95% of the time?

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Thanks for answering out of turn.

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You don’t get wealthy by *spending* money

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I’m sure there are more, but I’m only aware of one partner at my firm who wears a Rolex.

I can barely be bothered to wear a watch, let alone one that would impress others.

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Apple Watch works great. No need for anything else.

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I don't even own a watch 😅

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Because I wear a Patek Nautilus

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Few people outside of watch enthusiasts understand how baller that is

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In the London office(s) I know a lot of partners with Rolexes / APs / PPs

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I rock a nice stainless steel Apple Watch and will splurge on bands. I’d rather put that Rolex money toward a vacation house.

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Usually people who worked hard to get their money tend to not show it off on flashy items.

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Yes I have. There are a few partners in DDV who have nice watches.

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Rolexes are for weekend wear. Patek at the office: Not easy to identify.

Yeah, not those. A understated Calavtrava.

Rolexes keep horrid time and aren’t terribly elegant. The submariner used to be the purchase you made alongside your 5-series. Now we buy rental properties with that cash

Lol what rental properties are you buying for the price of a submariner at 10-15k?

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