Lorenzzo Tue Dec 30, 2014 2:16 pm
Mongrel wrote:There's places here in the USA where one of those fake Rolexes would probably get you at least a blow job.
I haven't worn a watch of any kind since I was a teen. It's not so much that I have impeccable circadian rythym, which I do, it's more that I don't see the point of men wearing jewelry. I also think it's really amusing to see guys try to establish pecker size, success or appearance of wealth through a watch that provides almost zero additional function over what comes with their cell phone. A lot of guys come across as just plain pathetic.
If your business card had a picture of your Mercedes on it at least I'd give you points for a little originality. Chasing something that is so me too never made sense to me.
My partner and I used to get into debates over this. He didn't like that I wouldn't play the game and thought it was important when meeting new people to be wearing a $10,000 watch, particularly if everyone around the table had one. In the end however it got me more respect not less.
My ex used to force me to socialize with a couple wherein the guy had a manicure, really expensive watch and aren't you impressed clothes. Unsurprisingly he never ever had anything even slightly interesting to say. He also lacked courage, identity, self respect and sincerity. He ended up working for his son-in-law because despite the façade he needed the money. It bothered me that he was Italian.