Watch lovers in tech

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paulpluta

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paulpluta
May 22, 2021 17 Comments

Was always fascinated by luxury watches. So when i got promoted to L6 PM, bought a Omega Railmaster for myself and a Rolex Oyster perpetual for the wife. I chose the Railmaster because of its heritage- it was/is built to withstand strong magnetic fields and therefore was used (back in 50s to 70s) by railroad workers, engineers and scientists. And i am an engineer though i the strongest magnetic field i get exposed to is that of a magsafe iPhone charger. Also like the relatively understated looks of the watch so only I know what i am wearing.

The funny thing is, my coworkers and other friends in tech really dont know much about watches. Most of them think mechanical watches are all vintage and completely unaware that luxury watchmakers are still making beautiful and precise mechanical watches. Most of them don’t even like wearing watches beyond the Apple Watch.

So why is that?

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  • Probably because luxury watches are a status symbol and most people in tech are ashamed of status. Most would give all their money away if it meant they could also force everyone else to give their money away.
    May 22, 2021 4
    • Tesla is not a status symbol. More of a geek/tree hugger symbol.
      May 23, 2021
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      goodJuJuSh

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      goodJuJuSh
      People in tech are ashamed of status? Lmao they’re the biggest group of cynical status chasers ever. Just sly about it.
      Jun 6, 2021
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    griddle

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    griddle
    These watches are very beautiful and impressive from an engineering standpoint, but I personally find them uncomfortable to wear, especially when I am doing a lot of typing.
    May 23, 2021 2
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      eo4u🤪💪🏻

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      eo4u🤪💪🏻
      +1 comfort is a huge factor
      May 23, 2021
    • Amazon
      paulpluta

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      paulpluta
      OP
      Agree. Metal strap are uncomfortable when typing. So i often take my watch off for extended periods of typing or use a nato strap
      May 23, 2021
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    TzDY41

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    TzDY41
    Generally speaking the traditional watch makers have done a pretty horrid job marketing to the younger demographic.

    Pretty sad considering there are so many great brands out there.
    May 22, 2021 1
  • Couldn't care less
    May 23, 2021 0
  • Amazon
    0xA

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    0xA
    Poll needs an option: “I don’t really care about other people’s watches”.

    In general, I just don’t care which brands/types of clothes/watches/etc. people wear…. I feel many (all) of my coworkers would fit in this description.
    May 23, 2021 0