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cadre · 05-04-2008, 05:34 PM

I've been working at a motorcycle dealership for a bit now and basically, I'm "in charge" of apparel, which include sunglasses and watches.

I can't help but notice how many men go out of their way to buy sunglasses and watches that they can't afford, but more so with watches. We deal Nixon watches that can easily be more than $300 dollars. And they sell!

Men, do you buy watches like this? If so, why? Is it to show off your money or just to have something nice to wear? Or is it something else completely.

Women, how do you feel about men wearing expensive watches? Do you take that as a sign of wealth or do you not care?

To answer my own questions, it seems to me like it's a money/power thing for men. But I'm not a man so I guess I can't say really. I do know though that when I see a man with a nice watch in a business or a romantic setting it gives the hint that they are well off and like nice things.

Also, is there something that women wear which serves the same purpose as a man's watch?

Edit: I didn't realize there was a whole thread about men's style otherwise I may have posted there but oh well, too late now. I'd like to see some discussion anyways.

05-04-2008, 05:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
cadre The Worst Influence Location: Arizona	Does the watch make the man? I've been working at a motorcycle dealership for a bit now and basically, I'm "in charge" of apparel, which include sunglasses and watches. I can't help but notice how many men go out of their way to buy sunglasses and watches that they can't afford, but more so with watches. We deal Nixon watches that can easily be more than $300 dollars. And they sell! Men, do you buy watches like this? If so, why? Is it to show off your money or just to have something nice to wear? Or is it something else completely. Women, how do you feel about men wearing expensive watches? Do you take that as a sign of wealth or do you not care? To answer my own questions, it seems to me like it's a money/power thing for men. But I'm not a man so I guess I can't say really. I do know though that when I see a man with a nice watch in a business or a romantic setting it gives the hint that they are well off and like nice things. Also, is there something that women wear which serves the same purpose as a man's watch? Edit: I didn't realize there was a whole thread about men's style otherwise I may have posted there but oh well, too late now. I'd like to see some discussion anyways. __________________ My life is one of those 'you had to be there' jokes. Last edited by cadre; 05-04-2008 at 05:37 PM..