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So, it would appear that this subject depends entirely on what type of person you are and who you're around. For people who are like willravel and myself, it seems to matter. Then for many people it doesn't matter at all. That's cool, I can understand that.

Ding ding ding. Status symbol, that is correct. Kind of like a Corvette.

And I'd just like to point out genuinegirly, I know many of my customers quite well. It's my job to. I don't treat anyone badly, ever and just because I have a good idea of someone's income level doesn't mean that I am judging them. It's called an observation. And if you haven't noticed, I'm not the only one pointing out that people buy watches they can't afford sometimes.

I definitely understand the watch thing, as a business person/student I get both sides of the spectrum. When I'm a student I wear jeans, a t shirt, and whatever I feel like for jewelry. But when I'm meeting with a potential client I always look not only professional but like I have money, it tells people something about you and it makes them more likely to be willing to pay for your services. After all, if you seem to have money you must be good at what you do right?

I'm also in the twenty something age group and maybe that matters, but I don't know that it does.

One more question for you watch people. I'm not willing to spend a lot of money on a good handbag that I won't use or some fancy shoes but I'd be willing to spend money on a dress watch to wear with my suit/business outfits. Does the expensive watch thing apply to women? If I were to have a really nice watch would people notice or would it not be any different than a diamond bracelet or something of that sort?
I've been contemplating this for a while since I have nice looking watches to stare at all day. I have a Fossil but it's something you wear with a t shirt and jeans, not a suit. Granted, this is my second Fossil watch and it holds up to a lot! My last one made it through three years of abuse before a violent jet ski crash claimed it. I'm happy to wear my current watch when I'm on the lake or diving but it's not always appropriate, just like a diamond bracelet is not always appropriate IMHO.

Edit:
To avoid confusion, I work in a motorcycle dealership to pay the bills and get me through school but I am also a pro photographer and I do work, when I can, for businesses both large and small. After school, photo will be my full time gig.

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