Office Work Watch ?

[adzman808]

wear what I like... I have a bit of watch vs cuff link paranoia so often base the watch on the shirt

ultimately depends on the job I guess... if I was a hod carrier i'd want a g-shock I think (i'm not btw)

[mikeeb1]

Great choice with the speedy on the tan .

[studly]

A manual wind Omega from the year 1950 with silver white dial and rose gold markers and a 1960 Seamaster with champagne dial and gold markers.

[Kaiser]

I worked in the chemical industry, with quite a few eccentric intellectuals. Can`t remember many people ever wearing decent watches. Despite having sizeable incomes most people were not very materialistic and tended ......the culture was the opposite of 'flash'! Very few people ever noticed what I wore.

Paul

Same situation with me as well. Most of the people I work with, with the exception of one guy, all have cheap and cheerful Watches, or no Watch at all as is the trend with most of the younger guys.

For me I tend to wear just about anything I want out of my collection, everything from my Panerai PAM111 to a cheap Casio digital Watch.

[mav66]

For office work I would suggest something small and effeminate.

[Umbongo]

The older aqua-terra is the better work watch, in fact for me its the better watch all round.

Agreed 110%. The 2500 AT didn't rely on gimmicky dial textures or clutter, it was just a well-put-together, understated go-anywhere watch at a reasonable price.
Movement-wise, if my 2500 PO is anything to go by, the 8500AT has nothing to offer in terms of better timekeeping either.
I suppose the words "In-house" justify the extra money for some but the lines get a little blurry if you do your homework on this topic - bearing in mind the funding and design origins of the 8500.

[AIDM]

For office work I would suggest something small and effeminate.

Like the little blonde in 'business support'?

[Umbongo]

For office work I would suggest something small and effeminate.

Can you explain how size and effeminacy correspond to the requirements of office timekeeping?
Or are you saying you work in an office and are small and effeminate? Haha.

[GTuned]

I am office based and work in Finance. I have worn a number of watches to work over the years. The best allrounder is my AT8500 closely followed by a blue AT2500.

Nice choice, in my opinion for this industry; one rule: no red G-Shocks :)

Seriously though, no oversize 50mm+ watches, or those with big bits hanging off the side of them like U-Boats or Ploprofs :)

Leather, rubber and metal straps all cool; NATO straps should be OK, but tamer versions, not Zulu versions. Avoid crazy colors on straps and watches, a "dash" of colour is great, but not, for example, a fluorescent dial or bright pink strap :)

Automatic watches over quartz..

Just my opinion :)

[pacifichrono]

While everyone has their own preferences, Michael, I can't argue with your choices one bit!

[colin t]

I'm with the AT too as my office daily...

[Hof]

I'm with the AT too as my office daily...

really like that...

I where almost anything into the office although i draw the line at my lime green G shock

[RJM25R]

Just got a new one to add to the rotation, arrived today. Vintage Longines.

I like to change it every day!

Mainly tag heuer Monza/Monaco/Carrera or Seamaster but I throw the others in there too. Except my u-boat 45mm! Never wear that for work lol! Attracts too many questions from customers (rarely complimentary!!!)

I think they all look well personally and not too in your face.....

[AIDM]

For office work I would suggest something small and effeminate.

So not this rather big and masculine Dornbluth then?





Rob

[johneboy]

For office work I would suggest something small and effeminate.

Or this big old lump then?

[poloman]

I tend to go for a leather strapped work watch - the divers bracelet means I get uncomfortable as my wrists rest on the desk. Speedmaster on a nice slim leather strap works for me!

[Argee1977]

Bremont U2, quite inconspicuous and it looks good and feels good on the wrist because of the velcro strap, which means i can adjust it quickly for comfort.

[ghwatch]

another vote for the older IWC's...so versatile

[bartle]

[andybourke]

Here's my usual rotation:

this badboy is really growing on me

[Rano85]

this badboy is really growing on me

It goes down as one of my best purchases. I absolutely love it. I have an urge to get another one, with a white dial and gold hands/indices. But that would just be silly...

[RJM25R]

Today

[Dougal]

Interesting to see how surprisingly well this Damasko works for the office, and that a couple of people are wearing a DA36 or DA37 with business attire. Whilst I prefer the DA36 generally (because its yellow second hand is a killer detail), I think the black and white DA37 looks better for business (smart and discrete, yet distinctive).

The Damasko DA36 is ideal.... bang it against office doors etc. Done it at work with mine and hasn't marked at all!

Incidentally RJM25R, your watch is one of the nicest Bell & Ross watches I've seen in a while, because it looks much classier than the usual big square instruments.

[Ian_O]

Here's my work watch, chose it over the Explorer or a AT as I prefer the design and the finish. Here with my work pen!

Grand Seiko SBGR053 with Sailor fountain pen

I'm in the "wear whatever you like to work" group, but had to comment on the pen. Great choice! My Sailor 1911 is my favourite fountain pen. :-)

[Charlie]

I wear what I want, but having recently bought a new 39mm Explorer 1 I am wearing that all the time.

I think I am the only person who gives two hoots what I wear at work, no one else does that's for damned sure.

The GM wears an Omega, the Sales Manager a Tag and the Logistics Manager a Breitling, there is one other Rolex here on one of the Purchasing ladies and that is about it.

I work at Aston Martin so we appreciate nice things :-)

Charlie

[Tam]

I tend not to wear my gshock or diver in the office if I'm trying to be smart - can't imagine anyone would notice or critisise though.

[Gav]

Vintage Rolex date for smart office wear ;-)

[Lampoc]

I have an Eterna Kontiki 1400.41 and it's perfect for wearing under a cuff as it's less than 9mm thick. 200m, chronometer, Sapphire crystal. You can pick them up second hand for about £600.

[AKM]

I mainly wear either a Nomos Tangente or a Grand Seiko auto GMT.

On days when I go climbing after work, it's the Tangente, because if needed it easily fits into a pocket.

I like to contrast the two watches and it also depends upon what shirt I'm wearing.

[DB9yeti]

I work in an office and enjoy it as I can and will wear whatever watch I like; from a gold dress watch to a beaten up diver, no one cares although a few people regularly ask what I'm wearing and are developing an interest. The date is useful though, surprising how many of mine don't have it!!

In m old life (geologist) I started with a Breitling SuperOcean and switched to an Exp II; deserts, jungles, mountains and long periods a sea, they always did the job. ecently parted with the Exp II as no longer wearing it, sad to see it go; we shared many adventures. I still have the SO eevn though it's a state and I never wear it. Too many years together.