I'm often in meetings with executives at a Fortune 100 company, but these days I would say 9/10 of them are wearing Apple watches...the other 10% usually have a rolex.

 

Saw a PP5320G yesterday at a kindergarten get-together. The stepped lugs - very nice.

 

I almost never see a nice watch in Baltimore where I live. This week, I've been on vacation down in Charleston, SC; it's the sort of town where people are wearing ties and blazers in 90 degree weather and 100% humidity. Been seeing lots of Rolex subs, GMTs, and even a deepsea or two.

In my work/social circle in Baltimore, I rarely see any adult wearing a watch of any sort. However, my job involves a good bit of training and mentoring with young people ages 18-25, and they often wear a timepiece. Granted, its usually a quartz Bulova or Nixon, but I appreciate that they think wearing a watch is part of being fashionable and professional.

 

What a sad commentary on our times ...

 

Love the Columbia river, thanks for posting those beautiful shots — looks like you must have had a terrific time!

 

Was at a bar the other day and ran into a guy wearing a newish Daytona. He was probably 30ish. I said, “Nice Daytona.” He said, “oh yeah, my Dad bought it for me. I just wore it because my phone is dead.”

 

Did you offer to buy it for $500 and see if he took you up on it? He doesn't deserve the watch.

 

No, but I should have. To be honest, I was completely dumbstruck after that comment.

 

I had to work at a private dinner for Lamborghini executives and a few select guests at Pebble Beach last weekend. I am happy to say that I saw exactly zero Apple watches. And I’m pretty sure that I saw examples from every major player. The cheapest thing that walked through was a five-digit bluesy. On a side note, what’s the deal with the uber-rich guys aversion to wearing socks?

 

It’s not just the uber rich. Grew up in the south. Hate wearing socks with loafers.

 

It’s probably for the best. A better idea might have been to offer him your phone (or a charger) in exchange for the watch.

 

Had a terrific time once I got to the top, lol. The hike up reminded me I need to workout more.

 

Living in Los Angeles and working in television, I see a lot of nice pieces. Sometimes they're just accessories that a stylist puts on their wrist, but sometimes it's an Aquanaut on Macca.

 

Hey, more lovely 1950s and 1960s Connies for me

 

Yesterday I’m checking in at the security desk at NYT
Building in NYC. The guys at the desk, retired cops I assume, one of whom says “ well you can go up if you surrender that fantastic late 70’s 1675.” “Wow” I said. “0h he s a watch guy said the other.” A Panerai was produced. “Ah a Paneristi “ I said. Rapid watch nerd discussion and fist bump ensures. Would have been longer but I was running for a meeting.

 

Nice background!

 

Kiddo started a new school this week. Noticed one of the dads rocking a Speedmaster, but it was during the crazy first morning drop off. Oh we will talk. Oh yes, we will talk!

 

I had a meeting with a bunch of high-powered consultants yesterday and the majority of them had on different Rolex dive variants. No diversity splashed in, pretty funny. I wondered if it was a requirement to get hired at their firm.

 

I'm not uber rich, but no socks with loafers or even dressier shoes is a look I embraced, weather permitting, a few years ago. Gold Bond or no show socks are your friend, and be willing to keep your hems a little tight with no break. Maybe it was time living further south or a latent thought developed after a good meal and a few glasses of red while in Italy.

I've also discovered that at some point the majority of socks for cooler weather started being a bit loud. Earlier this year a colleague called me out for wearing plain or pattern-less socks, which was apparently something he had never seen before.

 

Was the meeting with Rolex? Next time you have a meeting with them, go with a G-shock