Yesterday, I was in a social situation where I had to make a good impression. We have all been there - parties you have to attend, and the like.

It is true that you should not lean on a crutch such as a nice watch - you should "let your personality shine" - but every little bit of help counts, which is why we comb our hair, press our clothes, and yes, choose a good watch to wear

In watch enthusiast circles it's easy - slap on your vintage Rolex sport watch and call it a day.

But clearly this does not work with the non-enthusiast crowd. To most, a nice vintage watch looks like something that was pulled out of the trash. So, what is something that you would wear that has "cred" to an enthusiast, but will easily be appreciated by a civilian?

My first instinct was a big and shiny Panerai, but I ended up with a 1803 WG Day Date. I think it did the trick. What is your pick?

 

JLC. Take your pick really- any of them will do the trick.

 

If I think I'm going to be judged by the watch I'm wearing then I just don't go. Non watch people wouldn't be impressed by anything I own.

 

In most situations I try to never wear a watch which will impress anyone, and I always hope my watch will go un-noticed.
It's contrary to my line of work to be showy.
However if I need to be elegant in an understated way, well, most of my vintage three handers will work (except the tool watches), or a classic looking Hermès.

 

I feel like if you are not a watch person then you won't be impressed by any watch. Just wear what you like and what makes you feel confident, if someone notices then thats great and if they don't who cares.

 

For non watch people, we all know they don't give a damn. However, if trying to get noticed, I think any iced out Rolex or Hublot will do the trick. Problem is, if there happen to be any incognito WIS in that crowd, they'll tag you instantly as trying too hard.

For me, I will slap on the wrist which ever piece seems the most fun for the event and know I will most likely be the only one appreciating it.

 

I wear old pocket watches half the time and vintage wrists with patina the rest, so nobody is going to be impressed.

I do have a cheap quartz diver I wear if I'm motorcycling in the rain or engaging in some other semi stupid watch trashing act.... it often gets comments because its "cool" or "pretty" or some such thing.... kind of depressing when you spent a ton on your money on a hundred year old railway watch collection.

 

seriously thinking about it... I don't give a rat's ass what people think of my watch...

I wear it for me.

 

I'm not too big on trying to get people to notice my watch either, but if I were I'd wear the Camaro as it's the one that is most often noticed. Fortunately though it's usually to the tune of "Cool watch, is it vintage?" rather than "Nice watch"

 

I'd have thought if you wanted to get non watch enthusiasts to notice and get some shared interest/conversation going something like a TAG would be your best weapon of choice.

 

Solid gold Daytona or yachtmaster ii. Size of the yachtmaster always impresses. I don’t have a deep sea but I think that would impress too

 

Breitlings catch the attention of most non watch enthusiasts.

But the other suggestions on here would work just as well.

 

As I've said before, I wear watches for me, not for anyone else. So whichever one I enjoy most for that occasion is what I'll pick. I do try to keep it appropriate for the event. Formal a someone formal watch. Casual and more sporty watch. And I try to match my leathers as often as possible.

Other than that I just pick what makes me happy.

 

If you have a big date, wear a watch with a BIG DATE

 

I'd probably wear a Reverso.

 

I don't want people to know what I am wearing. If I know ahead of time I'm going to be in a situation like that then I will wear the Invicta.

I really only hear comments when I'm wearing the modern ploprof. Just a casual nice watch. No idea it's an Omega.

Once somebody noticed I was wearing an Omega. He commented that he hoped to buy an Omega one day. He had no idea i was wearing an Ed White. He just knew Omega watches were nice and a bit pricey.

I just don't want people in my business. I don't even talk watches with my non watch friends.

 

I'm pretty sure a Submariner is as famous as Micheal Jordan, Muhammad Ali or Tiger Woods. You're pretty safe wearing one if your desire is to impress non-watch aficionados. Make it two-tone if you really want to knock their socks off.

Personally, my preference is that non-watch nerds have no clue what I'm wearing but I love when a watch-lover notices... great conversations usually ensue.

 

Stopped caring. I wear what I feel like wearing.

 

My Sinn 903 as it's a "Navitimer" and the watch is iconic with years of marketing.

While I don't own one. Any oyster case with a cyclops is going to stand out to anyone as a Rolex and that's basically the only thing that impresses non watch people. My GF before she got into watches tried on a Patek Grand Complication and had no idea it was a 500k watch. In its defense part of the charm is that it looks so simple.