Should I spend my paycheck on a Rolex?
Been working at a prop trading firm think jane street/citadel/2sigma. I was wondering if I should spend my new shiny paycheck on a Rolex now? Advice appreciated and what else to buy instead.
You are an intern right? Spend your money however you want, if you are dead set on blowing your money on a watch then I’d be happy to give recommendations if you give a price range. I would recommend not spending your intern paycheck on a Rolex.
If you insist on blowing money on this (and don’t get me wrong, I love watches, I just wouldn’t do it at this point in your career):
First thing I would recommend is getting it pre-owned as you’ll get a much better deal. Now depends if you want an “everyday” watch, something sporty, or something more dressy, by my recommendations:
1) JLC: ultra thin moon, master perpetual as two options 2) Arnold & Son CTB (pre owned, new is crazy) 3) glashutte senator moon phase or panomatic lunar 4) IWC Portugieser 7 day (or others IWC, portofino is nice too) 5) omega (seamaster or similar) 6) if you go Rolex I like GMT, Daytona is nice too, or “hulk” 7) a bit of a curveball but Jaquet Droz Les Deux Fuseaux
I’m sure I’m missing some (AP, but not my favorite, you are getting close to VC area - those are great) but a reasonable list. Obviously personal taste plays a role, so these might not be what you enjoy.
GMT Batman is amazing. Good luck finding one for under $20k though
Heh - that's not how Rolex works my friend. You don't get to buy it at MSRP, at least not that one.