Wearing a Rolex to Undergrad Job Interview: Yay or Nay

So I'm recruiting heavily for PE and HF right now, and finishing off one or two more interviews to weight out all the the options - but I'm wondering if it's too flashy for me to wear my Rolex to interviews. I only have done it once (accidentally) and it actually started off a really good conversation about watches because we both were big collectors.

What would you all think if a young ivy leaguer showed up at your office with a Rolex on? Would you resent him? Most of the shops I'm interviewing at are highly profession, brand name shops so not like some real estate shop where everyone wears the same vest and fist bumps each other upon deal closings or anything. Much more formal process.

 

No one cares if it's a Submariner.

But seriously, for undergrad interviews you're trying to stand out at least as possible initially. That means conservative suit, tie, shoes, and yes even the watch. I would care less in interviews, but the problem is you don't know who's on the other side of the table, might be someone who loves watches or might be someone who resents anyone who seemingly grew up with a silver spoon. Point is, just play it safe, you're supposed to stand out based on what you bring to the table, not what's on your wrist.

"A guy gets on the MTA here in L.A. and dies. Think anybody'll notice?" - Vincent
 

This is such a bad idea, and if you do it I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they dinged you for it. Rolexes are great talking points but the thing is, if you're some undergrad in recruiting, you clearly didn't earn it by merit. It was certainty a gift and if you somehow did buy it, it would raise red flags with me as to how a college student is so irresponsible to buy one with their own money at that stage of their lives. It's not bad to own one or anything and I personally wouldn't care if I interviewed someone rockin a rolex, but honestly I wouldn't wear it because a lot of people put watches on a pedestal in this industry and you don't want to inadvertently piss someone off. It will hurt more than it will help in my opinion.

Edit** Also relax with the constant Harvard flexing (posts, not username). Like good for you if you actually go there. but tbh I don't think people really care.

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