Backpack and watch recs?

Starting in nyc next week and need a to buy a bag bc im assuming my jansport backpack with holes in it from college wont work

Was looking at Tumi or Leatherology, any other recs?

Also looking for a minimalistic watch in the $300 and under price range that goes with most outfits

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For that price range I would look at Citizen, Seiko and Orient watches

 

Honestly I used to bring a bag everyday but now I just leave everything at the desk. If you have to bring something no one will care because it will be under your desk anyway. (So just hold off until you know you actually need to spend money on a bag)

+1 for apple watch but be warned because it is very tempting to check notifications on your watch during meetings or any time through the day and its not a good look if youre known for that. Seiko has a tank replica (SUP880) i think is the name, very sleek design if youre looking for a smaller piece.

 

Just get an Orient Bambino. It's approaching cult classic in the watch world and is appreciated across the board by pretentious horology nerds, the uneducated masses, and that MD who's into watches for the flex / lifestyle signaling (which is the crowd I'm guessing you're concerned about since you're consciously asking). My personal favorite is the version 5 with Arabic numerals. Very dressy. Very sexy.

I'm a huge tech geek and Apple fanboy but, frankly, the Apple Watch isn't that useful - it's just a glorified notification vibrator. If you're health conscious, get a proper fitness tracker like Garmon.

As for the backpack… is it necessary? I just did SA and bankers don't carry much to work beyond the standard wallet/phone EDC. Company issue duffel should be enough for your spare change of gym clothes.

 

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