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
| +134 | Do people still want to go PE? | 39 | 7h |
| +108 | UBS Tech layoff | 48 | 9h |
| +96 | UBS’s M&A BANKERS ARE DOING TERRIBLY. $200M EXTRA IS BEING CUT | 22 | 10h |
| +44 | How do YOU manage networking requests? | 9 | 11h |
| +37 | Lazard hirevue | 11 | 2d |
| +37 | What Differentiates the Best Analysts as AI Improves? | 9 | 2d |
| +33 | MBB Pay Raises | 22 | 4h |
| +32 | Cornell Club T10 Rankings (UPDATED 10/2026) | 19 | 11h |
| +31 | Quitting After First 4 months | 11 | 5h |
| +30 | Are target prospects getting dumber? | 12 | 9h |
Career Resources
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
Big fan of Tissot watches, can usually snag one for under $300. They look classy but won't stand out more than they should.
Fossil has great affordable watches.
Might be a little out of your range, but I’m a big fan of shinola Detroit
Any of the Seiko 5 models are solid
I got an Apple Watch as a gift and find that it’s super versatile - sleek black band goes w/ any work outfit and occasion tbh.
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.
My office is overcrowded, we have to book our desk spot daily rip lol
Shiti bank strikes again
Please tell me you at least bring your laptop home? If not, I work at the wrong place haha
Laptop stays at home, work on the PC at my desk
Just get an Apple watch ...
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.
Northface rucksack and Patagani watch
Just get another Jansport. I've had one for the last 15 years, quality has been top-notch for me.
Xx
Ex necessitatibus omnis quis sed totam id corrupti. Rerum a sint omnis totam. Soluta sequi aliquid ipsa repellat vel doloremque dolor quo.
Officia veniam ut inventore debitis amet ducimus. Doloremque atque vel nesciunt sequi. Reprehenderit distinctio inventore assumenda et architecto eos. Architecto aliquid itaque molestias qui.
Impedit earum deleniti qui quia. Eum a inventore neque qui quod. Facilis qui ad earum quam. Placeat eos eum doloremque doloribus. Accusamus maiores temporibus reiciendis totam iusto fuga soluta.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...