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does anyone have any experience with stuhrling watches or opinions about them? I was considering getting this, but ended up just replacing the leather band on my swiss army instead...

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doomknight said:
I just bought it. I hope they weren't serious about "1 left in stock". Sorry for being a ninja 🙁
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Usually ships within 5 to 7 weeks.
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that's gonna be way too late for my interviews.
 
GloryField said:
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that's gonna be way too late for my interviews.
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Hahahaha! That is awful.

You find it, post it here to get approval and someone else buys it. Awful.
 
I'm not a fan of yellow gold anything, but to each his own
 
I'll be wearing black suit, white shirt, black belt, black shoes. I hope brown strap won't matter, if it does I can change the strap for $20, but I hope I won't need to
 
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GloryField said:
I'll be wearing black suit, white shirt, black belt, black shoes. I hope brown strap won't matter, if it does I can change the strap for $20, but I hope I won't need to
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I have no idea about the rules dude, i asked because I was hoping you did:laugh:
 
NoMoreAMCAS said:
Welcome to the club👍
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I've spent enough money on a suit, secondary fees (almost $900) and primary fees (AACOMAS and AMCAS) along with interview costs so I'm not buying a new watch. Maybe I won't even wear it so they can see my awesome watch tan. I never take this thing off.
 
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NoMoreAMCAS said:
I like that watch, but not the band. You think that band is acceptable for wear with a suit? It looks like nylon.
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I believe it is nylon coating leather, my watch came with a similar band, no clue if it is suit acceptable, but it does look nice
 
NoMoreAMCAS said:
I like that watch, but not the band. You think that band is acceptable for wear with a suit? It looks like nylon.
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It probably is nylon. As long as it is black or brown, it'll fit in. With a price of €12,000, it is definitely appropriate with suits.
 
This is my watch btw, bought it for about $85 from Costco. It recharges its battery with light, so as long as I don't break it, it should last damn near forever. I wear it to everything, including my interviews.

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Raryn said:
Seriously. That band is ugly, and the watch itself doesn't look very good either.

I wear my stainless steel citizen eco drive watch everywhere, and it looks a lot better than that €12,000 one.
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I wear a big, clunky titanium Citizen Eco-Drive chronograph.

I don't know if it's appropriate for an interview, but it's usually underneath a shirt and coat anyway, and my fashion accessories are never a topic of conversation.

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you guys are way too anal about watches. jeez. as long as it isnt ridiculous, i think it will be fine. and doesnt the shirt and jacket cover it anyway? lol
 
ar2388 said:
you guys are way too anal about watches. jeez. as long as it isnt ridiculous, i think it will be fine. and doesnt the shirt and jacket cover it anyway? lol
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Exactly! If it's so much of an issue, just leave the watch at home.
 
Gosh, all the black bashing... I was thinking black suit, black shirt, silver tie.

Or maybe no tie and a sport jacket over a shirt.

Not because I'm catering to "usual," but because I enjoy such things.
 
Raryn said:
It recharges its battery with light, so as long as I don't break it, it should last damn near forever.
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I had an eco-drive a few years ago, owned it for less than a month and the glass cracked from end to end with pieces broken off onto the face. I have no clue what caused it crack either, just noticed it one night while out at dinner. I thought the same, this thing should last forever, my forever was a couple of weeks. 😛
 
redrumi said:
does anyone have any experience with stuhrling watches or opinions about them? I was considering getting this, but ended up just replacing the leather band on my swiss army instead...

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I had a Stuhling skeleton watch and loved it...apparently a member of the JetBlue checked baggage team did too.👎

Also, check out the Citizen Nighthawk. It is my daily watch and by far my favorite. It is durable and goes with any outfit. I highly recommend it. I love its sharp edges.
 
redrumi said:
I had an eco-drive a few years ago, owned it for less than a month and the glass cracked from end to end with pieces broken off onto the face. I have no clue what caused it crack either, just noticed it one night while out at dinner. I thought the same, this thing should last forever, my forever was a couple of weeks. 😛
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Thats... odd.

You could always have gotten the glass replaced though.. Especially if it was only a couple of weeks, since im pretty sure these things have a warranty.
 
Does anyone actually go to interviews without a tie on?

I read the post about half way down this page and one person was considering it, is that alright or will it result in almost instant rejection?

I'd love to go without a tie (looks WAY better) but I would never do it unless it was considered reasonable attire.
 
NoMoreAMCAS said:
Does anyone actually go to interviews without a tie on?

I read the post about half way down this page and one person was considering it, is that alright or will it result in almost instant rejection?

I'd love to go without a tie (looks WAY better) but I would never do it unless it was considered reasonable attire.
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never have seen anyone without a tie. I've seen people in slacks & a blazer instead of a suit, but even that's pretty rare.
 
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every guy i have seen wore a tie. i think you should. its not very professional without one
 
there should really be a seperate thread for watches if you guys really wanna get into it.
 
NoMoreAMCAS said:
Does anyone actually go to interviews without a tie on?

I read the post about half way down this page and one person was considering it, is that alright or will it result in almost instant rejection?

I'd love to go without a tie (looks WAY better) but I would never do it unless it was considered reasonable attire.
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That would be me!

My understanding was that it's a huge rarity, but hey, I like rarities.

In practice? I'll be that guy wearing, uh, the tie. I suspect it doesn't make nearly as much difference as most of the people in this thread may think, but still.
 
MilkmanAl said:
Price=quality?
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Do we really want to get into a discussion of efficient market theory and price and labor theory?

But to answer your short question, the answer is yes. Price does equal quality (until what von Mise describe as "technology" is able to lower prices by cost saving manufacturing processes). But even then, when all other competitors adopt these cost saving manufacturing processes, all companies are once again at the same starting line in terms of cost and the higher quality company is still the most expensive. But you can still find deals if you behave like arbitrageurs and recognize that most companies incur the most cost from marketing and real estate (von Thunen anyone?)

Understand this and you can find very good deals for very high quality goods (many good tailors from Thailand and Hong Kong with very low overhead due to cheap real estate and labor costs in Thailand and Hong Kong make flights to the US to cater to US customers. A suit can go for as cheap as $400. Sure it isn't bespoke, but it is MTM and better than anything you can find at Nordstrom or even Neimman Marcus). A true bespoke suit from Hong Kong can be had for as cheap as $1,500 compared to beginning prices of $4,000 from the houses of Savile Row in Mayfair where real estate is the primary cost (you'd think the suit would be the primary cost of a suit, but you'd be wrong).


Another example, there are many watch companies that will use the same mechanism. However, a brand name that is very well known will require more money for a watch with "mechanism A" than a less known brand name with the same "mechanism A." Getting Tiger Woods to wear your watch makes your watch more expensive. And psychologically, Tiger's endorsement "adds value" to the watch. So Tiger Woods adds value to a watch literally (it is more expensive due to marketing cost) and figuratively (you think it is better). This is a situation where price = quality but only psychologically. But is psychological value still value? I would say no but only because I would know better. But to the person who loves TagHeuer because they see it in the Olympics or at golf tournaments, who cares? All the best things in life are the least well known.

As for the comment about watches lasting forever, even Mercedes break down. Watches, due to the miniaturization process, have very weak parts. These weak parts can't store a lot of potential energy. After years of grinding away, eventually, something gets stuck. A cheap watch will get stuck easier than one that has a quality mechanism. Even large, cheap, Chinese wall clocks that don't undergo the miniaturization process break down.

As for whether your watch is covered: only half your watch is covered and to the astute eye, will be seen. If you use hand gestures while speaking, the entire thing may be seen. But normally, half is concealed by your shirt (if the shirt fits correctly). Your watch shouldn't be flaunted or be a conversation piece. It is simply a sign of someone who respects time. Every time we had project meetings, the people who were always on time were those with watches. In a world where most men don't wear watches, it is always good to stand out. That is also why I am going with a simple white pocket square.

A good watch and well cared for shoes are not to be conversation pieces (I guess they could be). They are simply signs indicating other qualities.

As for the IWC being ugly, to each their own.

What is so "eco" about a sun-powered watch? So you're telling me there is current flowing through that watch? Automatics are still the paragon of good quality when it comes to watches.

Did you guys know that koala bears have fingerprints that are almost indistinguishable from that of humans?
 
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exi said:
That would be me!

My understanding was that it's a huge rarity, but hey, I like rarities.

In practice? I'll be that guy wearing, uh, the tie. I suspect it doesn't make nearly as much difference as most of the people in this thread may think, but still.
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You should definitely go tie-less.
 
mbe36 said:
I had a Stuhling skeleton watch and loved it...apparently a member of the JetBlue checked baggage team did too.👎

Also, check out the Citizen Nighthawk. It is my daily watch and by far my favorite. It is durable and goes with any outfit. I highly recommend it. I love its sharp edges.
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The Skeleton watch and the Citizen you may want to stay away from. These watches with too many complications (that is the term for all those gizmos) are frowned upon.

The Skeleton watch has cutaway panels in the face to show off the mechanism. This is often done to "add value" to a watch by showing that it is "complicated" and has a "sophisticated mechanism." But most people find it gaudy.

The second watch is a pilot's watch. The complications are too complicated for suits.

As for the Eco Drive's glass breaking, that is too bad. Good watches would have been made with a crystal face instead of simple glass. It would also have been spherical to add strength and reduce glare. But you really do pay for what you get. Flat glass is easier to work with.

I've banged my watch up against my door knob (my house has an odd design) for years and so far, nothing.
 
I think you misunderstood me. You mentioned that someone's ludicrously expensive watch would be fine with suits for not other reason than its price. That's absurd and very superficial. Also, how many interviewers will look at someone's watch and think "Wow, that's a $10000 watch. It sure does go well with his suit." I'd say probably none. Most won't know (or care) how expensive your watch is just by looking at it.
 
MilkmanAl said:
I think you misunderstood me. You mentioned that someone's ludicrously expensive watch would be fine with suits for not other reason than its price. That's absurd and very superficial. Also, how many interviewers will look at someone's watch and think "Wow, that's a $10000 watch. It sure does go well with his suit." I'd say probably none. Most won't know (or care) how expensive your watch is just by looking at it.
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There are very few expensive watches made for casual wear. That's just the industry.

Btw, did you stop to think that maybe price was the last thing I took into consideration? I was responding to some other person searching the internet and claiming he owned a Patek Philip and was wondering why he didn't choose something nicer in design such as the IWC. I had no idea it costed well over $17,000 and was hoping it was in the $3,000 range since I did a further search to find out where I could buy one.

If you read my other posts, I think you'll see that price should be the last thing you should consider regardless of whether you are going after quality or economy. Design should be the most important criteria. Hamilton and Stowa, the two I recommended, and better in terms of design and quality than any Citizen, is relatively cheap and great in design. There are many watch companies that cater to the $300-600 market and mimic the other brands in terms of design (some of Hamilton's watches look exactly like IWC).

Even if you go to buy suits off Savile Row, you never ask the tailor about the price. It is generally accepted that they will produce a quality that warrants the price. You only find out at the end. They require that the client have a general understanding of fabric types (and hence cost). Again, price is the last on their mind. (you can ask, it is just frowned upon).
 
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captainnerd said:
You should definitely go tie-less.
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Seriously?

I wouldn't go tie-less do to the risk of ****in myself over before I even start my interview. I'm just curious about whether anyone has ever actually done it, and succeeded. If someone has, what kind of response did you get?
 
I saw someone interviewing here today with a royal blue and navy striped blazer. I'd definitely recommend sticking to more traditional colors and patterns.
 
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NoMoreAMCAS said:
Seriously?

I wouldn't go tie-less do to the risk of ****in myself over before I even start my interview. I'm just curious about whether anyone has ever actually done it, and succeeded. If someone has, what kind of response did you get?
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I was not being serious. It was just that the young man was confident that it wouldn't matter so I figure I would egg him on.

In retrospect, I think he should go shirtless but with tie. With his love of rarities, I hope he does it.

This was found on ebay recently:
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He was selling the suit, not any type of service. It got laughs at my workplace. Thought it'd be appropriate here.
 
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captainnerd said:
I was not being serious. It was just that the young man was confident that it wouldn't matter so I figure I would egg him on.

In retrospect, I think he should go shirtless but with tie. With his love of rarities, I hope he does it.
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Oh, do you now? 😎
 
FYI, my citizen nighthawk has a crystal face. There are 3 versions: NA, Euro, and Asia. Each has slightly different features and unless the specs are listed it may be hard to tell what face you have. Ask the seller directly.

The skeleton watches are great IMO. Just realize it is suggested they receive bi-annual tuning at a jeweler. But, if it is relatively inexpensive you may not care. I do not find them too gaudy. I love the mechanical display. I have recieved many compliments when wearing a suit with my skeleton by people who I consider to be quite conservative.
 
anyone knows where I can find small suits? I am looking for 32Short or 34Short. I tried on my friends' 36Short and I think it was too big for me. I am also wondering if there are suits with 32 "extra short" or 34 "extra short"

thanks~
 
chuckyrage said:
anyone knows where I can find small suits? I am looking for 32Short or 34Short. I tried on my friends' 36Short and I think it was too big for me. I am also wondering if there are suits with 32 "extra short" or 34 "extra short"

thanks~
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Look in the boys section. :meanie:
 
chuckyrage said:
what size in the boys section would be approximately equivalent to 32-34 Shorter than "32S or 34S" ?
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The boys sizes will be in just small, medium, large most of the time. Sometimes you can find a nice suit that fits well, but it will be very hit or miss.
 
I can't believe you guys are seriously questioning what watches to wear. No one will see your watch unless you purposely pull up your sleeve to expose it while around an interviewer. I have a 7+ year old chronograph Tag in stainless steel that has held up great and will wear that (I don't care if it doesn't match my suit). Pay for a quality watch and it will last you a lifetime. Citizen, Fossil, etc, are all crap from my personal experience. An automatic Omega Seamaster or Speedmaster is on my hitlist in the near future. 😎
 
WilliamsF1 said:
I can't believe you guys are seriously questioning what watches to wear. No one will see your watch unless you purposely pull up your sleeve to expose it while around an interviewer. I have a 7+ year old chronograph Tag in stainless steel that has held up great and will wear that (I don't care if it doesn't match my suit). Pay for a quality watch and it will last you a lifetime. Citizen, Fossil, etc, are all crap from my personal experience. An automatic Omega Seamaster or Speedmaster is on my hitlist in the near future. 😎
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hahah thank you! you guys take the cake. jeez that watch discussion bored to death lol .... lots of love!
 
WilliamsF1 said:
I can't believe you guys are seriously questioning what watches to wear. No one will see your watch unless you purposely pull up your sleeve to expose it while around an interviewer. I have a 7+ year old chronograph Tag in stainless steel that has held up great and will wear that (I don't care if it doesn't match my suit). Pay for a quality watch and it will last you a lifetime. Citizen, Fossil, etc, are all crap from my personal experience. An automatic Omega Seamaster or Speedmaster is on my hitlist in the near future. 😎
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My Citizen nighthawk takes a beating like no other. (ie sports, working on my car) I was so suprised by the build quality and precision of the mechanics. I have a genuine Cartier and wear that Citizen 100x more. I was not expecting much from the watch, but have been really blown away. I am an avid collector and recommend the watch to ANYONE. You should def check out the watch just for the heck of it. I would in no way compare it to a Fossil. Fossils really are crap.
 
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