11 UNSPOKEN RULES when wearing a wristwatch! (that are broken commonly)

[@Wtfizdat]

Did you ever consider that your dentist had a fake Daytona on and was embarrassed because he knows that you are a watch expert and may spot it as a fake?

[@laurencefahey3132]

Absolutely on the money with that comment, I guarantee that’s why he changed the subject, best comment of them all 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@raymondssg]

No, her dentist only buys fake tooth 😂

[@pollo007x]

Indeed, or maybe it was like the rest of the mortales that we cant afford it and we Bought a Pagani design 😅

[@matteochiarino662]

Dentists make a lot of money, no need to own a fake Daytona, it's really not that expensive. More likely he wasn't comfortable speaking money (implicitly) with a patient/customer.

[@davidconnelly]

Boom! Comment of the year!

[@DonLee1980]

people who love watches are usually quite happy when they are noticed. unless it's from people asking, "how much did you pay for that?"

[@etebol]

Or when you are a dentist and know you are scalping your patients lol.

[@jokeassasin7733]

or, when they are complaining about their student loans while wearing a $100k Patek Nautilus.

[@DonLee1980]

@@etebol most middle class can afford a Daytona, let alone a dentist.

[@Megatraum504]

@@DonLee1980 ??? lmao no. Thats half a years salary for a "middle class" person. Your idea of wealth is wildly misshapen.

[@DonLee1980]

@@Megatraum504 the average GDP per person in the US is $76k. If you save, and invest, it’s not hard to afford a $24k watch on the grey market. People buy 6 figure trucks like it’s the normal American behavior. Just because you’re under average doesn’t mean everyone is like you. And btw, the watch holds value better than the truck.

[@gopherb3985]

I'd always wanted an omega but was too tight to pull the trigger. I was my dad's caregiver for the last 3 years of his life. When he passed i used a bit of the $ he left me & got one. I like to think he bought it for me

[@Squidd717]

He did buy it for you.

[@davephillips2029]

I did the same thing with a Rolex submariner 18K in stainless steel with serti dial. Every time I look at it it reminds me of my mom.

[@mchipitt]

Y'all both made me cry lmao.

[@6666todor]

Did the absolute same when my mom who I was taking care of passed away, got myself a Seiko SKX007. It's from her, and it will be mine forever.

[@stevegonzales527]

He did buy it for you

[@Zpzpzzzqqwwf]

Im almost 53 yrs old and have been a wrist watch collector since i bought myself my 1st watch a Casio illuminator back in 1986 or so... since then i believe ive had only 2 people compliment my watches....that was about 6yrs ago and I still remember how happy it made me feel when she compliment me on my cheap freestyle diver analog on a nato strap....

[@drbuckley1]

My epiphany as a watch collector was that nobody gave a damn about my watches.

[@ma-scalia8629]

@@drbuckley1the only one that should is you 😉 if anyone else does then it’s a bonus, but most ppl don’t care, just like with cars.

[@drbuckley1]

@@ma-scalia8629 No one likes my Star Trek collection, either.

[@BillyC1975]

Your orthodontist wears a watch that is the equivalent of driving a Rolls Royce, but doesn't want any attention from it. Haha

[@etebol]

Definitively overcharging his customers and he knows it lol

[@mtbkmaniac1]

My wife's surgeon was wearing a 2 tone Rolex day date.

[@seattlegrrlie]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking too. He wore a status symbol loudly and then got upset when complimented on it? That's on him

[@BodhiBodesSchuyler]

🤡

[@KP-wp5sz]

I have noticed this behavior in my consulting job. Nobody wants to sit and chat about their Rolex.

[@BarbaraA.MertzRN-CCRN]

I am required to wear a watch on my wrist at work for its functional purposes - and feel naked without one at home or on the weekend. Consequently, I have developed a personal relationship with my wrist watches. They are so much more than an article of clothing or a nice pair of shoes. Somehow, they mean more to me. For some unknown reason, I cannot imagine wearing an electronic 'smart' watch in place of my "old timey" one - they just FEEL different to me emotionally. When I am tempted to stare at my watch in public when talking to another - I simply cross my hands in front of me and hold my watch in my hand. This feeling of security I get from my personal connection with my watch comforts me somehow. I cannot explain this affection I have for them. I don't know if others feel it also. I just know that my watches are my personal friends, and I enjoy the affinity I experience towards them.

[@granthaller9544]

I tried wearing an Apple Watch. Couldn’t stand it. I totally agree with you on your relationship with "real” watches.

[@BarbaraA.MertzRN-CCRN]

@@granthaller9544 ...not that other watches aren't REAL, I know that they are. But when you see all of those tiny and individually crafted and placed gears - well, for me it's just... love. So delicate like the petals of a flower. I can just go on too much!

[@Warryn-qj5pi]

Know exactly what you mean.😊

[@WatchmakerErik]

This is a wonderful quote and explains a lot of how I feel about my watches. More than any other accessory piece of clothing they are companions. I have no rational basis for this but I feel it just like you do. Thank you for posting, and seeing as you are in the medical field thank you for the very important work that you do.

[@tuomas_knives]

I love you for the way you explained that. I also have a strange love for watches and many other items. Especially protective equipment for some reason.

[@Stugav325]

I am left handed and know that I should wear my watch on my right wrist, but I don’t like the crown pointing up my arm! I know I’m running a risk by wearing my watch on my dominant wrist, but I’ve made peace with it! Another good video Jenni x

[@Life-zm6iz]

I am also left handed. I also wear my watch on my left wrist. Two reasons: 1. When I wore a watch on my right wrist, I scratched it up terribly when holding the hand rail of a staircase one day. 2. When in military formation, we are told to have bare wrists on our right side so that we all look the same when we salute.

[@gradientascent4218]

Left handed as well. I just used to doing everything but writing with hand that is closer to the object. But I wear Casio F-105 on my left hand cause it's easier to reach backlight this way.

[@oscarleedefur]

You need a Sprite GMT!

[@Stugav325]

@@oscarleedefurOne day!

[@SpeedRacerXM5]

Lefty here. I wear on either depending on what I'm doing and it it's a chromo and or auto. Any watch that has lugs or crowns I wear in left wrist. Lugs and crowns cannot be manipulated on the right wrist

[@alexandruvintila8697]

I hate this “how expensive was that?” Nonsense people say. I was in Cluj Napoca Romania and a student girl was having a phone call in a square and I noticed she had a vintage lady datejust on her wrist. After she ended her call I asked if she had a ladies datejust? And immediately she covered her wrist and looked very frightened saying “yes, why?” . I replied that it’s a beautiful watch and I hope she keeps it and wears it in good health and happiness. I could almost see her eyes tear up as she must not be used to getting compliments for wearing such a watch, especially if the comment is from a random stranger in an eastern european country

[@ahwhite2022]

My wife ha always been afraid to wear any expensive watches when traveling. As I get older and less confident I can react adequately to brute force, I find myself more understanding.

[@michaelh.1627]

I wore a Cartier Santos to a job interview and the interviewer literally said “If you can afford a watch like that maybe you don’t need this job.” I left as quickly as I could!

[@patel210]

shouldve been like thanks it belonged to my dead father. asshole.

[@indramatic]

"While I do appreciate the finer things in life, I'm passionate about my career and the opportunity this job presents. My goal was to contribute my skills and experience to make a meaningful impact here. Financial stability is important, but so is professional growth and fulfillment, which is why was excited about this opportunity." Then wish them some of that proverbial good ol' luck in finding a suitable candidate and leave.

[@granthaller9544]

@@indramatic Or: I inherited it.

[@tonygu2958]

Ah yes, jealousy strikes again!!😅😅😅

[@aob8663]

@@granthaller9544or well spotted ! Not many do ! Would be nice to work with a watch lover , I've always been into them . Got it used and I made sacrifices to get it. I'm like that , when I set my mind on something, I just keep going until it's done ! Now stick your job up your arse ! 😁👍

[@linds6609]

Orthodontist felt awkward coz it was a replica 😅

[@dr.kevinmoore8889]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@LanguagesWithAndrew]

lol I hadn't thought of that but it could very well be. He was wearing a fake and he knew it.

[@chrisx1138]

Yup, my thoughts exactly

[@NW-lj6oo]

I remarked on a new colleague’s Daytona who swiftly pulled it away, but in that split second I noticed one of the subdial hands morning around on the dial………….

[@Megatraum504]

i wear reps and with no shame, admit it to anyone i know. Never been approached by a stranger but im waiting for that good laugh. If they compliment, imma be like "well thanks but its a rep lmao, and I appreciate you for even assuming i look like I can afford one"

[@wishdj]

I am a doctor and a watch collector, and I wouldn't mind at all if staff or patients appreciated my watches at work. It's always a pleasure to have a brief conversation with someone with hobbies similar to mine, like watches and cars.

[@dr.kevinmoore8889]

Exactly

[@bullnose01]

My nephew is a doctor. He often wears my granfather's gold Omega DeVille on a gold bracelet, which came to him through by brother. He says that patients and staff compliment the watch all of the time, and each time he gets to say that it was his great-grandfather's watch. That's what it's about.

[@dr.kevinmoore8889]

@@bullnose01 exactly!

[@johnm5131]

I'm a doc too, and love when an enthusiast notes my choice of watch...BUT....today, so many patients will comment negatively. I've had rude comments of both watch and car-choice. And that's what makes me very self-conscious. It is shame that some people can be like that!

[@LanguagesWithAndrew]

Yeah, that whole thing with the orthodontist was a weirdly German thing that just wouldn't happen elsewhere, I don't think. If you wear something as attention-grabbing as a Daytona and then get attention you don't want, that is *entirely* your fault.

[@dr.kevinmoore8889]

I'm an emergency physician and i always wear a watch to work so sometimes I'm wearing $25-30k watches to work. I spend too many of my waking hours in that place to not wear the things that I love the most and I honestly don't care if someone thinks that I'm being pretentious or showing out. I've been doing this for 30 years now. I deserve that little pleasure.

[@omonteso]

I get it. I wear my Sub and SMP because divers are tough, easy to read, and I can time things in the OR

[@Megatraum504]

Im an amazon delivery guy. I wear everything from homages, reps, to authentic luxury pieces. I know it is perhaps the furthest from being appropriate lol. But I 100% echo your sentiment.

[@dr.kevinmoore8889]

@@omonteso you must be an anesthesiologist

[@dr.kevinmoore8889]

@@Megatraum504 you get it

[@Megatraum504]

@@dr.kevinmoore8889 i deliver boxes with chronographs and jubilee bracelets lmao. Idc what people think i buy them for my personal hits of endorphins.

[@markwilliams4274]

I love commenting on people's watches most of the time it is a pleasant experience and a bit of a conversation starter.

[@Rafik_Emil_Art]

For me the One Rule to rule them all is CLEAN YOUR WATCH 😄

[@randomdude6249]

This rule js broken far too much. I clean my daily watch at least once a week, especially during summer. People walk around with watches costing tens of thousands, and they’re full of gunk and dust all over. Yuck.

[@anthonyiadarola1201]

I live in south Florida and it’s hot as hell down here …. My daily is a 41mm steel sub and I wash it pretty much daily or it gets nasty looking. Once a week it gets a thorough cleaning

[@BobLorrimer]

You can stare at my watch whenever you like! Never, ever, take a watch off your wrist for someone else to try on. It's a big mistake as you soon realise that they don't want to give it back or, as in your case, they start behaving in a cavalier fashion. I did it once- never again.

[@TonyDantzler]

Regarding read the room. My wife and I were out to buy a car and the salesman sold us on a suitable car. We were excited about the purchase. BUT, we almost walked out of the deal when we went in to see their very pushy finance guy. He was trying to up sell us on extended warranties, special undercoating and all kinds of other unnecessary items. He was wearing a very fancy watch, thick gold necklace and had pictures of his very nice boat on his desk. We both noticed these and combined with him being pushy it steered us towards not purchasing any upgrades to help subsidize another really flashy watch. 🤨

[@Master-xl9ms]

Idc where I am I wear my Rolex anywhere and everywhere, I’m proud to own it, I worked hard for a long time to finally be in a position to buy it. To me, these are beautiful pieces of art and are made to be worn. It’s a personal achievement to own one and I want to enjoy every second I have left on this planet with it. I also carry a Glock so if anyone tries to steal it they’ll think twice :)

[@springinfialta106]

I think all desk dive watches should be worn over the shirt. That way they mimic a true dive watch being worn over a wet suit. Rolex needs to sell expensive snorkels and fins so their customers can be properly accessorized as they go about their business.

[@joshuagutierrez335]

😂

[@dejuanmcguire9348]

Good topic and video! I would add to avoid snobbery. Don't "flex" with your luxury watches or judge orhers for their inexpensive watches.

[@douchebagout]

100% agree, NO snobbery. A coworker the other day was so happy with his purchase of a very inexpensive fashion watch. His only niggle was that it fit him too loose. I told him i could size the bracelet for him. He had no clue that was a thing. When i returned it to him, he was over the moon. I mean this watch was maybe $20, but he loved that it now fit. I was happy to do it and maybe that watch will be the beginning of a cool watch journey.

[@josephdragan7734]

Well done, Jenni especially your last bit of advice. Been a collector all my adult life. You're so correct. Thank you

[@nedflanders3769]

Nope, Jenni. I clicked on the video because you’re adorable ❤

[@Bendix71]

me too ❤

[@nickmarin7249]

keep it in your head hoss

[@nedflanders3769]

@@nickmarin7249 lmao

[@DAWesome_]

​@@nickmarin7249 SPEEK UP LIBRUL GOBBLESS, ,,,,

[@pocketsquareformat]

I couldn't help but notice how well the Tudor BB54 (if I am not mistaken) fits on your wrist. It is well-proportioned, understated, and functional for any situation. I also appreciate the tips you shared in your post. Great job as always!

[@Dunkelheit_Schwarz]

No offense, but I don't agree with point 4. Your orthodontist is clearly one of a kind, I mean, he was wearing a Daytona and expected it not to be noticed? Very weird :) Typically people absolutely love when you compliment their watches. Even if it's a basic Seiko or even a Timex.

[@Megatraum504]

Idk most people really dont give a shit. It just likely took him off guard. Hes probably humble with expensive taste but most people dont know the difference. When faced with someone who knows the worth, he probably just felt awkward. Also, expensive Rolex market does tend to have a bad reputation of just rich douches who are flexing. He's probably thinking he's being perceived as such.

[@cheezuschrist]

@@Megatraum504maybe it was a rep 😂

[@normandegeorge6526]

It may have been a replica. My fake Daytona looks just like the one in the video. I’m sure a watch aficionado could tell the difference.

[@panos7011]

100% agreed. If you don’t want your watch to be noticed wear a Casio or something

[@mjmorrill081]

I collect watches. I have quite a few. And those some are expensive, I have my fair share of Timex watches. Even a solid gold Timex. Their watches, and dials are unique. Most of them have got tossed away. But it is the only watch I ever had as a kid that would take my kind of beating. Takes a licking, keeps on ticking!

[@michaelnissen3556]

Thank you for another fun video! As a doctor and watch lover I see 50 patients a day and chat with the patients about their watches all the time. It’s really a lot of fun and it’s like having a private watch show pretty much every day!

[@rbhis000]

My daily, for about 8 years now, is a Stowa Flieger. I like it quite a lot. No one else has ever seemed to notice it. It's not exactly luxury, but I like that it's understated.

[@TheNinjaPicker]

I just sold a $13,500us junk removal job today. Although I was tempted to wear my Zelos I chose my everyday $19.00 Casio orange dive watch. Of course I secured the job. Just found you Jenni, you are adorable! Looking forward to more videos

[@bmwfanM3]

On #7 .....I live in a very materialistic city (Dallas Texas), wearing flashy, expensive watches is almost considered normal for businessmen (and some women), mostly the Rolex Submariner. Somehow, this seems to put you in a "club" of success, money, and cache. And, everybody knows the Sub as the "Texas Timex" here. It's a primary reason I've never owned a Rolex.

[@z-ro34]

I feel like my biases are being confirmed about Dallas, haha.

[@nicktoadvine2104]

Wardrobe change mid video threw me off. lol. Had to rewind and double check I wasn’t going crazy. 😂. Great videos. 😊

[@MarkM58]

I spent 38 years in the life insurance business, both as an agent and as a manager. As an agent, you dress for your client. Don't go see an auto mechanic wearing a $2000 suit and a Rolex watch and Montblanc pen. If you are meeting with the CEO of a prosperous company, definitely wear those things, as they give the appearance of success. As a manager, we had to train agents how to dress for success. You can look good without overdoing it because, you are correct, average people can feel as though you are making too much money and they should shop for lower prices.

[@thomasstratford6227]

Bill Gates occasionally wears a Casio F-91W, think he never met up with other successful folks while wearing it? BTW the definition of “Success” is accomplishing goals, and has little to do with wealth!

[@spyrop.8428]

Yep. People online keep saying how much they hate real estate agents with their entry level mercs and tight fitting suits, but when it comes to actually selling a house nobody goes to the RE with the nissan maxima and the shoes from Target. I mean there must be a reason the other guys can afford the entry level merc right?

[@spyrop.8428]

@@thomasstratford6227 It doesnt matter. As a customer you don't have access to an agent's track record and success rate, so your mind is searching for clues whether you realise it or not. Bill Gates didnt GAF because everybody knew everything about him anyway, but in everyday transactions and business deals this is rarely the case for most people.

[@taizecellist]

Nobody? Says YOU.

[@bosephusjr]

As a dental professional, I appreciate both noticing the watches of other aficionados as well as when someone notices a watch I'm wearing, whether it is an expensive or budget piece. Great content.. enjoyed your opinions!

[@astraeusfall8781]

Had to stop wearing my speedy at work because of getting to much negative attention. Almost daily comments like "you earn too much money" just made me uncomfortable.

[@bullnose01]

Don't criticize other people's watches . . . even if it's an Invicta or a U-Boat.

[@UserKR13]

How about counterfeits

[@theshadowman1398]

I would say nothing when it comes to invicta, but I would be fascinated to hear how someone made the decision to buy a U-boat.

[@67whitegoat4]

That’s a big ask 🫤.

[@derekcox6531]

I have an invicta. I wanted to see if they were any good. They aren’t.😂

[@SKBottom]

I have an invictor cell

[@mistercindy9601]

Good video. And good advice regarding Reading the Room. I'm a trial lawyer and have worn a Rolex two-tone GMT Master with a jubilee bracelet for decades. Its beautiful and BLINGY! You can tell its a Rolex from across a room! I do not want jurors and judges to be thinking of my Rolex, so I bought another watch to wear to court: an Omega Railmaster circa 2008. Its stainless steel with a plain 3-6-9-12 black dial. It doesn't have a date function and the bezel is smooth stainless steel. Its a superb watch that flies under the radar. Unless someone really knows watches the Railmaster is not noticed, which is precisely what I want. In turn, I like the understated Railmaster so much that its become my daily driver.

[@CompassIIDX]

Congrats on the Railmaster. Blue denim dial is one of my dream watches.

[@GMarco-qc2dp]

Wearing your watch above your sleeve became fashionable because of Gianni Agnelli, Italian playboy and capo at Fiat. I found it silly too but I also admire people who manage to have their own unique style and make it seem natural.

[@tonymaiorano2749]

I've never seen anyone wear his watch over his cuff. Here in Australia, he would be laughed at, regardless who he is

[@Diovanni]

I remembered rule 9 too much, but in my case I always try to keep the display as clean and fog-free as possible. Nice tips. Ty.

[@hegeliansours1312]

If he's uncomfortable with his watch, he can just keep it hidden. You're paying a compliment, not taxing him for it.

[@lesbellesmontres]

I’m a French doctor. I don't wear any of my 2 Rolex at work. This can be very misinterpreted by my employees or my patients. In France, it is unfortunately very froomed to earn money in the field of health. I use to wear my Tudor BB58, my Moonswatch or my Grandseiko. Rolex is unfortunately perceived as a brand of rich and pretentious people in France.

[@master_macchiato3222]

It’s the same here in Aus. The perception from patients that they are funding the specialist’s car, holiday, watch etc.

[@youtubecensors5419]

I can see that... Here in the US, our physicians are just glorified pharmaceutical industry reps, so we expect them to have a ton of money.

[@vijaymehra1101]

​@master_macchiato3222 doctors should be paid very well, they go to school for 10 years and are highly trained.

[@WatchmakerErik]

Firstly thank you for the important work that you do. I personally have no problem with people earning nice things from the fruits of their very hard labor, that they studied for years to gain the skills to do. I will say though that at this point in history Rolex is the brand of pretentious people not just in France but everywhere.

[@cunawarit]

Rolex does have a negative image in much of the world. It's one of those brands that's infamous for being used to flex.

[@led0073]

Normally at work, I wear my Seiko SKX007 or my Citizen or even a swatch. But on a couple of times when I'm in the office or at a work show, I have worn either my Omega, No time to die Bond watch or my Monaco calibre 11 Gulf limited edition not the most expensive watches i know but they were to me and ive wanted them for along time. most people don't notice, but every now and again, someone will , they either nod or glace. Never had anyone say anything negative at work. If they did i would just say, I don't drink, don't smoke or take drugs and ive worked hard to get them.

[@Grihmmy]

As a leathercrafter, i would say that the wrong kind of leather is very much not suited for water, but veg tanned ( chemically free leather ) is more sturdy and can withstand a lot if done right. Ask your seller what sort of leather you are buying, and if they have a veg tanned option. Chrome leather is as useless as it's cheap imo.

[@24934637]

Rule #3 is SO true too! My Doxa Sub300T often used to get banged at work, but my Seagull 1963 never did, doesn't take a huge size difference to make a big difference to getting it dinged.

[@barryvercueil2346]

I think your orthodontist was wearing a FAKE!!! and was hoping you wouldn't notice

[@dr.kevinmoore8889]

Yep

[@omonteso]

Maybe. Orthodontists in the US make 750k-1m a year…source: friend is an orthodontist

[@nickjanssen]

Interesting what you said about germans getting jealous easily when a colleague or a sales person wears an expensive or exclusive premium watch. I am Dutch but since 1990 I have been working in Germany, My perception is that in the Netherlands you have to justify yourself for wearing a nice, expensive watch ("You are charging me too much, that is how you've paid for that watch/car/suit etc.) whereas Germans appreciate people (even sales people) wearing luxury items or driving nice cars. Long time ago, I talked about this with a German friend. He said the reason for that would be that Germans prefer working with successful business relationships because succes is proof the quality of your product or your service. That might not always be the case imho, nonetheless an interesting argument.

[@leonardmatarese5934]

I was always told to never take your watch off your wrist to show someone you don't know. That's when another person spills a drink on you and then disappears with your watch. Although I was at a toll booth once on a highway late at night and complemented the toll collectors watch. He actually took it off and handed it to me to try on! I could have hit the gas and took off. Maybe he could tell I was a watch enthusiast too.

[@intotheLIMELIGHT]

Waiting for all the Italians to write that the "avvocato Agnelli" used to wear his watches over his shirt cuff".

[@stefpix]

He kind of was a bit of a creep. Overrated.

[@kennethcrowley4165]

Reason #3 for watching the video - to enjoy hearing Jenni's voice and allow her joy to uplift your day.

[@NoneYaBidness762]

Thank you for mentioning the Pilot / diver aspect of wearing a watch over the sleeve. Most people forget those things.

[@Stian1342]

I've work as a Exclusive head chef at a some what big hotell in Norway, I've got a few watches, but for work and meetings i always wear my G-shocks, But when iam home or after work i wear my Omega & Longines, Since iam 32 and "young" in my field, i feel like people judge me if iam wearing a more "flashy" watch at work, and in the kitchen, the G-shock love is real! and if we are hiring apprentices, i will give them a g-shock as a gift the first day :) (preused)

[@michlo3393]

I'm very self-conscious about what I wear. When I was in the Army, I used my deployment money to buy a Datejust, which I DID wear while overseas. I loved it, but it felt like an attention magnet so once I returned to the States I always wore it under a sleeve. 20 years later I'm at a pizza place and I was wearing a Lorier Neptune and a guy with an Omega spotted it and asked "Is that a Tudor?" I said "No" then feeling embarrassed I showed him and he loved it for the same reasons that I did, which is why I bought it. It made me feel good. Here's a guy with a Seamaster 300 gushing over MY modest microband watch. It was cool. Real enthusiasts aren't brand worshippers, and it's hard to forget that sometimes. I still have the Datejust, it's dinged up but still looks great.

[@dakistle]

I will continue to flagrantly violate #3. I obey #6 religiously. If I am in tourist areas, I choose my Casio Duro. #7 is good advice for guys in sales. Everyone else here in the USA can do whatever. I will break #8 all the time once I get a ploprof.

[@Macca-95]

As someone working in sales I think it depends on how flashy and what industry. Plenty of my colleagues wear Rolex watches, with those higher up in the industry regularly being seen with Pateks or APs. Haven’t seen any issues with it.

[@ScreaminEmu]

#6 seems to be a big deal in Europe. In the US, much less so, unless you’re in a very obviously bad part of town.

[@danold6443]

so agree with the dominant hand thing! Also, love your ink, very nice!

[@aam.2900]

Thank you, i look forward to breaking these.

[@TheBimmer74]

Great video, Jenni. Another one is to avoid overwinding your watch. An automatic watch only needs a few winds to get it started. Overwinding puts wear on the gear train. Also, never wind it while it is on your wrist. This puts stress in the crown stem.

[@mark006868]

Jenni Elle....there is a 3rd reason!...I clicked cause I love hearing your accent....

[@josephmwilliams6754]

Having been a lifelong watch person I always enjoy your videos. One thing I hate is anybody who wears their watch face inside the wrist . Every time you put your hands down on a hard surface you risk scratching the face , why buy a nice watch to hide it ?

[@melissag3420]

My aunt was a nurse and wore her watch left, inside wrist. I must have been 10-ish years old when I asked why: to easily read her watch when talking patients pulse rate, she said.

[@jonathangriffiths2499]

As a furniture removal man , saves plaster on staircase walls when carry stuff up and down stairs

[@RobbC.]

All interesting stuff. Where do you stand with wearing two watches, one on each wrist? For many years I've worn a 'smart' watch on my right wrist, a Garmin Fenix Pro, and a "smart" watch on my left wrist, Oris/Omega etc... I've also noticed a few other people doing this, so I'm not alone. I often get asked "Why do you wear two watches?" and my general response is that "I have two wrists..." :) Thanks for the excellent content, as always.

[@cathydavis8212]

I knew when I returned to Toronto after several years working in NYC that I would have to re-adjust to the Canadian culture which is more discrete, less aggressive, but also has a bit of "tall poppy" element. Even knowing that, I was surprised when, at the end of a meeting with a senior recruiter, she advised me, kindly, not to wear the Cartier white gold tank with diamond bezel that was my everyday watch, as many interviewers might be jealous, and it would not serve me. In NYC, and Wall Street especially, announcing your success was expected. In Canada, it's considered offensive.

[@Nostalgia165]

I very much appreciate your tips. I personally see that watches are well considered by what they have of heritage, fucntionality and elegance. The matter of luxury depends on the person's budget and his love of luxurious ones. BUT watches are well worn for their value as I previously mentioned.

[@mihaicrisan9946]

Very good advice. I especially agree with the work thing . I live in Italy and it's common for very wealthy people to use a regular car and not show off.

[@craftiestbrews5246]

I have a $100 G-Shock, I’ve probably gotten 50-100 compliments from random people when out in the past few years, even wearers in the mega expensive watch category (AP, etc.).

[@Zurich_for_Beginners]

For Point 3 and 7. I work a blue collar Job. A have a lot to do with electricity: So in this case my plastic Luminox is the best choice. When we had kind of training I wore my IWC. One college who is interested in watches recognised it.

[@pierreferguson1300]

I'm left-handed, but ambidextrous. And it feels natural to wear my watch on my dominant hand, however you are right, I have hit my watches more times than I would like. Rule #2 will be broken by me, because wearing my watch on my right had just feels weird and unnatural. I'll try to wear it on my right hand and see how it goes. Thanks for the advice.

[@mandowskii]

I feel you man, I always wear my watches on my left wrist. I think that also because the crown is in the right side of the Watch case

[@philippestrickler3461]

We follow some rules unaware that there is rules . I don't know all these rules. I promised, i will take care . Thank you so much.

[@ricardosamalot6058]

This is my first stream watching you and I like it and it was interesting that I subscribed and about time a female talks about watches! And that I give you many props

[@adamselene5957]

Let me say this about watches generally... I am a great appreciator of many things: art, mechanics, micro-biology, religion, history... you get the picture. I have had the opportunity to actually hold many things in my hands like famous paintings, mechanisms that went to the moon and back, items created to sit in the body and prevent it from dying and other items that only a select few have the opportunity to actually touch. But the ONE thing that always impresses me - to the brink of tears - is a well crafted wrist watch the design of which is only to keep track of and measure the passage of time. Time - one of the things that mankind is and will always be only a casual observer. Yet, we can only discern the passage of in a completely passive manner. To actually witness a mechanical watch either opened or through an exhibition case-back is no less than magical. If I have to explain it to you - you will never understand and cannot share my experience. There are only a few 'magical' things in life that are real and tangible - things that you can touch and hold in your hands. A mechanical watch is one of them. To actually wear one on my wrist - is an extraordinary - almost supernatural experience.

[@granthaller9544]

I don’t even have to see it to appreciate it. I have an old pocket watch that I do love to open and watch run, but my wristwatch has a steel case back and I still love that it’s mechanical.

[@adamselene5957]

@@granthaller9544 You know, I purchased an old cheap watch from an antique store once. It was so delicate and beautiful I got curious as to what it looked like inside. After removing the back I had to sit down. It was complete with pearlage and blued gears. I took it to a watchmaker and he found an exhibition case back that would fit it. Of course, he warned be about the usual but the extra caution is well worth it. It 'may' be that you can procure an exhibition case-back for your watch as well. Take it to a watchmaker and see if he can affix one for you!

[@guylainedesmarais3248]

Just a thought about #4 : if you’re wearing a watch, you should « own » it, as in own your choice. In my opinion, if it makes you feel self conscious and you’d rather people not notice it, then the watch probably isn’t right for you. Or you’re wearing it in the wrong context (for you). And with some watches, you KNOW you are going to get some attention. So just deal with it! Of course, it doesn’t mean you should be obnoxious when noticing someone’s watch. But I really liked your video!

[@NW-lj6oo]

The bonus watch point is really important. Egotistical bosses are often very jealous people so don’t like to be outdone by their staff.

[@MariaJonasas]

Ihre Videos sind immer eine Freude zu sehen. Danke für dein Können und deine Kreativität!🚤🦣🦋

[@williamii3108]

My long-time dentist always wore a gorgeous-but-discrete salmon-dial JLC Reverso. I may have the only one to ever compliment him on it. I think he got a bit offended when I commented that it was the perfect watch for a dentist. When he sold his practice his new wife bought him a Tag Formula1 and he put away the JLC for good. I actually had to show him used Reverso listings on a popular resellers website to make the point that his old JLC was really special. His replacement dentist, in his late 20’s, was the only person ever to compliment my Parmigiani on one of the days I happened to wear it. He was a Grand Seiko kind of guy. Also a great dentist’s watch.

[@alexshi9320]

I think an exception to the rule of not wearing on dominant hand is sometimes you want to have an Apple watch on one hand set to be your heart rate monitor or run app, and a chronograph on the other for pacing

[@Joseph-rp7uo]

Travelling as a tourist. My watch of choice is my Casio W800. Primarily for the reasons you said.

[@viewer3147]

When I was a student, I wore my watch on my right wrist so I could keep track of time during exams. I still wear them like that because Ive gotten used to it and am very comfortable wearing them that way.

[@CesarGarcia-vd3is]

Hi Jenni, I hope you don’t mind me asking what watch were you wearing during the video?

[@jmmartin7766]

Lol I had the opposite experience at my daughter's ortho. He was wearing a beautiful explorer and I told him so. I think it surprised him that I'm a watch guy since I was wearing a G-shock at the time... Lol! Anyway, we talked watches for a bit and he ended up taking a couple of hundred $$$ off of our bill, so win win! 😏

[@seattlegrrlie]

I wear my watch on the dominant hand (left) because it's how I was raised to wear a watch. I'm definitely harder on my watches because of it, but I know that and accept it.

[@bobfeller604]

The rules don't apply to me...I wear a Timex. It's so simple, I just enjoy Jenni's videos.

[@mikedonovan9783]

When i change job, i also test the water with a « cheap » watch like a yema or a tag heuer and so far i had twice a boss getting upset even by these less than 1500 euros watches . Consequently i never wore more expensive watches working at these 2 positions (like my speedmaster or seadweller) . At some other positions, nobody cared and i wore whatever i wanted

[@jayjayhooksch1]

In what way did your boss get upset about your watch?

[@mikedonovan9783]

@@jayjayhooksch1 both of them underlining how expensive it must be : one like I was competing with his own watch ( a Rolex datejust ) and the other like I was much better than him ( he had some Casio )

[@ffedurch]

Rule #2 - wear on non dominant wrist. I have high cross-dominance. I mostly do intricate stuff with my right and bullish stuff with my left (as I said, mostly, eg: shave with left, oddly) Some things either for convenience (use a mouse with left at home vs. right at work). I would swap over depending on what I'm doing but my R wrist is 7" and L wrist is 7 1/2" so swapping my watches with bracelets over to the other wrist is out.

[@chateaubullion2560]

My watch journey started when I was 16 years old. When at work I always wore Seiko's. Now that I'm retired, I wear whatever I want. From Casio's to Rolexes and everything in between. Always on my left wrist.

[@PeakyFknBlinder]

Unspoken rules which I unknowingly follow except that I wear my watch on my dominant wrist. I feel comfortable, have done that since I was a kid, and it’s my watch my wrist 😂 love the video! 👌🏼♥️

[@PatriciaSavage-1930]

I don't have a lot of watches, only a few. Each of my watches tell a different story - have a different history. Though I consider my watches another 'piece of jewelry' - they really are not. They don't feel like another ring, bracelet or necklace. There is something more to them. I can lose a ring or bracelet. I can misplace a treasured pair of ear rings. But NOT my watches. I guard them with my life. They are not expensive and I suppose I could replace them tangibly. But, not the memories they hold and the experiences we share. I don't know why - but I truly feel that they have a personality all of their own. Perhaps other people feel that way about other things. I feel that way about my watches.

[@jaydub9509]

Thanks for the fun video Jenni! I'm probably going to continue to break #4, as I've had some enjoyable conversations stem from commenting on a stranger's watch. Weird that your orthodontist reacted negatively to your compliment; you think he'd be aware that wearing one of the world's most exclusive and desired watches would be likely to draw attention. But I guess there are many owners of expensive luxury watches who are not actually collectors and therefore might not realize this. Concerning #7, no one in my workplace notices my watches, but Rolex is the one brand I'd be reluctant to wear to work. It would only take one person to see it, and the entire office would be talking about it the rest of the day.

[@BlackFoxVMT]

I was fairly entertained with this video and it gave me a couple of things to consider too. =)

[@MarcTsawwassen]

I DID click on this because I was thinking I would be irritated by your "rules"...but honestly these are all excellent advice.

[@googleaccount8865]

Interesting on which wrist to wear your watch on. If I had a thicker watch, no doubt I'd wear it on my less dominant side. However, a thinner watch very much alleviates chances of banging it on something. Also, since I carry with my left hand, it makes sense to wear on my right. Cheers 🤙

[@dperreno]

That dentist was odd. I love it when someone actually comments on my watch - whether it is my San Martin, Seiko or my grail Zenith!

[@MarkKoolen]

Your orthodontist needs to own his watch and love your wordt about it. Otherwise he shouldn’t wear it. Keep on the good wordt in real life on watches that people wear!

[@Naotaku]

Maybe he was insecure because he broke rule 11 :)

[@sysakPL]

Unfortunately that's the more typical rolex owner. Not passionate about watches, just bought it because it's expensive / a status symbol.

[@jsusna1972]

That was indeed an odd encounter with the orthodontist (great results, by the way). Perhaps it had been a gift from someone close to him who had recently passed away? I had a consult recently with my cataract surgeon who asked me, "Is that a GMT?" We spent the next 5 or so minutes talking about his Speedy and other watches and my Grand Seko Katana. I know that since I subscribe to Jenni and other KZbin watch channels, I get the feeling that the world is filled with watch enthusiasts. That's not really the case, so I enjoy meeting a fellow enthusiast "in the wild" so to speak.

[@JohnTaylor-bb5xg]

Thanks for another interesting video. I was interested to see whether we agreed - and we did, of course! I would add a possibly OCD preference of my own, which I have also seen expressed on watch channels - not keen on a watch worn on the wrist bone, or on the hand side of it. Why does this irritate me? Possibly I am a bad person, but still it irrtates me!

[@anthonystevens8683]

You sort of touched on this one with the leather strap but I would add "do not wear a watch that is not fit for the purpose/environment". Humidity, water, magnets etc or a dressy occasion like a wedding or black tie event when a daily driver may not fit the occasion.

[@fancytyme]

I had forearm surgery that required me to switch to wearing my watch on my dominant wrist and I was, indeed, smacking it on everything all the time. I think Rolexes have a particularly weird place in society because while they are by no means the most expensive watches you can get, they are, for the public, synonymous with luxury. Watch enthusiasts understand that Rolexes can cost anywhere from a few thousand dollars (still not cheap!) to well over a hundred thousand dollars, but to - well, to normal human beings - it just conjures the idea that the wearer is wealthy. Someone else mentioned inheritance, but there's also simply the fact that the watch market is so inflated now compared to where it was 20 years ago. My cat's vet wears a beautiful steel/gold 16610 Submariner. I asked him about it and he said his wife bought it for him 25 years ago and he doesn't think about it at all. It probably cost her about 1/10th of what they go for on the secondary market now. Now *I* can think through all of that, but a non-enthusiast (assuming they notice it - which is a big assumption) probably sees it and thinks, "Wow, this guy is loaded."

[@Greg-il9hy]

I do have a couple Rolex that I wear quite often. That's the thing I like about Tudor - It is a high quality watch brand that can be worn anywhere it is safe to wear a watch. Watch people recognize it, non watch people will not.

[@josehidalgolopez4520]

Very elegant, Jenni, as always

[@powderhousewood]

I find that very few people recognize an expense watch for what it is. In all my years, only one person asked me about my watch and that was when I was wearing my Fortis B-42 chronograph. My other more well known and more expensive brands go largely unnoticed. For the record, I obsessively stare at peoples wrists when I think they are wearing something interesting.

[@ShimaMiku]

"Don't wear your watch on your left hand" is definitely something a right-handed world WOULD biasedly decree to all us left-handed people without proper consideration. But I do agree with your modified "don't wear your watch on your dominant hand."

[@scutoscuto]

Whats over the sleeve. This use was mutuated from the famous Italian industrialist Gianni Agnelli. As Gianni Agnelli was a style icon at the time (and for a long time) men were trying to imitate him wearing the watch on the cuff. The reality is that Agnelli wore the watch on the sleeve for a very specific reason (or at least started like that). His watch of choice was the Rolex Submariner. The sub always had quite the sharp bezel and anyone that wore it with dres shirts knows that the sharp bezel ruins the cuffs. It literally tear into them, so to avoid ruining his hi end bespoke shirts he would wear it on the cuff.

[@TheDennisTodd]

Former medical sales rep, looking the part of being successful was just as important as being successful.

[@mcooke59]

thanks for the video Jenni. I am not sure how I feel about what others think about me wearing a Rolex to work. I am not flashy about it and why not wear it. Why wear a less expensive watch only because of what others might think or assume if you wear a Rolex. I don't know.

[@simonhilton1150]

Number 11 is the essential tip!

[@jimlee3725]

About No.8, I like to wear my watch outside jacket sleeve and sometimes over long glove in winter, also when riding motorcycle with protection gears.

[@arindamdas2274]

Good to see your content after quite some time