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Subfiend · 27 February 2006, 02:55 AM

Starting a trial tomorrow and I was wondering if the steel Daytona will be too flashy. Despite what the WIS community may think about it, mine barely gets noticed. Then again, ........

Whaddya think? Am I overthinking this or would it be a poor reflection on my client if his lawyer showed up wearing an expensive watch?

BTW, I have always worn either my steel Sub or white Ex II for trial, and it was never an issue. The Sub is too common for people to care, and nobody recognizes the Ex II as a Rolex. But the Daytona is a little more noticeable.

JJ Irani · 27 February 2006, 02:58 AM

Hi David,

If you feel that "flashiness" of the Daytona will in any way effect the smooth progress of your case, then DON'T wear it. Just stick with the good old Sub and take things in your stride.

You and only you can be the final judge on this one, David.

Good luck with the case - JJ

Launch Mini · 27 February 2006, 03:02 AM

David,
Depends on you client and the case IMO.
I know you cannot tell the details, but from my experiences ( I'm an accountant) not many of my clients or peers know Sh$t about watches.

Plus most of the time it will probably be under your shirt sleeve.
I would wear it, just don't be playing with the buttons during the trial

You are supposed to look like a successful lawyer. Daytona says that.

Just don't be flashing it around

Most people cannot even tell if you wearing an expensive suits etc. Only that it looks good.
So wear it & kick some legal butt.

Prince · 27 February 2006, 03:05 AM

Hi David,

Excellent advice all around. From one Daytona wearer to another - go for it!

Uncle-AJ · 27 February 2006, 03:22 AM

Wear it and flash it if any incriminating evidence is brought up. It could distract the jury.

JJ Irani · 27 February 2006, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Wear it and flash it if any incriminating evidence is brought up. It could distract the jury.

NoVaWatchLvr · 27 February 2006, 03:54 AM

I would wear A. The watch you were most comfortable with. B. The watch you have had the best courtroom luck with.

C.J. · 27 February 2006, 03:59 AM

Wear the Daytona, Dave

Hopefully the jury will know exactly what it is. When they see the $40.000 a year prosecutor wearing his Timex, they'll know you're making alot more money and, therefor must be a better lawyer. They're bound to sway your way.

Rockrolex · 27 February 2006, 04:07 AM

Dave, I would go with the Daytona. If it were gold, I would probably say No. But an SS Daytona won't attract that much attention. It just shows you like chronos and there are plenty of those around.

And if you're going to use it to keep track of your time, then it has utility for you (although I have to tell you that when I'm in trial, if it goes a full day, that's 8 hours of billing, plus any substantial extra prep time).

dfn8tly · 27 February 2006, 07:48 AM

The only time I'd steer away from the Daytona is if it were your trial. Attorney's are supposed to look successful, unless you're the prosecutor.

Good luck.

mineral · 27 February 2006, 02:28 PM

if you ask me, i will definitely wear the Daytona, who care?

Go Daytona

AJC · 27 February 2006, 10:09 PM

Wear the Daytona and turn the alarm off so it doesn't beep.At least it won't draw attention to it

Aaron

BTW. You can always tell them it is an Invicta.

Earl · 28 February 2006, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AJC

Wear the Daytona and turn the alarm off so it doesn't beep.At least it won't draw attention to it

Aaron

BTW. You can always tell them it is an Invicta.

HuH????? did I miss something????? roflmao

dman · 28 February 2006, 04:36 AM

Wear it, maybe there are a few guys on the jury on wait lists that think you may be able to help them out.

I think if you are comfortable wearing it, then no worries. Good luck on the trial.

bogey · 28 February 2006, 07:09 AM

i don't think it would be too much... i know a couple of lawyer friends who invest in rolexes even if they don't know jack..as well as expensive cellphones, suits, laptops, etc... because it seems to be part of the package to show the client and the court that the lawyer must have been a good one to be able to afford such pricey stuff... just my 2 cents worth...

AJC · 28 February 2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Earl

HuH????? did I miss something????? roflmao

Aaron

Subfiend · 28 February 2006, 02:49 PM

Having seen myself wearing the Daytona on The History Channel Titanic program last night, I am convinced nobody can tell the difference from more than six feet away. I wore it today, and I will for the rest of the week.

Thanks!

dman · 28 February 2006, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

Having seen myself wearing the Daytona on The History Channel Titanic program last night, I am convinced nobody can tell the difference from more than six feet away. I wore it today, and I will for the rest of the week.

Thanks!

Man, you gotta let us know when stuff like that is gonna be on, I would love to catch that show!

Launch Mini · 28 February 2006, 02:56 PM

Dave, you gotta share that TV exposure with us

That is just too cool to keep to yourself

seanneok11 · 1 March 2006, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dfn8tly

The only time I'd steer away from the Daytona is if it were your trial. Attorney's are supposed to look successful, unless you're the prosecutor.

Good luck.

EXACTLY

JJ Irani · 1 March 2006, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanneok11

EXACTLY

Hi Seaneok,

Welcome to TRF with that one KEY word!!

Hope you have a larger vocabulary than that. Trust me, you'll need it around these parts!!

Enjoy yourself on this wonderful forum.

Cheers - JJ

C.J. · 2 March 2006, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanneok11

EXACTLY

Welcome Sean

But, really, you have to stop talking so much and give others a chance

Glad to have you here, keep posting

Rodentman · 2 March 2006, 04:34 AM

Just walk around saying "Denny Crane" and it won't matter what watch you are wearing.

dman · 2 March 2006, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanneok11

EXACTLY

Welcome to TRF Sean, that may be the most quiet entrance yet.

27 February 2006, 02:55 AM	#1
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Is a Daytona too flashy for court? Starting a trial tomorrow and I was wondering if the steel Daytona will be too flashy. Despite what the WIS community may think about it, mine barely gets noticed. Then again, ........ Whaddya think? Am I overthinking this or would it be a poor reflection on my client if his lawyer showed up wearing an expensive watch? BTW, I have always worn either my steel Sub or white Ex II for trial, and it was never an issue. The Sub is too common for people to care, and nobody recognizes the Ex II as a Rolex. But the Daytona is a little more noticeable. __________________ Subfiend

27 February 2006, 02:58 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Hi David, If you feel that "flashiness" of the Daytona will in any way effect the smooth progress of your case, then DON'T wear it. Just stick with the good old Sub and take things in your stride. You and only you can be the final judge on this one, David. Good luck with the case - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 February 2006, 03:02 AM	#3
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	David, Depends on you client and the case IMO. I know you cannot tell the details, but from my experiences ( I'm an accountant) not many of my clients or peers know Sh$t about watches. Plus most of the time it will probably be under your shirt sleeve. I would wear it, just don't be playing with the buttons during the trial You are supposed to look like a successful lawyer. Daytona says that. Just don't be flashing it around Most people cannot even tell if you wearing an expensive suits etc. Only that it looks good. So wear it & kick some legal butt. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

27 February 2006, 03:05 AM	#4
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Hi David, Excellent advice all around. From one Daytona wearer to another - go for it! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

27 February 2006, 03:22 AM	#5
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Wear it and flash it if any incriminating evidence is brought up. It could distract the jury. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

27 February 2006, 03:54 AM	#7
NoVaWatchLvr Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 40	I would wear A. The watch you were most comfortable with. B. The watch you have had the best courtroom luck with.

27 February 2006, 03:59 AM	#8
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Wear the Daytona, Dave Hopefully the jury will know exactly what it is. When they see the $40.000 a year prosecutor wearing his Timex, they'll know you're making alot more money and, therefor must be a better lawyer. They're bound to sway your way. __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

27 February 2006, 04:07 AM	#9
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,557	Dave, I would go with the Daytona. If it were gold, I would probably say No. But an SS Daytona won't attract that much attention. It just shows you like chronos and there are plenty of those around. And if you're going to use it to keep track of your time, then it has utility for you (although I have to tell you that when I'm in trial, if it goes a full day, that's 8 hours of billing, plus any substantial extra prep time). __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

27 February 2006, 07:48 AM	#10
dfn8tly Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Richard Location: The Villages, FL Watch: GMT-II Posts: 396	The only time I'd steer away from the Daytona is if it were your trial. Attorney's are supposed to look successful, unless you're the prosecutor. Good luck.

27 February 2006, 02:28 PM	#11
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Hi subfriend, if you ask me, i will definitely wear the Daytona, who care? Go Daytona __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

27 February 2006, 10:09 PM	#12
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Wear the Daytona and turn the alarm off so it doesn't beep.At least it won't draw attention to it Aaron BTW. You can always tell them it is an Invicta.

28 February 2006, 04:36 AM	#14
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Wear it, maybe there are a few guys on the jury on wait lists that think you may be able to help them out. I think if you are comfortable wearing it, then no worries. Good luck on the trial. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

28 February 2006, 07:09 AM	#15
bogey Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: chip Location: in my house Watch: GMTII ,SUB, EXPII Posts: 137	i don't think it would be too much... i know a couple of lawyer friends who invest in rolexes even if they don't know jack..as well as expensive cellphones, suits, laptops, etc... because it seems to be part of the package to show the client and the court that the lawyer must have been a good one to be able to afford such pricey stuff... just my 2 cents worth...

28 February 2006, 02:49 PM	#17
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Having seen myself wearing the Daytona on The History Channel Titanic program last night, I am convinced nobody can tell the difference from more than six feet away. I wore it today, and I will for the rest of the week. Thanks! __________________ Subfiend

28 February 2006, 02:56 PM	#19
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Dave, you gotta share that TV exposure with us That is just too cool to keep to yourself __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

2 March 2006, 04:34 AM	#23
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Just walk around saying "Denny Crane" and it won't matter what watch you are wearing.

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