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      03-25-2016, 08:33 PM   #1
Capt Crunch
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How conspicuous is it to wear an expensive watch?

I've had my eye on a Panerai (Laminar 1950 GMT Ceramica) watch for a little while, but I'm honestly wondering how it would be perceived wearing it daily.

I don't get a ton of nice things, but when I do, I get them to use them. My M3 is a daily driver and, personally, I derive most of the pleasure of ownership from the fact that I can treat it like a normal car.

It would be the same with the watch. Frankly, I don't want it if I'm only going to wear it once a month, but there is something ostentatious about wearing a nearly $10K watch to work that's even greater than rolling around in a $70K car. I know I could ignore all the haters, etc, but negative perception can make things harder than they need to be.

I'm down for spending significantly less, but I just haven't found a watch that has the style like the Panerai. I don't like spending money on something I like 75%, especially since I've got this far by checking my phone for the time.

Thoughts?
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