Comments on: ‘Does wearing a Rolex during my vacation scheme send the wrong message?’ https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/ Legal news, insider insight and careers advice Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:30:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: What do I know anyway https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1225535 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:30:45 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1225535 Maybe wait till you’ve got the TC first

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By: Coco Melone https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1218448 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:02:28 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1218448 In reply to Leopard.

On that basis, I plan to attend my forthcoming interview wearing the clown costume that I inherited from my dear departed Great Uncle who was a big top favourite in the 1950s.

After all, it is completely deranged to discount an applicant for anything because of some superficial article of clothing they’re wearing…

Isn’t it?

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By: Scouser of counsel https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1218447 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:57:16 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1218447 In reply to Leopard.

We didn’t discriminate against him
because of the watch.

He was otherwise unremarkable in interview and didn’t make the second round.

The watch was the only memorable thing from the interview apart from the fact that he had clearly not prepared well.

And I didn’t value the watch.

I was just aware from the make that it must have been expensive.

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By: Clever one https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1218138 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:18:09 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1218138 In reply to Shrewd one.

That grants wishes?

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By: Leopard https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1218067 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:03:32 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1218067 In reply to Scouser of Counsel.

How do you know it wasn’t just a nervous twitch and nothing to do with trying to show off the watch?

How do you even know if it was expensive?

Unless you’re a great watch connoisseur, there is absolutely zero chance you’d be able to value his watch.

If you are a watch expert, why on earth would discriminate against an interviewee for having a fine watch, which could easily be a memento from a lost relative or just a passion for which he worked hard?

It is completely deranged to discount an applicant for anything because of some superficial article of clothing they’re wearing.

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By: Working class Dickies https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217833 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:34:44 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217833 To be frank, I think people are overthinking this. Rolex is meant to be a reliable workhorse watch that can last a lifetime. Most people buy and/or collect them for that reason, rather than to show off.

I personally wouldn’t give a monkey, and you should wear the watch with pride.

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By: Chross https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217791 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:44:06 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217791 In reply to Chris.

I choose not to live or work in Birmingham.

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By: Archibald O'Pomposity https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217786 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:01:03 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217786 Beyond parody.

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By: repontheslopes https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217785 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:17 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217785 In reply to Anonymous.

did they ask if it was gen and more importantly, did you convert the scheme?

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By: Manc https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217774 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:00:56 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217774 In reply to Scouser of Counsel.

Pics or it didn’t happen!

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By: Mr BoJangles https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217751 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:03:05 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217751 Just drop the Managing Partner an email introducing yourself and asking their opinion on this.

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By: Shrewd one https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217748 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:25:58 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217748 In reply to Ashley.

A genii !?

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By: Chris https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217747 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:25:17 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217747 Google Rolex robbery, Colmore Row Birmingham, BBC News. the robbery took place beneath our clerks room video. I live in East Birmingham, a man was murdered for his Rolex at the Heathway Shopping Centre, Shard End. Google that. Your choice.

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By: Matthew https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217741 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:47:55 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217741 send it to me and I will authenticate it for you and return it to you in due course.

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By: BarristerOnCircuit https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217739 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:39:25 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217739 I’ll flow against the tide here. I don’t see an issue with wearing it, providing its not mega flashy (ie. It’s a dress watch, not a sports watch) and you don’t go around deliberately drawing attention to it as others have mentioned.

I wore a dress watch I inherited from my dad throughout applying for pupillage and it gave me quiet confidence and comfort, so there are benefits to it. It could also give the impression you are put together and care about your appearance, which I always valued and think gives a good first impression.

If it is going to cause anxiety and make you self conscious, however, then don’t wear it. It won’t get you through the vac scheme on its own, so consider if it will enhance or detract from the way you can perform or present yourself.

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By: Ashley https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217689 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:37:52 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217689 In reply to Kirkland NQ.

What exactly is Lambo? OED has a single citation for that word which refers to some illegality.

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By: TickTock https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217678 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:53:28 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217678 The Rolex is not a problem. The fact is it part gold is. Gold watches are naff. They should only be worn by boomers in golf clubs. If I see a client with a gold watch, I always make sure everything is paid in full on account before doing any work.

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By: FedUp https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217674 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:16:14 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217674 you’ll get robbed on the way there

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By: Green Lawyer https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217666 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:43:42 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217666 Cant do that, bruh. 😀

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By: City lawyer https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217652 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:05:22 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217652 In reply to No.

“Just looks like you’re far too rich and privileged”

Welcome to City law my friend!

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By: No https://www.legalcheek.com/2025/06/does-wearing-a-rolex-during-my-vacation-scheme-send-the-wrong-message/#comment-1217648 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:28:11 +0000 https://www.legalcheek.com/?p=221266#comment-1217648 In reply to VNupe.

You’ll look obnoxiously out of touch with reality. Same way you shouldn’t wear Prada shoes, LV belt, etc. Just looks like you’re far too rich and privileged to be capable of functioning in a place where you’ll actually need to work hard.

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