CUK style council advice

[expat]

I have decided it's time to trade in my Rolex - it's just the cheapo model anyway - ordinary datejust. What is the well dressed but not too showy contractor wearing on his wrist these days? 3k max - pref less

The well-dressed but not too showy contractor will be wearing something that has an elegant but not flashy design, and (importantly) performs the required functions well without burdening itself and its owner with an excess of unnecessary functions.

At one time that might have been a Rolex or an Omega, or at least a Seiko. Today that is a simple quartz watch, probably analogue. If you care about the price, it would be £50 - £150. Anything more is jewellery, not watch.

[NickFitz]

Jewellery, plus boasting of wealth. The question here is how to sport a piece of bling while pretending to yourself that it is "tasteful".

In that case, Peoplesoft bloke should avoid half measures.

Chunky gold identity bracelet, sovereign rings, and "L-O-V-E"/"H-A-T-E" tattoos across the knuckles FTW!

(Let's face it, showing off by having an expensive wristwatch just makes you look like a chav with more money than average. It's still obvious that you have no class. Class doesn't need bling.)

[TinTrump]

Danish Design, more elegant than my mobile phone and just £50.

[expat]

Danish Design, more elegant than my mobile phone and just £50.

As it happens, that is what I wear too.

And indeed, NickFitz, wearing an expensive wristwatch now has no purpose related to timekeeping, only to bling.

[dinker]

Casio - £5.99

[Peoplesoft bloke]

In that case, Peoplesoft bloke should avoid half measures.

Chunky gold identity bracelet, sovereign rings, and "L-O-V-E"/"H-A-T-E" tattoos across the knuckles FTW!

Er how do you know I haven't.......

[gingerjedi]

I have a Breil Milano chronograph, Italian style with Japanese innards the ultimate combination (not too pricey either).

I wish someone would build cars with this combination.

I also have a Seiko G757 that belonged to my dad.

[NickFitz]

Er how do you know I haven't.......

[DimPrawn]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...August-27.html

[sasguru]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...August-27.html

Can you imagine what a cock you'll look when you try to use it as a phone?