Here's the $61,000 question: if a lawyer purchases an expensive watch to keep better track of the time he's billing, can he charge it to a client? Hmm, that's a tough one. Let's say the answer is yes. What watch should he buy? In my opinion, there's no better tenth-of-an-hour time-tracker than the Patek Philippe Grand Complications 3970EJ. It's there on the left. And at only $60,495, it's a bargain.
But what if your last $61,000 went to pay for 1/3 of your student loans, 1/2 of your new car, or 1/10 of your lakefront vacation home? Or what if you're just a newbie lawyer who's too unschooled and irresponsible to wear an entire bank vault on your wrist? If this describes you, why not try the Rolex Datejust? At a mere $5,500, it's a perfect beginner watch for any lawyer. Admittedly, it's no Patek Philippe, but it does come with a second hand--count six times around, then bill one-tenth of an hour. Easy!
If watches aren't your thing, be sure to check out Bling Bling for Wealthy Lawyers: Sports Cars. Next up in the bling-bling series? MP3 solutions.
Okay, either I will never be a wealthy lawyer sporting bling or I just haven't been in law school long enough to have my sense of style, um, developed to the point where any of these watches would actually look *good*.
Maybe it's generational... I see a gaudy watch like these on a person and I don't think "status" I think "ugly".
Posted by: Dave! | October 07, 2004 at 11:27 AM
Rivaled in demand only by Rolex, Patek Philippe truly is truly the king of all Swiss watches. Certain models sell for virtually no discount off the retail price. Others can be had for as much as 25 - 30% off. The market for preowned pieces is very strong. More details can be found at:
http://www.essential-watches.com/watches/Patek_Philippe.html
Posted by: Martin | July 25, 2006 at 05:20 PM