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vh_bu98 · 3 February 2010, 11:48 AM

I wear my platinum Yacht-Master on a daily basis and the only people who ever recognize it are those who work at an AD.

So yesterday I was at a client site working in the server room when the contact came in to discuss the issue he was having. Out of no where, he said nice yacht-master. This actually made me uncomfortable and I just said thanks and continue discussing the network. He usually wears an Omega sea-master, but I wasn't sure if he was into watches or if he just wore them for the brand.

It's nice that someone made a compliment, but at the same time I feel uncomfortable that someone knows what I am wearing. But oddly, that only applies to immediate family, close friends and clients. Other WIS and strangers, I don't care.

Does anyone else feel the same way?

JBat · 3 February 2010, 11:52 AM

I can see why you would feel uncomfortable, but this guy sounds like he knows at least a little about watches, so I wouldn't sweat it.

DarkHorse · 3 February 2010, 11:57 AM

It's nice to have your good taste complimented ;)

meloncap78 · 3 February 2010, 12:02 PM

No fair! I have done work in several datacenters and never gotten a compliment

. I can see where you are coming from though. I think I would get a tad uncomfortable upon someone actually mentioning my watch.

Tools · 3 February 2010, 12:04 PM

No need to worry Vu.....

............ I will never compliment you on your YM...........

Wouldn't want you to be uncomfortable.........

kgglonghorn · 3 February 2010, 12:04 PM

I prefer when my customers compliment my watch. It is when they do not that I am a little uncomfortable. If they compliment it, then they appreciate it.

Thomas · 3 February 2010, 03:09 PM

Why are you uncomfortable if someone does not compliment your watch?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgglonghorn

I prefer when my customers compliment my watch. It is when they do not that I am a little uncomfortable. If they compliment it, then they appreciate it.

erwin · 3 February 2010, 12:05 PM

I bet he's just a wis like you! Not a lot of people can tell a Rolex off hand not to mention the model of the Rolex! He probably wanted to talk watches with you and trying to break the ice by complimenting your watch! But the reply he got made him think twice!

Porsche · 3 February 2010, 12:06 PM

Hey Vu, + 1, don't sweat it....

always a little awkward if somene comments or you comment.. never sre if they are a WIS and fellow enthusiast, or if they just bought it because it they liked it more than the TAG/Omega/Rado et al they saw!

If he recognised it as a Yachtmaster, then he is obviously a connoisseur of fine time pieces, and you would be safe to engage him in a Rolex conversation....

If he just said "is that a Rolex", likely not a true WIS, so tell him it's fake!

The owner of the local DVD store here was wearing a DSSD one day, what looked like a vinatge sub a week later, and then I caught a glimps of a modern sub... so I figured he must be a WIS... so without trying to embaress him, and outside of earshot of other customers, I said something nice about his "collection"... and he looked at me blankly... I wasn't sure if I offended him, surprised him... or who knows? Like I said, often awkward...

ESKO · 3 February 2010, 12:13 PM

I understand. I feel that way if I feel the person comlimenting me is just saying the comliment for the name or the style of the watch. I would apprecite it more if it was for the watch in its entirety style, name, movement bracelet
Eveything!

tkc324 · 3 February 2010, 12:41 PM

Hahaha... I have yet to get compliment on my watch from a stranger... I guess I am jealous?

PeteNYC13 · 3 February 2010, 01:00 PM

I love the compliments, I HATE the next question... "how much was it".

None of your freakin business!

-Pete

mikefrmnj · 3 February 2010, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteNYC13

I love the compliments, I HATE the next question... "how much was it".

None of your freakin business!

-Pete

Just be a d%#^ and tell him, if you have to ask. LOL

Evan614 · 3 February 2010, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteNYC13

.... I HATE the next question... "how much was it".
None of your freakin business!

-Pete

Tell them.... if he has to ask, he can't afford it.

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To the OP
I guess is better that someone at work compliments you on your new watch verses the customs agent when entering the USA.

E

erwin · 3 February 2010, 01:46 PM

Tell them.... if he has to ask, he can't afford it.

-------

E[/QUOTE]

Maybe you should tell em to get down on their knees and lick your shoes too, eh?

btw, thats a sarcastic laugh!

JJ Irani · 3 February 2010, 01:49 PM

I wouldn't worry too much about it, Vu. If the guy sounded genuine in his compliment, then it's all good!!

JJ

carlhaluss · 3 February 2010, 02:21 PM

It's always good to get a compliment, as long as it's sincere. I would like to think that if a person is complimenting my watch, he or she is also complimenting my good taste. However, in the past couple of years, I can remember only getting one compliment on a watch of mine. It was a Breitling Avenger Skyland Blacksteel Limited Edition. It is indeed a beautiful watch, however not for me, or I would still have it.
I find it very strange, now that I think of it, that most people have no problem making an insult or a criticism, but very few people have the ability to give a sincere compliment. Not on the forum mind you, we are all here to talk about and admire each other's watches. I mean society in general. And the funny thing is, that it feels so good to give a sincere compliment, and very negative giving an insult or a criticism. Why then would we not be constantly trying to make ourselves and others feel good?
I know, and have known, many people who obviously feel awkward to pay a compliment. Not saying that they are insulting or critical either. Just seem to go silent, rather than pay that sincere impromptu compliment.
I think that most of you on this forum are wonderful!

And so are your watches

.
Anyway, I had better

, I'm spending way too much time off topic here.
Cheers

,
Carl

erock · 3 February 2010, 02:22 PM

The fact that he recognized it by model probably meant he was a little more than just an average joe who knows nothing about watches. Some people can tell its a rolex, but I have yet to meet anyone who can spot it by model in the wild.

rad87gn · 4 February 2010, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteNYC13

I love the compliments, I HATE the next question... "how much was it".

None of your freakin business!

-Pete

Me, too!

JBat · 4 February 2010, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteNYC13

I love the compliments, I HATE the next question... "how much was it".

None of your freakin business!

-Pete

Or, "Is it real?"

vitix · 3 February 2010, 01:37 PM

I like whem people say anything about my watch, just dont like when they say: is it real?

Have never run into a WIS, just one i was in a super store and i was looking at a watch magazine a some guy came and wanted to see it with me... But he was not a WIS, just a guy who likes watches

jnkay · 3 February 2010, 02:36 PM

The only watch I get comments on is my 18k/SS Daytona with champaigne dial, which is on the blingy side and quite a beautiful watch. Once a pilot commented on my submariner as I got on the plane, which I though was wierd because every other male traveling by air seems to wear one.

camhabib · 3 February 2010, 02:40 PM

I have yet to meet anyone who knew my watch was a Rolex from sight. I get, perhaps once a week, a "nice watch, what kind is it?" but never a "nice GMT-IIc" or "nice Rolex." I do tend to notice other people's watches tho, I just never speak up about it.

ParisDakarBmw · 3 February 2010, 03:20 PM

This doesn't sound like a manpanion encounter. Those can be very uncomfortable. Those normaly consist of several bad WIS "NO NO's". The questions are normally one of the following
1. Nice watch!...What kind is it?
2. Is that a real Rolex?
3. How much was it?
4. They grab your arm and turn your wrist to read the dial

A real WIS encounter is usually a simple confirmation of the model, or a nod of the head followed by "Nice watch"

NO TOUCHING!

lee2375 · 3 February 2010, 03:40 PM

Hey, most IT techs make a decent living...they can have some toys too right??? But I do see your point, a compliment from a stranger sometimes catches you off guard...

gmh1013 · 3 February 2010, 04:11 PM

My only "notice" was the girl (maybe 25) working at Barnes and Noble when I was buying a book...think she was looking for a sugar daddy....

2005rivers · 3 February 2010, 04:19 PM

When I first got my watch(the next day) someone complimented me and couldn't say enough about how much he wanted a GMT and what a great watch it was, That was the only encounter I have had, It was nice to talk about watches with someone else who likes them. It has not happened since, I feel like 90% of the population couldn't spot a Rolex if you slapped them in the face with it, they just don't think to look at your wrist, But I'm ok with that, I have TRF for watch talk

Daytonamania · 3 February 2010, 08:36 PM

Only encountered 1 WIS and we were in a pool [ now that was uncomfortable ]
Chatting about watches in Speedos.
He did have a nice Pepsi though .

newsman · 3 February 2010, 10:35 PM

I've had my DJ II since mid-December (TT, slate dial, green/black romans) and I've had several people--in all situations (work, shopping, etc.) comment on "how gorgeous that watch looks."

While I appreciate the compliments, I'm never quite sure how to respond. My feeling seems to be one of both appreciation and self-conciousness.

Anybody else?

crushnbugs · 3 February 2010, 10:43 PM

I dont care if they compliment the watch, I usually do a quick glance to see what if any watch they are wearing...striking up a conversation will depend on many circumstances....

I have to laugh when they do ask "So how much was it"

Thats my cue to change the subject...

3 February 2010, 11:48 AM	#1
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Someone finally complimented my Rolex... I wear my platinum Yacht-Master on a daily basis and the only people who ever recognize it are those who work at an AD. So yesterday I was at a client site working in the server room when the contact came in to discuss the issue he was having. Out of no where, he said nice yacht-master. This actually made me uncomfortable and I just said thanks and continue discussing the network. He usually wears an Omega sea-master, but I wasn't sure if he was into watches or if he just wore them for the brand. It's nice that someone made a compliment, but at the same time I feel uncomfortable that someone knows what I am wearing. But oddly, that only applies to immediate family, close friends and clients. Other WIS and strangers, I don't care. Does anyone else feel the same way?

3 February 2010, 11:57 AM	#3
DarkHorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Sydney Watch: 118239 Posts: 413	It's nice to have your good taste complimented ;) __________________ The world is safe again... but for how long? Current: TAG Heuer 2000 Classic, Kobold Phantom Tactical Chronograph, Rolex Submariner 16610, Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph A13320 (Crowe Edition), Rolex Day-Date 118239

3 February 2010, 12:04 PM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	No need to worry Vu..... ............ I will never compliment you on your YM........... Wouldn't want you to be uncomfortable......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 February 2010, 12:05 PM	#8
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	I bet he's just a wis like you! Not a lot of people can tell a Rolex off hand not to mention the model of the Rolex! He probably wanted to talk watches with you and trying to break the ice by complimenting your watch! But the reply he got made him think twice! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

3 February 2010, 12:06 PM	#9
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	Hey Vu, + 1, don't sweat it.... always a little awkward if somene comments or you comment.. never sre if they are a WIS and fellow enthusiast, or if they just bought it because it they liked it more than the TAG/Omega/Rado et al they saw! If he recognised it as a Yachtmaster, then he is obviously a connoisseur of fine time pieces, and you would be safe to engage him in a Rolex conversation.... If he just said "is that a Rolex", likely not a true WIS, so tell him it's fake! The owner of the local DVD store here was wearing a DSSD one day, what looked like a vinatge sub a week later, and then I caught a glimps of a modern sub... so I figured he must be a WIS... so without trying to embaress him, and outside of earshot of other customers, I said something nice about his "collection"... and he looked at me blankly... I wasn't sure if I offended him, surprised him... or who knows? Like I said, often awkward... __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

3 February 2010, 11:52 AM	#2
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I can see why you would feel uncomfortable, but this guy sounds like he knows at least a little about watches, so I wouldn't sweat it.

3 February 2010, 12:02 PM	#4
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	No fair! I have done work in several datacenters and never gotten a compliment . I can see where you are coming from though. I think I would get a tad uncomfortable upon someone actually mentioning my watch.

3 February 2010, 12:04 PM	#6
kgglonghorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 375	I prefer when my customers compliment my watch. It is when they do not that I am a little uncomfortable. If they compliment it, then they appreciate it.

3 February 2010, 12:13 PM	#10
ESKO Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Luis Location: Afghanistan/Texas Watch: 2012 Milgauss GV Posts: 752	I understand. I feel that way if I feel the person comlimenting me is just saying the comliment for the name or the style of the watch. I would apprecite it more if it was for the watch in its entirety style, name, movement bracelet Eveything!

3 February 2010, 12:41 PM	#11
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Hahaha... I have yet to get compliment on my watch from a stranger... I guess I am jealous?

3 February 2010, 01:00 PM	#12
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	I love the compliments, I HATE the next question... "how much was it". None of your freakin business! -Pete __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

3 February 2010, 01:46 PM	#15
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	Tell them.... if he has to ask, he can't afford it. ------- E[/QUOTE] Maybe you should tell em to get down on their knees and lick your shoes too, eh? btw, thats a sarcastic laugh! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

3 February 2010, 01:49 PM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I wouldn't worry too much about it, Vu. If the guy sounded genuine in his compliment, then it's all good!! 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!!

3 February 2010, 02:21 PM	#17
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	It's always good to get a compliment, as long as it's sincere. I would like to think that if a person is complimenting my watch, he or she is also complimenting my good taste. However, in the past couple of years, I can remember only getting one compliment on a watch of mine. It was a Breitling Avenger Skyland Blacksteel Limited Edition. It is indeed a beautiful watch, however not for me, or I would still have it. I find it very strange, now that I think of it, that most people have no problem making an insult or a criticism, but very few people have the ability to give a sincere compliment. Not on the forum mind you, we are all here to talk about and admire each other's watches. I mean society in general. And the funny thing is, that it feels so good to give a sincere compliment, and very negative giving an insult or a criticism. Why then would we not be constantly trying to make ourselves and others feel good? I know, and have known, many people who obviously feel awkward to pay a compliment. Not saying that they are insulting or critical either. Just seem to go silent, rather than pay that sincere impromptu compliment. I think that most of you on this forum are wonderful!And so are your watches. Anyway, I had better , I'm spending way too much time off topic here. Cheers , Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

3 February 2010, 02:22 PM	#18
erock Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Erick Location: US Watch: 16220 DJ Posts: 109	The fact that he recognized it by model probably meant he was a little more than just an average joe who knows nothing about watches. Some people can tell its a rolex, but I have yet to meet anyone who can spot it by model in the wild.

3 February 2010, 01:37 PM	#21
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	I like whem people say anything about my watch, just dont like when they say: is it real? Have never run into a WIS, just one i was in a super store and i was looking at a watch magazine a some guy came and wanted to see it with me... But he was not a WIS, just a guy who likes watches

3 February 2010, 02:36 PM	#22
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	The only watch I get comments on is my 18k/SS Daytona with champaigne dial, which is on the blingy side and quite a beautiful watch. Once a pilot commented on my submariner as I got on the plane, which I though was wierd because every other male traveling by air seems to wear one.

3 February 2010, 02:40 PM	#23
camhabib "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 118	I have yet to meet anyone who knew my watch was a Rolex from sight. I get, perhaps once a week, a "nice watch, what kind is it?" but never a "nice GMT-IIc" or "nice Rolex." I do tend to notice other people's watches tho, I just never speak up about it.

3 February 2010, 03:20 PM	#24
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	This doesn't sound like a manpanion encounter. Those can be very uncomfortable. Those normaly consist of several bad WIS "NO NO's". The questions are normally one of the following 1. Nice watch!...What kind is it? 2. Is that a real Rolex? 3. How much was it? 4. They grab your arm and turn your wrist to read the dial A real WIS encounter is usually a simple confirmation of the model, or a nod of the head followed by "Nice watch" NO TOUCHING!

3 February 2010, 03:40 PM	#25
lee2375 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Dallas, Houston, Watch: 5 Digit Hoarder Posts: 5,556	Hey, most IT techs make a decent living...they can have some toys too right??? But I do see your point, a compliment from a stranger sometimes catches you off guard... __________________ Instagram/Twitter @wxwatches Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Las 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

3 February 2010, 04:11 PM	#26
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	My only "notice" was the girl (maybe 25) working at Barnes and Noble when I was buying a book...think she was looking for a sugar daddy....

3 February 2010, 04:19 PM	#27
2005rivers Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: texas Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 545	When I first got my watch(the next day) someone complimented me and couldn't say enough about how much he wanted a GMT and what a great watch it was, That was the only encounter I have had, It was nice to talk about watches with someone else who likes them. It has not happened since, I feel like 90% of the population couldn't spot a Rolex if you slapped them in the face with it, they just don't think to look at your wrist, But I'm ok with that, I have TRF for watch talk

3 February 2010, 08:36 PM	#28
Daytonamania "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: nigel Location: Wales Watch: SS Daytona/DSSD/LV Posts: 267	Only encountered 1 WIS and we were in a pool [ now that was uncomfortable ] Chatting about watches in Speedos. He did have a nice Pepsi though .

3 February 2010, 10:35 PM	#29
newsman Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex DJ II. Posts: 56	Same experience with a Datejust II I've had my DJ II since mid-December (TT, slate dial, green/black romans) and I've had several people--in all situations (work, shopping, etc.) comment on "how gorgeous that watch looks." While I appreciate the compliments, I'm never quite sure how to respond. My feeling seems to be one of both appreciation and self-conciousness. Anybody else?

3 February 2010, 10:43 PM	#30
crushnbugs Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York Posts: 31	I dont care if they compliment the watch, I usually do a quick glance to see what if any watch they are wearing...striking up a conversation will depend on many circumstances.... I have to laugh when they do ask "So how much was it" Thats my cue to change the subject...

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