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Lol-x · 30 December 2006, 09:14 AM

I went out for a breakfast at an outside local cafe this morning.
I didn't have a watch on as I had been for a bike ride.
To my right was a guy in the company of his wife with a brand new Day-Date (118238).
I thought to say "nice watch" but I feared that everyone including him may have felt I was a little strange. You can't just say that to someone out of the blue.
So I forgot about it and resigned myself to keeping my feelings to myself.
Then just as he was leaving, for some reason I was talking about a completely different subject to a friend about how something was not a good deal or how something was expensive, like the price of seafood at the moment.
I said in a loud voice, "Yeah, just like buying a Rolex, what a rip-off!".
At that point I had sparked the interest of the stranger, maybe in the wrong way, but when he saw the smile on my face and my further explanation that I was an enthusiast, he poudly stated that he had only had his Day-Date for 4 months and was really enjoying it.
Anyway, I told him about my interest and suggested that I could go on but his wife was probably already starting to get bored.
It was a nice impromptu chat, and a great way to start the day.

montecristo · 30 December 2006, 09:20 AM

Unless its on a women, I'd usually refrain from commenting on someone's watch until I get to know the person.

C.J. · 30 December 2006, 10:14 AM

Sounds like it went off well

mikey · 30 December 2006, 10:43 AM

Glad it went ok

Gedanken · 30 December 2006, 11:06 AM

Personally, I don't experience that sort of reservation. I find that mentioning the model, rather than just saying "Nice watch", sends out a clear signal that the watch really is the point of interest.

TNRonin · 30 December 2006, 11:10 AM

I just comment that it is a nice watch. More times than not though, sadly, it is a fakex. I hate that too. Like the time I saw a pepsi sub, and the guy told me it was real. W/O thinking I called him on it, he fessed up then. I should have just kept my mouth shut.

So far all the Rolexes w/ the exception of that pepsi sub they have all been real. And only one SD has been seen in the wild.

ETA: the ones I've seen at the gun shows that is.
Mitch

Scooby · 30 December 2006, 11:23 AM

With people I know, I have become more interersted in their watches as I go about my quest for another one. I was admiring a co-worker's watch recently, as it was a Patek-Phillipe, one of the models with the moon phases on it. He saw the impressed look on my face and decided to inform me, in an oddly proud manner, that it was a fake. Now, I wouldn't have known the difference anyway, so it struck me as odd that he did this. And, to top it all off, we both work in a place which is tasked with protecting intellectual property rights!

As to stangers, I tend to just try and sneak peeks. Then again, I'm not much for social interaction with unkowns.

mikey · 30 December 2006, 11:51 AM

Honestly, I would never approach anyone about the Rolex on there wrist. I would feel strange and develop a phobia if people walked up to me to look at my watch an examine it while on my wrist. I would probably put it on my winder and go about telling time with my A900 everyday. Its like a violation of intellectual space in my opinion.

Gedanken · 30 December 2006, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey

Honestly, I would never approach anyone about the Rolex on there wrist. I would feel strange and develop a phobia if people walked up to me to look at my watch an examine it while on my wrist. I would probably put it on my winder and go about telling time with my A900 everyday. Its like a violation of intellectual space in my opinion.

That lifestyle cannot possibly be good for your blood pressure, mikey.

Dylan1471 · 30 December 2006, 12:43 PM

I've noticed that people who know watches and especially the Rolex brand tend to stare at your wrist a lot longer than someone who is not an aficonado. I personally take it as a compliment if someone makes a comment about my S/S Sub as long as he or she is not pointing a handgun at me and asking me to take it off

mikey · 30 December 2006, 12:29 PM

Sorry, I been waiting for my Bond Nato since the 21st and no show. I bet my Nato on my DJ would get some looks and stares LOL

Lol-x · 30 December 2006, 12:34 PM

I approached it by making a controversial statement about Rolex to my friend, but with sufficient loudness so that the guy with the Day-Date could hear, basically by making a statement to my friend I engaged the third party, and in a light hearted way.
P.S. I told the guy with the Day-Date about this site and he said he would have a look at it, so it would be really funny if he came up to say hello. :)

ezmoney46 · 30 December 2006, 12:41 PM

I have no problem on complimenting someone on thier watch. I've done it many times and most all have had a positive response. But then again I live in the south U.S. and most all people are friendly or open to any stranger with even a "Good Morning" or just a "Hello" when passing another on a sidewalk or in the grocery store. I guess it just comes easy to me as I'm in professional sales.

Steve

mikey · 30 December 2006, 12:45 PM

Cool, it would be cool to see some more Day Date owners on this site

Flyjet601 · 30 December 2006, 01:47 PM

I have complimented people on their choice of watches. They know what they are wearing, and I think they appreciate the fact that someone else knows also......

Blue Bull · 30 December 2006, 02:25 PM

The DD...what an amazing watch in gold ... I dont care what anybody says but a DD,in YG with diamonds ,is a beauty ... !!

Not that fond of the sport watches in YG with diamonds,though ...

I compliment everybody and everybody I see with a Rolex.Very simple .... "Hey,nice watch ... !! with a big smile

The response is nearly always, possitive .If its not,well,so be it ...

Luckily,I have never encountered someone with a fake ,or one that was willing to admit it.Perhaps,they could see "Death" in my eyes ..

I hate anything fake with a passion !! Just tells me too much about their character ..

JJ Irani · 30 December 2006, 02:45 PM

Hey Steve,

Great story!!

You know something? That DD (except for the Day bit) looks absolutely identical to Zemina's ex TT DJ....here's a pic!! Uncanny, uh?

roadcarver · 30 December 2006, 03:18 PM

I was at chucky cheese with my wife and son celebrating a friend's kid bday. As I was chasing my son all over the place, I noticed this gentleman wearing oddly similar to a Panerai.

I wanted to find out what he was wearing but did thought it may be odd out of the blue so we chatted about our kids first ie. how old is your son.. blah blah, then found the opportunity to ask about his watch.

Rockrolex · 2 January 2007, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

The DD...what an amazing watch in gold ... I dont care what anybody says but a DD,in YG with diamonds ,is a beauty ... !!

Not that fond of the sport watches in YG with diamonds,though ...

How does this one grab you, Chris?

Blue Bull · 3 January 2007, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

How does this one grab you, Chris?

It grabs tight ...

leopardprey · 30 December 2006, 01:46 PM

On flying back to Qatar, I had a hot looking female flight attendant ask me if my watch was an expensive Omega. I replied " No, Roolex".

LOL

mikey · 31 December 2006, 04:27 AM

If I am at a restaurant with my date, and its summertime then I am sure it gets noticed with the brilliant shine from the SS. Otherwise, I am wearing longsleeves a winter coat and noone sees my watch because of the winter season. I just think owning a Rolex is private. I don't want to get bashed by what others negative thoughts may be, so I never bring it up. I open up to you guys because I am in the right place.

amanda · 1 January 2007, 09:48 AM

I was at lunch with former coleagues, at Taco Bills just before Christmas (classy restaurant NOT but fun nevertheless) my friend has a no-date Sub a hand me down from his late Father. The guy that served us (owns TB actually) was wearing a Sub Date.... it's not often that I see two Subs at the same time in Melbourne (maybe its the company I keep

) I thought about mentioning it but knew instantly that my dinner table of guests would have growned loudly in despair

so I decided to not put them through it and just sneak occasional peeks at the Sub Date

Blue Bull · 1 January 2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amanda

I was at lunch with former coleagues, at Taco Bills just before Christmas (classy restaurant NOT but fun nevertheless) my friend has a no-date Sub a hand me down from his late Father. The guy that served us (owns TB actually) was wearing a Sub Date.... it's not often that I see two Subs at the same time in Melbourne (maybe its the company I keep

) I thought about mentioning it but knew instantly that my dinner table of guests would have growned loudly in despair

so I decided to not put them through it and just sneak occasional peeks at the Sub Date

"Dinner table of guests would have growned in despair" Why ... ??

amanda · 2 January 2007, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

"Dinner table of guests would have growned in despair" Why ... ??

Because I'd be crapping on about boring watches in front of them again!

Otis · 2 January 2007, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amanda

Because I'd be crapping on about boring watches in front of them again!

I know how you feel. I brought home the newest brietling & tag catalogs the other day & left them on the coffee table. The responses ranged from "Oh no... I knew it was going to be something with watches..." to "what? but how many watches do you own?"

tonelar · 1 January 2007, 08:08 PM

I usually mention the type of watch, rather than saying just "nice watch..."

By and large, people are receptive and smile...

(could be that it's with some relief that I'm not asking them to hand it over, haha. I know I look thuggy... but it's just my mode of dress)

Otis · 1 January 2007, 08:31 PM

Happened to me a few times recently. I normally just approach them and say something like "hey, sorry I couldn't help but notice, is that the new GMT in gold? Very nice!". The guy wearing said watch was very receptive and we had a bit of a chat.

The other night I saw a younger guy wearing a bond SMP, to which I said "nice watch, I've got one of them too!"
He looked a bit sheepish, didn't really look at me and said "oh this one? it's an old one".

Each to their own I guess.... but it doesn't bother me. If I feel it's appropriate to comment on it I will.

jimcameron · 2 January 2007, 06:57 PM

I was in the grocery store early yesterday (1/1/07) morning when I see a guy that looks like he has a pie plate strapped to his wrist. I said "Hey, is that a Paneri?" without even thinking about it. He says "Yes, I bought it in Atlanta" to which I respond, "Nice Watch!" I think the guy was a little embarrassed, but in no way disturbed, and I guess I was a little embarrassed as well. But, I don't think it is a big deal, it was a nice watch, I like watches, and obviously, so did this guy.

I don't put it in the same category as saying to some guy, "Hey, nice pants!"

Otis · 2 January 2007, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimcameron

I don't put it in the same category as saying to some guy, "Hey, nice pants!"

That's a rather astute observation. It's a little less intimidating I think, than commenting on someone's pantswear.

Oh ok... I just wanted to say 'pantswear'

30 December 2006, 09:14 AM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Nice watch, but how do you say that to a stranger? I went out for a breakfast at an outside local cafe this morning. I didn't have a watch on as I had been for a bike ride. To my right was a guy in the company of his wife with a brand new Day-Date (118238). I thought to say "nice watch" but I feared that everyone including him may have felt I was a little strange. You can't just say that to someone out of the blue. So I forgot about it and resigned myself to keeping my feelings to myself. Then just as he was leaving, for some reason I was talking about a completely different subject to a friend about how something was not a good deal or how something was expensive, like the price of seafood at the moment. I said in a loud voice, "Yeah, just like buying a Rolex, what a rip-off!". At that point I had sparked the interest of the stranger, maybe in the wrong way, but when he saw the smile on my face and my further explanation that I was an enthusiast, he poudly stated that he had only had his Day-Date for 4 months and was really enjoying it. Anyway, I told him about my interest and suggested that I could go on but his wife was probably already starting to get bored. It was a nice impromptu chat, and a great way to start the day.

30 December 2006, 10:14 AM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Sounds like it went off well __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

30 December 2006, 11:06 AM	#5
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Personally, I don't experience that sort of reservation. I find that mentioning the model, rather than just saying "Nice watch", sends out a clear signal that the watch really is the point of interest. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

30 December 2006, 02:45 PM	#17
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hey Steve, Great story!! You know something? That DD (except for the Day bit) looks absolutely identical to Zemina's ex TT DJ....here's a pic!! Uncanny, uh? __________________ 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!!

30 December 2006, 03:18 PM	#18
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I was at chucky cheese with my wife and son celebrating a friend's kid bday. As I was chasing my son all over the place, I noticed this gentleman wearing oddly similar to a Panerai. I wanted to find out what he was wearing but did thought it may be odd out of the blue so we chatted about our kids first ie. how old is your son.. blah blah, then found the opportunity to ask about his watch. __________________ I'm just a cook...

30 December 2006, 09:20 AM	#2
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Unless its on a women, I'd usually refrain from commenting on someone's watch until I get to know the person.

30 December 2006, 10:43 AM	#4
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Glad it went ok

30 December 2006, 11:10 AM	#6
TNRonin Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cookeville TN. Watch: 2000 SD Posts: 287	I just comment that it is a nice watch. More times than not though, sadly, it is a fakex. I hate that too. Like the time I saw a pepsi sub, and the guy told me it was real. W/O thinking I called him on it, he fessed up then. I should have just kept my mouth shut. So far all the Rolexes w/ the exception of that pepsi sub they have all been real. And only one SD has been seen in the wild. ETA: the ones I've seen at the gun shows that is. Mitch

30 December 2006, 11:23 AM	#7
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	With people I know, I have become more interersted in their watches as I go about my quest for another one. I was admiring a co-worker's watch recently, as it was a Patek-Phillipe, one of the models with the moon phases on it. He saw the impressed look on my face and decided to inform me, in an oddly proud manner, that it was a fake. Now, I wouldn't have known the difference anyway, so it struck me as odd that he did this. And, to top it all off, we both work in a place which is tasked with protecting intellectual property rights! As to stangers, I tend to just try and sneak peeks. Then again, I'm not much for social interaction with unkowns.

30 December 2006, 11:51 AM	#8
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Honestly, I would never approach anyone about the Rolex on there wrist. I would feel strange and develop a phobia if people walked up to me to look at my watch an examine it while on my wrist. I would probably put it on my winder and go about telling time with my A900 everyday. Its like a violation of intellectual space in my opinion.

30 December 2006, 12:43 PM	#10
Dylan1471 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Watch: S/S Sub of course! Posts: 83	I've noticed that people who know watches and especially the Rolex brand tend to stare at your wrist a lot longer than someone who is not an aficonado. I personally take it as a compliment if someone makes a comment about my S/S Sub as long as he or she is not pointing a handgun at me and asking me to take it off

30 December 2006, 12:29 PM	#11
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Sorry, I been waiting for my Bond Nato since the 21st and no show. I bet my Nato on my DJ would get some looks and stares LOL

30 December 2006, 12:34 PM	#12
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	I approached it by making a controversial statement about Rolex to my friend, but with sufficient loudness so that the guy with the Day-Date could hear, basically by making a statement to my friend I engaged the third party, and in a light hearted way. P.S. I told the guy with the Day-Date about this site and he said he would have a look at it, so it would be really funny if he came up to say hello. :)

30 December 2006, 12:41 PM	#13
ezmoney46 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: steve Location: florida Watch: several Posts: 711	I have no problem on complimenting someone on thier watch. I've done it many times and most all have had a positive response. But then again I live in the south U.S. and most all people are friendly or open to any stranger with even a "Good Morning" or just a "Hello" when passing another on a sidewalk or in the grocery store. I guess it just comes easy to me as I'm in professional sales. Steve

30 December 2006, 12:45 PM	#14
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Cool, it would be cool to see some more Day Date owners on this site

30 December 2006, 01:47 PM	#15
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	I have complimented people on their choice of watches. They know what they are wearing, and I think they appreciate the fact that someone else knows also......

30 December 2006, 02:25 PM	#16
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	The DD...what an amazing watch in gold ... I dont care what anybody says but a DD,in YG with diamonds ,is a beauty ... !! Not that fond of the sport watches in YG with diamonds,though ... I compliment everybody and everybody I see with a Rolex.Very simple .... "Hey,nice watch ... !! with a big smile The response is nearly always, possitive .If its not,well,so be it ... Luckily,I have never encountered someone with a fake ,or one that was willing to admit it.Perhaps,they could see "Death" in my eyes .. I hate anything fake with a passion !! Just tells me too much about their character ..

30 December 2006, 01:46 PM	#21
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	On flying back to Qatar, I had a hot looking female flight attendant ask me if my watch was an expensive Omega. I replied " No, Roolex". LOL

31 December 2006, 04:27 AM	#22
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	If I am at a restaurant with my date, and its summertime then I am sure it gets noticed with the brilliant shine from the SS. Otherwise, I am wearing longsleeves a winter coat and noone sees my watch because of the winter season. I just think owning a Rolex is private. I don't want to get bashed by what others negative thoughts may be, so I never bring it up. I open up to you guys because I am in the right place.

1 January 2007, 09:48 AM	#23
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	I was at lunch with former coleagues, at Taco Bills just before Christmas (classy restaurant NOT but fun nevertheless) my friend has a no-date Sub a hand me down from his late Father. The guy that served us (owns TB actually) was wearing a Sub Date.... it's not often that I see two Subs at the same time in Melbourne (maybe its the company I keep ) I thought about mentioning it but knew instantly that my dinner table of guests would have growned loudly in despair so I decided to not put them through it and just sneak occasional peeks at the Sub Date

1 January 2007, 08:08 PM	#27
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	I usually mention the type of watch, rather than saying just "nice watch..." By and large, people are receptive and smile... (could be that it's with some relief that I'm not asking them to hand it over, haha. I know I look thuggy... but it's just my mode of dress) __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

1 January 2007, 08:31 PM	#28
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Happened to me a few times recently. I normally just approach them and say something like "hey, sorry I couldn't help but notice, is that the new GMT in gold? Very nice!". The guy wearing said watch was very receptive and we had a bit of a chat. The other night I saw a younger guy wearing a bond SMP, to which I said "nice watch, I've got one of them too!" He looked a bit sheepish, didn't really look at me and said "oh this one? it's an old one". Each to their own I guess.... but it doesn't bother me. If I feel it's appropriate to comment on it I will. __________________ Rock the Casbah!

2 January 2007, 06:57 PM	#29
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	I was in the grocery store early yesterday (1/1/07) morning when I see a guy that looks like he has a pie plate strapped to his wrist. I said "Hey, is that a Paneri?" without even thinking about it. He says "Yes, I bought it in Atlanta" to which I respond, "Nice Watch!" I think the guy was a little embarrassed, but in no way disturbed, and I guess I was a little embarrassed as well. But, I don't think it is a big deal, it was a nice watch, I like watches, and obviously, so did this guy. I don't put it in the same category as saying to some guy, "Hey, nice pants!"

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