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DWdrummer · 13 May 2010, 04:03 AM

I am a bit disgusted as I type this. I was at the gym this morning. Checking out and drinking my post workout shake at the counter.

Guy next to me, he keeps staring at my wrist. Finally he asked me, "Is that a Speedmaster?" I was pleasantly surprised and replied "yes it is, its a 1969 vintage in fact." He then said "Its a nice watch, but its not a Rolex, its a poor man's Daytona really." I was a bit taken back by that statement. I then replied "that is your opinion and you are certainly entitled to it, however the Omega Speedmaster is not a poor man's anything in MY opinion."

I wished him well and left.

I believe its people like HIM that make others hate Rolex owners or view us as a bunch of pompous watch snobs.

What is wrong with people? I have complimented people on their Invicta watches that I genuinely liked, price has nothing to do with it. I was apparently snubbed for having only an Omega. Its unreal.

bounce · 13 May 2010, 04:05 AM

Don't worry, he obvoiusly knows nothing about watches.

chris russell · 13 May 2010, 04:16 AM

the Speedy, but when they tested watches to go to the moon in '68, the Rolex didn't cut it. And I have at least half a dozen Rolexes, including three Daytonas. How many do you have? Only the one? Well, then you must be the poor man, as well as being an ignoramus.'

Starwalker · 13 May 2010, 04:21 AM

wow, that guy is a real idiot... i love the speedy...cant wait to get my hands on a legend or a broad arrow "racing," my current favorite speedy is the solar impulse...shake it off....one of the few things that i've learned is that its a waste of time trying to teach people without brains how to think or what to think, u can only change and influence what u think...be glad u know better...

glimmer · 13 May 2010, 04:33 AM

The Speedmaster is in a class of it's own, with it's own legacy. Just because the subdials are positioned the same way in a Daytona perhaps makes it a target for comparison.

greekbum · 13 May 2010, 04:28 AM

You should have told him no hes confused its the Tudor thats the poor mans Rolex

All kidding aside if a yo yo said that to me I would tell him thanks for informing me and laughed

Life is to short to deal with idiots laugh them off

johnk · 13 May 2010, 04:29 AM

Did you comment on his timex?

Pep04 · 13 May 2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bounce

Don't worry, he obvoiusly knows nothing about watches.

Obviously. You are right on!

I don't know what people think they are gaining for saying dumb things like this. An Omega is an AWESOME watch and has nothing to envy any other watch.

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Originally Posted by johnk

Did you comment on his timex?

rad87gn · 13 May 2010, 04:29 AM

I love my Speedy! Awesome watch! That guy was a tard.

Tripod · 13 May 2010, 04:32 AM

don't sweat that guy. he's an idiot. even though i don't own a Speedmaster, i know that it is a terrific, timeless, iconic watch.

i just don't get some people. what is the point in going out of your way to insult a stranger's watch (or anything for that matter)? who does that?

Puffy · 13 May 2010, 04:41 AM

I hope you kicked him in the knackers

DWdrummer · 13 May 2010, 04:44 AM

Thank guys. I think I handled it rather well. I gave a slight verbal jab back, though I doubt he caught it.

I didnt notice if he even had a watch on to be honest. I could have said a lot to him, but why bother?

multimedia · 14 May 2010, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

I hope you kicked him in the knackers

Seriously, what a moron to say something like that! Makes you wonder really...

Cheers,
Joe

nickriebe · 13 May 2010, 04:45 AM

What a moron! I love Omega and plan to purchase a Planet Ocean or better yet the Earth, Moon, Mars... Definately not a "poor man's" anything IMO. Wear it with pride! I would!

Welshwatchman · 13 May 2010, 04:49 AM

I would have called him an ignorant f***** **** to his face.

Then I would educate him.

This might have won him over.

thewelshm · 13 May 2010, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I would have called him an ignorant f***** **** to his face.

Then I would educate him.

This might have won him over.

Good one Taff

thewelshm

Cru Jones · 13 May 2010, 06:33 AM

THIS is why I don't go to the gym. Ever.

(Finally, an excuse that makes sense to me. Thanks, DW!

)

spuds · 13 May 2010, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

THIS is why I don't go to the gym. Ever.

spuds · 13 May 2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowflight

That guy needs to be beaten in front of his children.

even as a joke that simply ain't funny.

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Originally Posted by trizome

Is beeing tagged poor an insult? You all despise poors?

Omega or Rolex are brands that sell watches that anyone could buy. Even poor people. So they could be seen as brands for poor.

& I have no idea WTF you're talking about mate....

jekuo · 13 May 2010, 04:54 AM

The Speedmaster is the only watch officially chosen to go to the moon. It comes in many variants and even has an actual date window if you want one. It is different from a Daytona in some ways, but not inferior in any way IMO. Most people have no clue and only see the "brands."

BarkMaster · 13 May 2010, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jekuo

The Speedmaster is the only watch officially chosen to go to the moon. It comes in many variants and even has an actual date window if you want one. It is different from a Daytona in some ways, but not inferior in any way IMO. Most people have no clue and only see the "brands."

What he said.

George Ab · 13 May 2010, 04:57 AM

You definitely did the right thing of walking away as the guy was a complete waste of time

. Wouldn't give him a moment of my attention.

The beloved Speedy timed the manually accomplished rocket burn for Apollo 13’s atmosphere re-entry when the computers were out. One of the most horologically significant watches out there, plus its just darn cool

As a collector, I do have problems with not only the less educated (on watches) Rolex owners, but the perception of the brand by the general public......oh, well.

PS: Miss my Speedy.

acce1999 · 13 May 2010, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWdrummer

I am a bit disgusted as I type this. I was at the gym this morning. Checking out and drinking my post workout shake at the counter.

Guy next to me, he keeps staring at my wrist. Finally he asked me, "Is that a Speedmaster?" I was pleasantly surprised and replied "yes it is, its a 1969 vintage in fact." He then said "Its a nice watch, but its not a Rolex, its a poor man's Daytona really." I was a bit taken back by that statement. I then replied "that is your opinion and you are certainly entitled to it, however the Omega Speedmaster is not a poor man's anything in MY opinion."

I wished him well and left.

I believe its people like HIM that make others hate Rolex owners or view us as a bunch of pompous watch snobs.

What is wrong with people? I have complimented people on their Invicta watches that I genuinely liked, price has nothing to do with it. I was apparently snubbed for having only an Omega. Its unreal.

That was very rude of him. This is a poor man's Daytona ;-)

Obviously I can not afford new trousers, and the camera in the background is not even a digital modern one...

Best,

A

PanosI · 13 May 2010, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by acce1999

That was very rude of him. This is a poor man's Daytona ;-)

Obviously I can not afford new trousers, and the camera in the background is not even a digital modern one...

Best,

A

TheVTCGuy · 13 May 2010, 05:01 AM

Agreed, the guy is an idiot, the speedmaster is an exceptional watch, calling it the "poor mans Daytona" proves he's an exceptional moron.

spuds · 13 May 2010, 05:02 AM

I know exactly how I would've handled this.

I would've slowly looked him up n' down from head to toe n' back to his face & simply said:

"You Prick".

(But only 'cos I'm trynna cut back on my swearing!!)

dlite1873 · 13 May 2010, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

I know exactly how I would've handled this.

I would've slowly looked him up n' down from head to toe n' back to his face & simply said:

"You Prick".

(But only 'cos I'm trynna cut back on my swearing!!)

Best reply ever

datejust1 · 13 May 2010, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

I know exactly how I would've handled this.

I would've slowly looked him up n' down from head to toe n' back to his face & simply said:

"You Prick".

(But only 'cos I'm trynna cut back on my swearing!!)

MitchSteel · 13 May 2010, 05:42 AM

Daytona and Speedmaster are completely different critters.That fella knows sh%te about watches.You handled it well, that guys opinion is not important anyways.A vintage Speedy is one of those must have watches for me, so good on you for not pimpslapping that loser.

R1@160@alltimes · 13 May 2010, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

I know exactly how I would've handled this.

I would've slowly looked him up n' down from head to toe n' back to his face & simply said:

"You Prick".

(But only 'cos I'm trynna cut back on my swearing!!)

too funny

13 May 2010, 04:03 AM	#1
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	Someone called my Speedy Pro a "Poor man's Daytona" earlier today! I am a bit disgusted as I type this. I was at the gym this morning. Checking out and drinking my post workout shake at the counter. Guy next to me, he keeps staring at my wrist. Finally he asked me, "Is that a Speedmaster?" I was pleasantly surprised and replied "yes it is, its a 1969 vintage in fact." He then said "Its a nice watch, but its not a Rolex, its a poor man's Daytona really." I was a bit taken back by that statement. I then replied "that is your opinion and you are certainly entitled to it, however the Omega Speedmaster is not a poor man's anything in MY opinion." I wished him well and left. I believe its people like HIM that make others hate Rolex owners or view us as a bunch of pompous watch snobs. What is wrong with people? I have complimented people on their Invicta watches that I genuinely liked, price has nothing to do with it. I was apparently snubbed for having only an Omega. Its unreal.

13 May 2010, 04:16 AM	#3
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	Well, you could have told him, 'Today, the Daytona is a higher-priced watch than the Speedy, but when they tested watches to go to the moon in '68, the Rolex didn't cut it. And I have at least half a dozen Rolexes, including three Daytonas. How many do you have? Only the one? Well, then you must be the poor man, as well as being an ignoramus.'

13 May 2010, 04:21 AM	#4
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	wow, that guy is a real idiot... i love the speedy...cant wait to get my hands on a legend or a broad arrow "racing," my current favorite speedy is the solar impulse...shake it off....one of the few things that i've learned is that its a waste of time trying to teach people without brains how to think or what to think, u can only change and influence what u think...be glad u know better... __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

13 May 2010, 04:28 AM	#6
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	You should have told him no hes confused its the Tudor thats the poor mans RolexAll kidding aside if a yo yo said that to me I would tell him thanks for informing me and laughed Life is to short to deal with idiots laugh them off __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

13 May 2010, 04:29 AM	#9
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	I love my Speedy! Awesome watch! That guy was a tard. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

13 May 2010, 04:05 AM	#2
bounce Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: kent Posts: 234	Don't worry, he obvoiusly knows nothing about watches.

13 May 2010, 04:33 AM	#5
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	The Speedmaster is in a class of it's own, with it's own legacy. Just because the subdials are positioned the same way in a Daytona perhaps makes it a target for comparison.

13 May 2010, 04:29 AM	#7
johnk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 314	Did you comment on his timex?

13 May 2010, 04:32 AM	#10
Tripod Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 97	don't sweat that guy. he's an idiot. even though i don't own a Speedmaster, i know that it is a terrific, timeless, iconic watch. i just don't get some people. what is the point in going out of your way to insult a stranger's watch (or anything for that matter)? who does that?

13 May 2010, 04:41 AM	#11
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	I hope you kicked him in the knackers __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

13 May 2010, 04:44 AM	#12
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	Thank guys. I think I handled it rather well. I gave a slight verbal jab back, though I doubt he caught it. I didnt notice if he even had a watch on to be honest. I could have said a lot to him, but why bother?

13 May 2010, 04:45 AM	#14
nickriebe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: 3026'23N 8638'41W Watch: out for pirates! Posts: 692	What a moron! I love Omega and plan to purchase a Planet Ocean or better yet the Earth, Moon, Mars... Definately not a "poor man's" anything IMO. Wear it with pride! I would! __________________ ~Nick Riebe~

13 May 2010, 04:49 AM	#15
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I would have called him an ignorant f*** ** to his face. Then I would educate him. This might have won him over. __________________ ..33

13 May 2010, 06:33 AM	#17
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	THIS is why I don't go to the gym. Ever. (Finally, an excuse that makes sense to me. Thanks, DW! )

13 May 2010, 04:54 AM	#20
jekuo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Watch: 16710B-M Series Posts: 288	The Speedmaster is the only watch officially chosen to go to the moon. It comes in many variants and even has an actual date window if you want one. It is different from a Daytona in some ways, but not inferior in any way IMO. Most people have no clue and only see the "brands."

13 May 2010, 04:57 AM	#22
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	You definitely did the right thing of walking away as the guy was a complete waste of time. Wouldn't give him a moment of my attention. The beloved Speedy timed the manually accomplished rocket burn for Apollo 13’s atmosphere re-entry when the computers were out. One of the most horologically significant watches out there, plus its just darn cool As a collector, I do have problems with not only the less educated (on watches) Rolex owners, but the perception of the brand by the general public......oh, well. PS: Miss my Speedy. __________________

13 May 2010, 05:01 AM	#25
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Agreed, the guy is an idiot, the speedmaster is an exceptional watch, calling it the "poor mans Daytona" proves he's an exceptional moron.

13 May 2010, 05:02 AM	#26
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I know exactly how I would've handled this. I would've slowly looked him up n' down from head to toe n' back to his face & simply said: "You Prick". (But only 'cos I'm trynna cut back on my swearing!!) __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

13 May 2010, 05:42 AM	#29
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Daytona and Speedmaster are completely different critters.That fella knows sh%te about watches.You handled it well, that guys opinion is not important anyways.A vintage Speedy is one of those must have watches for me, so good on you for not pimpslapping that loser. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

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