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TheVTCGuy · 13 May 2010, 05:15 AM

So, here is the situation. I'm on a rental car bus going from the airport to the pick up place. In front of me is an elderly gentleman wearing a WG Daytona, beautiful watch. I strike up a conversation, compliment him on his watch or something and he is very friendly. He states: "Yeah, I love the Daytona, but this thing is so dammed heavy, I wish I had gotten the lighter one, but they didn't have any available a couple years ago." I am assuming he means the SS so I take mine off and hand it to him.

"Wow!" He exclaims, "This thing is so light, it's perfect!"

"Well" I say, "If you'd like to trade you're welcome to it"

Of course I was kidding, but the guy looks at me.

"Really? Hmmmm.." And he looks my watch over and over, like he was REALLY CONSIDERING IT!!!!! I got the impression that money was not a factor to this gentleman, he was obviously well to do and was more interested in getting what he wanted then how much it would cost.

He looked over my watch very intently, put it on his wrist and kept commenting on how perfect the weight was, I really think he was considering it! At the same time, I was wearing his WG, Yes, it was real, and it was a beauty!!!!!

The bus stops at a rental place and he quickly looks up. "Oh, this is my stop, I have to run, have a good day!" And he huridly takes mine off and hands it back to me.... I reluctantly did the same with his as he ran off the bus.

WHY can't those Damm Rental car busses go SLOWER!!!!!

kcmo · 13 May 2010, 05:18 AM

Wow Paul, that's an interesting story! You're brave to have handed your watch to him. Not sure I would have done the same. Which dial did his Daytona have?

acce1999 · 13 May 2010, 05:46 AM

That's a funny story. And I am impressed that both you and he handed over your watches. I never do.

t e x · 13 May 2010, 05:48 AM

Too funny Paul, the nerve of the shuttle driver showing up

nauticajoe · 13 May 2010, 05:48 AM

That's a great story Paul. Time flies when you're having fun!

Chipmunk · 13 May 2010, 06:01 AM

Interesting story, Paul. Did you check your watch and make sure he didn't give you back a fake one.

InVision · 13 May 2010, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Chipmunk

Interesting story, Paul. Did you check your watch and make sure he didn't give you back a fake one.

Hehe

BASSETHOUNDS · 13 May 2010, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chipmunk

Interesting story, Paul. Did you check your watch and make sure he didn't give you back a fake one.

Maybe he didn't want to do the deal because he wasn't sure that the SS of Paul was real

Welshwatchman · 13 May 2010, 06:12 AM

In truth, wishful thinking Paul.

He was just being a nice guy.

Gagebuilder · 13 May 2010, 06:31 AM

Great story, Paul!

But, seriously, how old was this guy for YOU to call him elderly?

TheVTCGuy · 13 May 2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Gagebuilder

Great story, Paul!

But, seriously, how old was this guy for YOU to call him elderly?

Now LISTEN Doug! Just because I'm middle aged doesn't mean I'm OLD! People say things like memory is the first thing to go... and I'll tell you another thing! Just because I'm middle aged doesn't mean I'm OLD! What was it that people say is the first thing to go?

superb · 13 May 2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Now LISTEN Doug! Just because I'm middle aged doesn't mean I'm OLD! People say things like memory is the first thing to go... and I'll tell you another thing! Just because I'm middle aged doesn't mean I'm OLD! What was it that people say is the first thing to go?

Paul, what did you just say to Doug... i can't remember it myself...

Cru Jones · 13 May 2010, 06:35 AM

About half-way through, I started readed this story with one eye closed, waiting for the part about how the "nice old man" took off with the watch....

JUSTROLEXES · 13 May 2010, 06:40 AM

WOW Paul that is crassssy I would've stop with him and tried to close the deal...Oh well it's easy to say it sitting here...I know I know but that was cool

matt.wu · 13 May 2010, 07:07 AM

Probably was a member here just yanking your chain. lol

Omega_Precision · 13 May 2010, 07:10 AM

I agree.

Those drivers should have driven slower.....

Maxtor · 13 May 2010, 09:28 AM

I wouldn't do that deal unless I was sitting at an AD and both watches were certified as legit. Of course at that point you might be bidding against the AD for the gold watch!

MortgageGuy · 13 May 2010, 10:15 AM

Unbelievable!!! Too bad you dont have his number, I would make that trade happen!

mpkRolex · 13 May 2010, 10:24 AM

Wow Paul! That was a close call...Glad that the bus driver was fast

or else who knows

you would have been hooped with a fake WG...

East Bay Rider · 13 May 2010, 10:54 AM

Paul, you should have given him your card.

Rolex Freak · 13 May 2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

So, here is the situation. I'm on a rental car bus going from the airport to the pick up place. In front of me is an elderly gentleman wearing a WG Daytona, beautiful watch. I strike up a conversation, compliment him on his watch or something and he is very friendly. He states: "Yeah, I love the Daytona, but this thing is so dammed heavy, I wish I had gotten the lighter one, but they didn't have any available a couple years ago." I am assuming he means the SS so I take mine off and hand it to him.

"Wow!" He exclaims, "This thing is so light, it's perfect!"

"Well" I say, "If you'd like to trade you're welcome to it"

Of course I was kidding, but the guy looks at me.

"Really? Hmmmm.." And he looks my watch over and over, like he was REALLY CONSIDERING IT!!!!! I got the impression that money was not a factor to this gentleman, he was obviously well to do and was more interested in getting what he wanted then how much it would cost.

He looked over my watch very intently, put it on his wrist and kept commenting on how perfect the weight was, I really think he was considering it! At the same time, I was wearing his WG, Yes, it was real, and it was a beauty!!!!!

The bus stops at a rental place and he quickly looks up. "Oh, this is my stop, I have to run, have a good day!" And he huridly takes mine off and hands it back to me.... I reluctantly did the same with his as he ran off the bus.

WHY can't those Damm Rental car busses go SLOWER!!!!!

Sorry Paul, I was the driver of that bus, I was in a hurry to pick up my WG Daytona from my AD.

sakuraba · 13 May 2010, 04:05 PM

I would have run out that bus with HIS daytona.

JJ Irani · 13 May 2010, 04:46 PM

Good story, Paul.............but I do hope that guy's Daytona wasn't a fake. He seemed quite eager for the trade and grab your genuine one!!

dalip · 13 May 2010, 05:01 PM

One of the guys in my AD had on a pretty good fake WG Daytona the other day.... either that..or as has been said the guy was just humoring you!

Great story though Paul.

Now keep that SS on your wrist

Nicko · 13 May 2010, 05:14 PM

You never know...It sounds like a good scenario for a scam. Old guy with watch he doesn't want spends all day on a bus (free) of course looking for unsuspecting marks to trade his fake (too heavy for me ) Daytona. I'll bet if you were wearing a DJ he would have considered a trade as well...Be careful my friend, be very careful.

13 May 2010, 05:15 AM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	ALMOST traded my SS Daytona for AG!!!! So, here is the situation. I'm on a rental car bus going from the airport to the pick up place. In front of me is an elderly gentleman wearing a WG Daytona, beautiful watch. I strike up a conversation, compliment him on his watch or something and he is very friendly. He states: "Yeah, I love the Daytona, but this thing is so dammed heavy, I wish I had gotten the lighter one, but they didn't have any available a couple years ago." I am assuming he means the SS so I take mine off and hand it to him. "Wow!" He exclaims, "This thing is so light, it's perfect!" "Well" I say, "If you'd like to trade you're welcome to it" Of course I was kidding, but the guy looks at me. "Really? Hmmmm.." And he looks my watch over and over, like he was REALLY CONSIDERING IT!!!!! I got the impression that money was not a factor to this gentleman, he was obviously well to do and was more interested in getting what he wanted then how much it would cost. He looked over my watch very intently, put it on his wrist and kept commenting on how perfect the weight was, I really think he was considering it! At the same time, I was wearing his WG, Yes, it was real, and it was a beauty!!!!! The bus stops at a rental place and he quickly looks up. "Oh, this is my stop, I have to run, have a good day!" And he huridly takes mine off and hands it back to me.... I reluctantly did the same with his as he ran off the bus. WHY can't those Damm Rental car busses go SLOWER!!!!!

13 May 2010, 05:48 AM	#4
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	Too funny Paul, the nerve of the shuttle driver showing up __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

13 May 2010, 06:01 AM	#6
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Interesting story, Paul. Did you check your watch and make sure he didn't give you back a fake one. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

13 May 2010, 06:12 AM	#9
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	In truth, wishful thinking Paul. He was just being a nice guy. __________________ ..33

13 May 2010, 06:40 AM	#14
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,110	WOW Paul that is crassssy I would've stop with him and tried to close the deal...Oh well it's easy to say it sitting here...I know I know but that was cool __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

13 May 2010, 05:18 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Wow Paul, that's an interesting story! You're brave to have handed your watch to him. Not sure I would have done the same. Which dial did his Daytona have?

13 May 2010, 05:46 AM	#3
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	That's a funny story. And I am impressed that both you and he handed over your watches. I never do.

13 May 2010, 05:48 AM	#5
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	That's a great story Paul. Time flies when you're having fun!

13 May 2010, 06:31 AM	#10
Gagebuilder "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Detroit Area Watch: out for yelow snow Posts: 1,067	Great story, Paul! But, seriously, how old was this guy for YOU to call him elderly?

13 May 2010, 06:35 AM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	About half-way through, I started readed this story with one eye closed, waiting for the part about how the "nice old man" took off with the watch....

13 May 2010, 07:07 AM	#15
matt.wu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA, USA Posts: 884	Probably was a member here just yanking your chain. lol

13 May 2010, 07:10 AM	#16
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	I agree. Those drivers should have driven slower.....

13 May 2010, 09:28 AM	#17
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	I wouldn't do that deal unless I was sitting at an AD and both watches were certified as legit. Of course at that point you might be bidding against the AD for the gold watch!

13 May 2010, 10:15 AM	#18
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Unbelievable!!! Too bad you dont have his number, I would make that trade happen! __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

13 May 2010, 10:24 AM	#19
mpkRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,166	Wow Paul! That was a close call...Glad that the bus driver was fast or else who knows you would have been hooped with a fake WG...

13 May 2010, 10:54 AM	#20
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Paul, you should have given him your card. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

13 May 2010, 04:05 PM	#22
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I would have run out that bus with HIS daytona. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

13 May 2010, 04:46 PM	#23
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Good story, Paul.............but I do hope that guy's Daytona wasn't a fake. He seemed quite eager for the trade and grab your genuine one!! __________________ 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!!

13 May 2010, 05:01 PM	#24
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	One of the guys in my AD had on a pretty good fake WG Daytona the other day.... either that..or as has been said the guy was just humoring you! Great story though Paul. Now keep that SS on your wrist __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

13 May 2010, 05:14 PM	#25
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	You never know...It sounds like a good scenario for a scam. Old guy with watch he doesn't want spends all day on a bus (free) of course looking for unsuspecting marks to trade his fake (too heavy for me ) Daytona. I'll bet if you were wearing a DJ he would have considered a trade as well...Be careful my friend, be very careful.

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