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youenjoymyself · 12 May 2012, 01:01 AM

Noticed the watch and complemented the guy who had it.

He had no idea what I was talking about at which point I tried to explain the significance of the watch (he had an orange hand model). He still didn't seem to care but admitted it was around 30 years old.

I then told him how much those watches tend to go for from dealers and on auction...

He didn't seem to pleased that I announced that in the middle of a Starbucks.

Oh well haha.. Damn I want one.

A.J.R. · 12 May 2012, 01:04 AM

Talking to a non Wis about their watch is like talking to a brick wall.

Dr. Robert · 12 May 2012, 01:06 AM

I would have talked about my 1655!

dddrees · 12 May 2012, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I would have talked about my 1655!

Awesome pair Dr Bob.

FremStar · 12 May 2012, 02:00 AM

What the heck is a 1655? ;-)

dalip · 12 May 2012, 02:05 AM

It really is such a ridiculously cool Rolex

dddrees · 12 May 2012, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

What the heck is a 1655? ;-)

Well it's about time you showed up.

Very nice Sam.

youenjoymyself · 12 May 2012, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I would have talked about my 1655!

you don't need two!

I'll make you that $8000 offer discussed above... Actually I'll better that... $3000!

roger0770 · 10 July 2012, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I would have talked about my 1655!

Dr.Robert... when can I come and pick them up from you? LOL

azguy · 12 May 2012, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by A.J.R.

Talking to a non Wis about their watch is like talking to a brick wall.

agreed, don't waste your breath

rr-nyc · 12 May 2012, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by A.J.R.

Talking to a non Wis about their watch is like talking to a brick wall.

So true

vintagewaferthin · 9 July 2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

So true

Very very true

Silvio Mosiello · 10 July 2012, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.J.R.

Talking to a non Wis about their watch is like talking to a brick wall.

Or a bar of soap. Or a potatoe.

Watchzombie · 12 May 2012, 01:28 AM

You should offer him $8000 and ask him to get a new watch, not worth keeping a 30yrs old watch

Kingair · 12 May 2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Watchzombie

You should offer him $8000 and ask him to get a new watch, not worth keeping a 30yrs old watch

Good offer !

HAGWe

Welshwatchman · 12 May 2012, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Watchzombie

You should offer him $8000 and ask him to get a new watch, not worth keeping a 30yrs old watch

It's better than the $3k an AD would offer him against a shiny new one.

youenjoymyself · 12 May 2012, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Watchzombie

You should offer him $8000 and ask him to get a new watch, not worth keeping a 30yrs old watch

I was about to do that but I think the guy already thought I wanted to rob him.

Keeperoftime · 12 May 2012, 01:33 AM

Some people use these beautiful pieces just to tell time lol.

cgjane · 12 May 2012, 01:36 AM

It was probably Daddy's and he wasnt supposed to be wearing it. lol

CLRBLULITE · 12 May 2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cgjane

It was probably Daddy's and he wasnt supposed to be wearing it. lol

mitcht · 12 May 2012, 02:11 AM

LOL. How could you not know?

FremStar · 12 May 2012, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

It really is such a ridiculously cool Rolex

I agree 110% boss!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitcht

LOL. How could you not know?

But of course Mitch I was only joking! The 1655 is the only Rolex reference that matters to me and I am just happy to have the opportunity to own one! :smokin

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Well it's about time you showed up.

Very nice Sam.

Thank you very much Dan!

stockae92 · 12 May 2012, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youenjoymyself

Noticed the watch and complemented the guy who had it.

He had no idea what I was talking about at which point I tried to explain the significance of the watch (he had an orange hand model). He still didn't seem to care but admitted it was around 30 years old.

I then told him how much those watches tend to go for from dealers and on auction...

He didn't seem to pleased that I announced that in the middle of a Starbucks.

Oh well haha.. Damn I want one.

you should have offered to trade his watch for a brand new exp II 42mm ... maybe he would bite

Chewbacca · 12 May 2012, 08:42 AM

omg!

monday. same time. same starbucks. bring your boxes. done deal if he's not a wis.

joe100 · 13 May 2012, 09:00 AM

I've been. On the receiving end of that before. As a rule I never comment on a strangers watch.

I was at a restaurant one afternoon, having dinner with a friend. We were having a very heated and extremely private conversation when this kid in his late teens got up from a few tables over and walked up to our table. We weren't being loud at all and no one could hear what we see talking about. The kid strolls up and starts asking questions about my 1675. He wasn't quiet about it either. I don't like that kind of attention in the first place and he couldn't have picked a worse time to interrupt me. One looked sufficed.

I usually love to chat watches but with strangers in a public place you're gonna get what you get. Saying "Rolex" or "$xx,000" watch within earshot of other strangers isn't the best. I'd be excited too if I saw a 1655 out in the wild. Gotta pick your battles.

Puffy · 9 July 2012, 11:55 PM

such a cool watch... defines the 70s and 80s

How · 9 July 2012, 11:56 PM

If only he knew..

How · 9 July 2012, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I would have talked about my 1655!

nice!

Megalobyte · 10 July 2012, 01:02 AM

It's pretty rare I spot a nice watch. It happens once in a blue moon, I always resist the urge to say something. :) Well, except with Panerai, odds are the owner is at least a little into watches and both times I've complimented a Panerai wearer, they seemed genuinely pleased I even knew what it was. :)

Yesterday I was in the

section of Gander Mountain. Guy was looking at a nice double barrel SG. Couldn't help but notice a sparkly green ceramic Sub on his wrist 116610LV. But I make an extra effort not to mention someone's Rolex while they're holding a 12 ga. :)

Sunster · 10 July 2012, 01:25 AM

That's a nice story...maybe he was trying to play it cool....."what..this old thing? lol"

12 May 2012, 01:01 AM	#1
youenjoymyself "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Watch: SubC! Posts: 251	Spotted a 1655 Explorer II in Starbucks.... Noticed the watch and complemented the guy who had it. He had no idea what I was talking about at which point I tried to explain the significance of the watch (he had an orange hand model). He still didn't seem to care but admitted it was around 30 years old. I then told him how much those watches tend to go for from dealers and on auction... He didn't seem to pleased that I announced that in the middle of a Starbucks. Oh well haha.. Damn I want one.

12 May 2012, 01:04 AM	#2
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Talking to a non Wis about their watch is like talking to a brick wall. __________________

12 May 2012, 01:06 AM	#3
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	I would have talked about my 1655! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 May 2012, 02:00 AM	#5
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	What the heck is a 1655? ;-) Attached Images __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

12 May 2012, 02:05 AM	#6
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	It really is such a ridiculously cool Rolex __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

12 May 2012, 01:28 AM	#14
Watchzombie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Green City Posts: 155	You should offer him $8000 and ask him to get a new watch, not worth keeping a 30yrs old watch

12 May 2012, 01:33 AM	#18
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Some people use these beautiful pieces just to tell time lol. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

12 May 2012, 01:36 AM	#19
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	It was probably Daddy's and he wasnt supposed to be wearing it. lol __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

12 May 2012, 02:11 AM	#21
mitcht "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 257	LOL. How could you not know?

12 May 2012, 08:42 AM	#24
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	omg! monday. same time. same starbucks. bring your boxes. done deal if he's not a wis.

13 May 2012, 09:00 AM	#25
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I've been. On the receiving end of that before. As a rule I never comment on a strangers watch. I was at a restaurant one afternoon, having dinner with a friend. We were having a very heated and extremely private conversation when this kid in his late teens got up from a few tables over and walked up to our table. We weren't being loud at all and no one could hear what we see talking about. The kid strolls up and starts asking questions about my 1675. He wasn't quiet about it either. I don't like that kind of attention in the first place and he couldn't have picked a worse time to interrupt me. One looked sufficed. I usually love to chat watches but with strangers in a public place you're gonna get what you get. Saying "Rolex" or "$xx,000" watch within earshot of other strangers isn't the best. I'd be excited too if I saw a 1655 out in the wild. Gotta pick your battles. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

9 July 2012, 11:55 PM	#26
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	such a cool watch... defines the 70s and 80s __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

9 July 2012, 11:56 PM	#27
How "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960 Posts: 1,554	If only he knew..

10 July 2012, 01:02 AM	#29
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	It's pretty rare I spot a nice watch. It happens once in a blue moon, I always resist the urge to say something. :) Well, except with Panerai, odds are the owner is at least a little into watches and both times I've complimented a Panerai wearer, they seemed genuinely pleased I even knew what it was. :) Yesterday I was in the section of Gander Mountain. Guy was looking at a nice double barrel SG. Couldn't help but notice a sparkly green ceramic Sub on his wrist 116610LV. But I make an extra effort not to mention someone's Rolex while they're holding a 12 ga. :)

10 July 2012, 01:25 AM	#30
Sunster "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 169	That's a nice story...maybe he was trying to play it cool....."what..this old thing? lol" __________________ Current line up: Omega Speedmaster, Rolex Sea Dweller 16600, Tudor Black Bay ETA

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