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GradyPhilpott · 16 July 2014, 05:57 AM

I had a dental appointment today at the VAMC and after the dental assistant took all the X-rays and got me situated in an exam room, the dentist comes in and the first thing he does is compliment me on my watch. I was wearing the BLNR.

Some of the things he said indicated that he knew something about the watch, such as he liked the color combination more than the BLRO.

I took it off and showed him how the clasp worked and he was quite impressed, although I don't think it's the first he'd seen.

So, for those who don't think people notice your watches, here's an example of someone who did.

Jocke · 16 July 2014, 06:00 AM

He would probably just be sure that he could savory the bill properly.

GradyPhilpott · 16 July 2014, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

He would probably just be sure that he could savory the bill properly.

Fortunately for me, the Department of Veterans' Affairs covers all my medical and dental expenses and despite a lot of the bad publicity of late, the Albuquerque Veterans' Affairs Medical Center has rendered me excellent care.

Anyway, he's not out for my money and in fact, because I've taken pretty good care of my teeth through the years, they're going to go all out to save a couple of molars that I might otherwise lose in a few years, which may be more years that I have, but I do appreciate the effort and if it helps to train one more medical professional all the better.

Vaxe · 16 July 2014, 06:18 AM

Nicely put

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Fortunately for me, the Department of Veterans' Affairs covers all my medical and dental expenses and despite a lot of the bad publicity of late, the Albuquerque Veterans' Affairs Medical Center has rendered me excellent care.

Anyway, he's not out for my money and in fact, because I've taken pretty good care of my teeth through the years, they're going to go all out to save a couple of molars that I might otherwise lose in a few years, which may be more years that I have, but I do appreciate the effort and if it helps to train one more medical professional all the better.

Bizcut1 · 13 July 2021, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Fortunately for me, the Department of Veterans' Affairs covers all my medical and dental expenses and despite a lot of the bad publicity of late, the Albuquerque Veterans' Affairs Medical Center has rendered me excellent care.

Anyway, he's not out for my money and in fact, because I've taken pretty good care of my teeth through the years, they're going to go all out to save a couple of molars that I might otherwise lose in a few years, which may be more years that I have, but I do appreciate the effort and if it helps to train one more medical professional all the better.

Well said!

Kyu · 16 July 2014, 06:00 AM

well the GMT's also are iconic !
That dentist has some talents eyes !

My last dentist asked me if my Daytona was a new model from Micheal Kors :(
but she was cute so I overlooked it and said yes

SWISSAHOLICS · 16 July 2014, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyu

well the GMT's also are iconic !
That dentist has some talents eyes !

My last dentist asked me if my Daytona was a new model from Micheal Kors :(
but she was cute so I overlooked it and said yes

Sadly Michael Kors does make Daytona look-a-likes

nick c · 16 July 2014, 06:26 AM

My dentist wearing Daytona SS

tkerrmd · 16 July 2014, 06:28 AM

those type of interactions are always a pleasant surprise !

Snow-Dweller · 16 July 2014, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

those type of interactions are always a pleasant surprise !

Spot on

PerioBear · 16 July 2014, 11:57 AM

I notice what my patients are wearing but never strike up a conversation unless they notice mine first.

BTW, I love the Chris Rock bit about his neighbor!

GradyPhilpott · 16 July 2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

those type of interactions are always a pleasant surprise !

That's very true and it was a nice ice breaker, as it was my first time meeting him.

He said that he wasn't sure if he would ever be able to afford a Rolex, but I have a feeling that he'll get there with no problems. He did seem like a budding watch guy.

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Originally Posted by BNALION

I know a guy who has a dentist who has fake teeth and a fake rolex!

He noticed them both...

That's a dentist I would not trust. Anyone can lose teeth for various reason, but nobody has to buy one of those watches.

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Originally Posted by soho

Nice story Grady, and I have no doubt you have many, many more years.

Thanks, I hope you're right.

Headshrinker · 17 July 2014, 12:27 AM

My dentist and I sort of have a competition going. Every time I go for a check-up we both have different watches on; I have a number of Russian pilot watches, so I feel confident I will eventually beat him.

Jolu · 16 July 2014, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

those type of interactions are always a pleasant surprise !

My dentist had a Breitling, I commented on his nice watch and asked for a pic for "the archives". No problem. Good times, I thought, finally someone I can discuss important matters with.

But then he started a rant about Breitlings superiority over Rolex and its stupid wannabee owners. So much for the nice atmosphere. I was in for a root canal, so I had no choice but to quietly implode and keep my Explorer in my pocket:)

rmfnla · 17 July 2014, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jolu

My dentist had a Breitling, I commented on his nice watch and asked for a pic for "the archives". No problem. Good times, I thought, finally someone I can discuss important matters with.

But then he started a rant about Breitlings superiority over Rolex and its stupid wannabee owners. So much for the nice atmosphere. I was in for a root canal, so I had no choice but to quietly implode and keep my Explorer in my pocket:)

If he can't even keep his bezel properly zeroed there's no reason to even listen to him...

Thunderball57 · 17 July 2014, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jolu

My dentist had a Breitling, I commented on his nice watch and asked for a pic for "the archives". No problem. Good times, I thought, finally someone I can discuss important matters with.

But then he started a rant about Breitlings superiority over Rolex and its stupid wannabee owners. So much for the nice atmosphere. I was in for a root canal, so I had no choice but to quietly implode and keep my Explorer in my pocket:)

His Breitling doesn't do a thing for me.

red98a4ss · 16 July 2014, 06:33 AM

I had a beautiful older gal on Saturday ask if she could see watch.

CMT · 16 July 2014, 06:51 AM

My dentist caught me taking this:

He's also a Rolex owner but doesn't wear it while working, and still ribs me about the pic to this day.

rmfnla · 16 July 2014, 07:04 AM

My dentist has never commented on my DJ but the med tech did use my Rolex to tape down the IV when I last gave blood...

Laszlo · 16 July 2014, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CMT

My dentist caught me taking this:

He's also a Rolex owner but doesn't wear it while working, and still ribs me about the pic to this day.

Great looking watch. Really clean photo too.

GradyPhilpott · 16 July 2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CMT

My dentist caught me taking this:

That's a beautiful shot!

SALTY · 16 July 2014, 08:33 AM

My dentist is right handed and sits at my right side when I am in the chair. I keep a pair of needle nosed pliers in my right front pants pocket. While is looking towards my mouth, I withdraw the pliers and click them together a few times just near my pocket while saying, "Now doctor - we're not going to hurt each other today, are we?"

He usually doesn't notice my watch after that.

GONZO2LR · 12 July 2021, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SALTY

My dentist is right handed and sits at my right side when I am in the chair. I keep a pair of needle nosed pliers in my right front pants pocket. While is looking towards my mouth, I withdraw the pliers and click them together a few times just near my pocket while saying, "Now doctor - we're not going to hurt each other today, are we?"

He usually doesn't notice my watch after that.

now that's too funny....i don't have pliers in my pocket...i just say..." Remember...you hurt me, I'm gonna hurt you!!...so you better make sure you deaden my mouth real good before you do anything!!!!!

14060m · 16 July 2014, 08:48 AM

Funny

AK797 · 16 July 2014, 08:49 AM

Yes but aren't dentists all multi-millionaires across the pond? They are according to Chris Rock

vman · 16 July 2014, 08:56 AM

No "friends and family" discounts for you.

thomaspp · 16 July 2014, 09:05 AM

:(( don't like the dentist!

PerioBear · 16 July 2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

:(( don't like the dentist!

"You're an anti-dentite!" Seinfeld classic!

nick c · 16 July 2014, 12:04 PM

Funny just visit the dentist

Andad · 16 July 2014, 10:42 AM

Thread reminds me I'm overdue for a visit.

16 July 2014, 05:57 AM	#1
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Rolex and the Dentist I had a dental appointment today at the VAMC and after the dental assistant took all the X-rays and got me situated in an exam room, the dentist comes in and the first thing he does is compliment me on my watch. I was wearing the BLNR. Some of the things he said indicated that he knew something about the watch, such as he liked the color combination more than the BLRO. I took it off and showed him how the clasp worked and he was quite impressed, although I don't think it's the first he'd seen. So, for those who don't think people notice your watches, here's an example of someone who did. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

16 July 2014, 06:00 AM	#2
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	He would probably just be sure that he could savory the bill properly. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

16 July 2014, 07:04 AM	#19
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	My dentist has never commented on my DJ but the med tech did use my Rolex to tape down the IV when I last gave blood... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

16 July 2014, 08:33 AM	#22
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	My dentist is right handed and sits at my right side when I am in the chair. I keep a pair of needle nosed pliers in my right front pants pocket. While is looking towards my mouth, I withdraw the pliers and click them together a few times just near my pocket while saying, "Now doctor - we're not going to hurt each other today, are we?" He usually doesn't notice my watch after that. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

16 July 2014, 08:48 AM	#24
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	Funny __________________

16 July 2014, 06:00 AM	#6
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	well the GMT's also are iconic ! That dentist has some talents eyes ! My last dentist asked me if my Daytona was a new model from Micheal Kors :( but she was cute so I overlooked it and said yes

16 July 2014, 06:26 AM	#8
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	My dentist wearing Daytona SS

16 July 2014, 06:28 AM	#9
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	those type of interactions are always a pleasant surprise !

16 July 2014, 11:57 AM	#11
PerioBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 763	I notice what my patients are wearing but never strike up a conversation unless they notice mine first. BTW, I love the Chris Rock bit about his neighbor!

17 July 2014, 12:27 AM	#13
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	My dentist and I sort of have a competition going. Every time I go for a check-up we both have different watches on; I have a number of Russian pilot watches, so I feel confident I will eventually beat him.

16 July 2014, 06:33 AM	#17
red98a4ss "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Robert Schultz Location: alberta Posts: 361	I had a beautiful older gal on Saturday ask if she could see watch.

16 July 2014, 06:51 AM	#18
CMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 600	My dentist caught me taking this: He's also a Rolex owner but doesn't wear it while working, and still ribs me about the pic to this day.

16 July 2014, 08:49 AM	#25
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Yes but aren't dentists all multi-millionaires across the pond? They are according to Chris Rock

16 July 2014, 08:56 AM	#26
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	No "friends and family" discounts for you.

16 July 2014, 09:05 AM	#27
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	:(( don't like the dentist! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

16 July 2014, 12:04 PM	#29
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Funny just visit the dentist

16 July 2014, 10:42 AM	#30
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Thread reminds me I'm overdue for a visit. __________________ E

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