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Rolextix · 7 October 2015, 08:16 AM

At work yesterday, I was dealing with a regular client of ours. A little backstory, he is known as a bullshi**er amongst all of my coworkers. He walks in with a new Movado that I've never seen him wear before. My dad loves Movado and he's had his for over 20 years and the thing still ticks. So I proceeded to compliment his watch with what he responded "2000 dollar watch, no big deal." I chuckled and moved on. I step outside and walk back in to a buddy of mine who is recently starting to get into watch culture talking to him about his watch, 'oh dear' I say to myself. He's going on about how Movado uses Rolex metals and how Movado uses stronger steel than Rolex. I don't say anything, because I'm diplomatic and don't want to offend this arrogant imbecile, after all he is a repeat client and he sends people to us as well. My other coworker gestures to me and says "have you seen his Rolex" and I quickly become uncomfortable. He says "yeah I've seen it" and continues by saying "where'd you get that, at an alley?" At this point I'm still diplomatic and I try to diffuse the situation quickly. Then he goes on and says "how much are your payments on that thing?" And follows by "no really, how much is it" I told him the MSRP and left the room. It was a quite uncomfortable and rude experience.

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up2nogood · 7 October 2015, 08:19 AM

A**holes are hard to love, aren't they?

SLS · 7 October 2015, 09:15 AM

Tough situation...I think you handled it as well as could have been expected.

Rolextix · 7 October 2015, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SLS

Tough situation...I think you handled it as well as could have been expected.

Not much else I could've done.

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wmoore · 7 October 2015, 09:53 AM

The few times that has happened to me my response is along the lines " I got it used so it wasn't that much". The only time my conversations about watches involve money is when I'm adding something to my modest collection.
Cheers
Wayne

brandrea · 7 October 2015, 09:58 AM

There's no right or wrong way to handle situations like this. Since he's a client you have to exercise patience which it sounds like you did.

AF_Rob · 7 October 2015, 10:01 AM

Boy, this dude seems rough to deal with on many fronts. The only people I'll talk actual figures with is one of by brothers (fellow WIS) and others here on the forum since it's mostly a mutual appreciation.

MitchSteel · 7 October 2015, 10:03 AM

Don't feel bad, buddy.I had a guy ask me if I was a drug dealer when he saw me wearing my DayDate......I told him I was in human trafficking(with a very serious face).

superdog · 7 October 2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MitchSteel

Don't feel bad, buddy.I had a guy ask me if I was a drug dealer when he saw me wearing my DayDate......I told him I was in human trafficking(with a very serious face).

Classic.

RayRay · 7 October 2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MitchSteel

Don't feel bad, buddy.I had a guy ask me if I was a drug dealer when he saw me wearing my DayDate......I told him I was in human trafficking(with a very serious face).

love it

joe100 · 7 October 2015, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MitchSteel

Don't feel bad, buddy.I had a guy ask me if I was a drug dealer when he saw me wearing my DayDate......I told him I was in human trafficking(with a very serious face).

That is absolutely gorgeous. Consider that stolen

When people are rude to me, I tell them they're being rude. I'm very forward anyway, and it's extremely disarming. Trying to come up with some witty retort only works some of the time so I just say "you're being extremely rude to me, I'd like you to stop or apologize". I say it firmly and never break eye contact. Works very well.

MitchSteel · 7 October 2015, 11:42 AM

It's all yours,Joe......just don't say that to a cop

or especially, a federale

WyoWatch · 8 October 2015, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MitchSteel

Don't feel bad, buddy.I had a guy ask me if I was a drug dealer when he saw me wearing my DayDate......I told him I was in human trafficking(with a very serious face).

Best response I've heard.

Reminds me of a line from a movie called "After the Sunset":

Ed: So, uh, what kind of business are you in, Max?
Max Burdett: I have a bunch of sweatshops in the Philippines.
Ed: Oh.
Sheila: Oh.
Max Burdett: You should see those kids make those hats.

Cuts33 · 8 October 2015, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by WyoWatch

Best response I've heard.

Reminds me of a line from a movie called "After the Sunset":

Ed: So, uh, what kind of business are you in, Max?
Max Burdett: I have a bunch of sweatshops in the Philippines.
Ed: Oh.
Sheila: Oh.
Max Burdett: You should see those kids make those hats.

Great movie.

Max's Panerai was also only "a few grand."

Those were the days....

Lordofrolex · 7 October 2015, 10:02 AM

Wow. i wish i could be in the office and show him a real mans watch especially at my age (27) he would be embarrassed to talk like that.

gwozhog · 8 October 2015, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

Wow. i wish i could be in the office and show him a real mans watch especially at my age (27) he would be embarrassed to talk like that.

Not sure why you think Movado is not a real mans watch. They have been making watches alot longer than Rolex. The OP even stated his fathers favorite watch is a Movado and still ticking after 20 years.

superdog · 7 October 2015, 10:09 AM

Always please clients. Always.

Big picture.

cht · 7 October 2015, 10:10 AM

The "How would I know how much it costs? I got it off a dead guy." always seems appropriate in these situations.

IT Nerd · 7 October 2015, 10:16 AM

I'd say something to the effect that the cost is irrelevant, and that the piece is priceless to you

swully · 7 October 2015, 10:17 AM

Sounds like he is just jealous, don't feel uncomfortable he asked for it.

Star Ferry · 7 October 2015, 10:19 AM

It sounds like he was intentionally trying to get a rise out of you - if you let him get to you, he wins. Next time just say it was a gift, then you can claim ignorance on price and point of sale.

Dashimmy · 7 October 2015, 10:21 AM

My grandfather told me, "Don't say anything, just get'm in their pocket book!"

Nycturbovr6 · 8 October 2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dashimmy

My grandfather told me, "Don't say anything, just get'm in their pocket book!"

Jaycnyp · 7 October 2015, 10:22 AM

That is very irritating. You handled it better than I probably would. There are those people all around though.

THC · 7 October 2015, 10:22 AM

Maybe he is over compensating for something that may be little

Rolextix · 7 October 2015, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

Maybe he is over compensating for something that may be little

Very well may be the cause!

Pretty weird how people can get like this and let jealousy eat them inside out. If I see a friend or whatever with a nice watch, before I even got my Rolex, I'd genuinely be happy for them and it would just push me to work harder for mine. Maybe the fact that I'm barely 20 years old and doing better than him probably made it even worse for him..

johneh · 8 October 2015, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolextix

Very well may be the cause!

Pretty weird how people can get like this and let jealousy eat them inside out. If I see a friend or whatever with a nice watch, before I even got my Rolex, I'd genuinely be happy for them and it would just push me to work harder for mine. Maybe the fact that I'm barely 20 years old and doing better than him probably made it even worse for him..

I think you handled the original situation well. However, then you say something like this...You really have no idea if you're doing "better than him", and a watch is certainly not an indicator of that. If that's how you really think then maybe you don't come across as diplomatic as you think you do, as statements like that reek of arrogance.

My CEO wears a 20 year old Tag, I wear a Rolex. Am I doing better than him? Not a chance in hell.

Rolextix · 8 October 2015, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by johneh

I think you handled the original situation well. However, then you say something like this...You really have no idea if you're doing "better than him", and a watch is certainly not an indicator of that. If that's how you really think then maybe you don't come across as diplomatic as you think you do, as statements like that reek of arrogance.

My CEO wears a 20 year old Tag, I wear a Rolex. Am I doing better than him? Not a chance in hell.

Lol

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Tri-Tip · 8 October 2015, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by johneh

I think you handled the original situation well. However, then you say something like this...You really have no idea if you're doing "better than him", and a watch is certainly not an indicator of that. If that's how you really think then maybe you don't come across as diplomatic as you think you do, as statements like that reek of arrogance.

My CEO wears a 20 year old Tag, I wear a Rolex. Am I doing better than him? Not a chance in hell.

Good point, different people have different priorities for their luxury items.

A friend of mine said something about my Sub-C when I got it, asking how much it cost. I told him it cost less than 10% of the cost of his motor home and I can enjoy it every day. Then I added that it won't depreciate nearly as much either, and in 10 years would be worth more than his motor home.

ColRam425 · 7 October 2015, 10:22 AM

When people get like that about Rolex it's all just deep-seeded jealousy.

7 October 2015, 08:16 AM	#1
Rolextix "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Watch: 228238, 4500v, 126 Posts: 771	Rude 'how much is it' contribution At work yesterday, I was dealing with a regular client of ours. A little backstory, he is known as a bullshi**er amongst all of my coworkers. He walks in with a new Movado that I've never seen him wear before. My dad loves Movado and he's had his for over 20 years and the thing still ticks. So I proceeded to compliment his watch with what he responded "2000 dollar watch, no big deal." I chuckled and moved on. I step outside and walk back in to a buddy of mine who is recently starting to get into watch culture talking to him about his watch, 'oh dear' I say to myself. He's going on about how Movado uses Rolex metals and how Movado uses stronger steel than Rolex. I don't say anything, because I'm diplomatic and don't want to offend this arrogant imbecile, after all he is a repeat client and he sends people to us as well. My other coworker gestures to me and says "have you seen his Rolex" and I quickly become uncomfortable. He says "yeah I've seen it" and continues by saying "where'd you get that, at an alley?" At this point I'm still diplomatic and I try to diffuse the situation quickly. Then he goes on and says "how much are your payments on that thing?" And follows by "no really, how much is it" I told him the MSRP and left the room. It was a quite uncomfortable and rude experience. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 October 2015, 09:15 AM	#3
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Tough situation...I think you handled it as well as could have been expected. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

7 October 2015, 09:53 AM	#5
wmoore "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Wayne Location: Nova Scotia Watch: 116263, 79280 Posts: 255	Never really answer The few times that has happened to me my response is along the lines " I got it used so it wasn't that much". The only time my conversations about watches involve money is when I'm adding something to my modest collection. Cheers Wayne

7 October 2015, 10:03 AM	#8
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Don't feel bad, buddy.I had a guy ask me if I was a drug dealer when he saw me wearing my DayDate......I told him I was in human trafficking(with a very serious face). __________________ 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

7 October 2015, 11:42 AM	#12
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	It's all yours,Joe......just don't say that to a cop or especially, a federale __________________ 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

7 October 2015, 08:19 AM	#2
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	A**holes are hard to love, aren't they?

7 October 2015, 09:58 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,088	There's no right or wrong way to handle situations like this. Since he's a client you have to exercise patience which it sounds like you did.

7 October 2015, 10:01 AM	#7
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,671	Boy, this dude seems rough to deal with on many fronts. The only people I'll talk actual figures with is one of by brothers (fellow WIS) and others here on the forum since it's mostly a mutual appreciation.

7 October 2015, 10:02 AM	#15
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Wow. i wish i could be in the office and show him a real mans watch especially at my age (27) he would be embarrassed to talk like that.

7 October 2015, 10:09 AM	#17
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Always please clients. Always. Big picture. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

7 October 2015, 10:10 AM	#18
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	The "How would I know how much it costs? I got it off a dead guy." always seems appropriate in these situations.

7 October 2015, 10:16 AM	#19
IT Nerd 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: VA Watch: me flip Posts: 1,021	I'd say something to the effect that the cost is irrelevant, and that the piece is priceless to you

7 October 2015, 10:17 AM	#20
swully "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: tampa Posts: 39	Sounds like he is just jealous, don't feel uncomfortable he asked for it.

7 October 2015, 10:19 AM	#21
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	It sounds like he was intentionally trying to get a rise out of you - if you let him get to you, he wins. Next time just say it was a gift, then you can claim ignorance on price and point of sale.

7 October 2015, 10:21 AM	#22
Dashimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Heath Location: Elkton Ky Watch: Submariner Posts: 354	My grandfather told me, "Don't say anything, just get'm in their pocket book!"

7 October 2015, 10:22 AM	#24
Jaycnyp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: Classified Watch: Addict Posts: 1,122	That is very irritating. You handled it better than I probably would. There are those people all around though.

7 October 2015, 10:22 AM	#25
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Maybe he is over compensating for something that may be little

7 October 2015, 10:22 AM	#30
ColRam425 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 473	When people get like that about Rolex it's all just deep-seeded jealousy.

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