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Vaxe · 5 March 2016, 08:57 AM

I admit this may be silly.

At every AD, whenever I try on a watch and leave mine on the table, the salesperson would habitually pick it up, and proceed to either:

1) Wipe it down
2) Examine it

I have yet to encounter a sales who can just leave my watch be. A bit of an annoyance, but more interested in what you all think.

Old Expat Beast · 5 March 2016, 09:05 AM

No AD has ever picked up my watch when I set it down to try on another, as far as I can recall. It wouldn't bother me if they did, though.

Knappo 1307 · 5 March 2016, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

No AD has ever picked up my watch when I set it down to try on another, as far as I can recall. It wouldn't bother me if they did, though.

This...

cdm765 · 5 March 2016, 09:07 AM

I like it. The only time it has happened to me is because the guy loved watches himself. I can't knock that!

beer · 5 March 2016, 09:08 AM

never had this happen to me

if they wiped it down for me i would probably be appreciative if anything - do you mean they do this with their gloves? i have noticed that whenever they get a watch for me to try on, or when i have given it back, or any time in between, they habitually wipe the piece with their gloves...probably just a habit when they pick up any watch

ltmgeller · 5 March 2016, 09:12 AM

Not that I recall but it wouldn't bother me.

beshannon · 5 March 2016, 09:21 AM

It depends.

I have friends at AD's that can handle my watches all they like.

Others, not so much.

Muzz · 5 March 2016, 09:26 AM

Most ADs that I frequent wipe them down for me. Around 2 years ago a sales associate took my watch and put it in the display case. Guess I keep them in pretty good shape.

LuminousMaximus · 5 March 2016, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

Most ADs that I frequent wipe them down for me. Around 2 years ago a sales associate took my watch and put it in the display case. Guess I keep them in pretty good shape.

"Excuse me Sir, How much for that watch..."

Muzz · 5 March 2016, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

"Excuse me Sir, How much for that watch..."

it's been two years since it happened and we still laugh about it in the store

It was my YM II SS and the funny thing was they didn't have one in stock at that moment. Definitely a memorable event

cab56 · 5 March 2016, 09:26 AM

At my AD, they put a tray in front of me for my watch. They never touch my watch. When I try on watches and put them in the tray, they don't touch any of the watches until it is time to put them back in the case (at which point they inconspiciously wipe the watches and put them away). When I take a watch in for service, they of course take the watch and give me a receipt for it.

SWISSAHOLICS · 5 March 2016, 09:26 AM

No bother as long as it's a wipe down and gently put back in it's place

Chadridv · 5 March 2016, 09:29 AM

Yep happened to me at London Jewelers in Southampton. Very very nice woman, but proceed to pick up my YM2 and wipe it down with a cloth that looked like a snot rag. I blatantly said, "that's ok thank you, I'd prefer if you didn't clean my watch".

She felt embarrassed, I felt ackward, it was uncomfortable.

GMT Aviator · 5 March 2016, 09:33 AM

No, but it bugs the hell out of me at airport security when I place my watch carefully in the tray for x-ray and then one of the operatives decides for no reason what-so-ever to re-arrange the contents of the tray and my watch ends up crystal side down getting mashed against lose coins etc!

Now I just don't take it off and accept I'll set off the metal detector 9/10 times when I walk through it!

Easy Rhino · 6 March 2016, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

No, but it bugs the hell out of me at airport security when I place my watch carefully in the tray for x-ray and then one of the operatives decides for no reason what-so-ever to re-arrange the contents of the tray and my watch ends up crystal side down getting mashed against lose coins etc!

Now I just don't take it off and accept I'll set off the metal detector 9/10 times when I walk through it!

Having a friend lose his nice watch to airport security (TSA here is riddled with unprofessionalism), I never put my Rolex in a change/wallet dish at airport security.

Instead, I put my Sub, wallet, money clip, et al, in my carry on such that the grubbers don't handle my stuff.

If they want to go through my carry on (has happened a couple of times), I get to stand right there, and I let them know that I care very much how they handle my watch - it lets them know I have my eyes on it.

Man Of Breiz · 6 March 2016, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rhino

Having a friend lose his nice watch to airport security (TSA here is riddled with unprofessionalism), I never put my Rolex in a change/wallet dish at airport security.

Instead, I put my Sub, wallet, money clip, et al, in my carry on such that the grubbers don't handle my stuff.

If they want to go through my carry on (has happened a couple of times), I get to stand right there, and I let them know that I care very much how they handle my watch - it lets them know I have my eyes on it.

I hate when this happens....

But last time I flew from Geneva, I was about to put my watch in a tray with my cellphone for X-raying when the security guy interrupted me with a polite "Please sir" and showed me a smaller tray, coated with some sort of soft fabric "For your watch sir".

Genova airport, you rock!

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Abdullah71601 · 6 March 2016, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rhino

Having a friend lose his nice watch to airport security (TSA here is riddled with unprofessionalism), I never put my Rolex in a change/wallet dish at airport security.

Instead, I put my Sub, wallet, money clip, et al, in my carry on such that the grubbers don't handle my stuff.

If they want to go through my carry on (has happened a couple of times), I get to stand right there, and I let them know that I care very much how they handle my watch - it lets them know I have my eyes on it.

Wear your watch through TSA and have them hand scan you. After some advice from other forum members about TSA checkpoints, I never take mine off in the US anymore.

Easy Rhino · 6 March 2016, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Wear your watch through TSA and have them hand scan you. After some advice from other forum members about TSA checkpoints, I never take mine off in the US anymore.

Good idea to keep your eye on it.

By putting all my valuables in my carry on, I blow right through the TSA pre-check with almost no slow downs, or having to stand in line (mostly), and without having them touch my stuff for the most part.

RolexxxeloR · 6 March 2016, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rhino

Good idea to keep your eye on it.

By putting all my valuables in my carry on, I blow right through the TSA pre-check with almost no slow downs, or having to stand in line (mostly), and without having them touch my stuff for the most part.

Why do you guys put your watches in a carry-on? I wear mine while going through TSA all the time... It's visible, so you don't have to take it off.

Have TSA agents asked you to remove your watches? I've never been asked...

Etschell · 6 March 2016, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rhino

Good idea to keep your eye on it.

By putting all my valuables in my carry on, I blow right through the TSA pre-check with almost no slow downs, or having to stand in line (mostly), and without having them touch my stuff for the most part.

How about you just insure it.

William.L. · 6 March 2016, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Wear your watch through TSA and have them hand scan you. After some advice from other forum members about TSA checkpoints, I never take mine off in the US anymore.

Yep. I went thru DTW and RSW this week. In Detroit I went right thru tsa with it on, and didn't raise an eyebrow. Going thru tsa this morning, I asked directly if I could keep it on, and they said yes no problem. 3 months ago, tsa in ft. Myers wanted it off. For the most part I feel like you can wear a watch thru and sometimes they just want everything off. Standards seem to vary depending on the airport

tkerrmd · 5 March 2016, 09:34 AM

They ask me if I want it cleaned otherwise they don't touch it

Kevan · 5 March 2016, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

They ask me if I want it cleaned otherwise they don't touch it

I would imagine they are too busy wringing their hands with glee when you enter the store Tom.

brettpaul · 5 March 2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevan

I would imagine they are too busy wringing their hands with glee when you enter the store Tom.

Have to agree with you mate, although I have a mental image of them doing high-fives!

Brian HCM#1 · 5 March 2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

They ask me if I want it cleaned otherwise they don't touch it

Me too, and I always take it off for them to do that.

nyc2la · 5 March 2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

They ask me if I want it cleaned otherwise they don't touch it

This for me as well.

Pimpsy · 5 March 2016, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

They ask me if I want it cleaned otherwise they don't touch it

Same. They have a velvet tray to hold the watches, wear gloves, and only ask if I would like mine cleaned. I usually say yes because they do a great job.

I really like the AD in Hackensack, NJ.

IT Nerd · 6 March 2016, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

They ask me if I want it cleaned otherwise they don't touch it

Same here

997.2 · 5 March 2016, 09:35 AM

🎧Shawty I don't mind🎧

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Kevan · 5 March 2016, 09:35 AM

Most occasions, they spend more time looking at what I have put down than what I am trying on.

I like the two guys I deal with and they treat all of the watches the same. They really like their stock.

No issues here, they handled my watches prior to me purchasing them.

5 March 2016, 09:08 AM	#5
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	never had this happen to me if they wiped it down for me i would probably be appreciative if anything - do you mean they do this with their gloves? i have noticed that whenever they get a watch for me to try on, or when i have given it back, or any time in between, they habitually wipe the piece with their gloves...probably just a habit when they pick up any watch __________________

5 March 2016, 09:21 AM	#7
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	It depends. I have friends at AD's that can handle my watches all they like. Others, not so much. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

5 March 2016, 09:26 AM	#12
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	No bother as long as it's a wipe down and gently put back in it's place __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

5 March 2016, 08:57 AM	#1
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Does it bother you when a salesperson handles your watch? I admit this may be silly. At every AD, whenever I try on a watch and leave mine on the table, the salesperson would habitually pick it up, and proceed to either: 1) Wipe it down 2) Examine it I have yet to encounter a sales who can just leave my watch be. A bit of an annoyance, but more interested in what you all think.

5 March 2016, 09:05 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	No AD has ever picked up my watch when I set it down to try on another, as far as I can recall. It wouldn't bother me if they did, though.

5 March 2016, 09:07 AM	#4
cdm765 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Cameron Location: Canada Watch: All of them Posts: 716	I like it. The only time it has happened to me is because the guy loved watches himself. I can't knock that!

5 March 2016, 09:12 AM	#6
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,585	Not that I recall but it wouldn't bother me.

5 March 2016, 09:26 AM	#8
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Most ADs that I frequent wipe them down for me. Around 2 years ago a sales associate took my watch and put it in the display case. Guess I keep them in pretty good shape.

5 March 2016, 09:26 AM	#11
cab56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: many! Posts: 1,134	At my AD, they put a tray in front of me for my watch. They never touch my watch. When I try on watches and put them in the tray, they don't touch any of the watches until it is time to put them back in the case (at which point they inconspiciously wipe the watches and put them away). When I take a watch in for service, they of course take the watch and give me a receipt for it.

5 March 2016, 09:29 AM	#13
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Yep happened to me at London Jewelers in Southampton. Very very nice woman, but proceed to pick up my YM2 and wipe it down with a cloth that looked like a snot rag. I blatantly said, "that's ok thank you, I'd prefer if you didn't clean my watch". She felt embarrassed, I felt ackward, it was uncomfortable.

5 March 2016, 09:33 AM	#14
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	No, but it bugs the hell out of me at airport security when I place my watch carefully in the tray for x-ray and then one of the operatives decides for no reason what-so-ever to re-arrange the contents of the tray and my watch ends up crystal side down getting mashed against lose coins etc! Now I just don't take it off and accept I'll set off the metal detector 9/10 times when I walk through it!

5 March 2016, 09:34 AM	#22
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	They ask me if I want it cleaned otherwise they don't touch it

5 March 2016, 09:35 AM	#29
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	🎧Shawty I don't mind🎧 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 March 2016, 09:35 AM	#30
Kevan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England/Dubai Watch: the one on my arm. Posts: 923	Most occasions, they spend more time looking at what I have put down than what I am trying on. I like the two guys I deal with and they treat all of the watches the same. They really like their stock. No issues here, they handled my watches prior to me purchasing them.

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