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Chadridv · 4 August 2017, 12:40 PM

So not only was it a Fossil comment, embarrassingly, I was the one who made the comment

lol.

So a little disclaimer; I own a black bay and love it. It's one of my favorite watches, however, I don't know that much about Tudor especially compared to Rolex. And I've never paid close attention to the Heritage Chronograph, none the less even examined or held one in person.

So that said, I was talking to my neighbor tonight. I really don't know him all that will, but he's a real nice guy and we seem to be getting on ok. I notice he's wearing a nice looking watch, after a super quick look I realize (think) it's a Tudor Chronograph! I thought to myself, holy crap maybe my neighbor is a WIS!!! That's exciting!

So I say with a big smile...
"hey I love the watch! Tudor makes some amazing pieces. I have a black bay. It's one of my favorites"

Neighbor: Oh thanks, but sorry... what?

Me: Your watch! It's awesome, I love Tudor.

Neighbor: Tudor?

Me: Yeah you have a Tudor right?

Neighbor: Oh, hmmm yeah I think so, my wife bought it for me, hold on (as he takes a closer look) oh no it says 'Fossil'!

Me: Oh weird. hha ha ha (uncomfortable laugh).

Anyway, in retrospect and after telling you all the story, it's not that embarrassing as far as my neighbor is concerned. He probably already forgot about it (hopefully). But here at TRF it was a blasphemous act! Share my humility friends

Syed117 · 4 August 2017, 12:43 PM

At least you didn't call a Tudor a fossil.

That would probably have been much worse.

Chadridv · 4 August 2017, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syed117

At least you didn't call a Tudor a fossil.

That would probably have been much worse.

haha! yes, that would be the worst.

Sub King · 4 August 2017, 12:43 PM

That's a great story!

SWISSAHOLICS · 4 August 2017, 12:49 PM

Oh wow, that is too funny!!!

arinsd · 4 August 2017, 12:58 PM

OP. This isn't your fault. I blame fossil for making such a watch!

That being said... when I was 17 and in high school my grandmother bought me a fossil chronograph that I wore for a couple of years. I still have the watch and will never get rid of it. It was 85 bucks at Macy's and the sentimental value is priceless. She passed away a few years ago.

Chadridv · 4 August 2017, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arinsd

OP. This isn't your fault. I blame fossil for making such a watch!

That being said... when I was 17 and in high school my grandmother bought me a fossil chronograph that I wore for a couple of years. I still have the watch and will never get rid of it. It was 85 bucks at Macy's and the sentimental value is priceless. She passed away a few years ago.

It is definitely a fine looking watch. Sorry to hear about your grandma but I'm glad to your story about the watch she gave you.

Is it the same model as my neighbor (the one pictured above)?

padi56 · 4 August 2017, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arinsd

OP. This isn't your fault. I blame fossil for making such a watch!

That being said... when I was 17 and in high school my grandmother bought me a fossil chronograph that I wore for a couple of years. I still have the watch and will never get rid of it. It was 85 bucks at Macy's and the sentimental value is priceless. She passed away a few years ago.

Cannot see why as the only likeness with the Fossil over the Tudor is that the case is round like most all watches.

arinsd · 4 August 2017, 01:19 PM

OP.

It's not the same model... just a fossil. I tried several times to upload a picture of it but I keep getting a message that the demensions of the pic are too large.

Any suggestions fellow TRF members? I'm just using my iPhone to take the pic.

arinsd · 4 August 2017, 01:26 PM

Also. This thread got me thinking of how we progress through brands. Swatch, Casio, Fossil, Diesel, Bulova, Tag, Rolex for me.

torifile · 4 August 2017, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arinsd

OP.

It's not the same model... just a fossil. I tried several times to upload a picture of it but I keep getting a message that the demensions of the pic are too large.

Any suggestions fellow TRF members? I'm just using my iPhone to take the pic.

You could use the tapatalk app to upload your pics. I'm not a fan of using it to browse the forum but it's great for uploading photos relative to the abysmal web interface vB has.

sager · 4 August 2017, 06:08 PM

That fossil looks like a Tudor and speedmaster gone very very wrong.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

tamiya · 4 August 2017, 06:30 PM

What's wrong with Fossil?

they're trying to go Swiss but cheaper ones are still China... not interested enough to look closer.

Long as you don't call the WEARER a fossil...

Jack T · 4 August 2017, 06:57 PM

Good story 😊

SDRider · 4 August 2017, 08:13 PM

Hell, I know guys who've owned Rolex watches who don't know the difference between a quartz watch and an automatic.

jmiicustomz · 4 August 2017, 08:18 PM

I can see where that mistake was made. Now the two of you have a semi funny story to tell, a bit differently, when the other isn't around.

To know the future is to be trapped by it

KBM · 4 August 2017, 08:43 PM

Chadri, you need to have your WIS license suspended!

Hodog16 · 4 August 2017, 08:55 PM

Reminds me of something similar that happened to me when I was a kid. One of my classmates got a pair of shoes that looked just like new Air Jordan's so I complemented him on that but upon further inspection realized silently that they were knock off LA Gears.

As for my progression it was Swatch, Citizen, Tag, then Rolex.

Minimalist · 4 August 2017, 09:09 PM

Lol this is funny, thanks for sharing!

travisb · 4 August 2017, 09:49 PM

Innocent mistake. I'm sure it was an awkward moment though:)

Rolex addict · 4 August 2017, 09:48 PM

I wouldn't worry about it too much. We all have our "moments."

Fleetlord · 5 August 2017, 02:15 AM

Don't talk to strangers about watches.

They aren't WIS

They don't care about the watch other than it tells time or is expensive and that makes them better.

They have no idea what brand it is.

Waste of time really...if you want to chat about watches, come here...

faz · 5 August 2017, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Don't talk to strangers about watches.

They aren't WIS

They don't care about the watch other than it tells time or is expensive and that makes them better.

They have no idea what brand it is.

Waste of time really...if you want to chat about watches, come here...

Agreed.

Also, don't tell a pot bellied female bartender who just brought you your beer "BTW, congratulations... My wife and I are expecting too... How far along are you??"

Investr · 5 August 2017, 02:27 AM

Did you ask him if it was an authentic Fossil?????

aes7.5x55 · 5 August 2017, 03:01 AM

It's an understandable mistake. It's easy to see the difference in still photos, but I find people are constantly moving their wrist excessively when I'm trying to make a watch ID.

Actually, you may have lucked out. Having a WIS as a neighbor sounds very dangerous to me.

GradyPhilpott · 5 August 2017, 03:26 AM

The better approach is to simply compliment a person on the watch in question.

I've complimented people on their $10 Walmart specials, because the watch looks good to me.

What it costs or where it was bought is irrelevant.

Danny83 · 5 August 2017, 08:10 AM

Nooo ......

4 August 2017, 12:40 PM	#1
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Invicta type of comment, but this time Fossil So not only was it a Fossil comment, embarrassingly, I was the one who made the comment lol. So a little disclaimer; I own a black bay and love it. It's one of my favorite watches, however, I don't know that much about Tudor especially compared to Rolex. And I've never paid close attention to the Heritage Chronograph, none the less even examined or held one in person. So that said, I was talking to my neighbor tonight. I really don't know him all that will, but he's a real nice guy and we seem to be getting on ok. I notice he's wearing a nice looking watch, after a super quick look I realize (think) it's a Tudor Chronograph! I thought to myself, holy crap maybe my neighbor is a WIS!!! That's exciting! So I say with a big smile... "hey I love the watch! Tudor makes some amazing pieces. I have a black bay. It's one of my favorites" Neighbor: Oh thanks, but sorry... what? Me: Your watch! It's awesome, I love Tudor. Neighbor: Tudor? Me: Yeah you have a Tudor right? Neighbor: Oh, hmmm yeah I think so, my wife bought it for me, hold on (as he takes a closer look) oh no it says 'Fossil'! Me: Oh weird. hha ha ha (uncomfortable laugh). Anyway, in retrospect and after telling you all the story, it's not that embarrassing as far as my neighbor is concerned. He probably already forgot about it (hopefully). But here at TRF it was a blasphemous act! Share my humility friends __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

4 August 2017, 12:43 PM	#2
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	At least you didn't call a Tudor a fossil. That would probably have been much worse. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

4 August 2017, 12:49 PM	#5
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Oh wow, that is too funny!!! __________________ 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."

4 August 2017, 06:57 PM	#14
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Good story 😊 __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

5 August 2017, 03:01 AM	#25
aes7.5x55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: Ohio Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 359	It's an understandable mistake. It's easy to see the difference in still photos, but I find people are constantly moving their wrist excessively when I'm trying to make a watch ID. Actually, you may have lucked out. Having a WIS as a neighbor sounds very dangerous to me. __________________ Why is it always 10:10:31?

4 August 2017, 12:43 PM	#4
Sub King "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 124060 Posts: 402	That's a great story!

4 August 2017, 12:58 PM	#6
arinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: So. Cal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 835	OP. This isn't your fault. I blame fossil for making such a watch! That being said... when I was 17 and in high school my grandmother bought me a fossil chronograph that I wore for a couple of years. I still have the watch and will never get rid of it. It was 85 bucks at Macy's and the sentimental value is priceless. She passed away a few years ago.

4 August 2017, 01:19 PM	#9
arinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: So. Cal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 835	OP. It's not the same model... just a fossil. I tried several times to upload a picture of it but I keep getting a message that the demensions of the pic are too large. Any suggestions fellow TRF members? I'm just using my iPhone to take the pic.

4 August 2017, 01:26 PM	#10
arinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: So. Cal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 835	Also. This thread got me thinking of how we progress through brands. Swatch, Casio, Fossil, Diesel, Bulova, Tag, Rolex for me.

4 August 2017, 06:08 PM	#12
sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,563	That fossil looks like a Tudor and speedmaster gone very very wrong. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 August 2017, 06:30 PM	#13
tamiya "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Willy Location: AU, SG, MY Posts: 1,248	What's wrong with Fossil? they're trying to go Swiss but cheaper ones are still China... not interested enough to look closer. Long as you don't call the WEARER a fossil...

4 August 2017, 08:13 PM	#15
SDRider Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Julian Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Rolex 116613LB Posts: 1,908	Hell, I know guys who've owned Rolex watches who don't know the difference between a quartz watch and an automatic.

4 August 2017, 08:18 PM	#16
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	I can see where that mistake was made. Now the two of you have a semi funny story to tell, a bit differently, when the other isn't around. To know the future is to be trapped by it

4 August 2017, 08:43 PM	#17
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Chadri, you need to have your WIS license suspended!

4 August 2017, 08:55 PM	#18
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	Reminds me of something similar that happened to me when I was a kid. One of my classmates got a pair of shoes that looked just like new Air Jordan's so I complemented him on that but upon further inspection realized silently that they were knock off LA Gears. As for my progression it was Swatch, Citizen, Tag, then Rolex.

4 August 2017, 09:09 PM	#19
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	Lol this is funny, thanks for sharing!

4 August 2017, 09:49 PM	#20
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Innocent mistake. I'm sure it was an awkward moment though:)

4 August 2017, 09:48 PM	#21
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	I wouldn't worry about it too much. We all have our "moments."

5 August 2017, 02:15 AM	#22
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,023	Don't talk to strangers about watches. They aren't WIS They don't care about the watch other than it tells time or is expensive and that makes them better. They have no idea what brand it is. Waste of time really...if you want to chat about watches, come here...

5 August 2017, 02:27 AM	#24
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Did you ask him if it was an authentic Fossil?????

5 August 2017, 03:26 AM	#26
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	The better approach is to simply compliment a person on the watch in question. I've complimented people on their $10 Walmart specials, because the watch looks good to me. What it costs or where it was bought is irrelevant. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

5 August 2017, 08:10 AM	#27
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Nooo ......

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