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Kostas · 30 October 2018, 03:08 PM

when you are out and about.

Was in a mall today , pretty affluent area

I always glance peoples wrists walking past - I know it’s a sickness :)

Pass a guy wearing an ss GMT ceramic ,I smile

Walk further down , I see a father in business attire , followed by what I presume was is his son late teens / early 20s , casual jeans/shirt

Something shiny catches my eye on the sons wrist , I take another look - bewm rose gold AP , gold bracelet the works , damn !

Now maybe it wasn’t the real deal , but geez it looked it the way it glimmered under the lights ;)

HogwldFLTR · 30 October 2018, 03:10 PM

Wearing my OP out the other day for a drink; the older guy next to me at the bar had a yellow gold Sub. I guess the OP was outclassed. We had a nice discussion about the Sub.

Kostas · 30 October 2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Wearing my OP out the other day for a drink; the older guy next to me at the bar had a yellow gold Sub. I guess the OP was outclassed. We had a nice discussion about the Sub.

That’s pretty cool that you could strike up a conversation

In my situation it would have been weird for me to go up to the kid half my age and say “ wow cool AP”

No, I just ordered my favourite Roast Pork Bahn Mi roll ( with pate and crackling ) :drool: and soon felt a lot better

MinMay · 31 October 2018, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Kostas

That’s pretty cool that you could strike up a conversation

In my situation it would have been weird for me to go up to the kid half my age and say “ wow cool AP”

No, I just ordered my favourite Roast Pork Bahn Mi roll ( with pate and crackling ) :drool: and soon felt a lot better

It's Banh Mi :)

Saw a mailman wearing this watch today

Kyle3130 · 30 October 2018, 04:03 PM

Saw a guy a couple weeks ago walk past me with a 5712. My Sub was upstaged instantly but I didn’t care because Pateks aren’t my thing.

Godfather111 · 30 October 2018, 04:16 PM

Only every month or so. I am the only modern Rolex collector among my friends, who only buy and own the rarest vintage Rolexes. In their eyes, my modern pieces are laughable and I am a fool for collecting them.

Then there's the family get together, where my in-laws are Patek and AP collectors. Sometimes they condescendingly nod at my Hulk or Batman, while they're wearing AP ROC, PP Perpertual Calendar and PP Nautilus Chrono.

I might as well be wearing a Seiko. So I started doing it. A month ago I wore my SKX and immediately felt a lot better. :p

No SUBctitute · 31 October 2018, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Godfather111

...my friends, who only buy and own the rarest vintage Rolexes...

...my in-laws are Patek and AP collectors.....

Holy cow....

My family thinks a $100 is expensive.

And my friend with a Porsche GT3 in PTS signal green doesn't really get watches.

Either could afford a watch, they just don't see the point.

jfoord27 · 4 November 2018, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Godfather111

Only every month or so. I am the only modern Rolex collector among my friends, who only buy and own the rarest vintage Rolexes. In their eyes, my modern pieces are laughable and I am a fool for collecting them.

Then there's the family get together, where my in-laws are Patek and AP collectors. Sometimes they condescendingly nod at my Hulk or Batman, while they're wearing AP ROC, PP Perpertual Calendar and PP Nautilus Chrono.

I might as well be wearing a Seiko. So I started doing it. A month ago I wore my SKX and immediately felt a lot better. :p

I think the build quality of modern rolexes are far better than vintage. In my view the higher price of vintage is all about the scarcity but you get a better watch if you buy a current release.

genkifd · 4 November 2018, 04:46 PM

I wear my seiko most days so thus happens rather often. When I wear my sd43 not so often as in Asian suburbs many are fakes.

WJGESQ · 5 November 2018, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jfoord27

I think the build quality of modern rolexes are far better than vintage. In my view the higher price of vintage is all about the scarcity but you get a better watch if you buy a current release.

Absolutely.

GB-man · 30 October 2018, 04:41 PM

When this happens I just pull out my johnson and settle it on the spot. Either that or we duel.

Don’t you have a couple lambs if I recall? You’re the one upstaging cats most of the day

Kostas · 30 October 2018, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

When this happens I just pull out my johnson and settle it on the spot. Either that or we duel.

Don’t you have a couple lambs if I recall? You’re the one upstaging cats most of the day

drink just came out of my nose , thanks! hahah

Fat_ninja · 30 October 2018, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

When this happens I just pull out my johnson and settle it on the spot. Either that or we duel.

Don’t you have a couple lambs if I recall? You’re the one upstaging cats most of the day

What if u pull out your johnson and you still get upstaged, that would be embarrassing lol
J/k

77T · 30 October 2018, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

When this happens I just pull out my johnson and settle it on the spot. Either that or we duel.

Don’t you have a couple lambs if I recall? You’re the one upstaging cats most of the day

That is an apt scenario - especially since “glancing at his wrist” also includes everything in that line of sight...

Casting no aspersions on the OP’s mall strolling practice of checking wrists - but hope he realized that only HE knew that his gaze was just the wrist.

After all, a GMT - the object of his admiration - could easily have been misidentified as “package envy” as observed by a casual onlooker...

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littleolemoi · 31 October 2018, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

That is an apt scenario - especially since “glancing at his wrist” also includes everything in that line of sight...

OMG I've been guilty of doing this a few times!!!!

Hubby even once caught me eyeing a fellow at Starbucks who was on line and wearing a very nice Daytona!!! I had to of course explain to him what I was actually ummmm " viewing " haaaaaa!!! I even called the guy over to start a conversation with him and only then my hubby realized that it was indeed his Rolex that I was " staring at "!!

77T · 31 October 2018, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by littleolemoi

OMG I've been guilty of doing this a few times!!!!

Hubby even once caught me eyeing a fellow at Starbucks who was on line and wearing a very nice Daytona!!! I had to of course explain to him what I was actually ummmm " viewing " haaaaaa!!! I even called the guy over to start a conversation with him and only then my hubby realized that it was indeed his Rolex that I was " staring at "!!

Glad I could help raise awareness -

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slillestrand · 30 October 2018, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

When this happens I just pull out my johnson and settle it on the spot. Either that or we duel.

Don’t you have a couple lambs if I recall? You’re the one upstaging cats most of the day

OMG...I'm laughing out loud..........

AK797 · 31 October 2018, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

When this happens I just pull out my johnson and settle it on the spot. Either that or we duel.

Don’t you have a couple lambs if I recall? You’re the one upstaging cats most of the day

Whipping it out is one thing Tom, but a swordfight is going too far, you don't know where it's been.

GB-man · 31 October 2018, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Whipping it out is one thing Tom, but a swordfight is going too far, you don't know where it's been.

I walked right into that one. Hilarious

lowmandfl · 4 November 2018, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

When this happens I just pull out my johnson and settle it on the spot. Either that or we duel.

Don’t you have a couple lambs if I recall? You’re the one upstaging cats most of the day

Hahahaha, that made me laugh out loud.

WAK4 · 12 November 2018, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

When this happens I just pull out my johnson and settle it on the spot. Either that or we duel.

Don’t you have a couple lambs if I recall? You’re the one upstaging cats most of the day

OP: no. I prefer the Rolex to that AP... So given the choice, I'd rather have the Rolex anyway. I'm pretty happy with what I have, even if none are six figure type pieces.

ashokleyland · 30 October 2018, 04:54 PM

i stopped looking at other wrists, i know that my humble 114060 will always be upstaged.

rolexpatek363 · 30 October 2018, 05:22 PM

My five Rolexes are upstaged by my two PPs, which are in turn upstaged by an old FP Journe.

Doesn't mean I don't love the Rolexes, and I also love my Seiko diver.

https://www.longislandwatch.com/Seik...p/srp311k1.htm

kultschar · 30 October 2018, 06:34 PM

Sat next to a guy on a plane wearing a 2 tone YMII. Had a nice conversation, however I was not wearing a watch at the time. 10 mins later I notice the air stewardess was wearing a Platona!!!! Could not believe it - not sure the kind of salary cabin crew staff are on (excuse my ignorance maybe they are extremely well paid nowadays) but I did wonder if she was maybe married to a pilot! She was clearly babying it when reaching into the trolleys etc too and boy did it stand out!

Ian Macdermott · 30 October 2018, 07:00 PM

It happens to me all the time but I just put a paper bag over my head to avoid the shame.

yhzdude · 4 November 2018, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kultschar

Sat next to a guy on a plane wearing a 2 tone YMII. Had a nice conversation, however I was not wearing a watch at the time. 10 mins later I notice the air stewardess was wearing a Platona!!!! Could not believe it - not sure the kind of salary cabin crew staff are on (excuse my ignorance maybe they are extremely well paid nowadays) but I did wonder if she was maybe married to a pilot! She was clearly babying it when reaching into the trolleys etc too and boy did it stand out!

probably a knock off, FA don t make that kind of cash..unless they are married to money..or family wealth, but if you are rich, you don't become a waitress of the sky.

i know a lot of pilots and FA that buy their watches in Beijing or shanghai..they usually cost $ 100 and last a couple of year, just saying.

DP63 · 30 October 2018, 07:13 PM

Yeah ... been there.

Was complimented on my SD by an old work colleague I'd not seen in years last time home on leave ... about 6 seconds before he rolled his sleeve up to show me his pristine gold Sub.

I'm sure it made his day.

Kostas · 30 October 2018, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DP63

Yeah ... been there.

Was complimented on my SD by an old work colleague I'd not seen in years last time home on leave ... about 6 seconds before he rolled his sleeve up to show me his pristine gold Sub.

I'm sure it made his day.

As long as it didn’t ruin yours , did he take it off and make you feel the weight , or else it doesn’t count! Haha!

bund · 30 October 2018, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kostas

As long as it didn’t ruin yours , did he take it off and make you feel the weight , or else it doesn’t count! Haha!

DP63 · 30 October 2018, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kostas

As long as it didn’t ruin yours , did he take it off and make you feel the weight , or else it doesn’t count! Haha!

I'm not easy upset if I'm honest, I did feel a slight pang of envy, but only very briefly, I'm happy for him .... he worked hard for it.

My wife was more worried about me getting the green eyed monster to the point of heading straight to the AD and handing my card over

30 October 2018, 03:08 PM	#1
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,274	Has your Rolex ever been upstaged when you are out and about. Was in a mall today , pretty affluent area I always glance peoples wrists walking past - I know it’s a sickness :) Pass a guy wearing an ss GMT ceramic ,I smile Walk further down , I see a father in business attire , followed by what I presume was is his son late teens / early 20s , casual jeans/shirt Something shiny catches my eye on the sons wrist , I take another look - bewm rose gold AP , gold bracelet the works , damn ! Now maybe it wasn’t the real deal , but geez it looked it the way it glimmered under the lights ;)

30 October 2018, 03:10 PM	#2
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	Wearing my OP out the other day for a drink; the older guy next to me at the bar had a yellow gold Sub. I guess the OP was outclassed. We had a nice discussion about the Sub. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

30 October 2018, 04:03 PM	#5
Kyle3130 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,960	Saw a guy a couple weeks ago walk past me with a 5712. My Sub was upstaged instantly but I didn’t care because Pateks aren’t my thing. __________________

4 November 2018, 04:46 PM	#9
genkifd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Melbourne Watch: SD43 Posts: 203	I wear my seiko most days so thus happens rather often. When I wear my sd43 not so often as in Asian suburbs many are fakes. __________________ SD43 MK1 Omega Dirty Dozen Casio G Shock GMW-B5000D-1DR SKX007 Japanese version

30 October 2018, 04:41 PM	#11
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	When this happens I just pull out my johnson and settle it on the spot. Either that or we duel. Don’t you have a couple lambs if I recall? You’re the one upstaging cats most of the day __________________

30 October 2018, 04:16 PM	#6
Godfather111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Marco Location: Location,Location Watch: Your Step Posts: 277	Only every month or so. I am the only modern Rolex collector among my friends, who only buy and own the rarest vintage Rolexes. In their eyes, my modern pieces are laughable and I am a fool for collecting them. Then there's the family get together, where my in-laws are Patek and AP collectors. Sometimes they condescendingly nod at my Hulk or Batman, while they're wearing AP ROC, PP Perpertual Calendar and PP Nautilus Chrono. I might as well be wearing a Seiko. So I started doing it. A month ago I wore my SKX and immediately felt a lot better. :p

30 October 2018, 04:54 PM	#22
ashokleyland "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Juan Dela Cruz Location: Quebec Watch: 114060,PAM,DJ Posts: 434	i stopped looking at other wrists, i know that my humble 114060 will always be upstaged. __________________

30 October 2018, 05:22 PM	#23
rolexpatek363 Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: up a hill Posts: 1,979	My five Rolexes are upstaged by my two PPs, which are in turn upstaged by an old FP Journe. Doesn't mean I don't love the Rolexes, and I also love my Seiko diver. https://www.longislandwatch.com/Seik...p/srp311k1.htm

30 October 2018, 06:34 PM	#24
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	Sat next to a guy on a plane wearing a 2 tone YMII. Had a nice conversation, however I was not wearing a watch at the time. 10 mins later I notice the air stewardess was wearing a Platona!!!! Could not believe it - not sure the kind of salary cabin crew staff are on (excuse my ignorance maybe they are extremely well paid nowadays) but I did wonder if she was maybe married to a pilot! She was clearly babying it when reaching into the trolleys etc too and boy did it stand out!

30 October 2018, 07:00 PM	#25
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	It happens to me all the time but I just put a paper bag over my head to avoid the shame. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

30 October 2018, 07:13 PM	#27
DP63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: DP Location: Scotland Watch: 18078 Posts: 795	Yeah ... been there. Was complimented on my SD by an old work colleague I'd not seen in years last time home on leave ... about 6 seconds before he rolled his sleeve up to show me his pristine gold Sub. I'm sure it made his day.

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