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mikefrmnj · 16 July 2009, 12:40 PM

I am meeting a high school friend I have not seen in like 17 years. He was a watch nut since we were kids growing up-he had the first Tag I had ever seen and years later bought on to start my collection. The thing is from the talks we have had on the phone I have done a bit better for myself than he has. I don't want to look like I am showing off or being boastful so should I leave the watches home?
I am told I come off a bit abrasive at times so I don't want to compound the issue.
Any suggestions. I was thinking of wearing the SS Sub because he is a watch guy but I feel I might seem like I'm rubbing it in his face which is not the kind of person I am.
All comments appreciated.

Mike B · 16 July 2009, 12:42 PM

If he knows you well (which it sounds like he does), then he will understand you are not trying to show off, etc. if you do wear your Sub. Personally, I would wear the SS Sub !

DRMOVIE1 · 16 July 2009, 12:44 PM

yeah I would leave them at home. ESPECIALY if you know hes not doing well.

If it was an ex-gf... Then Id wear 1 on each wrist

mikefrmnj · 16 July 2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DRMOVIE1

yeah I would leave them at home. ESPECIALY if you know hes not doing well.

If it was an ex-gf... Then Id wear 1 on each wrist

C. Davidson · 16 July 2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DRMOVIE1

yeah I would leave them at home. ESPECIALY if you know hes not doing well.

If it was an ex-gf... Then Id wear 1 on each wrist

I agree, leave the watches at home.

Have fun.

Alcan · 16 July 2009, 04:06 PM

Relax, be yourself, and wear whichever watch you'd normally wear.

Doesn't get any more simple than that.

exxondus · 16 July 2009, 06:37 PM

wat made u think he doenst have a rollie?

Andad · 16 July 2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Relax, be yourself, and wear whichever watch you'd normally wear.

Doesn't get any more simple than that.

What Al said.

peppermannen · 16 July 2009, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Relax, be yourself, and wear whichever watch you'd normally wear.

Doesn't get any more simple than that.

What Al says. Anyway, he might be wearing a Rolex too, or another nice piece, being a watch nut. I'm not rich either, but I have a couple of watches.

Have fun!

Petter

ashu2289 · 16 July 2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRMOVIE1

yeah I would leave them at home. ESPECIALY if you know hes not doing well.

If it was an ex-gf... Then Id wear 1 on each wrist

peppermannen · 16 July 2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRMOVIE1

yeah I would leave them at home. ESPECIALY if you know hes not doing well.

If it was an ex-gf... Then Id wear 1 on each wrist

mikefrmnj · 16 July 2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike B

If he knows you well (which it sounds like he does), then he will understand you are not trying to show off, etc. if you do wear your Sub. Personally, I would wear the SS Sub !

We were great friends in HS but just drifted away and have not spoken in years and dont want to lose a rekindled friendship.

AIKO · 16 July 2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikefrmnj

I am meeting a high school friend I have not seen in like 17 years. He was a watch nut since we were kids growing up-he had the first Tag I had ever seen and years later bought on to start my collection. The thing is from the talks we have had on the phone I have done a bit better for myself than he has. I don't want to look like I am showing off or being boastful so should I leave the watches home?
I am told I come off a bit abrasive at times so I don't want to compound the issue.
Any suggestions. I was thinking of wearing the SS Sub because he is a watch guy but I feel I might seem like I'm rubbing it in his face which is not the kind of person I am.
All comments appreciated.

Well, as long as you already come off as abrasive....wear your best Rolex and rub his face in it.

Just meet your friend and be humble.

TheVTCGuy · 16 July 2009, 01:23 PM

If he was a watch nut, then I think you SHOULD wear the SS sub, he'll probably be interested in seeing it. I'm sure you won't wave it in his face, and if the topic never comes up then don't approach it, but it's not like you're wearing a Leapord Daytona Bling machine or anything. A SS sub is a calssic-fine timepiece, but hardly a watch that shouts: "Hey Look at me! I did better then you!"

Watchdog · 16 July 2009, 02:04 PM

If you look at it objectively, wearing your Rolex and giving him the pleasure of seeing it is not more powerful than the pain that might be caused from feelings of jealousy/resentment on his part.

vince211 · 16 July 2009, 02:09 PM

A true friend would be happy to see you wearing a Rolex! I understand and respect your humbleness.

-Vince.

allanofcalifornia · 16 July 2009, 02:30 PM

Wear the Rolex but be sensitive to him and be humble. I would not mention that I was wearing a Rolex unless he commented on it.

Allan

rob · 16 July 2009, 02:44 PM

Sub is tactful!

valentine · 16 July 2009, 02:53 PM

would be great if you wore the SS sub and he showed up with a DDII!!!!!!!!!! its not about the "things"....just be humble...and maybe you're realtionship with him will get back on track..and you can show him this wonderful place and he can get a GREAT deal on his very own rolex and he will look at it as insperation at that point! all things canbe turned into positive things!

Z-Sub · 16 July 2009, 03:01 PM

If you're that concerned then you could put the watch in your pocket when you meet.

Danwealth · 16 July 2009, 07:52 PM

you can wear your sub, your friend would feel happy to see you wearing this

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tifosi · 16 July 2009, 09:50 PM

Be yourself and wear whatever you would normally wear. If you hide your watches now and do rekindle your friendship; how long will you hide your watches for? Until he can afford one??

jdc · 16 July 2009, 11:36 PM

Its not what you wear on your wrist that defines you to others its how you wear it

mikefrmnj · 16 July 2009, 11:39 PM

Thanks for all your thoughts on the subject. I think I'm going to wear the sub with a long sleeve shirt. Should be subdued enough. I shall report back on how it goes.

Idle Swede · 16 July 2009, 11:42 PM

Come on Mike, you're a "good" cop, wear your DD..............

mikefrmnj · 16 July 2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Come on Mike, you're a "good" cop, wear your DD..............

Lol. I'll save that for the highschool reunion. Can I borrow a rolls

Dr.B · 17 July 2009, 12:01 AM

Be yourself, if you ware your DD every day then use it. However, don't flaunt it.

Rebel · 17 July 2009, 12:26 AM

I would wear my Sub. If he is a watch nut and a true friend.....he would be proud for you.

stripec30 · 17 July 2009, 01:59 AM

IMO it would depend upon how well he's doing for himself. If the guy is struggling to make ends meet then I'd leave the Rolex at home until we did some more 'catching up'. If he's just in a job that doesn't may much, but is doing Ok financially, I'd wear the Sub.

Thomas · 17 July 2009, 07:01 AM

If what watch you are wearing comes between a friendship maybe you were never really that good of friends to begin with. Wear the Sub and don't make a big deal out of it.

16 July 2009, 12:40 PM	#1
mikefrmnj Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 267	A question of tact. I am meeting a high school friend I have not seen in like 17 years. He was a watch nut since we were kids growing up-he had the first Tag I had ever seen and years later bought on to start my collection. The thing is from the talks we have had on the phone I have done a bit better for myself than he has. I don't want to look like I am showing off or being boastful so should I leave the watches home? I am told I come off a bit abrasive at times so I don't want to compound the issue. Any suggestions. I was thinking of wearing the SS Sub because he is a watch guy but I feel I might seem like I'm rubbing it in his face which is not the kind of person I am. All comments appreciated.

16 July 2009, 04:06 PM	#6
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Relax, be yourself, and wear whichever watch you'd normally wear. Doesn't get any more simple than that. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

16 July 2009, 03:01 PM	#20
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	If you're that concerned then you could put the watch in your pocket when you meet. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

16 July 2009, 07:52 PM	#21
Danwealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: China Posts: 220	you can wear your sub, your friend would feel happy to see you wearing this but NOT this

16 July 2009, 09:50 PM	#22
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Be yourself and wear whatever you would normally wear. If you hide your watches now and do rekindle your friendship; how long will you hide your watches for? Until he can afford one?? __________________ Russ

16 July 2009, 12:42 PM	#2
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	If he knows you well (which it sounds like he does), then he will understand you are not trying to show off, etc. if you do wear your Sub. Personally, I would wear the SS Sub !

16 July 2009, 12:44 PM	#3
DRMOVIE1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: PT/SS YM Posts: 165	yeah I would leave them at home. ESPECIALY if you know hes not doing well. If it was an ex-gf... Then Id wear 1 on each wrist

16 July 2009, 06:37 PM	#7
exxondus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 568	wat made u think he doenst have a rollie?

16 July 2009, 01:23 PM	#14
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	If he was a watch nut, then I think you SHOULD wear the SS sub, he'll probably be interested in seeing it. I'm sure you won't wave it in his face, and if the topic never comes up then don't approach it, but it's not like you're wearing a Leapord Daytona Bling machine or anything. A SS sub is a calssic-fine timepiece, but hardly a watch that shouts: "Hey Look at me! I did better then you!"

16 July 2009, 02:04 PM	#15
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	If you look at it objectively, wearing your Rolex and giving him the pleasure of seeing it is not more powerful than the pain that might be caused from feelings of jealousy/resentment on his part.

16 July 2009, 02:09 PM	#16
vince211 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Watch: Sub-c Posts: 190	A true friend would be happy to see you wearing a Rolex! I understand and respect your humbleness. -Vince.

16 July 2009, 02:30 PM	#17
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Wear the Rolex but be sensitive to him and be humble. I would not mention that I was wearing a Rolex unless he commented on it. Allan

16 July 2009, 02:44 PM	#18
rob 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Ca. Watch: SS only Posts: 865	Sub is tactful!

16 July 2009, 02:53 PM	#19
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	would be great if you wore the SS sub and he showed up with a DDII!!!!!!!!!! its not about the "things"....just be humble...and maybe you're realtionship with him will get back on track..and you can show him this wonderful place and he can get a GREAT deal on his very own rolex and he will look at it as insperation at that point! all things canbe turned into positive things!

16 July 2009, 11:36 PM	#23
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Its not what you wear on your wrist that defines you to others its how you wear it

16 July 2009, 11:39 PM	#24
mikefrmnj Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 267	Thanks for all your thoughts on the subject. I think I'm going to wear the sub with a long sleeve shirt. Should be subdued enough. I shall report back on how it goes.

16 July 2009, 11:42 PM	#25
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Come on Mike, you're a "good" cop, wear your DD..............

17 July 2009, 12:01 AM	#27
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Be yourself, if you ware your DD every day then use it. However, don't flaunt it.

17 July 2009, 12:26 AM	#28
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	I would wear my Sub. If he is a watch nut and a true friend.....he would be proud for you. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

17 July 2009, 01:59 AM	#29
stripec30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Justin Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 91	IMO it would depend upon how well he's doing for himself. If the guy is struggling to make ends meet then I'd leave the Rolex at home until we did some more 'catching up'. If he's just in a job that doesn't may much, but is doing Ok financially, I'd wear the Sub.

17 July 2009, 07:01 AM	#30
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	If what watch you are wearing comes between a friendship maybe you were never really that good of friends to begin with. Wear the Sub and don't make a big deal out of it.

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