When a Rolex Only Brings Back Bad Memories

[BristolCavendish]

I'm standing in line at Peet's (another one of those chain coffee shops) this morning when some guy standing behind me noticed my Submariner and simply said, 'nice watch'. The line was going slowly and we managed to strike up a brief conversation on watches in general. Turns out the guy owns an original Explorer II which he had purchased back in 1972 but hadn't worn for the past 15 years. When I inquired why, he simply replied that the watch reminded him more of the bad times than the good ones. Without trying to get too personal, I asked what he meant by that and he responded by saying that during the course of owning/wearing this watch, he had undergone two divorces, three major surgeries, a number of low-paying 'nowhere' jobs and a misdemeanor arrest where the county bailiff confiscated the watch prior to him being 'booked'.

So this Explorer II has been sitting in an old cigar box for over a decade now, probably never to be worn again and/or in need of a good servicing. When I asked if it might be for sale, he was open to the possibility but curious why I would be interested in such a watch being that it never brought him any particular enjoyment or happiness. While I've always had a hankering for an original-issue 1655, I began to wonder if the watch was cursed. I'm not a superstitious type by nature but bad mojo is bad mojo and like the scent of a skunk, it can linger on. We never got around to exchanging phone numbers or discussing prices but now I'm beginning to wonder if I should have pursued it further.

[emersm]

Maybe the bad memories were a result of his bad choices. I would have pursued it further, for sure!

[JacksonStone]

You think that's bad? Several years ago I was walking by my bathroom sink en route to getting in the shower - in the buff, mind you - when a screw in my Oyster bracelet came out and the whole watch fell off. I bent over to find it when my (now ex) wife's cat suddenly took an inappropriate interest in my dangling bean bag by swiping at it. The resulting startle, to say nothing of the pain, caused me to jolt upward and bang my head on the underside of the vanity, which knocked me unconscious. Imagine the scene my wife came upon in response to the noise: a running shower, a broken Rolex, a naked me in a heap on the floor, and a cat nonchalantly licking its paws as if nothing had happened. I couldn't sell that damn watch fast enough.

[Thatguy]

I think a service removes all bad mojo. I would have tried to buy.


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[kingSubTT]

I went for a job interview, didn't get the job. 2 years later I got call again from the same company. I wore the same suit on purpose. Get what, I got that position and I am still working for the same company for 18 years now.

First house I bought was the one in which the owner committed suicide. I got a deal on that. I still own that house and it has tripled in value.

I turn bad mojos to good ones.

[Juantxo]

I would interested in contacting that person. PM me, please. Thank you.

[Abdullah71601]

A watch cannot be cursed. People can be cursed, but inanimate objects cannot.

Hunt that guy down. Looking forward to the incoming pics.

[mactruck]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

You think that's bad? Several years ago I was walking by my bathroom sink en route to getting in the shower - in the buff, mind you - when a screw in my Oyster bracelet came out and the whole watch fell off. I bent over to find it when my (now ex) wife's cat suddenly took an inappropriate interest in my dangling bean bag by swiping at it. The resulting startle, to say nothing of the pain, caused me to jolt upward and bang my head on the underside of the vanity, which knocked me unconscious. Imagine the scene my wife came upon in response to the noise: a running shower, a broken Rolex, a naked me in a heap on the floor, and a cat nonchalantly licking its paws as if nothing had happened. I couldn't sell that damn watch fast enough.

Sorry but that was funny.

[DRKBC]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

You think that's bad? Several years ago I was walking by my bathroom sink en route to getting in the shower - in the buff, mind you - when a screw in my Oyster bracelet came out and the whole watch fell off. I bent over to find it when my (now ex) wife's cat suddenly took an inappropriate interest in my dangling bean bag by swiping at it. The resulting startle, to say nothing of the pain, caused me to jolt upward and bang my head on the underside of the vanity, which knocked me unconscious. Imagine the scene my wife came upon in response to the noise: a running shower, a broken Rolex, a naked me in a heap on the floor, and a cat nonchalantly licking its paws as if nothing had happened. I couldn't sell that damn watch fast enough.

Could have been worse at least the cat was just licking his paws.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by DRKBC

Could have been worse at least the cat was just licking his paws.

[SeaDweller50]

'Dangling bean bag'

[BristolCavendish]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

You think that's bad? Several years ago I was walking by my bathroom sink en route to getting in the shower - in the buff, mind you - when a screw in my Oyster bracelet came out and the whole watch fell off. I bent over to find it when my (now ex) wife's cat suddenly took an inappropriate interest in my dangling bean bag by swiping at it. The resulting startle, to say nothing of the pain, caused me to jolt upward and bang my head on the underside of the vanity, which knocked me unconscious. Imagine the scene my wife came upon in response to the noise: a running shower, a broken Rolex, a naked me in a heap on the floor, and a cat nonchalantly licking its paws as if nothing had happened. I couldn't sell that damn watch fast enough.

If a cat was playing 'tetherball' with my scrotum, it'd be gone long before the Rolex.

[Bigsykedaddy]

I would buy it, all that bad luck / curse is BS, no such thing exists. Grab that puppy for a good price and turn it into a good "luck" charm

Originally Posted by DRKBC

Could have been worse at least the cat was just licking his paws.

But ask yourself "WHY was the cat licking his paws..?"

[hambone1983]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

You think that's bad? Several years ago I was walking by my bathroom sink en route to getting in the shower - in the buff, mind you - when a screw in my Oyster bracelet came out and the whole watch fell off. I bent over to find it when my (now ex) wife's cat suddenly took an inappropriate interest in my dangling bean bag by swiping at it. The resulting startle, to say nothing of the pain, caused me to jolt upward and bang my head on the underside of the vanity, which knocked me unconscious. Imagine the scene my wife came upon in response to the noise: a running shower, a broken Rolex, a naked me in a heap on the floor, and a cat nonchalantly licking its paws as if nothing had happened. I couldn't sell that damn watch fast enough.

sell the watch? I would've given that cat a one way car ride 10 miles in any direction.

[Louis (Toronto)]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

You think that's bad? Several years ago I was walking by my bathroom sink en route to getting in the shower - in the buff, mind you - when a screw in my Oyster bracelet came out and the whole watch fell off. I bent over to find it when my (now ex) wife's cat suddenly took an inappropriate interest in my dangling bean bag by swiping at it. The resulting startle, to say nothing of the pain, caused me to jolt upward and bang my head on the underside of the vanity, which knocked me unconscious. Imagine the scene my wife came upon in response to the noise: a running shower, a broken Rolex, a naked me in a heap on the floor, and a cat nonchalantly licking its paws as if nothing had happened. I couldn't sell that damn watch fast enough.

[blue16613]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

You think that's bad? Several years ago I was walking by my bathroom sink en route to getting in the shower - in the buff, mind you - when a screw in my Oyster bracelet came out and the whole watch fell off. I bent over to find it when my (now ex) wife's cat suddenly took an inappropriate interest in my dangling bean bag by swiping at it. The resulting startle, to say nothing of the pain, caused me to jolt upward and bang my head on the underside of the vanity, which knocked me unconscious. Imagine the scene my wife came upon in response to the noise: a running shower, a broken Rolex, a naked me in a heap on the floor, and a cat nonchalantly licking its paws as if nothing had happened. I couldn't sell that damn watch fast enough.

Ah, today's installment of:
"You just can't make this kind of stuff up!!"

Time to pull out another Seinfeld clip Mac!

[BristolCavendish]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

A watch cannot be cursed. People can be cursed, but inanimate objects cannot. Hunt that guy down. Looking forward to the incoming pics.

Your logic makes sense but what about inanimate objects that some people assign 'good luck' to (i.e. golf putters, baseball bats, pool cues, amulets etc.). In this convoluted (and oftentimes baffling) universe, good/bad luck can't possibly be just a one-way street (or ticket).

[Maximus84]

Originally Posted by hambone1983

sell the watch? I would've given that cat a one way car ride 10 miles in any direction.

20.

[natosub]

Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

If a cat was playing 'tetherball' with my scrotum, it'd be gone long before the Rolex.

Here, here!

To the OP, don't be ridiculous. You have (had?) the opportunity to by an awesome vintage watch from the original owner? What's there to think about? Some voodoo nonsense? Get real. PM me his contact info!

[T. Ferguson]

One man's trash is another man's treasure.

All those things happen in his life and he's pinning it on the watch? Uh, OK.

[Ruud Van Driver]

If it was a watch I was interested in, I'd have made an offer and given him my number. I'm not in the least bit superstitious.

It would make a damn fine zombie apocalypse watch, providing I had the chance to get it serviced first.

Originally Posted by Juantxo

I would interested in contacting that person. PM me, please. Thank you.

Did you miss the "We never got around to exchanging phone numbers or discussing prices..." bit?

[soundserious]

That watch is cursed. Let it go.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

After going through all of that the watch sounds like a trophy of survival. He managed to keep it during those hard times. I'd call that powerful mojo.

[TheRolexKingofLV]

Why does he look at it in a negative way? After all those things that happened to him (whether his fault or not) and the old trusty watch has stood by his side thru thick n thin. I'd look at it like a good luck charm!

[gossbeau]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

You think that's bad? Several years ago I was walking by my bathroom sink en route to getting in the shower - in the buff, mind you - when a screw in my Oyster bracelet came out and the whole watch fell off. I bent over to find it when my (now ex) wife's cat suddenly took an inappropriate interest in my dangling bean bag by swiping at it. The resulting startle, to say nothing of the pain, caused me to jolt upward and bang my head on the underside of the vanity, which knocked me unconscious. Imagine the scene my wife came upon in response to the noise: a running shower, a broken Rolex, a naked me in a heap on the floor, and a cat nonchalantly licking its paws as if nothing had happened. I couldn't sell that damn watch fast enough.

It looks to me like a perfect scenario that came out of the latest Final Destination movie.
No seriously, I am glad you are ok. Sometimes it is better to laugh at misadventures rather than trying to figure out how the hell did it happen!!

Everything is planned IMHO and happen for a reason...

[gossbeau]

Back to the OP question, I would be more worried if it was something like a jewelry or gemstone as they are more known to absorb negative energies.

If you want to make sure should you purchase the watch, smudge the hell out of it with white sage. That again is a different topic...

[douglasf13]

Bah. I'd probably buy a 1655 right off a dead guy's wrist if the price was right.

[Maiden]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

You think that's bad? Several years ago I was walking by my bathroom sink en route to getting in the shower - in the buff, mind you - when a screw in my Oyster bracelet came out and the whole watch fell off. I bent over to find it when my (now ex) wife's cat suddenly took an inappropriate interest in my dangling bean bag by swiping at it. The resulting startle, to say nothing of the pain, caused me to jolt upward and bang my head on the underside of the vanity, which knocked me unconscious. Imagine the scene my wife came upon in response to the noise: a running shower, a broken Rolex, a naked me in a heap on the floor, and a cat nonchalantly licking its paws as if nothing had happened. I couldn't sell that damn watch fast enough.

Well at least we know a Rolex can get you some pussy!

[fungo]

Question is why he kept it unworn for 15 yrs? Why kept it at all if he thinks it is cursed? I would have sold it right then and there.

[2ltdjorn]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

You think that's bad? Several years ago I was walking by my bathroom sink en route to getting in the shower - in the buff, mind you - when a screw in my Oyster bracelet came out and the whole watch fell off. I bent over to find it when my (now ex) wife's cat suddenly took an inappropriate interest in my dangling bean bag by swiping at it. The resulting startle, to say nothing of the pain, caused me to jolt upward and bang my head on the underside of the vanity, which knocked me unconscious. Imagine the scene my wife came upon in response to the noise: a running shower, a broken Rolex, a naked me in a heap on the floor, and a cat nonchalantly licking its paws as if nothing had happened. I couldn't sell that damn watch fast enough.

This gave me a good chuckle.

I to may has given the cat a ride into the next county.