Stange experience last night...

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by superdog

I was just thinking this.

Lots of tough guys for sure. Especially considering this is a pretty geeky place to hang out.

You're from NJ like me. If someone walked up behind you in this state and grabbed your wrist, I bet you'd go into a defensive mode. I agree with you, my first thought wouldn't be to throw a punch but I'd definitely respond. I get weirded out when strangers say "hi" to me in bars or on the street let alone touch me without permission.

[SemperFi]

Sounds like the husband knows nothing about watches and the wife knows even less.

[Ritch99]

I would not stand for a stranger putting his hands on me, period. I would take it as a threat. He would have been removed from my personal space immediately.

[DeeTee]

[Ritch99]

Originally Posted by superdog

I was just thinking this.

Lots of tough guys for sure. Especially considering this is a pretty geeky place to hang out.

Many people from many walks of life lurk here. I am willing to bet that many of the members are former or current Military or LE. It is those demographics that would be more inclined to react in a physical manner. I am quite sure, there are many capable individuals here in TRF...they just have great taste!

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

You're from NJ like me. If someone walked up behind you in this state and grabbed your wrist, I bet you'd go into a defensive mode. I agree with you, my first thought wouldn't be to throw a punch but I'd definitely respond. I get weirded out when strangers say "hi" to me in bars or on the street let alone touch me without permission.

I've been in more fights than I care to remember. A few of them I don't remember.

And I have never ever thrown a first punch. Even when the fights were in a ring.

There is not enough information provided to really conclude the best course of action. But for certain throwing a punch is not the right way to go.

And the facts are that very few computer tough guys would respond to this with physical violence. And if they did, likely they'd end up in a holding cell while planning to sell their Rolex in order to pay for the upcoming legal fees and court settlement.

[Partagas]

Hope all you tough guys realize if someone just touches you, and you in turn break his jaw, curb stomp him, or whatever...you will likely be paying through the nose when you get sued (and rightfully so). Hope you're all just "internet tough guys", and wouldn't actually overreact like that in public. It's pretty evident the guy probably had a few too many, and didn't need his jaw broken. SMH...

[Mosbrook]

You need to find a new bar.

[AK797]

I don't think my first reaction would be to punch, if he was just excited or drunk I'd just pull my wrist away, but if I sensed danger or a set up then I'd have my right hand ready, I only jab with my left so the Rolex can stay on.

[Sntangerbg]

I would not punched the guy, but would have broken his grip on my wrist. If he tried to hold my arm, escalation is needed and it becomes self defense.
And yes, this is a geeky watch forums, but that does not mean some of us could not have OTHER interests too.
Me--former military, competed in boxing and kick boxing for over a decade.
Was a bouncer in the SF Sunset district for a couple of years while in college, still work out 4-5 times a week. Oh, and I am a genuinely nice guy that has never started a fight, I have finished some, but I hate starting them.
This is me in the picture below, babysitting a buddy's kid :

http://s241.photobucket.com/user/snt...ml?sort=3&o=28

[The Shadow]

Originally Posted by Racerdj

The only real problem is having your wrist grabbed!

X2.

No need to go physical. Just go the R.Lee Ermey way:

"WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR MALFUNCTION????"

[Velox]

Break my Jaw and I'll grab your wrist.
Without hesitation!

[Dr.Brian]

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

They make them. A friend of mine was super happy about his new MK watch recently.

It looked exactly like a IWC Pilot minus the Chrono - I gave him a thumbs up and if he liked it, who the hell am I to judge.

My friend drives a $140k car and wears a big MK watch.😱
I've offered to take him Panerai shopping, but he likes his MK. Lol.

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by Partagas

Hope all you tough guys realize if someone just touches you, and you in turn break his jaw, curb stomp him, or whatever...you will likely be paying through the nose when you get sued (and rightfully so). Hope you're all just "internet tough guys", and wouldn't actually overreact like that in public. It's pretty evident the guy probably had a few too many, and didn't need his jaw broken. SMH...

I tend to overreact because I'm paranoid. But anyone who knows about having to fight, de-escalating the situation is the best action. I hate fighting, but had to a time or two.

As for the watch, I'd be glad if my watch was mistaken for a MK. I enjoy conversations with fellow watch people, but conversations with most others gets awkward since people instantly talk about price.

[bdex75]

Who knows in a bar, lot of variables.

I know that he would not have been holding on to my wrist long. Not worth knocking the guy out though.

As far as how to react to the question at hand. "It's a Rolex".

I do think there are a lot of Internet tough guys out there. But as stated there are lots of LEO, military and all around badasses on this "geeky watch forum". I was an amateur boxer all thru HS and college, a bouncer and did a fair amount of close quarter self defense training. But my guess is some drunk dude in a bar wouldn't take much to subdue. Which would be good because I am old and a little rusty.

My mom always said never start s fight but always finish it. Needless to say she was never happy about the boxing and hated the bouncing.


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[seand442]

Originally Posted by Partagas

Hope all you tough guys realize if someone just touches you, and you in turn break his jaw, curb stomp him, or whatever...you will likely be paying through the nose when you get sued (and rightfully so). Hope you're all just "internet tough guys", and wouldn't actually overreact like that in public. It's pretty evident the guy probably had a few too many, and didn't need his jaw broken. SMH...

While some may over-react, the vast majority of people here who have received training in defensive tactics will not immediately go to blows. There are many moves that can be made that will encourage the grabber to back up, and that may be all that is necessary. Of course, if he is plastered, he still might not get it. A trained and aware individual is much different than an "internet tough guy."

[Watch This]

For breakfast I like egg and cheese sandwiches. Sometimes with bacon mostly without. On a croissant.

[123Blueface]

Internet tough guys?
Because one wouldn't accept a total stranger grabbing your wrist, where an expensive watch sits?
I call that passiveness Internet wuss.

An Internet tough guy is one picking fights behind a keyboard, knowing won't face person he is antagonizing. Very different to this OP scenario.

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Watch This

For breakfast I like egg and cheese sandwiches. Sometimes with bacon mostly without. On a croissant.

Not bad, but obviously you haven't tried a double-yolk boiled egg and toast soldiers.

[GEORGE505]

Originally Posted by antbkny

Most mk watches are gold tone and I'm guessing that's how they tried to make the connection. The strange part is him grabbing your wrist. Make sure you didn't get pick pocketed.

X2.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by beer

wow even on a rolex forum we have a lot of internet warriors

I was thinking the same thing. Lol

2 beer warriors.

[Lucky777]

Don't sweat the small stuff, buy them a round and enjoy the evening

[Watch This]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Not bad, but obviously you haven't tried a double-yolk boiled egg and toast soldiers.

I have not. Sounds delish. Nice hot coffee and some fresh OJ. Good to go.

[SeaAndSky]

Why would someone knowing you're not wearing MK ruin your evening? I would dismiss the obnoxious trendy couple without a second thought.

[NEW]

It happen to me as well when I was wearing my DD2 everose. A young lady said to me "HEY your watch is just like mine." It's a Micheal Kors. I just said WOW your right as she put her watch next to mine. She was in her twenties. Not many people understand the value of time, that's why I keep it with a nice watch.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by SamiKssiaa

If someone just came out of no where and grabbed my wrist I'd turn their jaw in to a jigsaw puzzle.

It's one thing to have some stern words for someone who touched you, but quite another to immediately escalate to felony assault. But, if you're so righteous with your escalation, don't be offended if your opponent escalates to assault with a deadly weapon. We'll all read about the tough guy who got shot because someone thought his DD was a MK.

It's a bar in the US, and a guy asked about a watch in a fairly nice way. Context is everything. Answer the question and move on.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Not bad, but obviously you haven't tried a double-yolk boiled egg and toast soldiers.

Make that fried bread soldiers... and I'm off to the kitchen...

[ap1]

Originally Posted by kunlun

I just straight up murder everyone who looks at me.
Yesterday, I punched a squirrel who asked me for a nut.

What were we talking about, again?

Oh, yes, now let me tell you my thoughts on rose gold...

...I think it's lovely, but it will eventually be less in fashion and for now, it does have a fashion association.

Laughing with hot coffee, dulp

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

It's one thing to have some stern words for someone who touched you, but quite another to immediately escalate to felony assault. But, if you're so righteous with your escalation, don't be offended if your opponent escalates to assault with a deadly weapon. We'll all read about the tough guy who got shot because someone thought his DD was a MK.

It's a bar in the US, and a guy asked about a watch in a fairly nice way. Context is everything. Answer the question and move on.

Best post on this tread. Very accurate as well.