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Robwilliams · 13 October 2010, 09:16 AM

You all may think I am crazy for saying this, and I may well be. But, has anyone ever bought a watch and have nothing but bad things happen every time you wear it? I recently bought a used two tone sub mariner from a very trusted friend of mine, who is also a certified Rolex watchmaker. This watch is fine as long as it is on my watch winder. The minute I put it on, bad things happen to me, I usually get into some sort of argument with people I never argue with. I fell one time while wearing it and broke my back in three places. Then, as soon as I take it off, these things stop happening. I know watches are just things, and they have no spirit but I am seriously thinking of selling this damn watch. I never have any problems while wearing any of the new watches I bought, only this used one. Anyone ever hear of this before.

TSW · 13 October 2010, 09:28 AM

Was it JJ's old Bluesy you bought

Frogman4me · 13 October 2010, 09:33 AM

If your watch is associated with bad things happening in your life then I would sell it and buy a different piece. When you think about your watch it should be tied to great moments in your life

GEO_79 · 13 October 2010, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schroder

Was it JJ's old Bluesy you bought

Route 66 · 13 October 2010, 09:40 AM

Could it be that you're subconsciously making these thing happen yourself, because you don't think you're worthy of such a fine timepiece?

kyle L · 13 October 2010, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schroder

Was it JJ's old Bluesy you bought

mountainrivera · 13 October 2010, 09:51 AM

Is your watch's name Christine?

ingoodtime · 13 October 2010, 10:21 AM

I'll give you a grand for it.

Poohsan · 13 October 2010, 10:21 AM

You could try having the watch blessed by a Buddhist monk. <– Not joking here.
I prefer Thai Buddhist monks myself. If that does not work I would sell the watch.

Bedrock · 13 October 2010, 10:27 AM

This would not be a good watch for a skydiver or an alligator wrestler.

unclesallie · 13 October 2010, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ingoodtime

I'll give you a grand for it.

unclesallie · 13 October 2010, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poohsan

You could try having the watch blessed by a Buddhist monk. <– Not joking here.
I prefer Thai Buddhist monks myself. If that does not work I would sell the watch.

you think the watch is possessed?

Buddhist Monks sit. That is what they do.
As I think of it, that is what Buddhas do.
Doo wop. Doo.

(with apologies to Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, wherever he went)
(another way of saying this is: Goodnight Mrs. Calabash wherever you are!)

Robwilliams · 13 October 2010, 11:03 AM

I am seriously thinking of selling it. I don't know, maybe the person who had it before me was in an accident or got killed or something. At any rate, life is way too short for me to put up with these kinds of things happening to me associated with this watch. Thanks for the responses.

Chipmunk · 13 October 2010, 11:10 AM

You may want to put that in the "Watch Out" section.

GradyPhilpott · 13 October 2010, 11:23 AM

Do what makes you happy, but I think it's all just happenstance.

You would not believe all the bad things that have happened to me in my life or the close calls I've had with death.

I've never once thought to blame an inanimate object for the incident, at least not after I regained my presence of mind.

But let's assume momentarily that the watch does have some kind of curse and that whoever has possession of it will invariably have some series of catastrophes befall that person.

To whom would you choose to sell it?

Scandinavian · 13 October 2010, 01:29 PM

Sell it to your mother in law.

JJ Irani · 13 October 2010, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schroder

Was it JJ's old Bluesy you bought

Very possible, Schroder. I had 3 of them and each and every one of them brought me ill luck!! Love the watch, but now I'm too scared to buy one!!

JJ Irani · 13 October 2010, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scandinavian

Sell it to your mother in law.

sakuraba · 13 October 2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schroder

Was it JJ's old Bluesy you bought

I knew the story sounded vaguely familiar, Thomas!

sakuraba · 13 October 2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Very possible, Schroder. I had 3 of them and each and every one of them brought me ill luck!! Love the watch, but now I'm too scared to buy one!!

Sure!

A little enabling might get you back on the right track, Boss!

sleddog · 13 October 2010, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Very possible, Schroder. I had 3 of them and each and every one of them brought me ill luck!! Love the watch, but now I'm too scared to buy one!!

# 4 might have better luck!

sakuraba · 13 October 2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

# 4 might have better luck!

Maybe the ceramic bluesy would break the cycle!

JJ Irani · 13 October 2010, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Maybe the ceramic bluesy would break the cycle!

Nice watch, wrong shade of BLUE!

docmarioce · 13 October 2010, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Nice watch, wrong shade of BLUE!

JJ you were my inspiration to get my Bluesy, above means you don't have your TT Sub Bluesy anymore?
regards
Mario

johnbeth · 13 October 2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog1000

# 4 might have better luck!

Bad luck does come in threes, so I agree that #4 could be the one!

All the best !

John

gold canyon · 13 October 2010, 02:27 PM

If you feel your watch has bad karma... well, move it on and get another one. Hopefully the buyer will have better luck and you can get one that you're happier with. Life's too short.

JJ Irani · 13 October 2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docmarioce

JJ you were my inspiration to get my Bluesy, above means you don't have your TT Sub Bluesy anymore?
regards
Mario

No, Mario..............sold it quite a while back and updated to another Rolex!!

docmarioce · 13 October 2010, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

No, Mario..............sold it quite a while back and updated to another Rolex!!

Ah OK. I did not know. Anyway, sorry to hear that but is a natural outcome. I do change watches every year approx after I get bored too even when I'd like to stop and stick with only one is very difficult (even more coming here and other watch forums regularly). My wife says no more watches or trades until 2 years from now so have to love my Bluesy. Lately the green bezel sub is growing on me but I have to hold my horses...

Regards
Mario

Poohsan · 13 October 2010, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclesallie

you think the watch is possessed?

Buddhist Monks sit. That is what they do.
As I think of it, that is what Buddhas do.
Doo wop. Doo.

(with apologies to Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, wherever he went)
(another way of saying this is: Goodnight Mrs. Calabash wherever you are!)

???

AdrianT · 13 October 2010, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robwilliams

You all may think I am crazy for saying this, and I may well be. But, has anyone ever bought a watch and have nothing but bad things happen every time you wear it? I recently bought a used two tone sub mariner from a very trusted friend of mine, who is also a certified Rolex watchmaker. This watch is fine as long as it is on my watch winder. The minute I put it on, bad things happen to me, I usually get into some sort of argument with people I never argue with. I fell one time while wearing it and broke my back in three places. Then, as soon as I take it off, these things stop happening. I know watches are just things, and they have no spirit but I am seriously thinking of selling this damn watch. I never have any problems while wearing any of the new watches I bought, only this used one. Anyone ever hear of this before.

Wow RB, that sounds scary, however I do believe that some things do attract bad luck and perhaps this is your magnet. maybe you should flick it and save yourself from any more unaccountable bad luck.

13 October 2010, 09:16 AM	#1
Robwilliams Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 68	Watch with bad karma You all may think I am crazy for saying this, and I may well be. But, has anyone ever bought a watch and have nothing but bad things happen every time you wear it? I recently bought a used two tone sub mariner from a very trusted friend of mine, who is also a certified Rolex watchmaker. This watch is fine as long as it is on my watch winder. The minute I put it on, bad things happen to me, I usually get into some sort of argument with people I never argue with. I fell one time while wearing it and broke my back in three places. Then, as soon as I take it off, these things stop happening. I know watches are just things, and they have no spirit but I am seriously thinking of selling this damn watch. I never have any problems while wearing any of the new watches I bought, only this used one. Anyone ever hear of this before.

13 October 2010, 09:28 AM	#2
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Was it JJ's old Bluesy you bought __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

13 October 2010, 09:51 AM	#7
mountainrivera "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: Staten Island Posts: 256	Is your watch's name Christine? __________________ "A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." Jack Dempsey

13 October 2010, 10:21 AM	#8
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	I'll give you a grand for it. __________________ Lee

13 October 2010, 10:21 AM	#9
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	You could try having the watch blessed by a Buddhist monk. <– Not joking here. I prefer Thai Buddhist monks myself. If that does not work I would sell the watch. __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

13 October 2010, 09:33 AM	#3
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	If your watch is associated with bad things happening in your life then I would sell it and buy a different piece. When you think about your watch it should be tied to great moments in your life

13 October 2010, 09:40 AM	#5
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	Could it be that you're subconsciously making these thing happen yourself, because you don't think you're worthy of such a fine timepiece?

13 October 2010, 10:27 AM	#10
Bedrock Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: George Location: No. Calif. Watch: TT Datejust Posts: 53	This would not be a good watch for a skydiver or an alligator wrestler.

13 October 2010, 11:03 AM	#13
Robwilliams Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 68	I am seriously thinking of selling it. I don't know, maybe the person who had it before me was in an accident or got killed or something. At any rate, life is way too short for me to put up with these kinds of things happening to me associated with this watch. Thanks for the responses.

13 October 2010, 11:10 AM	#14
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	You may want to put that in the "Watch Out" section. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

13 October 2010, 11:23 AM	#15
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Do what makes you happy, but I think it's all just happenstance. You would not believe all the bad things that have happened to me in my life or the close calls I've had with death. I've never once thought to blame an inanimate object for the incident, at least not after I regained my presence of mind. But let's assume momentarily that the watch does have some kind of curse and that whoever has possession of it will invariably have some series of catastrophes befall that person. To whom would you choose to sell it? __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

13 October 2010, 01:29 PM	#16
Scandinavian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Watch: 116610LN Posts: 183	Sell it to your mother in law.

13 October 2010, 02:27 PM	#26
gold canyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southwest Watch: R O L E X Posts: 1,188	If you feel your watch has bad karma... well, move it on and get another one. Hopefully the buyer will have better luck and you can get one that you're happier with. Life's too short.

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