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Old 15 May 2012, 11:45 AM   #1
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16610 spotted in the wild....only to be ridiculed

Was at my local Starbucks today getting an iced coffee when I noticed the guy in front of me wearing a classic 16610. I complimented him and then they guy insulted me by stating that my LV-C was a "cartoonish" fake.

Without hesitation, I corrected him that mine was the new updated ceramic model in green. He then continued to state that mine was a "nice blingy fake" and to go buy a real one like his.

I just shook my head and walked away before I hit that a**hat in the face.

What a prick!
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Old 15 May 2012, 11:49 AM   #2
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Was at my local Starbucks today getting an iced coffee when I noticed the guy in front of me wearing a classic 16610. I complimented him and then they guy insulted me by stating that my LV-C was a "cartoonish" fake.

Without hesitation, I corrected him that mine was the new updated ceramic model in green. He then continued to state that mine was a "nice blingy fake" and to go buy a real one like his.

I just shook my head and walked away before I hit that a**hat in the face.

What a prick!
I don't know if I would have been able to restrain my self from physical violence...
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Old 15 May 2012, 11:50 AM   #3
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Forums are full of us watch guys striking up a convo with a non watch guy it always turns out ugly. I for one don't do it anymore. Sorry you had such a bad experience!
Just forget it!
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Old 15 May 2012, 11:50 AM   #4
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should've told him you'd dunk your rollie in your drink if he did the same...
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Old 15 May 2012, 11:54 AM   #5
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I don't know if I would have been able to restrain my self from physical violence...
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Forums are full of us watch guys striking up a convo with a non watch guy it always turns out ugly. I for one don't do it anymore. Sorry you had such a bad experience!
Just forget it!
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should've told him you'd dunk your rollie in your drink if he did the same...
No more watch talk unless it is with a WIS. Thanks guys for your support.
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Old 15 May 2012, 11:58 AM   #6
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No more watch talk unless it is with a WIS. Thanks guys for your support.
Sad because it's so cool when you see another person with a cool watch. The excitement is rarely ever shared and usually taken wrong so unless someone asks me first I keep my mouth shut
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Old 15 May 2012, 11:59 AM   #7
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what a dick
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:07 PM   #8
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I'd cuss him out for sure
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:09 PM   #9
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That dude clearly has serious issues. Don't sweat it.
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:09 PM   #10
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some people are a$$holes, we all meet them. Dont worry about it
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:11 PM   #11
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Should have bet him $1000 yours was real, settled it at an AD.
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:13 PM   #12
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That's actually quite funny, it shows you how some people feel the need to show they know things, whether they really do or not!
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:14 PM   #13
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What an uninformed guy (that's the kindest way I can say what a total jerk)
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:14 PM   #14
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I did not pursue anything because it was obvious that this Rolex owner was all about "status" and not appreciative like us WIS's here on the forum.
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:17 PM   #15
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Hey, that was me....sorry, the lighting was bad in there!

Just kidding

We are surrounded by A holes, you just need reminding every now and then.
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:18 PM   #16
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Should have bet him $1000 yours was real, settled it at an AD.
That would have been priceless lol
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:20 PM   #17
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Should have bet him $1000 yours was real, settled it at an AD.
No AD anywhere around me. Closest is Bakersfield, CA or San Francisco, Carmel, or Los Angeles.
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:22 PM   #18
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No AD anywhere around me. Closest is Bakersfield, CA or San Francisco, Carmel, or Los Angeles.
Looser pays air fair?
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:23 PM   #19
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truth is half the 16610s , datejusts etc we spot in the 'wild' are fakes anyways

unless you actually handle the watch its pretty hard to determine if the guy has a fake or authentic.

i simply dont comment on anyones watches. a WIS is so far and few between that its simply a waste of time.
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:26 PM   #20
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:39 PM   #21
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That's not only horrible - its deplorable! I compliment if I see a nice watch but I won't respond negatively if they do just because it makes them think it is ok.
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:40 PM   #22
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Just goes to show that Rolex ownership penetrates all stratas of society!

Don't sweat it. He's just demonstrating his own ignorance and lack of character. Well played for letting it go.
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:42 PM   #23
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Should have showed him your clasp and solid mid link bracelet and told him that his was a cheap fake....
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:43 PM   #24
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ignorant fool he is. and i think he is really rude. if i don't like the watch the other person is wearing, i won't comment at all but just smile.
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:48 PM   #25
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You should have told him that maybe some day he'll be able afford your higher priced updated version.
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:48 PM   #26
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As the saying goes, "you can't fix stupid". Don't sweat it and enjoy your watch.
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Old 15 May 2012, 12:49 PM   #27
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Are you sure his was real? lol Seriously though what an idiot. Ever wonder where all the smart people in the world are going?

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Old 15 May 2012, 01:03 PM   #28
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What an a$$. That was nice you went out of your way thou to compliment his watch
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Old 15 May 2012, 01:16 PM   #29
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Had a somewhat similar situation, but what was worse is he was a coworker, i had to domeverything in my power not to put hands on him
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Old 15 May 2012, 01:26 PM   #30
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Whatta jackwagon!
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