16610 spotted in the wild....only to be ridiculed

[kilyung]

Funny but I got an almost identical comment from someone about my 116619. "Damn! I thought it was real" and I just let it roll off my back.

[rossi46]

Originally Posted by caryyee

The risk is too high that someone with a black sub has no idea about watches as these are often bought by people who just want a watch with the brand Rolex on it as well as being bought by those of us in the know.

Yep. For a lot of people, including those that spend thousands on a Rolex, it really is just a watch.

(This in no way excuses the rude behavior observed at Starbucks.)

[Tempusfugitus]

I think some people are defensive when they realise a stranger has spotted that they have something very valuable on their wrist.

[CoachRolexRyan]

You should have told him you should have saved some cash and bought one like his! What a loser.

[xhype]

it happens to me to for some reason when i say to some one they have have a nice watch they get upset

[judodave1964]

strange guy, at the very least he could have been polite if he didn't want to get into a conversation. If you see me in starbucks feel free to compliment me on my 16610 and I'll buy you a latte, life's to short for hang ups. anyway you wear a handsome watch so take his comments with a pinch of salt

[michel33]

You should have bet the price of your watch. Seriously, because it was a public offense.
So you tell him: I bet the price of a Submariner my watch is a real Rolex. And then you grab your I.Phone or whatever Smart Phone, you reach the Rolex official Web Site and you show him the LV Rolex pictures. Then, you do not demand the money, you just shout out in the crowd that he is a jerk.

A friend of mine did so in similar circumstances.

[azguy]

In my opinion, watch conversations should be left to GTG and here on TRF.

Most people don't even know what they are wearing and others think you are going to slip it off their wrist and steal their watch......

[kcmo]

That's a shame....but best not to let it get to you. Just not worth the trouble! Enjoy your watch!

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by michel33

You should have bet the price of your watch. Seriously, because it was a public offense.
So you tell him: I bet the price of a Submariner my watch is a real Rolex. And then you grab your I.Phone or whatever Smart Phone, you reach the Rolex official Web Site and you show him the LV Rolex pictures. Then, you do not demand the money, you just shout out in the crowd that he is a jerk.

A friend of mine did so in similar circumstances.

You must be so proud of your friend.

[sirjohnbrian]

What a very odd reply to a very polite comment. Further proof that money doesn't buy class.

[A.J.R.]

That person at Starbucks needs a good dose of humility.

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by rossi46

Yep. For a lot of people, including those that spend thousands on a Rolex, it really is just a watch.

(This in no way excuses the rude behavior observed at Starbucks.)

X2. I know I'm the only one in my family that notices watches. My grandfather, dad, and uncle all have Rolexes but don't know anything about them or notice them on people's wrists. I don't comment because of this and I don't want comments on my watch out in public. Personally if everyone thinks my watch is a fake that's ok with me. still no need for a comment like that.

[byeedo]

Too bad you were treated that way. I recently saw a nice datejust and when I commented on it the guy looked at his watch and then looked at me like I was an idiot and said "This is a Rolex!" I just walked away. Not worth explaining that I used the model name.

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by rockyn

what a dick

Well said.

[mannyv11]

Originally Posted by byeedo

Too bad you were treated that way. I recently saw a nice datejust and when I commented on it the guy looked at his watch and then looked at me like I was an idiot and said "This is a Rolex!" I just walked away. Not worth explaining that I used the model name.

this story made me laugh out loud for some reason haha almost spit out my water..

[Sweramic]

Man that's rude!

[Mr. Clean]

Rude...maybe he's the one wearing a fake sub and didnt want to strike any further conversation with you so as not to embarass himself.

You've got a cool watch and know what it's worth.


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[1675-David]

Rude and uncalled for

[Dr. Robert]

This is the kind of Rolex wearer that makes the non-Rolex wearer think we're all bad.

[Sweramic]

Originally Posted by dr. Robert

this is the kind of rolex wearer that makes the non-rolex wearer think we're all bad.

+1

[DWILZEN]

I'm sure his was a fake. He just acted that way to save the embarassment of you finding out.

[motoikkyu]

It sucks to spend money on something decent and have some fool give you rudeness. Having said that, "Haters gotta hate, potatoes gotta potate". When someone tells me I am wearing a fake, it gives me the giggles. Seriously, wear a nice watch for yourself, first, last and always, ignore all stupidity. After all, if you only wanted to know what time it is, you'd have a cell phone. Hee, hee.

[amaninspired]

Originally Posted by drockadam

That's too bad. All Rolex's are great watches. That guy has no reason to say that. Sure, I absolutely adore the 16610. But the 116610LV, is a really special watch. It is not for everyone, but it is fun spotting them in the wild.

Good photo! I'm thinking of going for a 116610LV, but I have noticed that it frequently fails to look as good in photos as it does in the metal; that's not the case here, though!

[Eulogy]

Originally Posted by bangel

just goes to show that rolex ownership penetrates all stratas of society!

^
this

[Eulogy]

Originally Posted by Glidelock

"Did you see that guys Rolex Submariner?" the other guy says "yeah, but it was fake!". The first guy asked him why he thought that, and the second guy said: "because it was too large and looked different." I just walked away, as I try really hard not to argue with ignorant people!

Until I came on this site a few months ago, if I saw a Sub C I would have thought 'Hmmm... that looks a little off..'

I have not been in an AD or looking at Rolexes since I bought my 16610 in 2005, so if it were not for TRF I'd be ignorant also.

But I would not have shown it by opening my mouth nor shown my a$$ at his ignorance by lowering myself to his level.

[HRV]

Physical violence ALWAYS an option

[Oyster Junkie]

No sweat off of my back. I just thought I would report my experience here. I am surprised that others on here have had similar experiences. From now, I'm just going to keep my mouth shut.

[Dave_T26]

Originally Posted by Oyster Junkie

No sweat off of my back. I just thought I would report my experience here. I am surprised that others on here have had similar experiences. From now, I'm just going to keep my mouth shut.

Good thing you weren't wearing an Oysterquartz or a Tru-Beat or some other "obvious" fake, or he really might've given you a piece of his mind.

We're in here discussing things like ref #'s and dial variations, but the average Rolex wearer doesn't know the first detail about the watch he's wearing.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by Oyster Junkie

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!

Well, you learned a lesson.