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bullatagate · 30 March 2010, 10:28 AM

Standing at the bar of one of the smaller international "outlaw MC" party on Saturday night, ordering a drink, I noticed one of their members standing next to me admiring my Sub No Date when he said "nice looking watch" to which I replied "yeh it should be for $5000, it's a Rolex".

The conversation about the watch was dropped and we moved on to other things.

I really had to say that, rather than try and fob it off as something other than genuine and expensive. If I tried to play it down I would have lost face.

I was there on my own for another hour.

A few friends arrived later we stayed for a couple of hours, got bored and left.

What would you have said?

Omega_Precision · 30 March 2010, 10:29 AM

I would have said thanks.

I wouldn't have price dropped like you.

Brad21 · 30 March 2010, 10:34 AM

Definitely would have just taken the compliment and not have mentioned price at all...

Luxe Time · 30 March 2010, 10:37 AM

I agree with Henry- "Thank you" would suffice. Dropping the price and the brand just sounds tacky in my opinion.

If someone complimented your car would you reply "yeah, it should be nice for $200,000... it's a Ferrari!"

Just an opinion.

CPTL · 30 March 2010, 10:39 AM

I would have said what you said, but added "I'm shocked that a dolt like you could actually recognize a fine timepiece."

imono · 30 March 2010, 10:40 AM

What if he showed you his Gold Daytona after you said what you say?
Not that it happened. But it could one day.

Balboa · 30 March 2010, 10:43 AM

Price dropping is not only tacky, but could also be dangerous. I don't get it.

Mark

sj1523 · 30 March 2010, 10:43 AM

Thanks may have been the simple, yet appropriate remark!!

Double_J · 30 March 2010, 10:44 AM

I don't know you as a person and won't infer anything from your post, but I'd have a strong inclination to believe that anyone making that statement was a class a d-bag.

Am I missing some context as an American? What is an 'outlaw mc'?

roamer · 30 March 2010, 10:47 AM

Motorcycle Club.

Dan Pierce · 30 March 2010, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sj1523

Thanks may have been the simple, yet appropriate remark!!

Agreed.

dP

gregmoeck · 30 March 2010, 10:50 AM

yeah , thanks and see whatelse he says, who knows, he may of been a collector

greekbum · 30 March 2010, 10:56 AM

My reply would have been thanks you into watches?

36475koz · 30 March 2010, 11:00 AM

Humility is a good thing.

smallcandle · 30 March 2010, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega_Precision

I would have said thanks.

I wouldn't have price dropped like you.

This.

nauticajoe · 30 March 2010, 11:03 AM

When my friends compliment my watch and ask me how much it cost, I always say, "I'd rather not say". First, its none of their beezwax; second, if they are truly interested in finding out, there's this thing called the world-wide-web!

jrssv · 30 March 2010, 11:08 AM

I would have said, "Thanks." I have no need to tell anyone how much my watch costs. People who know anything about Rolex watches know the cost.

bullatagate · 30 March 2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 36475koz

Humility is a good thing.

Not in the enviroment discribed, aggression is respected!

Traveler · 30 March 2010, 11:10 AM

you should have said "Thanks, but I'm straight"

Mike B · 30 March 2010, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega_Precision

I would have said thanks.

I wouldn't have price dropped like you.

X2.
I would NEVER bring up the price of any of my watches unless the other person asked first. Otherwise if someone were to notice my watch I would say "thank you", followed by "are you into watches?" , and go from there.
Who knows, I did this one time and ended up talking with the guy for an hour lol

36475koz · 30 March 2010, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullatagate

Not in the enviroment discribed, aggression is respected!

Well, okay then.

sea-dweller · 30 March 2010, 11:17 AM

I would have said "thanks" and then offered to let him try it on...

mcjca · 30 March 2010, 11:19 AM

I would have said "Thank you".

My guess is that the person making the compliment, knew it was a Rolex.

Either way mentioning price is very tacky. If some one responded to me like you did, I would definitely have a little fun at their expense.

Sgt. Henry · 30 March 2010, 11:24 AM

I'd have said, "thanks I got it when I got out of Prison"

kingblackbolt · 30 March 2010, 11:25 AM

I guess you can judge the crown better than us as you were there but I never price drop... my friends are always asking what I spent on my latest aquisition "it was a very good deal for a watch like this" is my ususal answer!

jrd21 · 30 March 2010, 11:25 AM

If you're secure with yourself just say thanks and let it go. Do you wear fine timepieces to impress or because you simply appreciate what's on your wrist?

dr_bypass · 30 March 2010, 11:34 AM

OK im sure you had everything undercontrol Just, Never... ever... try pull a stunt like that south of the border my friend!

carlhaluss · 30 March 2010, 11:34 AM

"Thanks!"
Cheers,
Carl

Eric89 · 30 March 2010, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike B

X2.
I would NEVER bring up the price of any of my watches unless the other person asked first. Otherwise if someone were to notice my watch I would say "thank you", followed by "are you into watches?" , and go from there.
Who knows, I did this one time and ended up talking with the guy for an hour lol

Ive had this happen a time or two as well. Usually once you start talking watches at some point you both start to talk about how much you paid and whether or not you got a good deal on it, etc. But at that point in the conversation it isnt to impress the person, its just watch talk.

To answer the original question- I think a simple "thanks" would have done and nothing more needed to be said.

PeteNYC13 · 30 March 2010, 11:51 AM

Although my first instinct is to usually be a smarta**, I have become wiser with age...

When someone gives me a compliment, I say "thanks".

When a friend or co-worker asks the price of one of my watches I make up the most outrageous number I think they will believe - try it sometime, it's fun.

-Pete

30 March 2010, 10:28 AM	#1
bullatagate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Watch: Tag Posts: 76	What would you have said? Standing at the bar of one of the smaller international "outlaw MC" party on Saturday night, ordering a drink, I noticed one of their members standing next to me admiring my Sub No Date when he said "nice looking watch" to which I replied "yeh it should be for $5000, it's a Rolex". The conversation about the watch was dropped and we moved on to other things. I really had to say that, rather than try and fob it off as something other than genuine and expensive. If I tried to play it down I would have lost face. I was there on my own for another hour. A few friends arrived later we stayed for a couple of hours, got bored and left. What would you have said? __________________ FTW 81

30 March 2010, 10:39 AM	#5
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	I would have said what you said, but added "I'm shocked that a dolt like you could actually recognize a fine timepiece." __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

30 March 2010, 10:56 AM	#13
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	My reply would have been thanks you into watches? __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

30 March 2010, 11:17 AM	#22
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I would have said "thanks" and then offered to let him try it on... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

30 March 2010, 11:25 AM	#25
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	I guess you can judge the crown better than us as you were there but I never price drop... my friends are always asking what I spent on my latest aquisition "it was a very good deal for a watch like this" is my ususal answer! __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

30 March 2010, 10:29 AM	#2
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	I would have said thanks. I wouldn't have price dropped like you.

30 March 2010, 10:34 AM	#3
Brad21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 167	Definitely would have just taken the compliment and not have mentioned price at all...

30 March 2010, 10:37 AM	#4
Luxe Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raja Location: Connecticut Posts: 951	I agree with Henry- "Thank you" would suffice. Dropping the price and the brand just sounds tacky in my opinion. If someone complimented your car would you reply "yeah, it should be nice for $200,000... it's a Ferrari!" Just an opinion.

30 March 2010, 10:40 AM	#6
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	What if he showed you his Gold Daytona after you said what you say? Not that it happened. But it could one day.

30 March 2010, 10:43 AM	#7
Balboa Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal OC U.S.A. Posts: 342	Price dropping is not only tacky, but could also be dangerous. I don't get it. Mark

30 March 2010, 10:43 AM	#8
sj1523 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Villanova, PA Watch: Milgauss Posts: 243	Thanks may have been the simple, yet appropriate remark!!

30 March 2010, 10:44 AM	#9
Double_J "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 98	I don't know you as a person and won't infer anything from your post, but I'd have a strong inclination to believe that anyone making that statement was a class a d-bag. Am I missing some context as an American? What is an 'outlaw mc'?

30 March 2010, 10:47 AM	#10
roamer Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Maryland Watch: 116000, 16610 Posts: 155	Motorcycle Club.

30 March 2010, 10:50 AM	#12
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	yeah , thanks and see whatelse he says, who knows, he may of been a collector

30 March 2010, 11:00 AM	#14
36475koz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Bill Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 193	Humility is a good thing.

30 March 2010, 11:03 AM	#16
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	When my friends compliment my watch and ask me how much it cost, I always say, "I'd rather not say". First, its none of their beezwax; second, if they are truly interested in finding out, there's this thing called the world-wide-web!

30 March 2010, 11:08 AM	#17
jrssv Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 386	I would have said, "Thanks." I have no need to tell anyone how much my watch costs. People who know anything about Rolex watches know the cost.

30 March 2010, 11:10 AM	#19
Traveler Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 374	you should have said "Thanks, but I'm straight"

30 March 2010, 11:19 AM	#23
mcjca "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: CA Watch: SS Sub, BB GMT Posts: 139	I would have said "Thank you". My guess is that the person making the compliment, knew it was a Rolex. Either way mentioning price is very tacky. If some one responded to me like you did, I would definitely have a little fun at their expense.

30 March 2010, 11:24 AM	#24
Sgt. Henry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Mississippi Watch: -less Posts: 303	I'd have said, "thanks I got it when I got out of Prison"

30 March 2010, 11:25 AM	#26
jrd21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: illinois Watch: DSSD Posts: 75	If you're secure with yourself just say thanks and let it go. Do you wear fine timepieces to impress or because you simply appreciate what's on your wrist?

30 March 2010, 11:34 AM	#27
dr_bypass "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Al Location: GMT+6 Watch: GMT - BLNR Posts: 315	OK im sure you had everything undercontrol Just, Never... ever... try pull a stunt like that south of the border my friend! __________________ "Rythm, tempo, harmony, measuring & movement"

30 March 2010, 11:34 AM	#28
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	"Thanks!" Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

30 March 2010, 11:51 AM	#30
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	Although my first instinct is to usually be a smarta**, I have become wiser with age... When someone gives me a compliment, I say "thanks". When a friend or co-worker asks the price of one of my watches I make up the most outrageous number I think they will believe - try it sometime, it's fun. -Pete __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

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