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[JChips]

Originally Posted by vh2k

99.9% of Rolex owners are not watch enthusiasts — they don’t even know what model they are wearing. They bought it because “it’s the best known watch to wear if you are rich” — simple as that.

If you attempt to engage with someone over the expensive Rolex watch they are wearing, you’ll be surprised, dismayed, and/or befuddled almost every time — without fail.

True. Or, for some - it’s just a tool. A dependable, and durable tool. Not something to obsess over excessively. At least no more than any other piece of gear....


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[10XRolex]

To funny.

[HogwldFLTR]

There's an older fellow on the island here who occasionally shows up at the local watering hole. He wears a gold sub. The first time I saw it I immediately asked him and he was happy to tell how he'd rewarded himself with it after a big business win (he's retired now). I've spoken to others and shared my watch with them some seem apprehensive to discuss their watches although I'm not a particularly scary person. I like the high road approach of being open and kind as opposed to introverted and fearful. I'll continue down that road.

[alphadweller]

Serves you well for talking watches with A total stranger. How dare you?

[ChipotleBanana]

Originally Posted by JRell

Yes and if you don’t want someone to notice your watch, maybe go with something else other than a gold sub. Like driving a Ferrari and getting mad if a kid comes up to you and says cool! “Beat it kid”

Completely agree. That man made a conscious decision to buy one of the most opulent models in the Rolex collection. Buy the Ferrari, get the attention.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Polarexplorerii

OK so I saw someone post awhile back about Rolex getting noticed out in public.. Well last night I was at my local grocery store and I was buying scratch off lotto tickets from the machine and what looked like a early 70 yr old man on the next machine was wearing a all gold Sub and man it stood out like a sore thumb. I was wearing my SS Sub and I couldn’t take my eyes off of his watch, so I decided to spark up a conversation. I commented "Thats a nice Sub, I have the little brother" and I showed him mine. He looked at mine and then made eye contact with me and covered his watch with his hand and told me to "mind my own business" and walked away! I was like damm I should have just kept my mouth shut.. I felt like an Idiot

Honestly Man, it’s up to you....

But that guy just sounds like a rude person. I’ve complimented people’s watches and I would say about 90% of the time we have a nice conversation about watches


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[LOWERCASE GUY]

Originally Posted by Chester01

He probably had a fake. Lol

Originally Posted by cbalster

he isn't proud of his gold sub. he only bought it at retail to get on the list for the ss piece at his AD. still waiting for the SS Sub and he's just jealous of you.

Hahaha, i'm guessing it's one of the above.

He might of been having a bad day but there is really never any need to be rude. Don't wear a gold Rolex if you want to be under cover.

IMO, as people get older their characteristics tend to amplify. You either grow old grumpy or grow old happy (not that he was particularly old). I'm guessing this guy is just a grumpy man and doesn't have good and bad days but that's just me.

I always strike up conversations with strangers (if the opportunity allows) if I spot they have a nice watch on & i've always received a warm welcome.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by JChips

Or maybe he just found out that his dog has rectal cancer and his wife is sleeping with her personal trainer ? Hahahahaha


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Gosh


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by cbalster

he isn't proud of his gold sub. he only bought it at retail to get on the list for the ss piece at his AD. still waiting for the SS Sub and he's just jealous of you.

Hahahahaha

Best comment on the thread


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by blankapdx

Take a easy on the older gentleman. Maybe he was scare of a scam. I had heard a story about a guy wearing a Rolex to start a conversation with older people and con them to take off their watch and to check it out and then just run off with it.

Wow :(

Evil world we live in. I notice most of the stories on this forum when watches are lost, it is because the owner took it off


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

There's an older fellow on the island here who occasionally shows up at the local watering hole. He wears a gold sub. The first time I saw it I immediately asked him and he was happy to tell how he'd rewarded himself with it after a big business win (he's retired now). I've spoken to others and shared my watch with them some seem apprehensive to discuss their watches although I'm not a particularly scary person. I like the high road approach of being open and kind as opposed to introverted and fearful. I'll continue down that road.

Agree with your approach !


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[KonradvonMarburg]

Originally Posted by Polarexplorerii

OK so I saw someone post awhile back about Rolex getting noticed out in public.. Well last night I was at my local grocery store and I was buying scratch off lotto tickets from the machine and what looked like a early 70 yr old man on the next machine was wearing a all gold Sub and man it stood out like a sore thumb. I was wearing my SS Sub and I couldn’t take my eyes off of his watch, so I decided to spark up a conversation. I commented "Thats a nice Sub, I have the little brother" and I showed him mine. He looked at mine and then made eye contact with me and covered his watch with his hand and told me to "mind my own business" and walked away! I was like damm I should have just kept my mouth shut.. I felt like an Idiot

Maybe he was wearing a fake. However, being a Canadian, maybe he was just an assho*e America. Why would he or anyone act like that unless they were wearing a fake Rolex?

[Gwai]

Originally Posted by 77T

You lost me at grocery store buying scratch off lotto tickets from the machine...

Yeah, I don't even know what it means.
But that old guy? He sure had it coming!

Cheers
Marc