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drockadam · 15 May 2012, 09:36 PM

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.

amaninspired · 16 May 2012, 03:21 AM

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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!

jay1988 · 15 May 2012, 09:59 PM

I never comment on a strangers watch.

If it's really nice I ogle it for a while.

That's what TRF is for. You get to stare at and comment on nice watches without the fear of some idiot snapping at you.

mtrunner · 15 May 2012, 10:07 PM

Sounds like the guy is ignorant on the watch front and is clearly an a$$hole.

jchthe3rd · 15 May 2012, 10:27 PM

Hell I commented on my cousin's DDYG on Mother's Day and he looked at me like I was crazy. I was hoping since I just purchased a rollie we'd be able to talk about em, NOPE.

d6194m · 15 May 2012, 10:28 PM

Most people who act defensive are usually protecting their fragile egos or scared.
So ignore their comments.

Watchzombie · 15 May 2012, 10:30 PM

He is RUDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

impalass · 15 May 2012, 10:56 PM

Sadly I've had similar experiences and no longer initiate any watch talk with strangers.

Still can't for the life of me figure out why the negative responses.

byeedo · 16 May 2012, 02:05 AM

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.

mannyv11 · 16 May 2012, 02:13 AM

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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..

kilyung · 15 May 2012, 11:32 PM

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.

Tempusfugitus · 15 May 2012, 11:59 PM

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

CoachRolexRyan · 16 May 2012, 12:01 AM

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

judodave1964 · 16 May 2012, 12:10 AM

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

xhype · 16 May 2012, 12:08 AM

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

michel33 · 16 May 2012, 12:13 AM

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.

MonBK · 16 May 2012, 12:57 AM

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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.

Txr · 17 May 2012, 12:42 AM

Quote:

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.

no offense but how much more insecure can you be?

Someoene doesnt acknowledge your priced watch? Who gives a shit? It doesnt affect your life and hopefully not your self worth.

How about just man up and walk way ...

rossi46 · 18 May 2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Txr

no offense but how much more insecure can you be? Someoene doesnt acknowledge your priced watch? Who gives a shit? It doesnt affect your life and hopefully not your self worth.

x1000

mkadilla · 18 May 2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Txr

no offense but how much more insecure can you be?

Someoene doesnt acknowledge your priced watch? Who gives a shit? It doesnt affect your life and hopefully not your self worth.

How about just man up and walk way ...

Thanks for the reality check here.

We are playing a game of using our eagle eyes to spot and "compliment" others with discriminating tastes in watches, expecting reciprocity (my schwantz is just as big as yours!). Faux outrage ensues when we are "ridiculed", even after we embark on a fruitless attempt to educate the offender.....

Either you re-evaluate your behavior or you can take the advice of others here and take a swing at a Starbucks barista and see what happens...... ?

azguy · 16 May 2012, 12:14 AM

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 · 16 May 2012, 12:44 AM

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

sirjohnbrian · 16 May 2012, 01:11 AM

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

A.J.R. · 16 May 2012, 01:29 AM

That person at Starbucks needs a good dose of humility.

Sweramic · 16 May 2012, 02:14 AM

Man that's rude!

Mr. Clean · 16 May 2012, 02:21 AM

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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Dr. Robert · 16 May 2012, 02:22 AM

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

Sweramic · 16 May 2012, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dr. Robert

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

+1

1675-David · 16 May 2012, 02:21 AM

Rude and uncalled for

DWILZEN · 16 May 2012, 02:37 AM

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

15 May 2012, 09:36 PM	#1
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	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. __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

16 May 2012, 01:11 AM	#23
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	What a very odd reply to a very polite comment. Further proof that money doesn't buy class. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

16 May 2012, 01:29 AM	#24
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	That person at Starbucks needs a good dose of humility. __________________

16 May 2012, 02:14 AM	#25
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Man that's rude! __________________ There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count, and those who can't. -Warren Buffet

16 May 2012, 02:22 AM	#27
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	This is the kind of Rolex wearer that makes the non-Rolex wearer think we're all bad. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 May 2012, 09:59 PM	#3
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	I never comment on a strangers watch. If it's really nice I ogle it for a while. That's what TRF is for. You get to stare at and comment on nice watches without the fear of some idiot snapping at you.

15 May 2012, 10:07 PM	#4
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Sounds like the guy is ignorant on the watch front and is clearly an a$$hole.

15 May 2012, 10:27 PM	#5
jchthe3rd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: - Location: US of A Watch: Sub, GMT, DD Posts: 84	Hell I commented on my cousin's DDYG on Mother's Day and he looked at me like I was crazy. I was hoping since I just purchased a rollie we'd be able to talk about em, NOPE.

15 May 2012, 10:28 PM	#6
d6194m Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Palm Springs Posts: 32	Most people who act defensive are usually protecting their fragile egos or scared. So ignore their comments.

15 May 2012, 10:30 PM	#7
Watchzombie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Green City Posts: 155	He is RUDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

15 May 2012, 10:56 PM	#8
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Sadly I've had similar experiences and no longer initiate any watch talk with strangers. Still can't for the life of me figure out why the negative responses.

16 May 2012, 02:05 AM	#9
byeedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: usa Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 688	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.

15 May 2012, 11:32 PM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	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.

15 May 2012, 11:59 PM	#12
Tempusfugitus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK Watch: Sub 5513 Posts: 187	I think some people are defensive when they realise a stranger has spotted that they have something very valuable on their wrist.

16 May 2012, 12:01 AM	#13
CoachRolexRyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Coach Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deep Sea Posts: 1,297	You should have told him you should have saved some cash and bought one like his! What a loser.

16 May 2012, 12:10 AM	#14
judodave1964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Watch: seadweller 16600 Posts: 175	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

16 May 2012, 12:08 AM	#15
xhype "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 850	it happens to me to for some reason when i say to some one they have have a nice watch they get upset

16 May 2012, 12:13 AM	#16
michel33 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: france Posts: 796	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.

16 May 2012, 12:14 AM	#21
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	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......

16 May 2012, 12:44 AM	#22
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	That's a shame....but best not to let it get to you. Just not worth the trouble! Enjoy your watch!

16 May 2012, 02:21 AM	#26
Mr. Clean "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Elmer Location: Philippines Watch: 116523,16622,PM111 Posts: 119	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. Sent from my iPhone 4S using Tapatalk

16 May 2012, 02:21 AM	#29
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	Rude and uncalled for

16 May 2012, 02:37 AM	#30
DWILZEN Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Dan Location: CINCINNATI OHIO Watch: Daytona/GMTII-C Posts: 117	I'm sure his was a fake. He just acted that way to save the embarassment of you finding out.

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