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lock0ut · 8 June 2015, 09:18 AM

Perhaps I run in insane finance circles, but today at a rooftop party in the West Village, a guy I didn't know came up to me and said "Sick BLNR man, where'd you find it?"

I bought the watch because I genuinely enjoy it, but I cracked a big smile and we talked watches for a good half hour. Really thrilled he didn't refer to it as a cartoon character, but more thrilled that it was such a good launching pad. Anyone else have good convo starters from their watches?

Speed · 8 June 2015, 09:20 AM

Usually nothing at all - or the opposite.

You were fortunate. :-)

sickened1 · 8 June 2015, 09:22 AM

Perhaps he's a member here on TRF!

lock0ut · 8 June 2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sickened1

Perhaps he's a member here on TRF!

Very possible. Or a watch afficianado who just knows his Rolexes cold. I had owned a Sea-Dweller for years with little to no comments.

DCheeta · 8 June 2015, 09:36 AM

I saw a guy in the food market across the street from my apartment with a BLNR last week. I almost said something similar to him, but kept my mouth shut instead. It was the first time I'd ever seen a BLNR in person.

On the other hand, at a bar on the East Side about six months ago a guy commented on my white Daytona, and he was wearing the same watch. We talked watches for about 20 minutes. Very cool.

GB-man · 8 June 2015, 09:44 AM

I had a conversation started about my blnr (former

) when an acquaintance I didn't personally care for mentioned how much he liked it and thought it to be the perfect rolex for daily wear etc.

We had a good chat about watches and he even asked my wrist size

wis alert. I feel we are now much better off than before when I assumed he was a d bag.

s14roller · 8 June 2015, 10:06 AM

I have went up to Rolex owners in the past but more times than not, they look at me blankly. I have gone up to other AP/Patek owners and usually have a decent chat.

superdog · 8 June 2015, 10:19 AM

Almost on a weekly basis.

brandrea · 8 June 2015, 10:33 AM

Rarely if ever.

GradyPhilpott · 8 June 2015, 10:49 AM

I was at the VA last year wearing my BLNR when a dental resident came into the room and said, "Nice watch!"

I said, "Oh, you know about this watch?"

We talked about it for a bit before getting down to business.

KBM · 8 June 2015, 11:12 AM

Recently, the one that has started the most conversations has been my DSoTM, followed by my PAM 422. The SDc and DJII rarely get attention, which is expected, really. Heck, my Legend Diver gets its fair share of compliments too.

AS1 · 8 June 2015, 11:14 AM

There are quite a few things I would say "only in New York" for... but Rolex spotting/conversation would not be one of them.

Laszlo · 8 June 2015, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lock0ut

Very possible. Or a watch afficianado who just knows his Rolexes cold. I had owned a Sea-Dweller for years with little to no comments.

You talked about watches for a half hour and you didn't ask him if he was a member of TRF?

Syed117 · 8 June 2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AS1

There are quite a few things I would say "only in New York" for... but Rolex spotting/conversation would not be one of them.

Midtown and downtown. Subs all over the place.

DCgator · 8 June 2015, 01:07 PM

Once at a Costco a dude standing behind me at the CS line complimented my BLNR and I returned the favor by complimenting his Pam. His GF didn't even look up from as she focused on her cell. Dude said the BLNR was next on his list so I told him to definitely get it.

zama · 8 June 2015, 02:16 PM

Flight attendant commented on my AP RO, he was wearing a TT GMT, we chatted as best we could given he was working, he was a TRF member.

anothernewphone · 8 June 2015, 02:23 PM

I haven't seen someone wearing a BLNR in person, but I would definitely have to speak up then. I love watch-spotting, but rarely say anything. I saw a guy wearing a white dial Daytona- same as me- and I just stopped and said "we have great taste," and we had a laugh. I think he was confused, as I was working retail at the time.

Presa canary · 8 June 2015, 09:58 PM

Yes. Must have been the insane finance circle.

Knappo 1307 · 8 June 2015, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Presa canary

Yes. Must have been the insane finance circle.

azguy · 9 June 2015, 02:20 AM

I'd have to be drunk (and I don't drink) to approach someone in public and "talk watches" like a school girl talks Justin Bieber...

SearChart · 9 June 2015, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

I'd have to be drunk (and I don't drink) to approach someone in public and "talk watches" like a school girl talks Justin Bieber...

Schoolgirls talk about Bieber's watches

Angrypuppy · 9 June 2015, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

I'd have to be drunk (and I don't drink) to approach someone in public and "talk watches" like a school girl talks Justin Bieber...

So instead you do it on the Internet?

GB-man · 9 June 2015, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Presa canary

Yes. Must have been the insane finance circle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angrypuppy

So instead you do it on the Internet?

x2 although I think I know what he means I don't bring up someone else's expensive watch in public unless the situation is low key and appropriate.

Wesley Crusher · 9 June 2015, 05:21 AM

I usually do the opposite. I approach people and say "Hey, check out my Rolex!" Some people have a strange reaction, but they're just party poopers.

azguy · 9 June 2015, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrypuppy

So instead you do it on the Internet?

The internet is a gathering of like minded people that choose to be here and talk watches...Much unlike the poor guy in line at Starbucks that you are trying to get a look at his watch in a way that's not weird, but weird enough that you get spotted so you can strike up a conversation, all while fiddling with your watch so he realizes you are part of the "club" while simultaneously flashing the international I'm a WIS sign...

Zuger · 9 June 2015, 07:31 AM

Of all my watches only the fifty fathoms ever got noticed. We ended up talking about diver watches for 45 minutes. I even let him try on my fifty fathoms, and I tried on his seiko. We both left the party very pleased.

Angrypuppy · 9 June 2015, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

The internet is a gathering of like minded people that choose to be here and talk watches...Much unlike the poor guy in line at Starbucks that you are trying to get a look at his watch in a way that's not weird, but weird enough that you get spotted so you can strike up a conversation, all while fiddling with your watch so he realizes you are part of the "club" while simultaneously flashing the international I'm a WIS sign...

People make small talk, find common ground and conversations are started. Sometimes it's the weather or baseball or watches. Can't figure out why you would call someone a school girl because they found someone to talk to.

Laszlo · 9 June 2015, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I usually do the opposite. I approach people and say "Hey, check out my Rolex!" Some people have a strange reaction, but they're just party poopers.

Syed117 · 9 June 2015, 12:27 PM

I was at a chinese takeout place the other day and the guy in front of me had a sub on.

I'm not proud of what I did, but I had to try for you guys.

Rock · 9 June 2015, 02:46 PM

Photographed with your belt-buckle camera?

8 June 2015, 09:18 AM	#1
lock0ut "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: D.C. Watch: PP 5167, Sub 5513 Posts: 102	Only in NYC Perhaps I run in insane finance circles, but today at a rooftop party in the West Village, a guy I didn't know came up to me and said "Sick BLNR man, where'd you find it?" I bought the watch because I genuinely enjoy it, but I cracked a big smile and we talked watches for a good half hour. Really thrilled he didn't refer to it as a cartoon character, but more thrilled that it was such a good launching pad. Anyone else have good convo starters from their watches?

8 June 2015, 09:44 AM	#6
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I had a conversation started about my blnr (former) when an acquaintance I didn't personally care for mentioned how much he liked it and thought it to be the perfect rolex for daily wear etc. We had a good chat about watches and he even asked my wrist size wis alert. I feel we are now much better off than before when I assumed he was a d bag.

8 June 2015, 10:19 AM	#8
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Almost on a weekly basis. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

8 June 2015, 10:49 AM	#10
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I was at the VA last year wearing my BLNR when a dental resident came into the room and said, "Nice watch!" I said, "Oh, you know about this watch?" We talked about it for a bit before getting down to business. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

8 June 2015, 02:16 PM	#16
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Flight attendant commented on my AP RO, he was wearing a TT GMT, we chatted as best we could given he was working, he was a TRF member. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

8 June 2015, 09:20 AM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Usually nothing at all - or the opposite. You were fortunate. :-)

8 June 2015, 09:22 AM	#3
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Perhaps he's a member here on TRF!

8 June 2015, 09:36 AM	#5
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	I saw a guy in the food market across the street from my apartment with a BLNR last week. I almost said something similar to him, but kept my mouth shut instead. It was the first time I'd ever seen a BLNR in person. On the other hand, at a bar on the East Side about six months ago a guy commented on my white Daytona, and he was wearing the same watch. We talked watches for about 20 minutes. Very cool.

8 June 2015, 10:06 AM	#7
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	I have went up to Rolex owners in the past but more times than not, they look at me blankly. I have gone up to other AP/Patek owners and usually have a decent chat.

8 June 2015, 10:33 AM	#9
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	Rarely if ever.

8 June 2015, 11:12 AM	#11
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Recently, the one that has started the most conversations has been my DSoTM, followed by my PAM 422. The SDc and DJII rarely get attention, which is expected, really. Heck, my Legend Diver gets its fair share of compliments too.

8 June 2015, 11:14 AM	#12
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	There are quite a few things I would say "only in New York" for... but Rolex spotting/conversation would not be one of them.

8 June 2015, 01:07 PM	#15
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Once at a Costco a dude standing behind me at the CS line complimented my BLNR and I returned the favor by complimenting his Pam. His GF didn't even look up from as she focused on her cell. Dude said the BLNR was next on his list so I told him to definitely get it.

8 June 2015, 02:23 PM	#17
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	I haven't seen someone wearing a BLNR in person, but I would definitely have to speak up then. I love watch-spotting, but rarely say anything. I saw a guy wearing a white dial Daytona- same as me- and I just stopped and said "we have great taste," and we had a laugh. I think he was confused, as I was working retail at the time.

8 June 2015, 09:58 PM	#18
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Yes. Must have been the insane finance circle.

9 June 2015, 02:20 AM	#20
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I'd have to be drunk (and I don't drink) to approach someone in public and "talk watches" like a school girl talks Justin Bieber...

9 June 2015, 05:21 AM	#24
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	I usually do the opposite. I approach people and say "Hey, check out my Rolex!" Some people have a strange reaction, but they're just party poopers.

9 June 2015, 07:31 AM	#26
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	Of all my watches only the fifty fathoms ever got noticed. We ended up talking about diver watches for 45 minutes. I even let him try on my fifty fathoms, and I tried on his seiko. We both left the party very pleased.

9 June 2015, 12:27 PM	#29
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	I was at a chinese takeout place the other day and the guy in front of me had a sub on. I'm not proud of what I did, but I had to try for you guys. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

9 June 2015, 02:46 PM	#30
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	Photographed with your belt-buckle camera? __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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