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infoe · 18 June 2008, 06:32 AM

do you compliment someone's watch when you first meet them in a business setting or do you wait till after a few days of knowing them.

Steven79 · 18 June 2008, 06:34 AM

i would personally wait a little bit until everyone is more comfortable with each other.. then you can bring it up and it may start a great conversation!

Harry_III_UK · 18 June 2008, 06:35 AM

I think it depends what the atmosphere is like.

Sometimes I do - sometimes I don't.

First time ever was a guy's Day-Date - he then said "I know nothing about it - I have had one for 30 years and still can't set the day or the date"

That was a few years ago and, at the time, it shocked me.

Since then, comments like that don't shock me so much!

All the best,

Harry

infoe · 18 June 2008, 06:35 AM

I voted yes and have gotten mixed results, people say thankful rather wary as if they were'nt expecting it. Some enjoy the compliment and kind of break the wrist to show it to me.

mfer · 18 June 2008, 06:37 AM

case by case basis IMHO

Welshwatchman · 18 June 2008, 06:38 AM

I didn't get into watches until after I was finished with all that meeting/greeting stuff.

I must have missed a load of interesting watches.

sea-dweller · 18 June 2008, 06:54 AM

I don't like to draw attention to their watch in a business meeting. At the golf course, at dinner, it may be different !

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 June 2008, 07:06 AM

I've seen various Rolex models at work and commented on them. In two instances, though, the Rolex watches were spotted during a meeting and I chose to first later comment on the watches I saw. The first was a DJ 116200 with a silver dial, diamond markers, Oyster bracelet, worn by a female. The second was a Sub 5513 worn by a man.

2careless · 18 June 2008, 07:46 AM

Not during business meetings. I would say something if the meeting breaks into coffee break etc. That would be the time to comment.

kelly56 · 18 June 2008, 07:47 AM

If I like the watch I'll comment on it.

Baptistman · 18 June 2008, 07:52 AM

Go for it I say.

blackrhino12 · 18 June 2008, 08:07 AM

I rarely do during a buisness type situation but elsewhere I do if I'm not going to disturb someone. I was at a party in the Keys last month in the most laid back of situations. There were at least 5 Subs there 3 TT and 2 SS and 1 Pepsi. Didn't even comment to anyone. Just seemed normal. I thing saltwater anglers and guides have a very high wrist to Sub ratio from what I've seen.

Road Warrior · 18 June 2008, 12:11 PM

Not always. It just depends on the setting. I usually don't if there are non-WIS people around. Most non WIS people don't get it.

TOTS · 18 June 2008, 02:39 PM

Always mention fellow Rolex wearers watches and they enjoy seeing my 16610

BiG JeEzY · 18 June 2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

case by case basis IMHO

I agree. Some people may take kindly to it but others may not appreciate a compliment. Sometimes it just takes a little extra effort to find somebody who owns a Rolex and is considered a "WIS" at the same time.

ral · 18 June 2008, 04:45 PM

Even if I am terribly proud to have my solitary humble Rolex sit on my wrist... I try to pretend it is no big deal and do not bring it up in conversations.

walds11 · 18 June 2008, 07:13 PM

Not usually, but it depends.

stnmikita · 18 June 2008, 09:09 PM

It's probably fine, provided you aren't standing next to them at the bathroom stall when you make the comment.

GMTII Owner · 18 June 2008, 09:30 PM

I voted that I do bring it up but after I've met the individual but this has occurred only once since I've had my Rolex. Prior to owning a Rolex, I didn't say anything since I didn't have one. I didn't want to look like I was gauking.

The one time I mentioned it the individual told me an interesting story. Prior to owning his SD, he had a DJ given to him by his relatives. He didn't have the DJ insured at its true value and lost it. He liked the Rolex brand and decided to get another based on the money his insurance did give him along with his own money. That's how he ended up with the SD on his wrist.

John

Russ1974 · 18 June 2008, 10:11 PM

If somebody were to say to me (which they haven't yet) in a NON business setting "Nice Rolex...", I would expect this to be followed with "...hand it over, along with your wallet, nice and slowly and nobody will get hurt".

I wouldn't mind receiving a comment in a business setting, but I voted "no" as I certainly would not comment on somebody else's watch in case they think I'm a freaky weirdo.

infoe · 19 June 2008, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stnmikita

It's probably fine, provided you aren't standing next to them at the bathroom stall when you make the comment.

lol..

love the guy fawkes avatar by the way....absolutely love v for vendetta

highroller · 19 June 2008, 07:05 AM

It's fine

I just said somthing today to a guy was wearing an omega seamaster

CPTL · 19 June 2008, 07:05 AM

I think a lot of folks have no idea what's on their wrist. If I see a DJ or DD, I assume the wearer to be a non-WIS, and only wearing an expensive watch. I've commented a few times (sometimes I just get so excited to see one in the wild, I can't help myself), and most folks are clueless. "Yours is a Rolex too? It looks like a Seiko."

jasper · 19 June 2008, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ1974

I wouldn't mind receiving a comment in a business setting, but I voted "no" as I certainly would not comment on somebody else's watch in case they think I'm a freaky weirdo.

That's more or less my thinking as well.

After a few meetings and if things are getting casual I might bring it up, but honestly, unless it's vintage or somehow special (indicating the wearer might be a WIS) I don't think I'd bother.

TheDude · 19 June 2008, 07:28 AM

Funny thing happened last week, I met a new guy in our company during a strategy meeting. He was wearing a nice Breitling. I had my GMT IIc on - glittering as it's known to do. While we were talking I kept seeing his eyes dart down at it. Kind of made me chuckle a bit.

Art 1 · 19 June 2008, 11:22 AM

No.

Leighton · 19 June 2008, 11:56 AM

I don't. And, I've been in many a meeting where it wouldn't have been a bad idea to have a security guard at the door to protect the wrists in the room.
By the way, in those meetings I sometimes do a lot of

astcell · 19 June 2008, 06:45 PM

I found out it is not polite to comment on watches while at a urinal.

MrCowboy99 · 19 June 2008, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

I found out it is not polite to comment on watches while at a urinal.

Why not, I saw a teenager texting at the urinal the other day!

astcell · 19 June 2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCowboy99

Why not, I saw a teenager texting at the urinal the other day!

I would have expected his hands to be busy elsewhere!

View Poll Results: Do you compliment someone's watch at a business setting/meeting/deal
Yes I do, first time I meet them, possibly as an ice breaker	42	42.00%
No I do not when i first meet them, don't want them to think "why are they looking at my watch?"	4	4.00%
Yes I do, but after seeing them again	20	20.00%
No I usually do not compliment their watch at all if it is in a business setting	34	34.00%
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18 June 2008, 06:32 AM	#1
infoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Jose Location: Miami, FL Watch: '06 SS DJ OYSTER Posts: 260	Is it polite to compliment someone's watch on business terms/deals/meetings do you compliment someone's watch when you first meet them in a business setting or do you wait till after a few days of knowing them.

18 June 2008, 06:37 AM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	case by case basis IMHO __________________ member#3242

18 June 2008, 06:38 AM	#6
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I didn't get into watches until after I was finished with all that meeting/greeting stuff. I must have missed a load of interesting watches. __________________ ..33

18 June 2008, 07:06 AM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I've seen various Rolex models at work and commented on them. In two instances, though, the Rolex watches were spotted during a meeting and I chose to first later comment on the watches I saw. The first was a DJ 116200 with a silver dial, diamond markers, Oyster bracelet, worn by a female. The second was a Sub 5513 worn by a man. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

18 June 2008, 06:34 AM	#2
Steven79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: Houston Watch: Sub Posts: 1,175	i would personally wait a little bit until everyone is more comfortable with each other.. then you can bring it up and it may start a great conversation!

18 June 2008, 06:35 AM	#3
Harry_III_UK Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 174	I think it depends what the atmosphere is like. Sometimes I do - sometimes I don't. First time ever was a guy's Day-Date - he then said "I know nothing about it - I have had one for 30 years and still can't set the day or the date" That was a few years ago and, at the time, it shocked me. Since then, comments like that don't shock me so much! All the best, Harry

18 June 2008, 06:54 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I don't like to draw attention to their watch in a business meeting. At the golf course, at dinner, it may be different !

18 June 2008, 07:46 AM	#9
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Not during business meetings. I would say something if the meeting breaks into coffee break etc. That would be the time to comment.

18 June 2008, 07:47 AM	#10
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	If I like the watch I'll comment on it. __________________

18 June 2008, 07:52 AM	#11
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Go for it I say. __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

18 June 2008, 08:07 AM	#12
blackrhino12 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 129	I rarely do during a buisness type situation but elsewhere I do if I'm not going to disturb someone. I was at a party in the Keys last month in the most laid back of situations. There were at least 5 Subs there 3 TT and 2 SS and 1 Pepsi. Didn't even comment to anyone. Just seemed normal. I thing saltwater anglers and guides have a very high wrist to Sub ratio from what I've seen.

18 June 2008, 12:11 PM	#13
Road Warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Brad Location: NC Watch: Any Rolex Posts: 378	Not always. It just depends on the setting. I usually don't if there are non-WIS people around. Most non WIS people don't get it. __________________ Wearing a Rolex is perpetual bliss!

18 June 2008, 02:39 PM	#14
TOTS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: US Posts: 4	Always mention fellow Rolex wearers watches and they enjoy seeing my 16610

18 June 2008, 04:45 PM	#16
ral Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 650	Even if I am terribly proud to have my solitary humble Rolex sit on my wrist... I try to pretend it is no big deal and do not bring it up in conversations.

18 June 2008, 07:13 PM	#17
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Not usually, but it depends. __________________ Adam

18 June 2008, 09:09 PM	#18
stnmikita "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Posts: 254	It's probably fine, provided you aren't standing next to them at the bathroom stall when you make the comment.

18 June 2008, 09:30 PM	#19
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	I voted that I do bring it up but after I've met the individual but this has occurred only once since I've had my Rolex. Prior to owning a Rolex, I didn't say anything since I didn't have one. I didn't want to look like I was gauking. The one time I mentioned it the individual told me an interesting story. Prior to owning his SD, he had a DJ given to him by his relatives. He didn't have the DJ insured at its true value and lost it. He liked the Rolex brand and decided to get another based on the money his insurance did give him along with his own money. That's how he ended up with the SD on his wrist. John __________________

18 June 2008, 10:11 PM	#20
Russ1974 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: BiMetal Daytona Posts: 157	If somebody were to say to me (which they haven't yet) in a NON business setting "Nice Rolex...", I would expect this to be followed with "...hand it over, along with your wallet, nice and slowly and nobody will get hurt". I wouldn't mind receiving a comment in a business setting, but I voted "no" as I certainly would not comment on somebody else's watch in case they think I'm a freaky weirdo.

19 June 2008, 07:05 AM	#22
highroller Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bobby Location: Manassas Virginia Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 305	It's fine I just said somthing today to a guy was wearing an omega seamaster

19 June 2008, 07:05 AM	#23
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 think a lot of folks have no idea what's on their wrist. If I see a DJ or DD, I assume the wearer to be a non-WIS, and only wearing an expensive watch. I've commented a few times (sometimes I just get so excited to see one in the wild, I can't help myself), and most folks are clueless. "Yours is a Rolex too? It looks like a Seiko." __________________ 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

19 June 2008, 07:28 AM	#25
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Funny thing happened last week, I met a new guy in our company during a strategy meeting. He was wearing a nice Breitling. I had my GMT IIc on - glittering as it's known to do. While we were talking I kept seeing his eyes dart down at it. Kind of made me chuckle a bit.

19 June 2008, 11:22 AM	#26
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	No.

19 June 2008, 11:56 AM	#27
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	I don't. And, I've been in many a meeting where it wouldn't have been a bad idea to have a security guard at the door to protect the wrists in the room. By the way, in those meetings I sometimes do a lot of __________________ GMT MASTER II 116710N

19 June 2008, 06:45 PM	#28
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I found out it is not polite to comment on watches while at a urinal.

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