I felt like a butthead...

[arinsd]

This is not your fault.. I place the blame solely on Invicta. Please do not change your drinking habits. lol

[Widows Son]

I was talking to a lady at church today, we're on the board of deacons together and she was greeting. She complimented me on my watch. I was wearing a Benrus from the 30's or 40's, a pretty ornate art deco style on a black croc band. She seemed to really like it. Come to find out she's a clock collector. So, my advice is to continue open dialogue concerning our hobbies.

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Maiden

Its happend to me, I was at a black tie event with my wife. I had my 16014 datejust on. There was a guy at our table who, I was sure a nice had on a nice 3 hand JLC or IWC. I was positive, so at some point I said lovely watch, what is it? It was a Daniel Wellington. (nothing wrong with that)So of course he asked what I had on. I looked like a douche because he thought I just wanted show off my Rolex, which I did not want to do. Anyhow, I tread carefully now.

Yep. If anyone ever asks me what kind of watch I'm wearing I just say the model name instead of Rolex: "This is called a GMT." That way I've answered the question and I've avoided the uneasiness of announcing that I'm wearing a Rolex.

I've seen some Daniel Wellingtons that have caught my attention, too.

[DeeTee]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Yep. If anyone ever asks me what kind of watch I'm wearing I just say the model name instead of Rolex: "This is called a GMT." That way I've answered the question and I've avoided the uneasiness of announcing that I'm wearing a Rolex.

I've seen some Daniel Wellingtons that have caught my attention, too.

Same. I'll say "GMT/Nautilus/Daytona"

[droptopman]

^^^same here, but had a few people say, "oh, I thought it was a Rolex". Lol.

[Ticknaway]

Originally Posted by azguy

Starting watch conversions is weird, do women walk around saying "nice" diamond

It's one reason I sold most of my Rolex's and wear an Omega most days, I prefer to be left alone and live in anonymity without some wack job yelling "nice Rolex dude" when I'm out eating (it's happened)

No I just think they say to themselves "my husbands a cheap bastard"

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by azguy

Starting watch conversions is weird, do women walk around saying "nice" diamond

It's one reason I sold most of my Rolex's and wear an Omega most days, I prefer to be left alone and live in anonymity without some wack job yelling "nice Rolex dude" when I'm out eating (it's happened)

Originally Posted by GB-man

From my experience yes women compliment other women's jewelry all the time particularly engagement rings.


Anyways, nice watch is all I will say and it's a rare occurrence. Maybe once a year when the circumstances are appropriate (i.e. Others won't hear, it's a social situation etc)

X2. All the time.

[drhr]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

When I see someone wearing a nice watch, I compliment them.

Sometimes the watch is a "$10 Walmart Special" and the person tells me so.

I say something to the effect that it doesn't matter. It's a nice-looking watch, anyway.

I think that it's a wonderful time when you can buy so many great-looking watches for so little, besides the fact that they perform so well.

Some of my favorite watches cost less than $200 and some a lot less.

[drhr]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

When I see someone wearing a nice watch, I compliment them.

Sometimes the watch is a "$10 Walmart Special" and the person tells me so.

I say something to the effect that it doesn't matter. It's a nice-looking watch, anyway.

I think that it's a wonderful time when you can buy so many great-looking watches for so little, besides the fact that they perform so well.

Some of my favorite watches cost less than $200 and some a lot less.

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[kingSubTT]

Originally Posted by Boaters

Seems like the only time i ever see a Rolex in the wild is at the airport.

It is a date just and it is worn by the security guard.

[Hairdude1]

Originally Posted by AK797

I will say "nice watch" if the situation looks friendly but when you're drunk everyone seems friendly and you think you're Brad Pitt.

[JParm]

While on a cruise last summer, we were in an elevator with an older couple. Suddenly, my very tipsy wife blurts out "Is that a Breitling??" Since I bought her one a few years back, she seems to think she knows a thing or two about watches. Needless to say, it was an Invicta, but it was funny to hear the guy say "yup".

[basspro]

When asked about my watch I will always tell them is a submariner or milgauss. They always say, "nice watch"

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Maiden

Its happend to me, I was at a black tie event with my wife. I had my 16014 datejust on. There was a guy at our table who, I was sure a nice had on a nice 3 hand JLC or IWC. I was positive, so at some point I said lovely watch, what is it? It was a Daniel Wellington. (nothing wrong with that)So of course he asked what I had on. I looked like a douche because he thought I just wanted show off my Rolex, which I did not want to do. Anyhow, I tread carefully now.

Originally Posted by basspro

When asked about my watch I will always tell them is a submariner or milgauss. They always say, "nice watch"

When asked about my watch, I always say the model name. If they are a WIS, they will know it's a Rolex. If not, it doesn't come off as pretentious.