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Bustelo · 25 October 2018, 03:05 AM

No one else to share this with, figured you might get a kick out of it..

Me and a friend were out catching up not too long ago. We're sitting at the bar doing what you do and such; myself a vodka drink, him a Heineken. He is wearing an AP diver forged carbon he got no more than a week earlier. We're BS'ing, and he admits he loved the watch but wasn't bonding with it now that he owned it. I agreed with him, stating I felt the same way and sold mine some time ago for reasons I couldn't put my finger on. As we're sitting there, a guy comes up to the bar to order a drink, and while standing next to my friend, points (at my friends AP) and says "I almost bought that exact same watch at Walmart yesterday!". The guy then went on to say he decided against it due to having a cell phone or something to similar effect. The guy leaves, my friend and I have a laugh about it. By the next morning... my friend had the watch up for sale.

Chance encounter with random stranger ruined a $25,000 watch for my friend and finally gave a concise rationale as to why we could not bond with it. The AP forged carbon diver looked too "Wal-marty". A new WIS industry term I do believe.

dimag333 · 25 October 2018, 03:13 AM

"Wally-watch" lol

steve

antbkny · 25 October 2018, 03:16 AM

Maybe it’s just me but, I would head to Walmart to find it’s look alike and gift it to your friend.

superstarmar · 25 October 2018, 03:25 AM

Walmart may as well start selling Invicta too .
Most of them look like Rolex models ...

dysondiver · 25 October 2018, 03:37 AM

rolex , timex ,,, nearly the same ,,,
love the idea of heading to wallmart and getting one as a gift for your friend though.

belligero · 25 October 2018, 04:21 AM

That guy wasn’t wrong: plastic-cased watches do tend to look pretty downmarket, regardless of how fancy the plastic is.

The comment would have been even funnier — not to mention even more accurate — if your friend had received it while wearing a Richard Mille, though. :)

superstarmar · 25 October 2018, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belligero

That guy wasn’t wrong: plastic-cased watches do tend to look pretty downmarket.

Welp... what more can you say ?

77T · 25 October 2018, 04:37 AM

He was maybe mistaken - he didn’t see one at Walmart while shopping for tires, he prolly saw it at Costco while shopping for TP.

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singe89 · 25 October 2018, 05:19 AM

awesome story

Of all the watches I've ever owned its the only one that I really miss wearing after a few days. The comfort, durability and unique "Walmart" look check all the boxes for me.

themaninblack · 25 October 2018, 05:54 AM

It’s a problem when watches get too busy, too loud, too big, they start to look just like the inexpensive sport watches that are online and in big box stores. Probably the bigger problem is that you are likely to tire of them quickly like a passing fashion.

Brew · 25 October 2018, 05:59 AM

"I almost bought that exact same watch at Walmart yesterday!"

This is what someone wearing a $50k watch would say to bust $25k worth of chops.

superstarmar · 25 October 2018, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themaninblack

It’s a problem when watches get too busy, too loud, too big, they start to look just like the inexpensive sport watches that are online and in big box stores. Probably the bigger problem is that you are likely to tire of them quickly like a passing fashion.

Well said...

superstarmar · 25 October 2018, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singe89

awesome story

Of all the watches I've ever owned its the only one that I really miss wearing after a few days. The comfort, durability and unique "Walmart" look check all the boxes for me.

Welp, exactly Walmart specs...

DLRIDES · 26 October 2018, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belligero

That guy wasn’t wrong: plastic-cased watches do tend to look pretty downmarket, regardless of how fancy the plastic is.

/\ This /\

Many luxury watches fall under the same category.

situasian · 27 October 2018, 12:08 AM

At least it’s under the radar :D

CoveWatch · 27 October 2018, 01:02 AM

Great story lol gotta check out the local Walmart for watches next time we get the itch

Maiden · 27 October 2018, 01:54 AM

Yep I believe it. I was at a black tie event with the wife a while ago. A guy at our table had a Nautilus on. I pointed it out to my wife excitedly and here exact words were "that looks like a watch you could buy at Walmart"

2nastie · 27 October 2018, 02:04 AM

I wish I can buy that for the Walmart price. Maybe there's a roll back too or Black Friday sale coming out.

henrylee · 27 October 2018, 02:33 AM

What kind of bar was this?

GB-man · 27 October 2018, 02:36 AM

Even funnier if he was a wis having a go at your buddy and talked him into selling his AP lol

Superburrito · 27 October 2018, 02:38 AM

Hilarious. Why didn't I think of going to Wally World to buy an AP? Maybe they have a bunch of 5711s too.

duc888 · 27 October 2018, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antbkny

Maybe it’s just me but, I would head to Walmart to find it’s look alike and gift it to your friend.

Excellent

HK Islandboy · 27 October 2018, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singe89

awesome story

Of all the watches I've ever owned its the only one that I really miss wearing after a few days. The comfort, durability and unique "Walmart" look check all the boxes for me.

That looks amazing

Apparently I should spend some time at Walmart

AK797 · 27 October 2018, 05:27 AM

At the other end we have a member here recently mugged for his CE Diver.

de66 · 27 October 2018, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bustelo

No one else to share this with, figured you might get a kick out of it..

Me and a friend were out catching up not too long ago. We're sitting at the bar doing what you do and such; myself a vodka drink, him a Heineken. He is wearing an AP diver forged carbon he got no more than a week earlier. We're BS'ing, and he admits he loved the watch but wasn't bonding with it now that he owned it. I agreed with him, stating I felt the same way and sold mine some time ago for reasons I couldn't put my finger on. As we're sitting there, a guy comes up to the bar to order a drink, and while standing next to my friend, points (at my friends AP) and says "I almost bought that exact same watch at Walmart yesterday!". The guy then went on to say he decided against it due to having a cell phone or something to similar effect. The guy leaves, my friend and I have a laugh about it. By the next morning... my friend had the watch up for sale.

Chance encounter with random stranger ruined a $25,000 watch for my friend and finally gave a concise rationale as to why we could not bond with it. The AP forged carbon diver looked too "Wal-marty". A new WIS industry term I do believe.

WIS = Wallmart Idiot Savant?

V25V · 27 October 2018, 08:49 AM

My father in law thought my PP 5164a was a Walmart special as well. Personally, I love my FC Diver, it is so fun and versatile. I find it hard to believe that I would ever sell it.

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redsubby · 28 October 2018, 01:30 AM

Good thing I have the all ceramic diver

Fat_ninja · 28 October 2018, 01:44 AM

Moral of story?... its okay to buy from walmart. Lol

tigey · 28 October 2018, 02:02 AM

It has a Casio G Shock Look to it

antbkny · 28 October 2018, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigey

It has a Casio G Shock Look to it

i almost bought the same watch!

25 October 2018, 03:05 AM	#1
Bustelo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: FL Watch: maker Posts: 177	"I almost bought that same watch at Walmart the other day" No one else to share this with, figured you might get a kick out of it.. Me and a friend were out catching up not too long ago. We're sitting at the bar doing what you do and such; myself a vodka drink, him a Heineken. He is wearing an AP diver forged carbon he got no more than a week earlier. We're BS'ing, and he admits he loved the watch but wasn't bonding with it now that he owned it. I agreed with him, stating I felt the same way and sold mine some time ago for reasons I couldn't put my finger on. As we're sitting there, a guy comes up to the bar to order a drink, and while standing next to my friend, points (at my friends AP) and says "I almost bought that exact same watch at Walmart yesterday!". The guy then went on to say he decided against it due to having a cell phone or something to similar effect. The guy leaves, my friend and I have a laugh about it. By the next morning... my friend had the watch up for sale. Chance encounter with random stranger ruined a $25,000 watch for my friend and finally gave a concise rationale as to why we could not bond with it. The AP forged carbon diver looked too "Wal-marty". A new WIS industry term I do believe.

25 October 2018, 04:37 AM	#8
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	He was maybe mistaken - he didn’t see one at Walmart while shopping for tires, he prolly saw it at Costco while shopping for TP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

27 October 2018, 01:54 AM	#17
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Yep I believe it. I was at a black tie event with the wife a while ago. A guy at our table had a Nautilus on. I pointed it out to my wife excitedly and here exact words were "that looks like a watch you could buy at Walmart" __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

27 October 2018, 02:33 AM	#19
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	What kind of bar was this? __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

27 October 2018, 02:36 AM	#20
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Even funnier if he was a wis having a go at your buddy and talked him into selling his AP lol __________________

25 October 2018, 03:13 AM	#2
dimag333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: IN Posts: 1,979	"Wally-watch" lol steve

25 October 2018, 03:16 AM	#3
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Maybe it’s just me but, I would head to Walmart to find it’s look alike and gift it to your friend.

25 October 2018, 03:25 AM	#4
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Walmart may as well start selling Invicta too . Most of them look like Rolex models ...

25 October 2018, 03:37 AM	#5
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	rolex , timex ,,, nearly the same ,,, love the idea of heading to wallmart and getting one as a gift for your friend though.

25 October 2018, 04:21 AM	#6
belligero Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: EUR Posts: 487	That guy wasn’t wrong: plastic-cased watches do tend to look pretty downmarket, regardless of how fancy the plastic is. The comment would have been even funnier — not to mention even more accurate — if your friend had received it while wearing a Richard Mille, though. :)

25 October 2018, 05:19 AM	#9
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	awesome story Of all the watches I've ever owned its the only one that I really miss wearing after a few days. The comfort, durability and unique "Walmart" look check all the boxes for me.

25 October 2018, 05:54 AM	#10
themaninblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 1,058	It’s a problem when watches get too busy, too loud, too big, they start to look just like the inexpensive sport watches that are online and in big box stores. Probably the bigger problem is that you are likely to tire of them quickly like a passing fashion.

25 October 2018, 05:59 AM	#11
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	"I almost bought that exact same watch at Walmart yesterday!" This is what someone wearing a $50k watch would say to bust $25k worth of chops.

27 October 2018, 12:08 AM	#15
situasian "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: NY Posts: 24	At least it’s under the radar :D

27 October 2018, 01:02 AM	#16
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Great story lol gotta check out the local Walmart for watches next time we get the itch

27 October 2018, 02:04 AM	#18
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	I wish I can buy that for the Walmart price. Maybe there's a roll back too or Black Friday sale coming out.

27 October 2018, 02:38 AM	#21
Superburrito "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Watch: 26420RO Posts: 448	Hilarious. Why didn't I think of going to Wally World to buy an AP? Maybe they have a bunch of 5711s too. __________________ Current collection: AP 26420RO.OO.A002CA.01, PP 5164A, AP 15202BA, Omega 310.32.42.50.01.002, Tudor m79030b-0003, Garmin Epix Gen 2 Waiting for: AP 126715ST.OO.1356ST.01

27 October 2018, 05:27 AM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	At the other end we have a member here recently mugged for his CE Diver.

27 October 2018, 08:49 AM	#26
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,406	My father in law thought my PP 5164a was a Walmart special as well. Personally, I love my FC Diver, it is so fun and versatile. I find it hard to believe that I would ever sell it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

28 October 2018, 01:30 AM	#27
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	Good thing I have the all ceramic diver

28 October 2018, 01:44 AM	#28
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Moral of story?... its okay to buy from walmart. Lol

28 October 2018, 02:02 AM	#29
tigey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Belize Posts: 271	It has a Casio G Shock Look to it

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