What would you have said?

[gelshocker]

Originally Posted by Traveler

you should have said "Thanks, but I'm straight"

+1

[bullatagate]

Originally Posted by Sgt. Henry

I'd have said, "thanks I got it when I got out of Prison"

How did you know?

[bullatagate]

Originally Posted by jrd21

If you're secure with yourself just say thanks and let it go. Do you wear fine timepieces to impress or because you simply appreciate what's on your wrist?

Because it's has a function and it does that job.

[Safetrends]

Well he did not cut your hand off and take your watch, so the lesson learned here is do not go into a MC/biker bar with your Rolex on.

[xxthe_remedyxx]

Thanks

[karmatp]

Originally Posted by Balboa

Price dropping is not only tacky, but could also be dangerous. I don't get it.

Mark

Exactly, I would not have even said it's a Rolex. I would have simply stated "Thank You" and moved on. All you need is some other guy walking buy to hear you conversation and jump you when you walk outside. I don't think I have ever told anyone the price of any watch I own, not even close friends.

[want to be]

I ride and own 1 Rolex and 1 Harley. In that enviroment $5000 is BIG money , unless it is something for the Harley and even then $5 large is $5 LARGE! How loud were you talking?
All about the attitude!Think before talk.Good.

[Cabaiguan]

I think your comment may have come off as snobbish. Just say, 'thanks.'

[bobernet]

Given the "FTW 81," in the OPs sig, I'm assuming he's a member, prospect or supporter. I haven't spent enough time around HAMC to have any idea how the comment was intended or received. In other environments, I'd respond like the other posters... "Thanks."

[WatchnRoll]

Originally Posted by Omega_Precision

I would have said thanks.

I wouldn't have price dropped like you.

+1,000.

It's bad enough of the perceptions some have about Rolex and it's owners...that only adds to the perception...

[icnbne]

i would never mention price, it really does no good to your reputation..

[JBat]

Originally Posted by Balboa

Price dropping is not only tacky, but could also be dangerous. I don't get it.

Mark

Agreed. Very tacky.

[agungg]

Sounds snobby...

[Hooper]

Originally Posted by Brad21

Definitely would have just taken the compliment and not have mentioned price at all...

Diddo !

[Rolesor]

I usually just say thanks unless the person inquires further - And they rarely do..

[cody p]

just would have said 'thanks'.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Traveler

you should have said "Thanks, but I'm straight"

perfect response for an "outlaw MC" party!

[sakuraba]

I've never been to a motorcycle club, so I won't judge what you said given that environment.

Anywhere else, and all I would have said was "Thanks!"

[galloman]

a simple thanks would've sufficed

[bullatagate]

Originally Posted by bobernet

Given the "FTW 81," in the OPs sig, I'm assuming he's a member, prospect or supporter. I haven't spent enough time around HAMC to have any idea how the comment was intended or received. In other environments, I'd respond like the other posters... "Thanks."

Now where getting closer, I guess it was an unfair question.

I spend half my life in a business enviroment, finance and investment, where exactly the response would be "Thanks"

The same response in another enviroment, where many would never enter and where I spend a lot of time, would be considered weak.

The watch would never be taken off my wrist, for numerous reasons.

The response I gave is intended to be brash and, some may say, crass but it is exactly what is expected in the situation. There are no subtleties or niceties, you state your case and to hell with the consequenses.

"Thanks are you into watches?" would get you a smack in the mouth and then you loose the watch or at the very least a queer look.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by bullatagate

Now where getting closer, I guess it was an unfair question.

I spend half my life in a business enviroment, finance and investment, where exactly the response would be "Thanks"

The same response in another enviroment, where many would never enter and where I spend a lot of time, would be considered weak.

The watch would never be taken off my wrist, for numerous reasons.

The response I gave is intended to be brash and, some may say, crass but it is exactly what is expected in the situation. There are no subtleties or niceties, you state your case and to hell with the consequenses.

"Thanks are you into watches?" would get you a smack in the mouth and then you loose the watch or at the very least a queer look.

oh, well, in that case....i guess i would have just knifed the guy and told him "don't look at my fu#~ù%in' watch!"

[Rscmaine]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

oh, well, in that case....i guess i would have just knifed the guy and told him "don't look at my fu#~ù%in' watch!"

Exactly...your reply was WAAAY too soft. First you tell him the price, then you smash his face into the bar, break a chair over his back, and leave him in a heap on the floor.

Then you grab his woman and ride off on his bike.

He'll think twice before messing with another member of the "Watch Gang" in the future!

[PeteNYC13]

Originally Posted by bullatagate

Now where getting closer, I guess it was an unfair question.

I spend half my life in a business enviroment, finance and investment, where exactly the response would be "Thanks"

The same response in another enviroment, where many would never enter and where I spend a lot of time, would be considered weak.

The watch would never be taken off my wrist, for numerous reasons.

The response I gave is intended to be brash and, some may say, crass but it is exactly what is expected in the situation. There are no subtleties or niceties, you state your case and to hell with the consequenses.

"Thanks are you into watches?" would get you a smack in the mouth and then you loose the watch or at the very least a queer look.

__________________________________________________ _____________

Got it, the thread was basically to get to this point to tell us about the "rough place" you hang out in?

You could have said - for those of us that don't hang out in places where "nice watch" is a challenge to the size of their man parts, that a "thank you" would have gotten you shanked!
We could have gotten to the funny "knifed him", "watch gang" comments much earlier in thread.

Now, there are much more fun answers in my head but I will keep them there...since this is a public forum.

Nice Watch!
-Pete

[bayerische]

"thanks"

That's what I would have said...

I would perhaps had added, "are you interested in watches?"

Price bomb, no.

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by bullatagate

The response I gave is intended to be brash and, some may say, crass but it is exactly what is expected in the situation. There are no subtleties or niceties, you state your case and to hell with the consequenses.

"Thanks are you into watches?" would get you a smack in the mouth and then you loose the watch or at the very least a queer look.

I can't understand why anybody would like to put them self in a position like that.

[CoopJr]

Originally Posted by bullatagate

If I tried to play it down I would have lost face.

Originally Posted by bullatagate

Not in the enviroment discribed, aggression is respected!

All sounds pretty dysfunctional.

[everose]

Originally Posted by bullatagate

Now where getting closer, I guess it was an unfair question.

I spend half my life in a business enviroment, finance and investment, where exactly the response would be "Thanks"

The same response in another enviroment, where many would never enter and where I spend a lot of time, would be considered weak.

The watch would never be taken off my wrist, for numerous reasons.

The response I gave is intended to be brash and, some may say, crass but it is exactly what is expected in the situation. There are no subtleties or niceties, you state your case and to hell with the consequenses.

"Thanks are you into watches?" would get you a smack in the mouth and then you loose the watch or at the very least a queer look.

Why would anyone want to hang out at a place or with people where you feel you cannot act as yourself???

[bayerische]

OP:
Hang out with us instead. I promise I won't smash your teeth in.

[Kokyuryoku]

Originally Posted by bullatagate

Not in the enviroment discribed, aggression is respected!

I was always told it's the quiet ones that you have to watch out for. The loud ones are just full of hot air.

Originally Posted by Traveler

you should have said "Thanks, but I'm straight"

Now would have been funny. If you're as tough as you think, then this would work.

Originally Posted by bullatagate

How did you know?

Simple really, we all buy Rolex watches when we get out .

Originally Posted by everose

Why would anyone want to hang out at a place or with people where you feel you cannot act as yourself???

Good point Maybe it makes them feel cool

[ersnyder]

"Thank you" is a good response to any compliment given to you about any thing.