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MoBe · 15 May 2012, 01:28 PM

Don`t sweat it Barry,it`s like Ken says " you can`t fix stupid ",just forget about it.

Boardman · 15 May 2012, 01:39 PM

$20 says his was fake and he was going on the offensive after getting "called out". When you wear a fake your insecurities likely are at a high.

Fe1406 · 15 May 2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

should've told him you'd dunk your rollie in your drink if he did the same...

garymyman · 15 May 2012, 02:24 PM

I understand that many Rolex are received as gifts, so I don't begrudge someone for not knowing what they've got - my GF bought her dad a 14060M and neither one of them know anything about it other than it's pretty. But to be rude is a whole 'nother level. I'm even more shocked a coworker would do such a thing.

Runnin' Rebel · 15 May 2012, 02:24 PM

Should have shoved yours in one of his eyes. Would've been funny to see a guy with one green eye with ROLEXROLEXROLEX

johnbeth · 15 May 2012, 02:26 PM

Thats why I do not compliment strangers on their watches. It can only lead to an arguement if your comments are not received well.

Vaxe · 15 May 2012, 03:16 PM

He probably wore a fake, and felt compelled to call you out before you call him out. Alternatively, his wife dumped him earlier that day (for someone without ED), hence the dick attitude.

boogiebot · 15 May 2012, 03:34 PM

wow what a goof.

i agree with the others its really only worth talking to other WIS about watches.

Glidelock · 15 May 2012, 03:54 PM

What a complete A$$ Clown!

I had something similar happen to me while shopping in a Macy's. Two guys whom appeared to be late 20's and possibly identical twins were looking at jeans next to me when I noticed both quickly taking glances at my wrist. Which of course I just took as silent respect. However, as I stepped around the corner to look at a shirt, one of the guys says..."Did you see that guys Rolex Submariner?" the other guy says "yeah, but it was fake!". The first guy asked him why he thought that, and the second guy said: "because it was too large and looked different." I just walked away, as I try really hard not to argue with ignorant people! However, had I already been engaged in conversation, I doubt I could have resisted Bit€h Slapping him into his place.

Hoppyjr · 15 May 2012, 05:02 PM

What a jackoff he was. His was probably fake!

Were you in the park, or in a local town? Just curious as I just moved from the area...

Dr. Robert · 15 May 2012, 05:07 PM

He's the kinda guy that ruins it for us saints here on TRF that dig the marque & wear the watch w/ pride & are happy to discuss the watch.....

MonBK · 15 May 2012, 05:16 PM

Serves you right for going to Starbucks.

andrew79 · 15 May 2012, 05:56 PM

I would slap his mouth for that bullshit....

jdc · 15 May 2012, 06:00 PM

you sure he was not from the vintage forum

George Ab · 15 May 2012, 06:01 PM

There will always be people like that. Just let it go and move on... by letting it get to you... you have entered into his world.

DiamondJack · 15 May 2012, 07:56 PM

Whether you agree or disagree with commenting on a stranger's watch, it does seem a rather strange response to a civil comment.

Most people who own a nice watch are generally quite proud of it and will be pleased if they are praised, in the right manner and circumstances. This just seems way too defensive and the guy was simply either just bad tempered and aggressive in his normal demeaner or was embarrassed because it was not what you thought it was i.e. a real Rolex.......

If I was a betting man..... it would say it was the latter ........

HERITAGE82 · 15 May 2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singe89

Should have showed him your clasp and solid mid link bracelet and told him that his was a cheap fake....

dddrees · 15 May 2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Whether you agree or disagree with commenting on a stranger's watch, it does seem a rather strange response to a civil comment.

Most people who own a nice watch are generally quite proud of it and will be pleased if they are praised, in the right manner and circumstances. This just seems way too defensive and the guy was simply either just bad tempered and aggressive in his normal demeaner or was embarrassed because it was not what you thought it was i.e. a real Rolex.......

If I was a betting man..... it would say it was the latter ........

X2

Well said.

topgear · 15 May 2012, 08:18 PM

what a jerk. I only talk about watches with similar minded people

Monte Cristo · 15 May 2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Serves you right for going to Starbucks.

I agree what the heck was a respectable WIS like yourself doing in Starbucks?
Should have been at the gentlemens club taking tea...hazzah

caryyee · 15 May 2012, 09:02 PM

The risk is too high that someone with a black sub has no idea about watches as these are often bought by people who just want a watch with the brand Rolex on it as well as being bought by those of us in the know. These are the type of people you want to avoid.

The more uncommon the watch, the more likely that they will actually be a watch connoisseur, and hence a better chance that you'll have a pleasant encounter. Someone who buys a Milgauss or Nautilus or a Lange or an AP RO or a Grand Seiko are much more likely to know about watches and they'll be more receptive to a random stranger approaching them and saying 'nice watch' :)

Chris B · 15 May 2012, 09:17 PM

We live, we learn.
These days I always find it best to keeps ones own counsel & never initiate
conversation with strangers, particularity on the subject of Rolex

nauticajoe · 15 May 2012, 09:19 PM

What a tool!

drockadam · 15 May 2012, 09:36 PM

That's too bad. All Rolex's are great watches. That guy has no reason to say that. Sure, I absolutely adore the 16610. But the 116610LV, is a really special watch. It is not for everyone, but it is fun spotting them in the wild.

jay1988 · 15 May 2012, 09:59 PM

I never comment on a strangers watch.

If it's really nice I ogle it for a while.

That's what TRF is for. You get to stare at and comment on nice watches without the fear of some idiot snapping at you.

mtrunner · 15 May 2012, 10:07 PM

Sounds like the guy is ignorant on the watch front and is clearly an a$$hole.

jchthe3rd · 15 May 2012, 10:27 PM

Hell I commented on my cousin's DDYG on Mother's Day and he looked at me like I was crazy. I was hoping since I just purchased a rollie we'd be able to talk about em, NOPE.

d6194m · 15 May 2012, 10:28 PM

Most people who act defensive are usually protecting their fragile egos or scared.
So ignore their comments.

Watchzombie · 15 May 2012, 10:30 PM

He is RUDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

impalass · 15 May 2012, 10:56 PM

Sadly I've had similar experiences and no longer initiate any watch talk with strangers.

Still can't for the life of me figure out why the negative responses.

15 May 2012, 02:24 PM	#35
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Should have shoved yours in one of his eyes. Would've been funny to see a guy with one green eye with ROLEXROLEXROLEX __________________ ♛

15 May 2012, 05:07 PM	#41
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	He's the kinda guy that ruins it for us saints here on TRF that dig the marque & wear the watch w/ pride & are happy to discuss the watch..... __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 May 2012, 05:56 PM	#43
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	I would slap his mouth for that bullshit.... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

15 May 2012, 09:36 PM	#54
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	That's too bad. All Rolex's are great watches. That guy has no reason to say that. Sure, I absolutely adore the 16610. But the 116610LV, is a really special watch. It is not for everyone, but it is fun spotting them in the wild. __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

15 May 2012, 01:28 PM	#31
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Don`t sweat it Barry,it`s like Ken says " you can`t fix stupid ",just forget about it.

15 May 2012, 01:39 PM	#32
Boardman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: Houston Watch: Rolex, Omega, IWC Posts: 321	$20 says his was fake and he was going on the offensive after getting "called out". When you wear a fake your insecurities likely are at a high.

15 May 2012, 02:24 PM	#34
garymyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Gray Location: New Orleans Watch: Sub; Ω Posts: 242	I understand that many Rolex are received as gifts, so I don't begrudge someone for not knowing what they've got - my GF bought her dad a 14060M and neither one of them know anything about it other than it's pretty. But to be rude is a whole 'nother level. I'm even more shocked a coworker would do such a thing.

15 May 2012, 02:26 PM	#36
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Thats why I do not compliment strangers on their watches. It can only lead to an arguement if your comments are not received well.

15 May 2012, 03:16 PM	#37
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	He probably wore a fake, and felt compelled to call you out before you call him out. Alternatively, his wife dumped him earlier that day (for someone without ED), hence the dick attitude.

15 May 2012, 03:34 PM	#38
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	wow what a goof. i agree with the others its really only worth talking to other WIS about watches.

15 May 2012, 03:54 PM	#39
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	What a complete A$$ Clown! I had something similar happen to me while shopping in a Macy's. Two guys whom appeared to be late 20's and possibly identical twins were looking at jeans next to me when I noticed both quickly taking glances at my wrist. Which of course I just took as silent respect. However, as I stepped around the corner to look at a shirt, one of the guys says..."Did you see that guys Rolex Submariner?" the other guy says "yeah, but it was fake!". The first guy asked him why he thought that, and the second guy said: "because it was too large and looked different." I just walked away, as I try really hard not to argue with ignorant people! However, had I already been engaged in conversation, I doubt I could have resisted Bit€h Slapping him into his place.

15 May 2012, 05:02 PM	#40
Hoppyjr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 441	What a jackoff he was. His was probably fake! Were you in the park, or in a local town? Just curious as I just moved from the area...

15 May 2012, 05:16 PM	#42
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Serves you right for going to Starbucks.

15 May 2012, 06:00 PM	#44
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	you sure he was not from the vintage forum

15 May 2012, 06:01 PM	#45
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	There will always be people like that. Just let it go and move on... by letting it get to you... you have entered into his world.

15 May 2012, 07:56 PM	#46
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Whether you agree or disagree with commenting on a stranger's watch, it does seem a rather strange response to a civil comment. Most people who own a nice watch are generally quite proud of it and will be pleased if they are praised, in the right manner and circumstances. This just seems way too defensive and the guy was simply either just bad tempered and aggressive in his normal demeaner or was embarrassed because it was not what you thought it was i.e. a real Rolex....... If I was a betting man..... it would say it was the latter ........

15 May 2012, 08:18 PM	#49
topgear "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Middle East Watch: 116710 LN, PAM390 Posts: 887	what a jerk. I only talk about watches with similar minded people

15 May 2012, 09:02 PM	#51
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	The risk is too high that someone with a black sub has no idea about watches as these are often bought by people who just want a watch with the brand Rolex on it as well as being bought by those of us in the know. These are the type of people you want to avoid. The more uncommon the watch, the more likely that they will actually be a watch connoisseur, and hence a better chance that you'll have a pleasant encounter. Someone who buys a Milgauss or Nautilus or a Lange or an AP RO or a Grand Seiko are much more likely to know about watches and they'll be more receptive to a random stranger approaching them and saying 'nice watch' :)

15 May 2012, 09:17 PM	#52
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	We live, we learn. These days I always find it best to keeps ones own counsel & never initiate conversation with strangers, particularity on the subject of Rolex

15 May 2012, 09:19 PM	#53
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	What a tool!

15 May 2012, 09:59 PM	#55
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	I never comment on a strangers watch. If it's really nice I ogle it for a while. That's what TRF is for. You get to stare at and comment on nice watches without the fear of some idiot snapping at you.

15 May 2012, 10:07 PM	#56
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Sounds like the guy is ignorant on the watch front and is clearly an a$$hole.

15 May 2012, 10:27 PM	#57
jchthe3rd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: - Location: US of A Watch: Sub, GMT, DD Posts: 84	Hell I commented on my cousin's DDYG on Mother's Day and he looked at me like I was crazy. I was hoping since I just purchased a rollie we'd be able to talk about em, NOPE.

15 May 2012, 10:28 PM	#58
d6194m Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Palm Springs Posts: 32	Most people who act defensive are usually protecting their fragile egos or scared. So ignore their comments.

15 May 2012, 10:30 PM	#59
Watchzombie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Green City Posts: 155	He is RUDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

15 May 2012, 10:56 PM	#60
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Sadly I've had similar experiences and no longer initiate any watch talk with strangers. Still can't for the life of me figure out why the negative responses.

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