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samsam · 31 March 2014, 08:15 AM

It happens. I was in clinic the other day with a Breitling SA. A patient commented: "nice watch, is this the new Seiko?" I said yes.

Great watch, you have there. Enjoy it in good health!

superdog · 31 March 2014, 08:30 AM

What's a Nixon?

14060m · 31 March 2014, 08:39 AM

What's wrong with steinhart I own one and ofcourse it's not a Rolex but I nice watch for what it is

sierra11b · 31 March 2014, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

What's a Nixon?

A YG SkyDweller! Duh!

soundserious · 31 March 2014, 08:43 AM

Lol classic

Trouble15 · 31 March 2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

What's a Nixon?

Wasn't he a president?

samuel019 · 31 March 2014, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

What's a Nixon?

Exactly! That's what I was thinking. Also a little odd that the guy had heard of Nixon but yet didnt know his was a Rolex. I'd assume that if he knew enough about watches to had heard of that brand to be sure he had "some" knowledge of Rolex's. But yet I assume and we know what that means. Lol

Nice Sky Dweller by the way. It's beautiful.

Clutch Cargo · 31 March 2014, 08:49 AM

I'm sure he meant it in the nicest possible way

Racerdj · 31 March 2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by feelingtheblues

i must admit it's qutie a funny story but at least the man seemed nice, he complimented you on it.

+1

cstone28 · 31 March 2014, 09:12 AM

Wow I might get voted off the island for this but here goes.

As a skateboard / snowboard kid of the 80's and 90's I'm well versed in Nixon watches. In fact I still own three of them. Yes they are fashion watches, yes they are cheap quartz watches, yes the three I own never get worn, but they were gateway watches for me. If it wasn't for them there is a good chance I'd never have purchased the three Rolex and two Glashutte's I own.

In the current climate where less than 50% of kids wear watches I think we should all be happy when someone even acknowledges that watches exist. I understand that mistaking a Rolex for a Nixon is offensive but really are we that far removed from the real world that we can't take the time to educate instead of making fun.

Remember Rolex can sell their watches for the price they do because they make close to a million a year. If the next generation doesn't pick up the habit and that number falls to half a million and the price reflects that how many of us loose contact with the ability to support our hobby.

BTW Nixon now makes a couple models with ETA 7750 movements so they are maturing as a company as their customers age and move upmarket.

cstone28 · 31 March 2014, 09:13 AM

And, beautiful Sky Dweller, absolutely stunning.

Frosty · 31 March 2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

I once had a guy ask me if I was wearing the Rolex "submersible", he said that he liked that model but that he was more of a Yachtsman kind of guy...

iazrollie · 31 March 2014, 10:40 AM

Was this at McDonalds?

Hairdude1 · 31 March 2014, 10:41 AM

Awesome!!! Love that Nixon!

T. Ferguson · 31 March 2014, 11:02 AM

Wow, an all gold Nixon for $198. Might have to pick up one of those bad boys.

Laszlo · 31 March 2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by paolo14

Someone just came up to me in a restaurant while dining and said "nice watch, is that a Nixon?" Lol! Attachment 479589 Attachment 479590 some similarities no? ��

Haha, what's the story behind that wet spot on the carpet?

paolo14 · 31 March 2014, 12:16 PM

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paolo14 · 31 March 2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by laszlo

haha, what's the story behind that wet spot on the carpet?

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Originally Posted by paolo14

lol! No that pic is from somewhere else. That's an old pic. I don't want to be seen taking photos of my watch in a restaurant. 😄

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versatile1 · 31 March 2014, 12:24 PM

Funny

DCgator · 31 March 2014, 12:44 PM

Funny story Paolo.

HogwldFLTR · 31 March 2014, 12:58 PM

In truth, one could have taken the time to educate them on how nice the Rolexes really are? Then it is possible that there could have been a new customer in the works.

SUBversive · 31 March 2014, 01:02 PM

Ugh.

Capvvc · 31 March 2014, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstone28

Wow I might get voted off the island for this but here goes.

As a skateboard / snowboard kid of the 80's and 90's I'm well versed in Nixon watches. In fact I still own three of them. Yes they are fashion watches, yes they are cheap quartz watches, yes the three I own never get worn, but they were gateway watches for me. If it wasn't for them there is a good chance I'd never have purchased the three Rolex and two Glashutte's I own.

In the current climate where less than 50% of kids wear watches I think we should all be happy when someone even acknowledges that watches exist. I understand that mistaking a Rolex for a Nixon is offensive but really are we that far removed from the real world that we can't take the time to educate instead of making fun.

Remember Rolex can sell their watches for the price they do because they make close to a million a year. If the next generation doesn't pick up the habit and that number falls to half a million and the price reflects that how many of us loose contact with the ability to support our hobby.

BTW Nixon now makes a couple models with ETA 7750 movements so they are maturing as a company as their customers age and move upmarket.

Nixon is the best, and is def a gateway watch. I don't own any Nixon's but have been tempted while hanging out in surf shops.

I do own a Sky D, and it does bring some looks.

chloebear · 31 March 2014, 01:16 PM

That's hilarious!

BTW....I've been considering a Polar Explorer which is 42 mm, which is the same size as your Sky Dweller. However, the SD looks a lot bigger in your picture.

K7Baixo2 · 31 March 2014, 01:24 PM

"No, it's a Tricky Dick."

TudorBeast · 31 March 2014, 01:26 PM

LMAO hahaha #dead

Nycturbovr6 · 31 March 2014, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Wow, an all gold Nixon for $198. Might have to pick up one of those bad boys.

FiftyTwoEighty · 31 March 2014, 02:07 PM

OP ~ Beautiful Skydweller!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstone28

Wow I might get voted off the island for this but here goes.

As a skateboard / snowboard kid of the 80's and 90's I'm well versed in Nixon watches. In fact I still own three of them. Yes they are fashion watches, yes they are cheap quartz watches, yes the three I own never get worn, but they were gateway watches for me. If it wasn't for them there is a good chance I'd never have purchased the three Rolex and two Glashutte's I own.

In the current climate where less than 50% of kids wear watches I think we should all be happy when someone even acknowledges that watches exist. I understand that mistaking a Rolex for a Nixon is offensive but really are we that far removed from the real world that we can't take the time to educate instead of making fun.

Remember Rolex can sell their watches for the price they do because they make close to a million a year. If the next generation doesn't pick up the habit and that number falls to half a million and the price reflects that how many of us loose contact with the ability to support our hobby.

BTW Nixon now makes a couple models with ETA 7750 movements so they are maturing as a company as their customers age and move upmarket.

I have a Nixon 51-30 tide watch that I wear surfing. None of my Rolexes can do that...and (gasp) who would wear a Rolex in the Ocean!

cstone28 · 31 March 2014, 02:13 PM

51-30 tide, great watch. I sold that exact watch on my way to a Frederick Constant, which sold on the way to a Tag, which sold on the way to a GMT IIc.

sea-dweller · 31 March 2014, 02:16 PM

Haha!

31 March 2014, 08:30 AM	#32
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	What's a Nixon? __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

31 March 2014, 08:39 AM	#33
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	What's wrong with steinhart I own one and ofcourse it's not a Rolex but I nice watch for what it is __________________

31 March 2014, 10:40 AM	#43
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31 March 2014, 11:02 AM	#45
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Wow, an all gold Nixon for $198. Might have to pick up one of those bad boys. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

31 March 2014, 12:16 PM	#47
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31 March 2014, 08:15 AM	#31
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	It happens. I was in clinic the other day with a Breitling SA. A patient commented: "nice watch, is this the new Seiko?" I said yes. Great watch, you have there. Enjoy it in good health!

31 March 2014, 08:43 AM	#35
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Lol classic

31 March 2014, 08:49 AM	#38
Clutch Cargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Lynn Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 452	I'm sure he meant it in the nicest possible way

31 March 2014, 09:12 AM	#40
cstone28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 80	Wow I might get voted off the island for this but here goes. As a skateboard / snowboard kid of the 80's and 90's I'm well versed in Nixon watches. In fact I still own three of them. Yes they are fashion watches, yes they are cheap quartz watches, yes the three I own never get worn, but they were gateway watches for me. If it wasn't for them there is a good chance I'd never have purchased the three Rolex and two Glashutte's I own. In the current climate where less than 50% of kids wear watches I think we should all be happy when someone even acknowledges that watches exist. I understand that mistaking a Rolex for a Nixon is offensive but really are we that far removed from the real world that we can't take the time to educate instead of making fun. Remember Rolex can sell their watches for the price they do because they make close to a million a year. If the next generation doesn't pick up the habit and that number falls to half a million and the price reflects that how many of us loose contact with the ability to support our hobby. BTW Nixon now makes a couple models with ETA 7750 movements so they are maturing as a company as their customers age and move upmarket.

31 March 2014, 09:13 AM	#41
cstone28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 80	And, beautiful Sky Dweller, absolutely stunning.

31 March 2014, 10:41 AM	#44
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Awesome!!! Love that Nixon!

31 March 2014, 12:24 PM	#49
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Funny __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

31 March 2014, 12:44 PM	#50
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Funny story Paolo.

31 March 2014, 12:58 PM	#51
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	In truth, one could have taken the time to educate them on how nice the Rolexes really are? Then it is possible that there could have been a new customer in the works. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

31 March 2014, 01:02 PM	#52
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Ugh.

31 March 2014, 01:16 PM	#54
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	That's hilarious! BTW....I've been considering a Polar Explorer which is 42 mm, which is the same size as your Sky Dweller. However, the SD looks a lot bigger in your picture.

31 March 2014, 01:24 PM	#55
K7Baixo2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Gerry Location: USA Watch: AP Code, Explor.II Posts: 289	"No, it's a Tricky Dick." __________________ Cheers, Gerry

31 March 2014, 01:26 PM	#56
TudorBeast Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: PNW USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 516	LMAO hahaha #dead

31 March 2014, 02:13 PM	#59
cstone28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 80	51-30 tide, great watch. I sold that exact watch on my way to a Frederick Constant, which sold on the way to a Tag, which sold on the way to a GMT IIc.

31 March 2014, 02:16 PM	#60
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Haha!

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