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gummy · 17 December 2016, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

How many of you stare at your watch without necessarily checking the time?

I'm on a 10hr flight and I'm finding myself constantly staring at my watch without really checking the time. Yes, I'm bored.

I'd stare at that watch even if I wasn't bored!

Then again I always catch myself taking a glance down at my wrist for no reason...Even after I just checked my phone for the time!

AK797 · 17 December 2016, 10:31 AM

The day we stop looking...

japenney · 17 December 2016, 10:34 AM

Probably stare at the beauty of my watch more often than checking the time.

beer · 17 December 2016, 10:35 AM

we have 4 liars

Etschell · 17 December 2016, 10:46 AM

Only if it has a nipple dial.

TheVTCGuy · 17 December 2016, 10:53 AM

It tells the time?

Rocco21 · 17 December 2016, 11:42 AM

I rarely look at my watch to tell time,I look at it for its beauty.

Roll the Lex · 17 December 2016, 12:16 PM

All the time. It's my guilty pleasure at work when I have a quick second to myself. Hell, even at home I look at it.

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kneedeep · 17 December 2016, 12:52 PM

Yep, guilty.

LuminousMaximus · 17 December 2016, 01:09 PM

Good one Mike! Yes I have the same issue as you.

I also like to rotate my wrist slowly, and watch as the light bounces off the bezel cuts in either direction at the same time...

I have never thought about it but, someone staring at me, looking at my ROLEX for a lengthy period of time, sounds so, "third-person-ish..."

Do you use yours with the divers extension?

jnkay · 17 December 2016, 01:09 PM

Sometimes the light hits it just right and....you have to savor it.

LuminousMaximus · 17 December 2016, 01:31 PM

oh what the heck... a few more...

Jack T · 17 December 2016, 01:39 PM

Stare? No, I think of it as gaze. And I can quit any time

kilyung · 17 December 2016, 02:23 PM

TRF sure does help pass the time. To answer the questions about why I'm not wearing gold - I didn't have time to get it out of the bank safe (5am departure). Also hitting hot springs and the minerals do a number on watches (past experience) [need to get another carbon watch]. Of all my watches, I treat this SD4K the harshest. It can take the abuse.

I also don't wear a diver extension usually except when diving with a wetsuit.

Watch Rob · 17 December 2016, 02:29 PM

thats why I bought one. it's not just a watch.

kilyung · 17 December 2016, 02:50 PM

Can't sleep (trying) so passing the time taking pictures of my watch.

HankL818 · 17 December 2016, 03:07 PM

I do it all the time. Admiring the craftsmanship. Gazing on the second hand with its fluid sweep. I find it soothing.

brmeyers · 17 December 2016, 03:41 PM

Sunburst dials are hard not to stare at in the right lighting.
Many times when my convertible top is down and its sunny out and I am at a stoplight, I just want to move that dial around in the sunlight.
Overall its probably only at certain times I'll stare.
My new Daytona C is so comfy, I hardly remember I am wearing it, but when I do look, I will stare and admire a bit.

Eric Chan · 17 December 2016, 03:44 PM

Yup.

sco · 17 December 2016, 03:47 PM

Way too often. Have a safe trip.

ltmgeller · 17 December 2016, 03:49 PM

My Rolex tells time?

Muzz · 17 December 2016, 06:58 PM

Safe travels Mike! I only stare if it is a new piece or I am wishing I wore something more flash lol.

Gerardus · 17 December 2016, 07:50 PM

Combi for me but main part " tell the time".

Porter · 17 December 2016, 09:20 PM

Don't need to do a different thing...
Have a nice trip!

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

Racerdj · 17 December 2016, 09:45 PM

I'm with you on this one. I wish you success with your watch shopping.

ragingcao · 17 December 2016, 09:51 PM

No one in TRF here would vote NO, one would think.

1William · 17 December 2016, 09:56 PM

Love the looks of my watches. Part of the fun is looking at them.

Formulansx · 17 December 2016, 10:21 PM

If the light is right, it's like staring at the sun

Formulansx · 17 December 2016, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

TRF sure does help pass the time. To answer the questions about why I'm not wearing gold - I didn't have time to get it out of the bank safe (5am departure). Also hitting hot springs and the minerals do a number on watches (past experience) [need to get another carbon watch]. Of all my watches, I treat this SD4K the harshest. It can take the abuse.

I also don't wear a diver extension usually except when diving with a wetsuit.

Why do I get the feeling you're having more fun than I am??

Psmith · 17 December 2016, 10:27 PM

Guilty as charged

View Poll Results: Do you stare at your watch for no reason?
Yes, I can't avert my gaze.	355	92.21%
No, it's a tool to tell time.	30	7.79%
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17 December 2016, 10:35 AM	#34
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	we have 4 liars __________________

17 December 2016, 10:46 AM	#35
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Only if it has a nipple dial. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

17 December 2016, 01:09 PM	#40
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Good one Mike! Yes I have the same issue as you. I also like to rotate my wrist slowly, and watch as the light bounces off the bezel cuts in either direction at the same time... I have never thought about it but, someone staring at me, looking at my ROLEX for a lengthy period of time, sounds so, "third-person-ish..." Do you use yours with the divers extension? Attached Images __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

17 December 2016, 01:31 PM	#42
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	oh what the heck... a few more... Attached Images __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

17 December 2016, 10:31 AM	#32
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	The day we stop looking...

17 December 2016, 10:34 AM	#33
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Probably stare at the beauty of my watch more often than checking the time.

17 December 2016, 10:53 AM	#36
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	It tells the time?

17 December 2016, 11:42 AM	#37
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	I rarely look at my watch to tell time,I look at it for its beauty.

17 December 2016, 12:16 PM	#38
Roll the Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,842	All the time. It's my guilty pleasure at work when I have a quick second to myself. Hell, even at home I look at it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 December 2016, 12:52 PM	#39
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Yep, guilty.

17 December 2016, 01:09 PM	#41
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	Sometimes the light hits it just right and....you have to savor it.

17 December 2016, 01:39 PM	#43
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Stare? No, I think of it as gaze. And I can quit any time __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

17 December 2016, 02:23 PM	#44
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	TRF sure does help pass the time. To answer the questions about why I'm not wearing gold - I didn't have time to get it out of the bank safe (5am departure). Also hitting hot springs and the minerals do a number on watches (past experience) [need to get another carbon watch]. Of all my watches, I treat this SD4K the harshest. It can take the abuse. I also don't wear a diver extension usually except when diving with a wetsuit.

17 December 2016, 02:29 PM	#45
Watch Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 114200 Posts: 1,265	thats why I bought one. it's not just a watch.

17 December 2016, 02:50 PM	#46
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Can't sleep (trying) so passing the time taking pictures of my watch.

17 December 2016, 03:07 PM	#47
HankL818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Watch: SubC / ExpII polar Posts: 121	I do it all the time. Admiring the craftsmanship. Gazing on the second hand with its fluid sweep. I find it soothing.

17 December 2016, 03:41 PM	#48
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	Sunburst dials are hard not to stare at in the right lighting. Many times when my convertible top is down and its sunny out and I am at a stoplight, I just want to move that dial around in the sunlight. Overall its probably only at certain times I'll stare. My new Daytona C is so comfy, I hardly remember I am wearing it, but when I do look, I will stare and admire a bit.

17 December 2016, 03:44 PM	#49
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Yup. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

17 December 2016, 03:47 PM	#50
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Way too often. Have a safe trip.

17 December 2016, 03:49 PM	#51
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	My Rolex tells time? __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

17 December 2016, 06:58 PM	#52
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Safe travels Mike! I only stare if it is a new piece or I am wishing I wore something more flash lol.

17 December 2016, 07:50 PM	#53
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Combi for me but main part " tell the time". __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

17 December 2016, 09:20 PM	#54
Porter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: Eivissa Watch: Rolex, Tudor.... Posts: 1,635	Don't need to do a different thing... Have a nice trip! "Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

17 December 2016, 09:45 PM	#55
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I'm with you on this one. I wish you success with your watch shopping. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

17 December 2016, 09:51 PM	#56
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	No one in TRF here would vote NO, one would think.

17 December 2016, 09:56 PM	#57
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Love the looks of my watches. Part of the fun is looking at them.

17 December 2016, 10:21 PM	#58
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	If the light is right, it's like staring at the sun __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

17 December 2016, 10:27 PM	#60
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Guilty as charged __________________

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