Uncomfortable Experience

[racerx]

Originally Posted by Krash

I just can’t imagine the utter horror of this tragic event. It must have been extremely traumatic. He may never recover from this.


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[enjoythemusic]

...the horror.

The horror.

[Submariner868]

The only time I ever did that was with a co-worker's husband at a private party. I was meeting him for the first time, sidled up, noticed we had the same watch on, showed him mine and said, "Nice watch." We had a nice moment. This was before things went crazy. But, yeah, in public, a stranger, today? The kid needs a little lesson in decorum.

[inadeje]

There’s nothing wrong with appreciation from the youthful around us. They aspire to join our passion and treating the educated ones with respect is paramount.

[enjoythemusic]

Always fun discussing timepieces with enthusiasts. Sharing knowledge and fun

[Cambo]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Always fun discussing timepieces with enthusiasts. Sharing knowledge and fun

This^
Read the room…..if the guy is really sketchy, just say thanks and move on.but he is a young enthusiast a great opportunity to chat.

[Krash]

How old was he?

I would have walked up to him and let him have a closer look.

I wouldn’t have shunned him. That would come across as being snobbish.


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[Krash]

Are you guys serious?

What are you scared of?


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[wesssyyy]

Originally Posted by Krash

Are you guys serious?

What are you scared of?


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I agree this seems like extremely snobby behavior. Maybe the guy was just an enthusiast.

[Tocker]

I was in the airport a while ago, and I saw a gent and his partner waiting in a line when I clocked his watch.

A Grand Seiko Evolution 9 - it was a real eyecatcher of a watch.

Without thinking I passed comment, saying, "That's a lovely timepiece you have!". His face lit up and told me that I was the first person to notice it. Off the back of this we had a brief but pleasant conversation.

Like it or not, nice watches draw attention.

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[Kingcobb]

First time I had someone comment on my daytona was on Tulsa OK, we were checking in and on of the bell boys got all excited when he saw it on my wrist. I probably could have handled it better, but to be honest I was more worried about my wife hearing him freak out over the watch then his actual reaction ��

[Strad]

Had a service manager at a local car dealership comment "nice watch". I considered it a compliment.

[Rebar]

If a young loud person was able to spot your watch, so could anyone else in the restaurant with ill intentions. I understand the awkwardness of young exuberant people,
but placing worrying about a sense of increased security risk sounds illogical. Don’t let it be seen by anyone if you don’t want it to be noticed by everyone.

[TopNotchChach]

cool story.
lol, im not letting a stranger try on my watch.

[ArtNouveau]

Had a similar question about my coral red OP from a young guy at the next table in a local eatery. He was all smiles when I confirmed it was what he thought it was.
I don’t live in an area where I would give a second thought to this sort of thing.

[DoubleDeac]

Hey, most of the time when I've encountered this, it was a well-meaning young individual w/ aspirations of wanting the same watch. To him/her it's that awesome that they want to point it out. I take it as a compliment and know that it comes w/ the territory. It's the same thing when I drive my sports cars, some ppl know what it is and can't contain their excitement, I've been there. It's nothing to be awkward or fearful about.

[alex.cicollo]

Here’s my uncomfortable experience…

Two weeks ago, in NYC, 5th Ave, wearing my blue dial steel SkyDweller, and looking at a window with watches with a friend, this woman approaches me, and starts getting really close (too close for comfort) and starts pointing at several watches and telling me this watch and that watch would suit me, and what did I think of this other watch.

As she was getting way too close, immediately my suspicious self told me to be careful, and I firmly stepped back, and said “I’ll give you more room for you to admire the timepieces, but thank you for your advice”.

Soon after I saw her and another lady approaching other males, and getting really close to them….

I think I had a lucky escape - and thankfully I still have my SD!

[Old Geezer]

Originally Posted by alex.cicollo

Here’s my uncomfortable experience…

Two weeks ago, in NYC, 5th Ave, wearing my blue dial steel SkyDweller, and looking at a window with watches with a friend, this woman approaches me, and starts getting really close (too close for comfort) and starts pointing at several watches and telling me this watch and that watch would suit me, and what did I think of this other watch.

As she was getting way too close, immediately my suspicious self told me to be careful, and I firmly stepped back, and said “I’ll give you more room for you to admire the timepieces, but thank you for your advice”.

Soon after I saw her and another lady approaching other males, and getting really close to them….

I think I had a lucky escape - and thankfully I still have my SD!

I would have done the same. Situational awareness is important and when strangers invade your personal space, it's a red flag and time to exit.

[OG1982]

Only seemed awkward because you made it so. It takes nothing to be nice in these situations.


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[Old Geezer]

Originally Posted by racerx

At a local casual restaurant, a young man seated with a few friends and a parent, attracts my attention by loudly saying "nice Rolex Bro" and extending his hand for a fist bump. He asked for details, I replied "its a watch", and followed my wife to the outdoor dining area.

I chalked it up to youthful exuberance, but awkward none the less.

Yeah, that would have been awkward but dismissing him and walking off comes off as snobbish or rude. I guess you had to be there to read the vibe from his facial expression and body language to determine if he was trolling or legitimately interested.

[PBJ1925]

Naturally much less stranger danger but had a TSA officer once I ask me as I was walking through the metal detector "sir, I need to see your wrist." I was a little puzzled and he goes nice YM and broke out into a huge grin and flashed his Exp40.

I couldn't help but smile after, sort of made my day knowing there are many others in the wild who share a similar appreciation for our hobby.

[kritameth]

Omega.

[omar10213245]

I once had a person come up to me at a bar and say, "nice Daytona ya got there. Would be a real shame if something were to happen to it". A split second later, he was laying on the ground, knocked out cold after I delivered a Chuck Norris-esque roundhouse kick to his temple. His gf swooned and I took her home and gave her the business, she insisted I keep the Daytona on my wrist the whole night.

[Boopie]

This is why I disagree when people often write here that “no one notices my Rolex.”

People do notice. Not commenting on your watch doesn’t mean people don’t notice.

Why doesn’t everyone comment? Because, clearly, it creeps some people out.

Years ago in Los Angeles, I was waiting at an intersection crosswalk waiting for my light. The guy standing next to me was wearing a Daytona, so I said “Nice watch.” He did not say anything in response, and got really stiff. So, after that I haven’t commented on the watches of strangers. When I’m at a conference, I do comment, but the people attending either know me or know that I’m there for the conference.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by Boopie

This is why I disagree when people often write here that “no one notices my Rolex.”

People do notice. Not commenting on your watch doesn’t mean people don’t notice.

Why doesn’t everyone comment? Because, clearly, it creeps some people out.

Years ago in Los Angeles, I was waiting at an intersection crosswalk waiting for my light. The guy standing next to me was wearing a Daytona, so I said “Nice watch.” He did not say anything in response, and got really stiff. So, after that I haven’t commented on the watches of strangers. When I’m at a conference, I do comment, but the people attending either know me or know that I’m there for the conference.

was gonna post this same exact thing lol

[jamesgames]

You wear a rolex - expect people to see / comment. Most popular watch brand and popularity just keeps soaring - people love and know rolex.

[MrGoat]

I compliment damn near every Rolex I see. Never had a bad interaction or awkwardness from the owner and I’m told I am not the most approachable looking man out there by a long shot.

My usual go to is “that’s a great watch!! I’ve got its brother.” As I flash my watch their direction. Then conversation starts and I’ve made new watch friends.


The part where you have to feel em out is when you ask to take a picture of the watches together. Never been turned down though.






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[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

My usual go to is “that’s a great watch!! I’ve got its brother.” As I flash my watch their direction. Then conversation starts and I’ve made new watch friends.

Exactly

MrGoat once again proves he is indeed the GOAT

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Exactly

MrGoat once again proves he is indeed the GOAT

I mean how can I argue if the kitten jamming to some music wearing headphones and the black Crown Royal bag decree it? :eye roll:


In all seriousness, I am the farthest thing from the GOAT in anything, I just try hard. I appreciate the kind words though.


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[brandrea]

That’s it … I’m not wearing these darn things anymore