Stange experience last night...

[Dr.Brian]

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

They make them. A friend of mine was super happy about his new MK watch recently.

It looked exactly like a IWC Pilot minus the Chrono - I gave him a thumbs up and if he liked it, who the hell am I to judge.

My friend drives a $140k car and wears a big MK watch.😱
I've offered to take him Panerai shopping, but he likes his MK. Lol.

[Dr.Brian]

One of the down sides of going bigger.

[buddenfan]

Originally Posted by dwjpaypal

I was out last night in a bar with my friend.

Whilst paying for some drinks a guy from behind me grabs my wrist and says to my, "Hey, what watch is that?"....

I looked at him a bit strangely and said its a DayDate 40, so he turned to his wife and said, see, told you it wasn't Michael Kors... Pretty much ruined my evening....

Well there you go guys, it's official, Rose Gold DayDate 40 looks like an Michael Kors.

Do you think it might be my age? I'm 31?

Let them think its MK, at least u wont get bad eye on your watch nor people staring at it with jealous envy.

Post some more shots! This is my fav of the DD40 combos.

[Boaters]

I wouldn't like either especially the hand grabbing my wrist

[SWISSAHOLICS]

Grabbing a stranger's wrist...that's a big no no.
I have gotten the "Is that an Invicta" comment before and I just laugh it off.

[Rolexdaydateii]

who cares what he thinks plus grabbing my wrist would piss me off big time

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by superdog

I was just thinking this.

Lots of tough guys for sure. Especially considering this is a pretty geeky place to hang out.

But seth, if you don't flex here, then where?

Originally Posted by kunlun

I just straight up murder everyone who looks at me.
Yesterday, I punched a squirrel who asked me for a nut.

What were we talking about, again?

Oh, yes, now let me tell you my thoughts on rose gold...

...I think it's lovely, but it will eventually be less in fashion and for now, it does have a fashion association.

Made my day

The simple fact is that MK has popular knockoffs of the DD. I think it is a good thing for DD owners as the relatively showy piece is muted by the sea of people wearing full gold (plated) these days.

That said, I would be on high alert after that event as it could be a set up.

[Jack T]

First things first - we set boundaries. Keep your f'ing hands off me. After that, how you respond is your decision.

[Partagas]

Lol, lot's of tough guys in this thread.

[SemperFi]

Sounds like the husband knows nothing about watches and the wife knows even less.

[Ritch99]

I would not stand for a stranger putting his hands on me, period. I would take it as a threat. He would have been removed from my personal space immediately.

[DeeTee]

[Partagas]

Hope all you tough guys realize if someone just touches you, and you in turn break his jaw, curb stomp him, or whatever...you will likely be paying through the nose when you get sued (and rightfully so). Hope you're all just "internet tough guys", and wouldn't actually overreact like that in public. It's pretty evident the guy probably had a few too many, and didn't need his jaw broken. SMH...

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by Partagas

Hope all you tough guys realize if someone just touches you, and you in turn break his jaw, curb stomp him, or whatever...you will likely be paying through the nose when you get sued (and rightfully so). Hope you're all just "internet tough guys", and wouldn't actually overreact like that in public. It's pretty evident the guy probably had a few too many, and didn't need his jaw broken. SMH...

I tend to overreact because I'm paranoid. But anyone who knows about having to fight, de-escalating the situation is the best action. I hate fighting, but had to a time or two.

As for the watch, I'd be glad if my watch was mistaken for a MK. I enjoy conversations with fellow watch people, but conversations with most others gets awkward since people instantly talk about price.

[seand442]

Originally Posted by Partagas

Hope all you tough guys realize if someone just touches you, and you in turn break his jaw, curb stomp him, or whatever...you will likely be paying through the nose when you get sued (and rightfully so). Hope you're all just "internet tough guys", and wouldn't actually overreact like that in public. It's pretty evident the guy probably had a few too many, and didn't need his jaw broken. SMH...

While some may over-react, the vast majority of people here who have received training in defensive tactics will not immediately go to blows. There are many moves that can be made that will encourage the grabber to back up, and that may be all that is necessary. Of course, if he is plastered, he still might not get it. A trained and aware individual is much different than an "internet tough guy."

[Mosbrook]

You need to find a new bar.

[AK797]

I don't think my first reaction would be to punch, if he was just excited or drunk I'd just pull my wrist away, but if I sensed danger or a set up then I'd have my right hand ready, I only jab with my left so the Rolex can stay on.

[Sntangerbg]

I would not punched the guy, but would have broken his grip on my wrist. If he tried to hold my arm, escalation is needed and it becomes self defense.
And yes, this is a geeky watch forums, but that does not mean some of us could not have OTHER interests too.
Me--former military, competed in boxing and kick boxing for over a decade.
Was a bouncer in the SF Sunset district for a couple of years while in college, still work out 4-5 times a week. Oh, and I am a genuinely nice guy that has never started a fight, I have finished some, but I hate starting them.
This is me in the picture below, babysitting a buddy's kid :

http://s241.photobucket.com/user/snt...ml?sort=3&o=28

[Velox]

Break my Jaw and I'll grab your wrist.
Without hesitation!

[bdex75]

Who knows in a bar, lot of variables.

I know that he would not have been holding on to my wrist long. Not worth knocking the guy out though.

As far as how to react to the question at hand. "It's a Rolex".

I do think there are a lot of Internet tough guys out there. But as stated there are lots of LEO, military and all around badasses on this "geeky watch forum". I was an amateur boxer all thru HS and college, a bouncer and did a fair amount of close quarter self defense training. But my guess is some drunk dude in a bar wouldn't take much to subdue. Which would be good because I am old and a little rusty.

My mom always said never start s fight but always finish it. Needless to say she was never happy about the boxing and hated the bouncing.


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[Watch This]

For breakfast I like egg and cheese sandwiches. Sometimes with bacon mostly without. On a croissant.

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Watch This

For breakfast I like egg and cheese sandwiches. Sometimes with bacon mostly without. On a croissant.

Not bad, but obviously you haven't tried a double-yolk boiled egg and toast soldiers.

[Watch This]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Not bad, but obviously you haven't tried a double-yolk boiled egg and toast soldiers.

I have not. Sounds delish. Nice hot coffee and some fresh OJ. Good to go.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Not bad, but obviously you haven't tried a double-yolk boiled egg and toast soldiers.

Make that fried bread soldiers... and I'm off to the kitchen...

[Lucky777]

Don't sweat the small stuff, buy them a round and enjoy the evening

[SeaAndSky]

Why would someone knowing you're not wearing MK ruin your evening? I would dismiss the obnoxious trendy couple without a second thought.

[NEW]

It happen to me as well when I was wearing my DD2 everose. A young lady said to me "HEY your watch is just like mine." It's a Micheal Kors. I just said WOW your right as she put her watch next to mine. She was in her twenties. Not many people understand the value of time, that's why I keep it with a nice watch.

[123Blueface]

Confuse my watch for a Mickey Mouse one if you want but a stranger grab my wrist? Could end up being a very bad outcome.

[CRM114]

Last time someone got grabby with my wrist their cauterized arm ended up laying on the cantina floor.

Signed,

Obi