Stealth but correcting people?

[IR201]

Originally Posted by dukie748

Can't be that 'stealthy' if people are commenting on it...

Very true


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[IR201]

Originally Posted by Gearjockey

One of the great moments in American television. Maybe the last time I watched it too.

Lol cheers


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[georgew]

Originally Posted by JTL31

Wow ~ interesting thread with equally diverse responses. My suggestion OP would be a simple one, “read the room!” Some who comment on your watch(es) may do so as a simple compliment, they just like the look. Others might be a true WIS and appreciate interacting further with you. To “educate or correct” people might be of interest to you; however some won’t share your passion. It’s information overload for them; TMI. Let it be….read the room. Enjoy your collection.


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This here is great advice. It's ok to be passionate, but not everyone is as we are here. Be thankful that someone at least noticed the nice watch - even though they really don;t have a clue. You go with the flow then

[brandrea]

I wouldn’t know, no one ever comments on my watches

[codecow]

I’m still waiting for someone to see my 5116R and say, “nice 5119”. Ha ha you fool!

[Andad]

Originally Posted by IR201

Lol cheers


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I congratulate you for the way you have replied to some of the more antagonistic posts on your thread.

Well done.

The way you have moved past some of the classless replies shows me who you are.

[IR201]

Originally Posted by Andad

I congratulate you for the way you have replied to some of the more antagonistic posts on your thread.

Well done.

The way you have moved past some of the classless replies shows me who you are.

Thanks man! That honestly means a lot to me


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[Pinchy]

While I definitely dig the stealth, I don't really see an issue with correcting someone if they make specific reference to it being steel. Have fun with it perhaps "Yeah, it's a slightly heavier steel!"

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by Andad

I congratulate you for the way you have replied to some of the more antagonistic posts on your thread.

Well done.

The way you have moved past some of the classless replies shows me who you are.

Damn right. Agreed times a million. I’ve had dozens and dozens of PM’s with him. Fantastic guy.

Originally Posted by IR201

Thanks man! That honestly means a lot to me


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Keep being you pal and If I were to get that comment, I’d read the situation and go from there. If it were someone that I could have an enjoyable WIS conversation with I’d explain. If I felt unsafe or bothered which I have in the past I’d say oh this watch? Yeah its a fake.

[Dayton ssb]

Don’t Explain. Those who know !! Know. Back in 2015, man came in told be Great Looking replica Daytona and I replied thanks. Kept eating my quarter pounder and went about my business. :)


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[IR201]

Originally Posted by samuel019

Damn right. Agreed times a million. I’ve had dozens and dozens of PM’s with him. Fantastic guy.



Keep being you pal and If I were to get that comment, I’d read the situation and go from there. If it were someone that I could have an enjoyable WIS conversation with I’d explain. If I felt unsafe or bothered which I have in the past I’d say oh this watch? Yeah its a fake.

My man Anthony! Thanks pal appreciate you so much Convo with the gent picked up again today. I think we’ve got a future WIS and forum member in the making! Maybe one day he finds this thread and can weigh in himself as to whether I’m an okay guy


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[IR201]

Originally Posted by Old Geezer

What, three pages and no pictures LOL. Not a Smurf but a WG Sub
I never clarify the metal if anyone compliments my WG Sub, I just say thanks.
I purchased it for myself to enjoy and don't really care whether anyone in the wild recognizes it for what it is. Actually, I'd rather they not to avoid the negative connotations some people attach to Rolex or spending more than USD100 on a watch.

Man that is beautiful! Enjoy it!


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[samuel019]

Originally Posted by IR201

My man Anthony! Thanks pal appreciate you so much Convo with the gent picked up again today. I think we’ve got a future WIS and forum member in the making! Maybe one day he finds this thread and can weigh in himself as to whether I’m an okay guy


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Well make sure you tell him that PM is a slippery slope

Now go get that 509 to go with your awesome 619!

[Ringhio]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

The only people who give a flying eff, about the details of the watch you are wearing, are right here! It’s why we all joined. We can share all the details of each new acquisition, with people who get us, and our passion for nice mechanical timepieces. It sounds like your own obsession, and it IS an obsession, is bordering on unhealthy. Who cares what strangers think?! We know it’s white gold, and are suitably impressed.

Kat


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True, great comment! Brava!

[IR201]

Originally Posted by samuel019

Well make sure you tell him that PM is a slippery slope

Now go get that 509 to go with your awesome 619!

No way you heard it here I need something flashier so everyone can know I have GOLD!!!


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[samuel019]

Originally Posted by IR201

My man Anthony! Thanks pal appreciate you so much Convo with the gent picked up again today. I think we’ve got a future WIS and forum member in the making! Maybe one day he finds this thread and can weigh in himself as to whether I’m an okay guy


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And if he joins I’m sure he will and you’re always good in my book

Oh I almost forgot about this story I was told by an owner of an A D that he shared with me years ago

As the story goes he had a watch in that he was having polished that he just recently sold. It had been damaged by a female that had bumped into him or passed him at a restaurant. Something about chairs IIRC but the woman was going nuts, going on and on about how expensive her watch was and on and on

Meanwhile the guy tried to keep calm and just apologized trying to diffuse the situation

The 2 watches in question? She was wearing some sort of Michael Kors watch

The guy? A Platona!

So you never know. Sometimes an explanation is good and sometimes maybe not


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[JSCP]

Why bother or worry about this?

Mostly any watch I wear, sooner or later, gets a “Nice watch!” comment. You can discuss your watches or watches with friends that care. That’s enough.

[joli160]

Nobody ever noticed mine.
The 116619LB is not really a flashy watch

[Megster]

Whenever any0ne complements my Cookie Monster 126619LB, I usually unfastened the Oysterlock folding clasp and encourage him or her to try it on for size.Heck!Go ahead,snap a few shots or shoot a video and post wristshots on their IG or FB.If they ask specific questions,I'd answer, otherwise I don't bother explaining the differences btwn reg and pm

[Geckobros]

I still like the t-shirt and hat idea.

[IR201]

Originally Posted by Megster

Whenever any0ne complements my Cookie Monster 126619LB, I usually unfastened the Oysterlock folding clasp and encourage him or her to try it on for size.Heck!Go ahead,snap a few shots or shoot a video and post wristshots on their IG or FB.If they ask specific questions,I'd answer, otherwise I don't bother explaining the differences btwn reg and pm

A long time ago I complimented a guy on his deep sea, told him I loved them but prob couldn’t pull off the size. He took it off and handed it to me to try. Thought that was pretty cool. Obviously it has to be the right situation to do something like that though! Btw then I started talking about the case redesign between the 116660 and 126660. He didn’t really know what I was talking about. Another example of me going to far on the watch convo I guess


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[IR201]

Originally Posted by Geckobros

I still like the t-shirt and hat idea.

Lol it was funny I have to admit. But I think it should say “ask me about my stealthy under the radar watch”


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[alphadweller]

No need to correct people, it's uncool IMHO. You wanted stealth, you got stealth.

[Calatrava r]

I still think the most people believe it is best not to go into details about the composition of a watch where an uninformed person just compliments the watch. Having this view is not being antagonistic. Making sure casual observers understand a watch is solid gold and not SS is not something most people want to do. OP has stated it is not about the cost/value, it is not about the gold, and it negatively impacts the stealth of the watch. It is only about horology, if I read him right. So, what is the point? Who really benefits? Is it the casual observer or the wearer? Why wow strangers? These discussions, IMO, are best done with other collectors.

[IR201]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I still think the most people believe it is best not to go into details about the composition of a watch where an uninformed person just compliments the watch. Having this view is not being antagonistic. Making sure casual observers understand a watch is solid gold and not SS is not something most people want to do. OP has stated it is not about the cost/value, it is not about the gold, and it negatively impacts the stealth of the watch. It is only about horology, if I read him right. So, what is the point? Who really benefits? Is it the casual observer or the wearer? Why wow strangers? These discussions, IMO, are best done with other collectors.

I think you raise an important distinction. Think I was motivated to go out of character because of the setting (as has been discussed) but also the guy came across as a budding (but still a bit confused) collector. Told me he had a datejust actually (which I told him was an awesome piece). So in my head I thought oh he might appreciate this. And that turned out to be true. We talked watches for the next little bit. So I think it just depends on the context/situation.


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[Bartolo]

Originally Posted by IR201

It’s not the $ part tho. It’s the watch collector in me who wants my piece to be correctly discussed.


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My advice, not asked for, is to learn to not care how your 'things' are discussed by people you don't know and don't care about.

If you want to have a watch discussion, have an appropriate discussion. "Thanks for noticing my watch" honestly is plenty. If they have questions and you want to entertain them, do so. If you think they might want to hear more . . . you can engage. But just don't be "the watch jerk" who feels compelled to inform random strangers about their watch, whether it's about the $ or whatever else.

But to take it upon yourself to ensure that rando's "correctly discuss" your watch is way over the top IMHO. It's "watch jerk" territory in general.

[IR201]

Originally Posted by Bartolo

My advice, not asked for, is to learn to not care how your 'things' are discussed by people you don't know and don't care about.

If you want to have a watch discussion, have an appropriate discussion. "Thanks for noticing my watch" honestly is plenty. If they have questions and you want to entertain them, do so. If you think they might want to hear more . . . you can engage. But just don't be "the watch jerk" who feels compelled to inform random strangers about their watch, whether it's about the $ or whatever else.

But to take it upon yourself to ensure that rando's "correctly discuss" your watch is way over the top IMHO. It's "watch jerk" territory in general.

I agree with that 100 percent. Have you read the rest of the thread/context?


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[IR201]

Originally Posted by samuel019

And if he joins I’m sure he will and you’re always good in my book

Oh I almost forgot about this story I was told by an owner of an A D that he shared with me years ago

As the story goes he had a watch in that he was having polished that he just recently sold. It had been damaged by a female that had bumped into him or passed him at a restaurant. Something about chairs IIRC but the woman was going nuts, going on and on about how expensive her watch was and on and on

Meanwhile the guy tried to keep calm and just apologized trying to diffuse the situation

The 2 watches in question? She was wearing some sort of Michael Kors watch

The guy? A Platona!

So you never know. Sometimes an explanation is good and sometimes maybe not


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Lol I am trying to think of the car equivalent in a fender bender. I think there are YouTube videos like that.

[GB-man]

Trade it for AP 15510st or YG GMTGRNR

[IR201]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Trade it for AP 15510st or YG GMTGRNR

Oh man that GMT is gorgeous! I'd still pick my Smurf + hat + t-shirt combo , but if I ever went YG that might be the one that gets me there.