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gwozhog · 29 December 2011, 12:31 PM

So we loaded up the wagon and drove 1100 miles to Grandpa's house for Christmas. I decided to bring my computer and I was sitting on the couch wearing my sub with my laptop on TRF when my father law, mother n law, and wifes sister came into the room and asked right away what I was looking at. For some reason I was embarrased to tell them I was on TRF. I said I was checking football scores instead. Does anyone else TRF in public or around other family members? My wife used to not understand but after I put a Platty YM on her wrist she got it.

matt4hand · 29 December 2011, 12:37 PM

I do it. They all know I'm crazy!

T-Rip · 29 December 2011, 12:38 PM

Yeah my wife calls it"making love with my watch friends"...she doesn't get it....in public I find myself Rolex spotting....don't be embarrassed of your crazy fascination with watches...lol

BoomerSooner · 29 December 2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

so we loaded up the wagon and drove 1100 miles to grandpa's house for christmas. I decided to bring my computer and i was sitting on the couch wearing my sub with my laptop on trf when my father law, mother n law, and wifes sister came into the room and asked right away what i was looking at. For some reason i was embarrased to tell them i was on trf. I said i was checking football scores instead. Does anyone else trf in public or around other family members? My wife used to not understand but after i put a platty ym on her wrist she got it.

x2....family already thinks I m crazy with my watch obsession. Kids asked why I like Rolexs so much? I just laughed...

btrue · 29 December 2011, 12:44 PM

I check in on TRF in public for sure and my wife calls me on it all the time!

threemonkeys · 29 December 2011, 12:44 PM

Great question. I have no problem viewing TRF at home. I do feel uncomfortable viewing TRF in public, though. In particular, it is awkward viewing at work if someone happens to see a big Rolex up on my screen (I work for a non-profit).

drockadam · 29 December 2011, 12:46 PM

My dad absolutely hates that I like Rolex. My grandfather thinks Rolex is for the rich. My mom doesn't care and neither does my brother or grandmothers. I usually hide it, when I'm on TRF, go somewhere in my house where no one is and browse away! They probably think I'm looking at nude girls!

rohardi · 29 December 2011, 12:46 PM

I do it at home, at work, on my iPhone when I'm out and about. Hi my name is Bob, and I have a problem

Fearsome Puppy · 29 December 2011, 12:55 PM

I share my laptop with my wife and sometimes forget to logoff. She calls me all kinds of names...

z0mghenry · 29 December 2011, 12:57 PM

Yeah I look at TRF in public. For some reason it really tickles people when you wear Rolex and you also browse a Rolex forum. It's so different when you own a particular car and browse a particular car forum...

dalip · 29 December 2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fearsome Puppy

I share my laptop with my wife and sometimes forget to logoff. She calls me all kinds of names...

It would be carnage around here if I did that

superdog · 29 December 2011, 01:01 PM

i do it all the time. just about everyone is my life knows that i am either checking email, the news, or looking at TRF (and i am pretty new here).

z32turbo · 29 December 2011, 01:02 PM

I do. Wife just laughs and says "whatcha looking at, let me guess" and walks away.

T-Rip · 29 December 2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by drockadam

My dad absolutely hates that I like Rolex. My grandfather thinks Rolex is for the rich. My mom doesn't care and neither does my brother or grandmothers. I usually hide it, when I'm on TRF, go somewhere in my house where no one is and browse away! They probably think I'm looking at nude girls!

I can't wait to see your posts after you get your first Rolex...you will have no shame...lol

niner niner seven · 29 December 2011, 01:05 PM

yes, wtf else would you look at besides this website and the rennlist forums ?

T-Rip · 29 December 2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rohardi

I do it at home, at work, on my iPhone when I'm out and about. Hi my name is Bob, and I have a problem

Hi Bob, i'm Tom..

...welcome...

F&Iguy · 29 December 2011, 01:12 PM

I'm on TRF a work a lot more then at home because I have to listen to my wife say you already have a watch (Rolex).

I tell her I still need a green sub so stop

GradyPhilpott · 29 December 2011, 01:14 PM

Only in the privacy of my own home, but only because I'm too cheap to buy a big data plan.

andrew79 · 29 December 2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by z32turbo

I do. Wife just laughs and says "whatcha looking at, let me guess" and walks away.

MortgageGuy · 29 December 2011, 01:21 PM

Yup all the time... Computer or on my Iphone

Treetopflyer · 29 December 2011, 01:21 PM

I know the feeling. My wife gets upset I spend so much time (and money$$!!) on watches. I think she'd rather I surf porn than watches...
But I do anyway

lhanddds · 29 December 2011, 01:23 PM

of course

77T · 29 December 2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

... and asked right away what I was looking at. For some reason I was embarrased to tell them I was on TRF.

Exactly what happened on that airplane...Baldwin wasn't really playing Words with Friends on his iPad...just embarrassed to be a WIS.

globalmedia33 · 29 December 2011, 01:25 PM

Yes, all the time. My wife complains that I pay attention on Rolex more than her.

FremStar · 29 December 2011, 01:58 PM

Yes and my wife is seriously annoyed now! On my flight to Italy for the holidays I learned how to post pictures from my Android device using photobucket

my wife says I have now taken my horology hobby and turned it into an annoying habit! Thank goodness for the iPad in my guest bathroom

liptonnr · 29 December 2011, 02:16 PM

I absolutely do! Although I keep it somewhat on the low because there is no need to draw attention to myself!

Eric88 · 29 December 2011, 02:29 PM

Hilarious thread. I don't do much surfing where others could notice except at home. I get a little grief from my wife and the teens. But I've taken on a low profile where I only wear back Rolex divers, so they can't tell the difference. They totally know a new watch in the house when it is different colors. I still get questions like, "daddy do you still have the orange planet ocean?" or "what happened to the green watch?" LOL.

Z-Sub · 29 December 2011, 02:32 PM

yes and love it

Hkspwrsche · 29 December 2011, 02:40 PM

Yep

LTM · 29 December 2011, 03:12 PM

All the time... most folks don't realize there's so many people interested in watches, let alone just one brand. :)

29 December 2011, 12:31 PM	#1
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	Do you TRF in public. So we loaded up the wagon and drove 1100 miles to Grandpa's house for Christmas. I decided to bring my computer and I was sitting on the couch wearing my sub with my laptop on TRF when my father law, mother n law, and wifes sister came into the room and asked right away what I was looking at. For some reason I was embarrased to tell them I was on TRF. I said I was checking football scores instead. Does anyone else TRF in public or around other family members? My wife used to not understand but after I put a Platty YM on her wrist she got it.

29 December 2011, 12:38 PM	#3
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Yeah my wife calls it"making love with my watch friends"...she doesn't get it....in public I find myself Rolex spotting....don't be embarrassed of your crazy fascination with watches...lol __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

29 December 2011, 12:46 PM	#7
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	I hide it! My dad absolutely hates that I like Rolex. My grandfather thinks Rolex is for the rich. My mom doesn't care and neither does my brother or grandmothers. I usually hide it, when I'm on TRF, go somewhere in my house where no one is and browse away! They probably think I'm looking at nude girls! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

29 December 2011, 12:55 PM	#9
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	I share my laptop with my wife and sometimes forget to logoff. She calls me all kinds of names... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

29 December 2011, 01:01 PM	#12
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	i do it all the time. just about everyone is my life knows that i am either checking email, the news, or looking at TRF (and i am pretty new here). __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

29 December 2011, 12:37 PM	#2
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	I do it. They all know I'm crazy!

29 December 2011, 12:44 PM	#5
btrue Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Bill Location: Indianapolis Watch: GMT IIC; PAM 005 Posts: 244	I check in on TRF in public for sure and my wife calls me on it all the time!

29 December 2011, 12:44 PM	#6
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Great question. I have no problem viewing TRF at home. I do feel uncomfortable viewing TRF in public, though. In particular, it is awkward viewing at work if someone happens to see a big Rolex up on my screen (I work for a non-profit).

29 December 2011, 12:46 PM	#8
rohardi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode Island USA Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 787	I do it at home, at work, on my iPhone when I'm out and about. Hi my name is Bob, and I have a problem

29 December 2011, 12:57 PM	#10
z0mghenry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Henry Location: GA Posts: 617	Yeah I look at TRF in public. For some reason it really tickles people when you wear Rolex and you also browse a Rolex forum. It's so different when you own a particular car and browse a particular car forum...

29 December 2011, 01:02 PM	#13
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I do. Wife just laughs and says "whatcha looking at, let me guess" and walks away. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

29 December 2011, 01:05 PM	#15
niner niner seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Rolex&911Nation Watch: GV Posts: 547	yes, wtf else would you look at besides this website and the rennlist forums ? __________________ 16710 116400GV 116710LN 116500LN 116610LV

29 December 2011, 01:12 PM	#17
F&Iguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WA state Watch: EXP 39mm Posts: 278	I'm on TRF a work a lot more then at home because I have to listen to my wife say you already have a watch (Rolex). I tell her I still need a green sub so stop

29 December 2011, 01:14 PM	#18
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Only in the privacy of my own home, but only because I'm too cheap to buy a big data plan. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

29 December 2011, 01:21 PM	#20
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Yup all the time... Computer or on my Iphone __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

29 December 2011, 01:21 PM	#21
Treetopflyer Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 24	lol I know the feeling. My wife gets upset I spend so much time (and money$$!!) on watches. I think she'd rather I surf porn than watches... But I do anyway

29 December 2011, 01:23 PM	#22
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	of course

29 December 2011, 01:25 PM	#24
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	Yes, all the time. My wife complains that I pay attention on Rolex more than her. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

29 December 2011, 01:58 PM	#25
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Yes and my wife is seriously annoyed now! On my flight to Italy for the holidays I learned how to post pictures from my Android device using photobucket my wife says I have now taken my horology hobby and turned it into an annoying habit! Thank goodness for the iPad in my guest bathroom __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

29 December 2011, 02:16 PM	#26
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	I absolutely do! Although I keep it somewhat on the low because there is no need to draw attention to myself!

29 December 2011, 02:29 PM	#27
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	Hilarious thread. I don't do much surfing where others could notice except at home. I get a little grief from my wife and the teens. But I've taken on a low profile where I only wear back Rolex divers, so they can't tell the difference. They totally know a new watch in the house when it is different colors. I still get questions like, "daddy do you still have the orange planet ocean?" or "what happened to the green watch?" LOL.

29 December 2011, 02:32 PM	#28
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	yes and love it __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

29 December 2011, 02:40 PM	#29
Hkspwrsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Harold Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 834	Yep

29 December 2011, 03:12 PM	#30
LTM Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SoCar Watch: GMT & Sub-C Posts: 128	All the time... most folks don't realize there's so many people interested in watches, let alone just one brand. :)

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