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dennywags · 16 October 2014, 09:31 PM

When some one asks to see your watch, do you ever take it off and hand it to them or just show it to them on your wrist?

If they want to try it on what do you say?

I guess it all depends on the person and circumstances.

iclick · 16 October 2014, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dennywags

When some one asks to see your watch, do you ever take it off and hand it to them or just show it to them on your wrist?

If they want to try it on what do you say?

I guess it all depends on the person and circumstances.

I don't remove it from my wrist, mainly because there's a chance they might drop it.

cop414 · 16 October 2014, 09:40 PM

I've let my girl try mine on otherwise it stays on my wrist.

charles22 · 16 October 2014, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by iclick

I don't remove it from my wrist, mainly because there's a chance they might drop it.

Rock · 16 October 2014, 10:03 PM

In the past, a colleague happily took his Daytona off and passed it to me but I have to say I am less inclined to do the same. Once it's been dropped all the apologies count for little.

brandrea · 16 October 2014, 10:11 PM

Depending who it is, yes I'll let them try it on.

Rzani · 16 October 2014, 10:23 PM

Yes, I take it off and hand it over all the time. People get a kick out of handling a Rolex. It's almost always the same response " Wow, it's heavy!". Yep.

superdog · 16 October 2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rzani

Yes, I take it off and hand it over all the time. People get a kick out of handling a Rolex. It's almost always the same response " Wow, it's heavy!". Yep.

same.

Kingair · 16 October 2014, 10:26 PM

I might hand it over but there is always the danger . . . . can't say the words

Rather keep in on my wrist

But untill now there are maybe 5 people who ever noticed my watches . . .

Scot_3 · 16 October 2014, 10:41 PM

A friend of mine returned from vacation with a new BL 116618, he was telling me how he had nicked one of the lugs and how upset he was. I said to him "show me" thinking he would just hold up his wrist. With in a second he was pushing his watch in to my hand. I was shocked considering we were walking through the lumber yard. Possibly the worst place to take off your watch. I always laugh at the irony of that moment, he was so upset about a nick in the lug yet had that watch hit the ground there would have been major damage. I guess I am just more environmentally aware, ( if that's a real thing) than he was.

Challenger Deep · 16 October 2014, 10:43 PM

I've only ever done it once and that was at the bank, the teller liked it. Other than that, no. However if my niece is swimming in the pool, the seamster can take a dip in 5 inches of water.

Dan Pierce · 16 October 2014, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennywags

When some one asks to see your watch, do you ever take it off and hand it to them or just show it to them on your wrist?

If they want to try it on what do you say?

I guess it all depends on the person and circumstances.

You've answered your own question.
dP

zama · 17 October 2014, 12:57 PM

THIS NEEDS SERIOUS CLARIFICATION 5 HOURS BEFORE A ROLEX GTG IN SYDNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FYI i am happy people to play with my watch and try it on, the chances of them dropping it are minimal, i guess if they were drunk I would not otherwise the risk is slim.

Presa canary · 17 October 2014, 01:11 PM

I like talking watches. If people are straining to get a good detailed look at the dial, and I'm tired of turning my wrist in that awkward position, I'll take it off and hand it to them with out them asking.

Andad · 17 October 2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by zama

THIS NEEDS SERIOUS CLARIFICATION 5 HOURS BEFORE A ROLEX GTG IN SYDNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FYI i am happy people to play with my watch and try it on, the chances of them dropping it are minimal, i guess if they were drunk I would not otherwise the risk is slim.

You are fairly safe with Stav but watch out for JB and the rest of those drunkards.

shay2nak · 17 October 2014, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

depending who it is, yes i'll let them try it on.

+1

Kingair · 17 October 2014, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zama

THIS NEEDS SERIOUS CLARIFICATION 5 HOURS BEFORE A ROLEX GTG IN SYDNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FYI i am happy people to play with my watch and try it on, the chances of them dropping it are minimal, i guess if they were drunk I would not otherwise the risk is slim.

Have fun tonight !

And post pics ;)

bayerische · 17 October 2014, 09:42 PM

I hand it over to good friends.

GradyPhilpott · 18 October 2014, 01:03 AM

"...[I]t all depends on the person and circumstances."

Invictus Maneo · 18 October 2014, 01:07 AM

If someone asks to hold it or try it on I usually will let them do so. Certainly depends on the circumstances though.

Just last night I was at a function and talking with a doctor who was wearing a beautiful TT Serti-Sub. When I commented on his watch he started to take it off to show me and I stopped him from doing so. I look at it as driving someone's car, I'll do it if I have to but I would prefer not to.

Culley22 · 18 October 2014, 01:18 AM

I sometimes just show it, but if I have time and its in a setting that i'm comfortable in, I'll take it off. Many just like to see it, touch it, try it on. I laugh and remind them that it's JUST a watch (albeit...one that isn't cheap).

lavaman · 18 October 2014, 01:45 PM

Depends on if there's a chance :-)

16 October 2014, 09:31 PM	#1
dennywags "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 224	Let me see.... When some one asks to see your watch, do you ever take it off and hand it to them or just show it to them on your wrist? If they want to try it on what do you say? I guess it all depends on the person and circumstances.

16 October 2014, 09:40 PM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	I've let my girl try mine on otherwise it stays on my wrist. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

16 October 2014, 10:03 PM	#5
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	In the past, a colleague happily took his Daytona off and passed it to me but I have to say I am less inclined to do the same. Once it's been dropped all the apologies count for little. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

16 October 2014, 10:43 PM	#11
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	I've only ever done it once and that was at the bank, the teller liked it. Other than that, no. However if my niece is swimming in the pool, the seamster can take a dip in 5 inches of water. __________________ "Overtook The Michael..."-Mika "I need to establish my own limits. When i reach those limits, i am willing to overcome them and establish new ones. I do not know how far i can go. I have an understanding of wht i'm doing, but do not know how far it can take me."-Ayrton Senna.

17 October 2014, 12:57 PM	#13
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	THIS NEEDS SERIOUS CLARIFICATION 5 HOURS BEFORE A ROLEX GTG IN SYDNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FYI i am happy people to play with my watch and try it on, the chances of them dropping it are minimal, i guess if they were drunk I would not otherwise the risk is slim. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

16 October 2014, 10:11 PM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,110	Depending who it is, yes I'll let them try it on.

16 October 2014, 10:23 PM	#7
Rzani Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: POLAND Watch: BLRO Posts: 615	Yes, I take it off and hand it over all the time. People get a kick out of handling a Rolex. It's almost always the same response " Wow, it's heavy!". Yep.

16 October 2014, 10:26 PM	#9
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	I might hand it over but there is always the danger . . . . can't say the words Rather keep in on my wrist But untill now there are maybe 5 people who ever noticed my watches . . .

16 October 2014, 10:41 PM	#10
Scot_3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Scot Location: USA Watch: 1966 boyscout Posts: 914	A friend of mine returned from vacation with a new BL 116618, he was telling me how he had nicked one of the lugs and how upset he was. I said to him "show me" thinking he would just hold up his wrist. With in a second he was pushing his watch in to my hand. I was shocked considering we were walking through the lumber yard. Possibly the worst place to take off your watch. I always laugh at the irony of that moment, he was so upset about a nick in the lug yet had that watch hit the ground there would have been major damage. I guess I am just more environmentally aware, ( if that's a real thing) than he was.

17 October 2014, 01:11 PM	#14
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	I like talking watches. If people are straining to get a good detailed look at the dial, and I'm tired of turning my wrist in that awkward position, I'll take it off and hand it to them with out them asking.

17 October 2014, 09:42 PM	#18
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I hand it over to good friends. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

18 October 2014, 01:03 AM	#19
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	"...[I]t all depends on the person and circumstances." __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

18 October 2014, 01:07 AM	#20
Invictus Maneo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT -5 Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,842	If someone asks to hold it or try it on I usually will let them do so. Certainly depends on the circumstances though. Just last night I was at a function and talking with a doctor who was wearing a beautiful TT Serti-Sub. When I commented on his watch he started to take it off to show me and I stopped him from doing so. I look at it as driving someone's car, I'll do it if I have to but I would prefer not to.

18 October 2014, 01:18 AM	#21
Culley22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nome, AK Watch: amacallit Posts: 719	I sometimes just show it, but if I have time and its in a setting that i'm comfortable in, I'll take it off. Many just like to see it, touch it, try it on. I laugh and remind them that it's JUST a watch (albeit...one that isn't cheap). __________________ 116333, 216570, PAM372

18 October 2014, 01:45 PM	#22
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	Depends on if there's a chance :-)

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