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WWCO · 11 August 2017, 03:27 AM

To cut a long story short, I was in Puerto Banus the other day and spotted a ROO Bucherer edition (one of my favourites) on someone and wanted to mention to them my admiration however I thought it may come across as rude. Would love to know your thoughts and if you had ever been in a similar situation or the other way around where someone has stopped you to comment on what you're wearing and if you were unhappy about it?

AK797 · 11 August 2017, 03:36 AM

I would probably be suspicious and guarded if it was on the streets. If in a nice restaurant etc then I would happily chat away.

GB-man · 11 August 2017, 03:36 AM

I would not be unhappy at all but I never go beyond "nice watch."

It allows them to simply say thanks and doesn't drag them into an awkward conversation if they don't want to engage.

Of course setting is everything as Neil pointed out above...

tyler1980 · 11 August 2017, 03:39 AM

actually about a week ago in an elevator at at houston hotel. Super weird. Some guy noticed my Ti44 and went on and on about how his boss has the "upgraded" gold one that costs $ XXXXX and wanted to know how much i paid for mine and how much less it was than his boss's. It was super weird and there were other random people in the elevator too. He got off the elevator at his floor and then i had to continue riding with the other random people not involved in the exchange and it was the most uncomfortable elevator ride ever.

I didn't tell him i have the gold one too

I did wear the 5164A for the majority of the trip though as literally no one knows what it is and that is sort of the point of that one to me. The AP is pretty loud so people do notice but still was not expecting that.

WWCO · 11 August 2017, 03:39 AM

Just for reference

WWCO · 11 August 2017, 03:41 AM

The guy was just enjoying a coffee on the harbour, looked as though he was relaxing on his own so decided not to bother him. Would have loved to have talked watches with him but you just never know!

RHJ · 11 August 2017, 03:49 AM

The most of expensive-watch-wearers aren't WIS. Never forget this, because most people feels threatened understanding that you know the value of the watch... Should really be a private situation, not public. just my two cents

AK797 · 11 August 2017, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

actually about a week ago in an elevator at at houston hotel. Super weird. Some guy noticed my Ti44 and went on and on about how his boss has the "upgraded" gold one that costs $ XXXXX and wanted to know how much i paid for mine and how much less it was than his boss's. It was super weird and there were other random people in the elevator too. He got off the elevator at his floor and then i had to continue riding with the other random people not involved in the exchange and it was the most uncomfortable elevator ride ever.

I didn't tell him i have the gold one too

I did wear the 5164A for the majority of the trip though as literally no one knows what it is and that is sort of the point of that one to me. The AP is pretty loud so people do notice but still was not expecting that.

Ooh, talking money with a stranger is big no no, but I guess this guy and his boss have too much going on for him to observe the boundaries of social etiquette.

WWCO · 11 August 2017, 03:57 AM

So I think one thing I can take away from this is that, like it being socially unacceptable to pass wind in lift, so is it to comment on a mans watch

WWCO · 11 August 2017, 04:00 AM

On a serious note I think as mentioned by Tom, I think a quick "Nice Bucherer edition" and walk would have been enough without being too invasive or intrusive

tyler1980 · 11 August 2017, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Ooh, talking money with a stranger is big no no, but I guess this guy and his boss have too much going on for him to observe the boundaries of social etiquette.

yep. I don't mind talking watches but as soon as money is mentioned I'm done. Plus the implication my watch was not "upgraded" isn't the best way to start a conversation. Its like saying "nice watch, but i know someone with a better one"

WWCO · 11 August 2017, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

yep. I don't mind talking watches but as soon as money is mentioned I'm done.

I second this

AshAP · 11 August 2017, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by WWCO

Would love to know your thoughts.

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AshAP · 11 August 2017, 04:27 AM

It would depend on weather you were wearing one of your AP baseball caps!

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tyler1980 · 11 August 2017, 04:28 AM

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It would depend on weather you were wearing one of your AP baseball caps!

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by wearing swag and you are asking to be approached IMO. I do like the hats though.

PJ S · 11 August 2017, 04:33 AM

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So I think one thing I can take away from this is that, like it being socially unacceptable to pass wind in lift, so is it to comment on a mans watch

You can’t hold what you haven’t got in your hand!

WWCO · 11 August 2017, 04:37 AM

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It would depend on weather you were wearing one of your AP baseball caps!

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Haha I had the green cap with me on holiday but not on at the time! I'm sure it would have been him approaching me then!

AshAP · 11 August 2017, 04:40 AM

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Haha I had the green cap with me on holiday but not on at the time! I'm sure it would have been him approaching me then!

So you preferred the green one to the white one?

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WWCO · 11 August 2017, 04:48 AM

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So you preferred the green one to the white one?

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Yes, had to bring that one away with me I love it! Will probably get more wear out of the white one in England however. I have started to build a shrine at home with all the AP books and merchandise I have collected so far at which my green hat will sit majority of the time. Anyway when is your next AP golf day? Perfect opportunity for me to bring out the cap and caddy for you!

tyler1980 · 11 August 2017, 04:58 AM

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I have started to build a shrine at home with all the AP books and merchandise I have collected so far at which my green hat will sit majority of the time.

Thats not weird or anything... maybe its good you are not approaching anyone

The difference is i don't admit my shrine, if i had one, or didn't have one.... which is it? Ill never tell.

AshAP · 11 August 2017, 05:01 AM

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Thats not weird or anything... maybe its good you are not approaching anyone

The difference is i don't admit my shrine, if i had one, or didn't have one.... which is it? Ill never tell.

The context is that I sent Jack a few AP bits. Great to see that they are being enjoyed.

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tyler1980 · 11 August 2017, 05:02 AM

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The context is that I sent Jack a few AP bits. Great to see that they are being enjoyed.

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i figured that was the case as i knew he was looking for hats... good man

Karlig · 11 August 2017, 05:04 AM

I think that compliments are always appreciated, I would make it short and polite. I have done this on occasion and even gotten into a few good conversations as a result. Everybody likes compliments.

WWCO · 11 August 2017, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

Thats not weird or anything... maybe its good you are not approaching anyone

The difference is i don't admit my shrine, if i had one, or didn't have one.... which is it? Ill never tell.

It was a typo honest!... let's just gloss over that, what happens on the forum stays on the forum!

WWCO · 11 August 2017, 05:07 AM

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The context is that I sent Jack a few AP bits. Great to see that they are being enjoyed.

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Wasn't sure if you were okay with me mentioning it but yeah Ash was extremely generous and offered to send me a hat and also included some extra bits which was a very nice surprise, can't thank him enough

AshAP · 11 August 2017, 05:17 AM

I was at the AD the other day and a guy came in wearing a Legacy, he was collecting a RM11 rose gold, he was dressed like he had nothing to prove to the world...except for the watch. On my way out I said 'nice Legacy'. Although he smiled he probably thought I was a muppet.

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kneedeep · 11 August 2017, 05:31 AM

Circumstances are everything but generally a cordial "nice watch" should not be taken with offense.

wach16 · 16 August 2017, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Karlig

I think that compliments are always appreciated, I would make it short and polite. I have done this on occasion and even gotten into a few good conversations as a result. Everybody likes compliments.

Totally agree here!

jem7v · 16 August 2017, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

yep. I don't mind talking watches but as soon as money is mentioned I'm done. Plus the implication my watch was not "upgraded" isn't the best way to start a conversation. Its like saying "nice watch, but i know someone with a better one"

That's why you just pick the best one to begin with

cdnwatchguy · 16 August 2017, 12:19 PM

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I second this

Agreed.

11 August 2017, 03:27 AM	#1
WWCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: UK Watch: Not enough Posts: 184	Thoughts on being approached To cut a long story short, I was in Puerto Banus the other day and spotted a ROO Bucherer edition (one of my favourites) on someone and wanted to mention to them my admiration however I thought it may come across as rude. Would love to know your thoughts and if you had ever been in a similar situation or the other way around where someone has stopped you to comment on what you're wearing and if you were unhappy about it?

11 August 2017, 03:36 AM	#3
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Thoughts on being approached I would not be unhappy at all but I never go beyond "nice watch." It allows them to simply say thanks and doesn't drag them into an awkward conversation if they don't want to engage. Of course setting is everything as Neil pointed out above... __________________

11 August 2017, 03:39 AM	#5
WWCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: UK Watch: Not enough Posts: 184	Just for reference Attached Images

11 August 2017, 03:49 AM	#7
RHJ 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: here Watch: 214270 Mk1 Posts: 924	The most of expensive-watch-wearers aren't WIS. Never forget this, because most people feels threatened understanding that you know the value of the watch... Should really be a private situation, not public. just my two cents __________________ here to learn

11 August 2017, 05:31 AM	#27
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Circumstances are everything but generally a cordial "nice watch" should not be taken with offense. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

11 August 2017, 03:36 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I would probably be suspicious and guarded if it was on the streets. If in a nice restaurant etc then I would happily chat away.

11 August 2017, 03:39 AM	#4
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	actually about a week ago in an elevator at at houston hotel. Super weird. Some guy noticed my Ti44 and went on and on about how his boss has the "upgraded" gold one that costs $ XXXXX and wanted to know how much i paid for mine and how much less it was than his boss's. It was super weird and there were other random people in the elevator too. He got off the elevator at his floor and then i had to continue riding with the other random people not involved in the exchange and it was the most uncomfortable elevator ride ever. I didn't tell him i have the gold one too I did wear the 5164A for the majority of the trip though as literally no one knows what it is and that is sort of the point of that one to me. The AP is pretty loud so people do notice but still was not expecting that.

11 August 2017, 03:41 AM	#6
WWCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: UK Watch: Not enough Posts: 184	The guy was just enjoying a coffee on the harbour, looked as though he was relaxing on his own so decided not to bother him. Would have loved to have talked watches with him but you just never know!

11 August 2017, 03:57 AM	#9
WWCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: UK Watch: Not enough Posts: 184	So I think one thing I can take away from this is that, like it being socially unacceptable to pass wind in lift, so is it to comment on a mans watch

11 August 2017, 04:00 AM	#10
WWCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: UK Watch: Not enough Posts: 184	On a serious note I think as mentioned by Tom, I think a quick "Nice Bucherer edition" and walk would have been enough without being too invasive or intrusive

11 August 2017, 04:27 AM	#14
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	It would depend on weather you were wearing one of your AP baseball caps! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 August 2017, 05:04 AM	#23
Karlig "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Sam Emerson Location: Las vegas Watch: Rolex Sub Hulk Posts: 441	I think that compliments are always appreciated, I would make it short and polite. I have done this on occasion and even gotten into a few good conversations as a result. Everybody likes compliments.

11 August 2017, 05:17 AM	#26
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	I was at the AD the other day and a guy came in wearing a Legacy, he was collecting a RM11 rose gold, he was dressed like he had nothing to prove to the world...except for the watch. On my way out I said 'nice Legacy'. Although he smiled he probably thought I was a muppet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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