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cda555 · 17 November 2017, 05:38 AM

I never get comments on my watches. I usually wear short sleeves, but most people don't care or notice my Rolex. I am 100% fine with it, as I generally don't like to draw attention to myself. What does surprise me is that the guys working the drive thru windows seem to take notice. There have been three times at various fast food places, and once at a convenience store, that the young men get really excited and mention my GMT. It always makes me smile to see their genuine excitement. The most recent guy said the GMT is his dream watch and that he will have one someday. I really hope that he does. It takes a special kind of person to be able to work in fast food and deal with the masses. Has anyone else met any fast food WIS?

SDRider · 17 November 2017, 06:05 AM

I've had people give me a "nice car" compliment but nothing about the watch so far.

Only place someone commented on my watch was in Nordstroms when I was getting fitted for a pair of slacks and a jacket. A couple of the guys there who were helping me complimented me on my watch.

superdog · 17 November 2017, 06:06 AM

I️ get it all the time.

pickettt · 17 November 2017, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cda555

I never get comments on my watches. I usually wear short sleeves, but most people don't care or notice my Rolex. I am 100% fine with it, as I generally don't like to draw attention to myself. What does surprise me is that the guys working the drive thru windows seem to take notice. There have been three times at various fast food places, and once at a convenience store, that the young men get really excited and mention my GMT. It always makes me smile to see their genuine excitement. The most recent guy said the GMT is his dream watch and that he will have one someday. I really hope that he does. It takes a special kind of person to be able to work in fast food and deal with the masses. Has anyone else met any fast food WIS?

Probably due to you sticking that wrist out the window to pay. "In their faces," without necessarily meaning to be.

cda555 · 17 November 2017, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by pickettt

Probably due to you sticking that wrist out the window to pay. "In their faces," without necessarily meaning to be.

Totally agree with that. Just nice to see young men who enjoy watches these days.

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Formulansx · 17 November 2017, 06:44 AM

I've ran into a convenience store WIS once. That was in an iffy area of Gilroy. I had my Sub on so I didn't stick around too long to talk.

BristolCavendish · 17 November 2017, 06:46 AM

Rolexes are oftentimes more noticeable/recognizable at upscale bars. For some reason, certain bartenders and female patrons tend to take notice. It's usually the Subs/GMTs/Daytonas/TT DJs that attract their visual 'radar'. On the other hand, Explorers (both I and II) frequently get overlooked.

Whether this is a good/bad sign probably depends on one's individual perspectives and outlook on life. As for the 'fast-food' ID, I rarely venture there (except for maybe a once yearly In & Out foray) and to date, no one has ever taken note of the watch I was wearing.

Rolex addict · 17 November 2017, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SDRider

I've had people give me a "nice car" compliment but nothing about the watch so far.

Only place someone commented on my watch was in Nordstroms when I was getting fitted for a pair of slacks and a jacket. A couple of the guys there who were helping me complimented me on my watch.

I rarely get comments on my watches, but lots of people say to me "Nice car." I drive a Crown Vic with white wall tires, so I don't think they are very sincere.

tng11 · 17 November 2017, 06:55 AM

Someone working at a food truck when I was attending the Osheaga Music Festival told me "nice AP you're wearing" as I was picking up my food. Along similar lines, I've also been told I was wearing a "nice AP" by a cashier at Lululemon and once at a high-end furniture shop.

SDRider · 17 November 2017, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

I rarely get comments on my watches, but lots of people say to me "Nice car." I drive a Crown Vic with white wall tires, so I don't think they are very sincere.

I drive a Mercedes E550 Coupe. Although, today I rode my motorcycle to work.

I've never taken the motorcycle through a drive through but I do get compliments on it from time to time.

rmlovett1 · 17 November 2017, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cda555

I never get comments on my watches. I usually wear short sleeves, but most people don't care or notice my Rolex. I am 100% fine with it, as I generally don't like to draw attention to myself. What does surprise me is that the guys working the drive thru windows seem to take notice. There have been three times at various fast food places, and once at a convenience store, that the young men get really excited and mention my GMT. It always makes me smile to see their genuine excitement. The most recent guy said the GMT is his dream watch and that he will have one someday. I really hope that he does. It takes a special kind of person to be able to work in fast food and deal with the masses. Has anyone else met any fast food WIS?

Yes....I’m a fast food WIS

goin camping · 17 November 2017, 08:40 AM

What is odd yo me is that over the years I have worn SS Subs, Two tone Subs, SS Daytona, Gold Presidential and a SS AirKing.

Only other Rolex wearers have commented on every watch but the AirKing.

An astounding amount of women have complimented me on the SS AirKing.

Danny83 · 17 November 2017, 09:38 AM

Cool

RW16610 · 17 November 2017, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cda555

I really hope that he does. It takes a special kind of person to be able to work in fast food and deal with the masses. Has anyone else met any fast food WIS?

Same here! It's nice to see the younger generation (or anyone really) so motivated and setting goals they're working towards. It happens once in a while but typically catches me off guard. The most recent time was at a local retail store. Very similar to what you described, the excitement he expressed seeing this watch reminded me of when I was younger and working towards my goal too.

520Matt · 17 November 2017, 03:24 PM

Starbucks person complimented me on my 16610 LV ounce.

geebob · 17 November 2017, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pickettt

Probably due to you sticking that wrist out the window to pay. "In their faces," without necessarily meaning to be.

We don't drive on the wrong side here, we drive on the right side

, and I wear my watch on my left wrist, so no one at drive thru will ever notice it

Headshrinker · 18 November 2017, 04:01 AM

My biggest (and only) fan is the young man at the gas station. He seems to know all my watches. I think he deserves a Christmas tip for his efforts boosting my ego every week.

Abdullah71601 · 18 November 2017, 04:09 AM

The sales associate at Verizon complimented me on my Milgauss. He was wearing a Tag and saving for a DJ41. It was refreshing to see an early 20s gent into watches.

Etschell · 18 November 2017, 04:23 AM

a young worker at disney said nice rolex to me. other than that not much compliments except from myself.

17 November 2017, 05:38 AM	#1
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV and SMP Posts: 1,645	Never have my watch noticed... except at drive thru I never get comments on my watches. I usually wear short sleeves, but most people don't care or notice my Rolex. I am 100% fine with it, as I generally don't like to draw attention to myself. What does surprise me is that the guys working the drive thru windows seem to take notice. There have been three times at various fast food places, and once at a convenience store, that the young men get really excited and mention my GMT. It always makes me smile to see their genuine excitement. The most recent guy said the GMT is his dream watch and that he will have one someday. I really hope that he does. It takes a special kind of person to be able to work in fast food and deal with the masses. Has anyone else met any fast food WIS?

17 November 2017, 06:06 AM	#3
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I️ get it all the time. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

17 November 2017, 06:44 AM	#6
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	I've ran into a convenience store WIS once. That was in an iffy area of Gilroy. I had my Sub on so I didn't stick around too long to talk. __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

18 November 2017, 04:23 AM	#19
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	a young worker at disney said nice rolex to me. other than that not much compliments except from myself. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

17 November 2017, 06:05 AM	#2
SDRider Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Julian Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Rolex 116613LB Posts: 1,908	I've had people give me a "nice car" compliment but nothing about the watch so far. Only place someone commented on my watch was in Nordstroms when I was getting fitted for a pair of slacks and a jacket. A couple of the guys there who were helping me complimented me on my watch.

17 November 2017, 06:46 AM	#7
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	Rolexes are oftentimes more noticeable/recognizable at upscale bars. For some reason, certain bartenders and female patrons tend to take notice. It's usually the Subs/GMTs/Daytonas/TT DJs that attract their visual 'radar'. On the other hand, Explorers (both I and II) frequently get overlooked. Whether this is a good/bad sign probably depends on one's individual perspectives and outlook on life. As for the 'fast-food' ID, I rarely venture there (except for maybe a once yearly In & Out foray) and to date, no one has ever taken note of the watch I was wearing.

17 November 2017, 06:55 AM	#9
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,634	Someone working at a food truck when I was attending the Osheaga Music Festival told me "nice AP you're wearing" as I was picking up my food. Along similar lines, I've also been told I was wearing a "nice AP" by a cashier at Lululemon and once at a high-end furniture shop.

17 November 2017, 08:40 AM	#12
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	What is odd yo me is that over the years I have worn SS Subs, Two tone Subs, SS Daytona, Gold Presidential and a SS AirKing. Only other Rolex wearers have commented on every watch but the AirKing. An astounding amount of women have complimented me on the SS AirKing.

17 November 2017, 09:38 AM	#13
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Cool

17 November 2017, 03:24 PM	#15
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	Starbucks person complimented me on my 16610 LV ounce.

18 November 2017, 04:01 AM	#17
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	My biggest (and only) fan is the young man at the gas station. He seems to know all my watches. I think he deserves a Christmas tip for his efforts boosting my ego every week.

18 November 2017, 04:09 AM	#18
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	The sales associate at Verizon complimented me on my Milgauss. He was wearing a Tag and saving for a DJ41. It was refreshing to see an early 20s gent into watches.

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