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TheVTCGuy · 22 February 2009, 05:08 AM

So... I'm on a cross country flight yesterday, JFK to LAX. I notice one of the (female) flight attendants is wearing a Daytona. I only got a couple glimpses but thought it was a SS and looked very new. When I had the chance to stretch my legs, I asked her: "Excuse me, but is that a Daytona you're wearing?" And pointed out mine at the same time. Her response... knocked me for a complete loop! Of course I was friendly and courteous on the outside but on the INSDIE I was shaking my head in disbelief. I don't know, maybe I'm over sensative... or letting stupid things bother me.... or maybe I'm just weird, but anyway, here is what happened:

She smiles (very nice and attractive young lady by the way) and looks at the watch, and says: "Yes.. well, at least I think that's what it is" She shows it to me and I almost hit the floor when I realized I was looking at a brand new WG Daytona with Meteroite dial. I was a tad speechless but said: "Thats a beautiful looking watch, have you had it long?" She replies: "I just got it as a Christmas present... really didn't know what it was, I just like big watches...is it really a Rolex? I complimented her on it again, thanked her for the time and returned to my seat... and did this to the back of the seat in front of me:

It's none of my damm business, and with poverty, the economy, world hunger, pollution etc., there are more important things to occupy my thoughts, but I just couldn't comprehend how someone would have what to many of us is a grail, 35 thousand dollar watch and be so non-chalant (is that how you spell it?) about it. It's kind of like if you cherished Ferraris, and somone drove up in your dream car and you complimented them on it, and they respond "Oh is that a Ferrari?" That's a heck of a Christmas present, it's just incomprehensible to me how somone could receive such a significant item as a 35 K Rolex and not even realize what they had... (?). And before anyone asks, It was DEFINITELY REAL.

I don't know... I guess I'm just weird but does anyone here understand what I'm talking about?

chenx15 · 22 February 2009, 05:11 AM

You are not alone my friend. there are a lot of rolex owners that don't appreciate them as much as we do. chances are she didn't even work hard for it (just like what you said it's a gift) unlike most of us specially like me not gifted with the looks that can get a lot of freebies in life...

A1000 · 22 February 2009, 05:14 AM

Maybe the lady is a TRF member and has been reading the threads on what to say when people ask "Is that real"

Bisquitlips · 22 February 2009, 05:15 AM

Amazing! And ashamed at the same time, isn't it?

argee1977 · 22 February 2009, 05:16 AM

With the quality of fakes going around i would say you can't really tell if it was fake, you'd need to have a close look for the higher quality fakes.

If it was real, then you've got to query why someone would give her it as a present, unless she had a seriously rich partner or family, but then why would she be working in that type of job?

touchdowntodd · 22 February 2009, 05:28 AM

i have to agree that it may not have been real...

i dont mean to be negative, and they are paid well, her husband (sig other, etc) could be very rich.. but to have a $35k BEAUTIFUL watch and act like taht..

either she has a GREAT sense of humor and she was messing with you, or its not real and she was fearful of you figuring her out..

either way, GREAT story... only people that have ever noticed my Rolex were salespeople at the AD hahahha. id love a stranger to ask about it, i love conversation!

frostie · 22 February 2009, 05:38 AM

Rolex freaks like us are only a handful of people

Most of the people buy them for different reasons IMO

Armand · 22 February 2009, 05:45 AM

Perhaps she DID work hard for it?!?

Hard to say, if the Daytona ( WG! ) is real, without knowing what the Lady in question looks like ;-)

H

Yume-sama · 22 February 2009, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armand

Perhaps she DID work hard for it?!?

Hard to say, if the Daytona ( WG! ) is real, without knowing what the Lady in question looks like ;-)

H

Yes, only us beautiful people can wear a *real* Rolex.

It's hard to imagine she didn't know what it was. Perhaps she, as a poor defenseless flight attendant, just didn't want to admit to it being real to a big scary random airline passenger, in an enclosed space.

spogehead · 22 February 2009, 06:47 AM

Sounds like a possible fake, if it isn't good luck to her!

tifosi · 22 February 2009, 06:55 AM

I honestly believe that people just dont know what they have or what they bought. I encountered a friends' family member at a party once and I noticed he was wearing an Omega Seamaster Chronograph. So I finally said to him "hey I like that Seamaster you have there"...his response was "no, its an Omega". I said, "yea an Omega Seamaster" and he says "oh is that what its called?" I was really surprised that someone could spend that kind of money and not know exactly what they were buying. But not everybody is like us tho...

GeoGio Greece · 22 February 2009, 06:56 AM

I took it off her during the night and left, and then changed the dial at once so she won't find it !!

"Easy come, easy go !"

clew84 · 22 February 2009, 07:20 AM

My guess is she knew exactly what it was but was trying to downplay it by acting kind of clueless - maybe so her co-workers wouldn't overhear her brag about it, etc.

Nica64 · 22 February 2009, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

Rolex freaks like us are only a handful of people

Most of the people buy them for different reasons IMO

X2, Not a lot of people are freaks and care so much about their watches like we do, when I tell a lot of my friends how I take care of my watches they just look at me and laugh like I'm crazy or something.

2careless · 22 February 2009, 08:13 AM

Sounds like someone rich was throwing big presents at her.

TheVTCGuy · 22 February 2009, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Sounds like someone rich was throwing big presents at her.

That was EXACTLY my thought... a young and beautiful flight attendant, possibly a Sugar Daddy in one of the ports of call... I don't want to judge anyone but that's the scenerio that went through my mind.

I wonder if they are any older women that want a young-handsome stud as a boy toy? I wouldn't qualify... but it's nice to dream!

rijowysock · 22 February 2009, 08:34 AM

why would she say "oh its a rolex?" if it says rolex on dial.

i have a feeling it was a good fake, noone wears a 35k watch on job making not even twice that and doesnt know what it is..

umngmc · 22 February 2009, 08:48 AM

maybe she's just a real modest person ! :)

2careless · 22 February 2009, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rijowysock

noone wears a 35k watch on job making not even twice that and doesnt know what it is..

I have known a female chemical engineer who works in a big plastics plant and she was wearing a $50k engagement ring on the job. Her rationale was:
- I won't sell this ring
- I love this ring
- It's MY ring and I do whatever I like with it.

sirjohnbrian · 22 February 2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clew84

My guess is she knew exactly what it was but was trying to downplay it by acting kind of clueless - maybe so her co-workers wouldn't overhear her brag about it, etc.

I'm inclined to agree. Every professionally occupied woman I know (and I understand you need a minimum of brains to be a flight attendant) has an exact idea of what her jewelry is worth. If it was real, I doubt she was going to acknowledge its value.

GeoGio Greece · 22 February 2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rijowysock

.... no one wears a 35k watch on job ..

Do not say that ! When you go to work in a 50 k car, (MBenz), its easy to wear a watch that costs as much, a diamond ring, a similar bracelet, a..., a....., a...... Some are not working in gold mines, but carry them around

If you are aware, some ladies hand bags go up to 2 k and shoes to 0,6 k. Namelly Gucci, Prada LV and the rest. Ask me !!!!

Hatchet · 22 February 2009, 09:51 AM

More humility than I have for sure!

simbal · 22 February 2009, 11:22 AM

Young and beautiful often attract expensive gifts!

ROLEX MAN · 22 February 2009, 11:52 AM

you are so right, but she is probably a girlfriend of a rich dude!!!

Mosco · 22 February 2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

I took it off her during the night and left, and then changed the dial at once so she won't find it !!

"Easy come, easy go !"

THAT is the ONLY Daytona I want, the 116509, black dial. Just ask Tempoking.

MaxilloFacial · 22 February 2009, 12:00 PM

get this though, if she did give into an old rich man, and given that she seems to not know the worth of her watch (assuming its authentic in line with this theory), this 35K watch may just be one of many other gifts worth just the same if not more! Thats the real world, money talks and there are some pretty hot girls who are self proclaimed gold diggers out there. Just look at the porn business...

Gedanken · 22 February 2009, 12:04 PM

I don't see what the big deal is.

Someone gave it to her, and it's entirely likely that that someone didn't go chapter-and-verse into what it is and how much it costs. Is she obliged to hop onto Google and do her homework about it? Hardly so.

What's to say that the same person could have given her a Timex and it wouldn't have meant as much to her?

Storm in a teacup, guys.

Rolexitis · 22 February 2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1000

Maybe the lady is a TRF member and has been reading the threads on what to say when people ask "Is that real"

Mrdi · 22 February 2009, 12:22 PM

What a perfectly charming response.
Left you curious !
No wonder she is well gifted.

ocwatching · 22 February 2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

I'm inclined to agree. Every professionally occupied woman I know (and I understand you need a minimum of brains to be a flight attendant) has an exact idea of what her jewelry is worth. If it was real, I doubt she was going to acknowledge its value.

X2
Flight attendants knows more than they led on...

OR..she knows its a really good fake...but...I know a lot of women who wears BMWs on their hands...

22 February 2009, 05:08 AM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Daytona encounter on a Plane.... So... I'm on a cross country flight yesterday, JFK to LAX. I notice one of the (female) flight attendants is wearing a Daytona. I only got a couple glimpses but thought it was a SS and looked very new. When I had the chance to stretch my legs, I asked her: "Excuse me, but is that a Daytona you're wearing?" And pointed out mine at the same time. Her response... knocked me for a complete loop! Of course I was friendly and courteous on the outside but on the INSDIE I was shaking my head in disbelief. I don't know, maybe I'm over sensative... or letting stupid things bother me.... or maybe I'm just weird, but anyway, here is what happened: She smiles (very nice and attractive young lady by the way) and looks at the watch, and says: "Yes.. well, at least I think that's what it is" She shows it to me and I almost hit the floor when I realized I was looking at a brand new WG Daytona with Meteroite dial. I was a tad speechless but said: "Thats a beautiful looking watch, have you had it long?" She replies: "I just got it as a Christmas present... really didn't know what it was, I just like big watches...is it really a Rolex? I complimented her on it again, thanked her for the time and returned to my seat... and did this to the back of the seat in front of me: It's none of my damm business, and with poverty, the economy, world hunger, pollution etc., there are more important things to occupy my thoughts, but I just couldn't comprehend how someone would have what to many of us is a grail, 35 thousand dollar watch and be so non-chalant (is that how you spell it?) about it. It's kind of like if you cherished Ferraris, and somone drove up in your dream car and you complimented them on it, and they respond "Oh is that a Ferrari?" That's a heck of a Christmas present, it's just incomprehensible to me how somone could receive such a significant item as a 35 K Rolex and not even realize what they had... (?). And before anyone asks, It was DEFINITELY REAL. I don't know... I guess I'm just weird but does anyone here understand what I'm talking about?

22 February 2009, 05:11 AM	#2
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	You are not alone my friend. there are a lot of rolex owners that don't appreciate them as much as we do. chances are she didn't even work hard for it (just like what you said it's a gift) unlike most of us specially like me not gifted with the looks that can get a lot of freebies in life... __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

22 February 2009, 05:14 AM	#3
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22 February 2009, 05:15 AM	#4
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22 February 2009, 05:16 AM	#5
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	With the quality of fakes going around i would say you can't really tell if it was fake, you'd need to have a close look for the higher quality fakes. If it was real, then you've got to query why someone would give her it as a present, unless she had a seriously rich partner or family, but then why would she be working in that type of job? __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

22 February 2009, 05:28 AM	#6
touchdowntodd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Todd (Richard) Location: Milwaukee, WI Watch: Deep Sea Sea Dwell Posts: 535	i have to agree that it may not have been real... i dont mean to be negative, and they are paid well, her husband (sig other, etc) could be very rich.. but to have a $35k BEAUTIFUL watch and act like taht.. either she has a GREAT sense of humor and she was messing with you, or its not real and she was fearful of you figuring her out.. either way, GREAT story... only people that have ever noticed my Rolex were salespeople at the AD hahahha. id love a stranger to ask about it, i love conversation! __________________ 2013 DSSD! (ME) M Series OP No Date,White Arabic,Smooth Bezel(WIFE) Yachtmaster 1 SS/PLAT (wife)

22 February 2009, 05:38 AM	#7
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Rolex freaks like us are only a handful of people Most of the people buy them for different reasons IMO __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

22 February 2009, 05:45 AM	#8
Armand Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Hermann Location: Middle of Europe Watch: 16710/3185 16613 B Posts: 413	Perhaps she DID work hard for it?!? Hard to say, if the Daytona ( WG! ) is real, without knowing what the Lady in question looks like ;-) H

22 February 2009, 06:47 AM	#10
spogehead "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 339	Sounds like a possible fake, if it isn't good luck to her! __________________ Cheers Ryan

22 February 2009, 06:55 AM	#11
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I honestly believe that people just dont know what they have or what they bought. I encountered a friends' family member at a party once and I noticed he was wearing an Omega Seamaster Chronograph. So I finally said to him "hey I like that Seamaster you have there"...his response was "no, its an Omega". I said, "yea an Omega Seamaster" and he says "oh is that what its called?" I was really surprised that someone could spend that kind of money and not know exactly what they were buying. But not everybody is like us tho... __________________ Russ

22 February 2009, 06:56 AM	#12
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	I took it off her during the night and left, and then changed the dial at once so she won't find it !! "Easy come, easy go !" __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

22 February 2009, 07:20 AM	#13
clew84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati Watch: me soar Posts: 930	My guess is she knew exactly what it was but was trying to downplay it by acting kind of clueless - maybe so her co-workers wouldn't overhear her brag about it, etc. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 Omega SMP IWC 3227-01 Autodromo Prototipo

22 February 2009, 08:13 AM	#15
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Sounds like someone rich was throwing big presents at her.

22 February 2009, 08:34 AM	#17
rijowysock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Riley Location: 41.89° N, 87.62° Watch: URWERK Posts: 499	why would she say "oh its a rolex?" if it says rolex on dial. i have a feeling it was a good fake, noone wears a 35k watch on job making not even twice that and doesnt know what it is..

22 February 2009, 08:48 AM	#18
umngmc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Todd Location: Texas Posts: 34	maybe she's just a real modest person ! :) __________________ For the love of watches.....

22 February 2009, 09:51 AM	#22
Hatchet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 444	More humility than I have for sure! __________________ And I say, "Hey, Lama, hey, how about a little something, you know, for the effort, you know." And he says, "Oh, uh, there won't be any money, but when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness." So I got that goin' for me, which is nice. --Carl Spackler in Caddyshack

22 February 2009, 11:22 AM	#23
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	Young and beautiful often attract expensive gifts!

22 February 2009, 11:52 AM	#24
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	you are so right, but she is probably a girlfriend of a rich dude!!! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

22 February 2009, 12:00 PM	#26
MaxilloFacial Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Watch: White SS Daytona Posts: 34	get this though, if she did give into an old rich man, and given that she seems to not know the worth of her watch (assuming its authentic in line with this theory), this 35K watch may just be one of many other gifts worth just the same if not more! Thats the real world, money talks and there are some pretty hot girls who are self proclaimed gold diggers out there. Just look at the porn business...

22 February 2009, 12:04 PM	#27
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I don't see what the big deal is. Someone gave it to her, and it's entirely likely that that someone didn't go chapter-and-verse into what it is and how much it costs. Is she obliged to hop onto Google and do her homework about it? Hardly so. What's to say that the same person could have given her a Timex and it wouldn't have meant as much to her? Storm in a teacup, guys. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

22 February 2009, 12:22 PM	#29
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	What a perfectly charming response. Left you curious ! No wonder she is well gifted.

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