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konga056 · 10 October 2021, 03:28 AM

We spent the weekend in Miami. We decided to check out one of the high end steak houses in the area. We couldn't get reservations but figured what the heck stop by and maybe they'll have an
opening. Unfortunately it was an 1.5 - 2 hours wait time. So we figured we'd have a few drinks at the bar while we wait.

My rule of thumb when ordering drinks is you always tip the bartender heavy especially the first round and they'll take care of you. Sure enough before we finished our first round, our second round was already on the way.

While having our second drink my wife notices that one of the other bartenders had on batgirl. So him and I strike up a conversation about watches and how each of us got ours. Soon after all the bartenders joined in on the conversation as they were all into watches as well. Each sharing stories. During the conversation the bartender asked us if we were having dinner and we told them we were waiting for a table and that it might take a bit.

He looked at us and said don't worry about it, called over one of the waitresses and immediately they cleared a table and got us seated. So instead of a 2 hour wait it turned into having some great conversations with some fellow watch enthusiast and a short wait for a table.

On a side note this was my first time in Miami. During my weekend stay I saw 2 batgirls, 1 batman, a yatchmaster II and a blinged out day date. This is more than I've ever seen in the wild while living in Seattle.

Rori · 10 October 2021, 03:38 AM

How nice is that:-)

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SearChart · 10 October 2021, 03:40 AM

That is cool!

Chester01 · 10 October 2021, 03:50 AM

Lol. Let’s call it the Batman effect

WatchGuy1966 · 10 October 2021, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by konga056

always tip the bartender heavy especially the first round and they'll take care of you.

Daytona88 · 10 October 2021, 03:55 AM

I lived in Miami for 15 years and it's where I started on my Rolex journey. There's a lot of disposable income and decent bartenders and servers pull in six-figures...and spend it!

Dr. Robert · 10 October 2021, 04:43 AM

Very cool!

joli160 · 10 October 2021, 04:46 AM

Nice story

Calinewport · 10 October 2021, 04:57 AM

Great story, being a nice guy always pays dividend.

Dan Pierce · 10 October 2021, 04:58 AM

As a former bartender, I agree.
dP

OrangeSport · 10 October 2021, 05:03 AM

Surprised you don't see many on a day to day basis...

Trek360 · 10 October 2021, 05:06 AM

Great story and watches!

noshame · 10 October 2021, 05:09 AM

Nice story. Love how watches can start great conversations between 2 strangers. Can't think of many other things that can do that.

Trying to think of a female equivalent ... was thinking maybe handbags? I don't want to generalize, but for some reason I can't see two women, standing beside each other somewhere suddenly striking up a conversation about their lovely handbags, but I can totally imagine two guys, in the same scenario, doing it about their watches.

Potawatomi · 10 October 2021, 05:15 AM

Batgirl

TheVision · 10 October 2021, 05:23 AM

Werd. I was Vegas last month and ate out at "Water Grill". One of the servers (young bloke) was sporting the new 41mm sub. Saw another one wearing a older speedy so appears in the fine dining world, luxury watches are definitely are a thing!

Boaters · 10 October 2021, 05:29 AM

Great story..

Seddyspaghetti · 10 October 2021, 05:34 AM

Nice

strettyend · 10 October 2021, 06:55 AM

Nice. You will probably see more nice watches per capita in Miami than most places

B318 · 10 October 2021, 07:08 AM

Batgirl might be the absolute dumbest name ever. I really just don’t get it at all the need to give a nickname to a watch. Little boys playing little games.

brandrea · 10 October 2021, 07:17 AM

Nice to meet a kindred spirit

AJMarcus · 10 October 2021, 07:19 AM

Nice! A match made in DC heaven.

konga056 · 10 October 2021, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B318

Batgirl might be the absolute dumbest name ever. I really just don’t get it at all the need to give a nickname to a watch. Little boys playing little games.

While I don't disagree... nicknames do help describe each model. I bet no one here had any doubt which watch I was talking about but if I used model numbers I'm sure there will be folks that would need to look it up.

dannyp · 10 October 2021, 07:22 AM

So how many mixed drinks did you have to buy before the bartender finally sold you the straight whiskey you actually wanted in the first place

?

KBM · 10 October 2021, 07:23 AM

Random watch encounter stories are always great. Even better with that happy ending.

konga056 · 10 October 2021, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyp

So how many mixed drinks did you have to buy before the bartender finally sold you the straight whiskey you actually wanted in the first place

?

Baco Noir · 10 October 2021, 07:52 AM

Excellent use of the “bat signal” in an emergency! LOL

strafer_kid · 10 October 2021, 08:14 AM

Very nice indeed!

Rafeeq · 10 October 2021, 11:12 AM

Neat!

m j b · 10 October 2021, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B318

Batgirl might be the absolute dumbest name ever. I really just don’t get it at all the need to give a nickname to a watch. Little boys playing little games.

Hey! Good going; kill that great positive vibe with your sour attitude.

Robf52 · 10 October 2021, 11:20 AM

Nice story. Welcome to Florida!

10 October 2021, 03:28 AM	#1
konga056 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 50	Always take care of your bartender We spent the weekend in Miami. We decided to check out one of the high end steak houses in the area. We couldn't get reservations but figured what the heck stop by and maybe they'll have an opening. Unfortunately it was an 1.5 - 2 hours wait time. So we figured we'd have a few drinks at the bar while we wait. My rule of thumb when ordering drinks is you always tip the bartender heavy especially the first round and they'll take care of you. Sure enough before we finished our first round, our second round was already on the way. While having our second drink my wife notices that one of the other bartenders had on batgirl. So him and I strike up a conversation about watches and how each of us got ours. Soon after all the bartenders joined in on the conversation as they were all into watches as well. Each sharing stories. During the conversation the bartender asked us if we were having dinner and we told them we were waiting for a table and that it might take a bit. He looked at us and said don't worry about it, called over one of the waitresses and immediately they cleared a table and got us seated. So instead of a 2 hour wait it turned into having some great conversations with some fellow watch enthusiast and a short wait for a table. On a side note this was my first time in Miami. During my weekend stay I saw 2 batgirls, 1 batman, a yatchmaster II and a blinged out day date. This is more than I've ever seen in the wild while living in Seattle. Attached Images

10 October 2021, 03:38 AM	#2
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,592	How nice is that:-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

10 October 2021, 04:43 AM	#7
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,247	Very cool! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 October 2021, 04:46 AM	#8
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	Nice story __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

10 October 2021, 04:58 AM	#10
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	As a former bartender, I agree. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

10 October 2021, 03:50 AM	#4
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Lol. Let’s call it the Batman effect

10 October 2021, 03:55 AM	#6
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	I lived in Miami for 15 years and it's where I started on my Rolex journey. There's a lot of disposable income and decent bartenders and servers pull in six-figures...and spend it!

10 October 2021, 04:57 AM	#9
Calinewport "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: ConUS Posts: 33	Great story, being a nice guy always pays dividend.

10 October 2021, 05:03 AM	#11
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	Surprised you don't see many on a day to day basis... __________________

10 October 2021, 05:06 AM	#12
Trek360 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: U.S. Posts: 139	Great story and watches!

10 October 2021, 05:09 AM	#13
noshame "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Canada Posts: 1,680	Nice story. Love how watches can start great conversations between 2 strangers. Can't think of many other things that can do that. Trying to think of a female equivalent ... was thinking maybe handbags? I don't want to generalize, but for some reason I can't see two women, standing beside each other somewhere suddenly striking up a conversation about their lovely handbags, but I can totally imagine two guys, in the same scenario, doing it about their watches. __________________ Submariner Date 116610LN \| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee \| Explorer Rolesor 124273 \| Submariner Date Bluesy 126613LB

10 October 2021, 05:15 AM	#14
Potawatomi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 910	Batgirl

10 October 2021, 05:23 AM	#15
TheVision "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 487	Werd. I was Vegas last month and ate out at "Water Grill". One of the servers (young bloke) was sporting the new 41mm sub. Saw another one wearing a older speedy so appears in the fine dining world, luxury watches are definitely are a thing!

10 October 2021, 05:29 AM	#16
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Great story..

10 October 2021, 05:34 AM	#17
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Nice

10 October 2021, 06:55 AM	#18
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,726	Nice. You will probably see more nice watches per capita in Miami than most places __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

10 October 2021, 07:08 AM	#19
B318 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 101	Batgirl might be the absolute dumbest name ever. I really just don’t get it at all the need to give a nickname to a watch. Little boys playing little games.

10 October 2021, 07:17 AM	#20
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	Nice to meet a kindred spirit

10 October 2021, 07:19 AM	#21
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Nice! A match made in DC heaven.

10 October 2021, 07:22 AM	#23
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	So how many mixed drinks did you have to buy before the bartender finally sold you the straight whiskey you actually wanted in the first place ?

10 October 2021, 07:23 AM	#24
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Random watch encounter stories are always great. Even better with that happy ending.

10 October 2021, 07:52 AM	#26
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,970	Excellent use of the “bat signal” in an emergency! LOL __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

10 October 2021, 08:14 AM	#27
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Very nice indeed!

10 October 2021, 11:12 AM	#28
Rafeeq "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Real Name: Rafeeq Location: Ye Midwest Watch: Datejust 41 Posts: 523	Neat!

10 October 2021, 11:20 AM	#30
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,071	Nice story. Welcome to Florida! __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

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