Uncomfortable Experience

[rolph]

That does sound like a bit of an awkward situation, Sometimes people can be overly enthusiastic or not quite sure how to start a conversation.

[Nova1]

Sell Rolex, buy Breguet. Problem solved.

[Enzo954]

Originally Posted by racerx

At a local casual restaurant, a young man seated with a few friends and a parent, attracts my attention by loudly saying "nice Rolex Bro" and extending his hand for a fist bump. He asked for details, I replied "its a watch", and followed my wife to the outdoor dining area.

I chalked it up to youthful exuberance, but awkward none the less.

So a young guy who's with his parent is showing you some love for your watch, asks a question about it and you reply "It's a watch" as you walk away?

Classy move! I'm sure you were worried about getting mugged by this young guy with his parent watching in the restaurant. SMH...totally obnoxious IMO.

[Nova1]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Box & Papers, bro!

You are watching a master at work.

[watchman124]

The kid isn’t the issue here lol


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[Sublovin]

This has to be one of the most ridiculous threads I have seen. Similar things have happened to me several times. Smile and say thanks. It happens with nice cars too.
This really made you uncomfortable?? It's a compliment for Pete sake....just say thank you

[ndane]

OP, you poor thing!

[Enzo954]

Similar thing happened to me. I was in line at a Starbucks. A kid in a wheelchair asked me about my watch. Fearing for my life I threw my hot coffee in his face, grabbed a nearby broom handle and shoved it into the spokes of his wheelchair to prevent his pursuit and ran to the closest police station. Close call but I obviously lived to tell the tale!

[samson66]

Just be happy they didn't yell "how much did you pay for it?" across the room. That's usually the next question. Alternative next question can also be "Is it real?"

[Krash]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

This has to be one of the most ridiculous threads I have seen. Similar things have happened to me several times. Smile and say thanks. It happens with nice cars too.
This really made you uncomfortable?? It's a compliment for Pete sake....just say thank you

Yep, I agree. The thing that is surprising about this thread is how many people imagine it to be an “uncomfortable” experience. When I first read it, I thought it sounded like watch snobbery to the Nth degree…But obviously there are folks who think differently.


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[boa2]

Tinder and Grindr didn't work for me either. Winder is the bomb.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by racerx

At a local casual restaurant, a young man seated with a few friends and a parent, attracts my attention by loudly saying "nice Rolex Bro" and extending his hand for a fist bump. He asked for details, I replied "its a watch", and followed my wife to the outdoor dining area.

I chalked it up to youthful exuberance, but awkward none the less.

Do you duck when planes fly overhead?

Just fistpump him back, smile and say thanks its a [--------]