Well, there's a first: called out on my watch on a first date!

[turboevo2]

For me its a plus if a woman knows her luxury items. Get to know her better and go out on more dates. The real plus if she has a good personality and you guys would hit it off.

[77T]

Trolling for a Rolex on first date...priceless.


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[Vinyasa]

I haven't been available for 28 years, but I think I would appreciate someone who appreciated my passion for timepieces... call it a bonding opportunity. That said, it would take many, many dates before I would consider buying her a Rolex or Tudor, despite her Master Diver status.

[guy369]

I've been single for a while, and I do enjoy it...Having been on many first (and second,etc) dates, I've yet to find any woman who has said "That's a Rolex"

They usually say 'That's a nice watch, can I see it?', then it's all downhill from there.

[amh]

Originally Posted by guy369

I've been single for a while, and I do enjoy it...Having been on many first (and second,etc) dates, I've yet to find any woman who has said "That's a Rolex"

They usually say 'That's a nice watch, can I see it?', then it's all downhill from there.

Please expand

[guy369]

Originally Posted by amh

Please expand

Things become... umm, easier per say.
Which could be both good or bad depending on your intentions.

[Snow-Dweller]

Nice that she appreciated your watch.....much much more important, will she love and treasure your beautiful dog?

[andreturning]

put a ring on it. lol

[DG123]

Originally Posted by mtgjr

Then what separates the men who color their hair from the real men?

Uh oh.

[vman]

Pics or gtfo :-)

Master diver is a decent level certification that requires at least 50 dives and a few courses under the belt. Tech diving certifiacations are more challenging and expensive.

[vman]

Also this is a good reason to upgrade to a Patek or ALS. Good sleeper brands.

[Ragna]

Originally Posted by mtgjr

Then what separates the men who color their hair from the real men?

[cda555]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Lose the beard, it'll take ten years off you.

As for the Submariner, if her wrists are really THAT thin then maybe steer her towards a baby YM. Still had the uni-directional bezel, 100m depth rating and looks a lot dressier for when she's not diving.

Not sure how you can have a 'luxurious' Land Rover and a watch like that and be of 'insubstantial means' either unless Mick Jagger is your idea of affluent

Perfectly worded. The smaller YM is an awesome piece, and would probably suit her well.

[LightOnAHill]

Originally Posted by rouxeny

This thread really is worthless without pics. And not if some damn watch. However nice it may be.

[adawil2002]

Can't be too rich or thin they say...hope it works out for you.

[Rondineli]

look folks, all women notice your entire outfit, including watches, shoes, socks, cologne, facial hair, etc. etc. etc. on your first date (and all subsequent dates as well).
This one just spoke out.

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by shedlock2000

So, I find myself in-between girlfriends at the moment -- a fairly tragic state in which to be; and, being somewhat limited in my social connections at the moment (for a very long and complicated set of reasons), I have chosen to suffer the indignancy of internet dating.

Being a gentleman of very insubstantial means, of 41 years of age, and living in a very small dating pool, I was rather chuffed when I should acquire a dog walking date with a very attractive lady. The date itself went well, but.....

On the way back, she said something like 'you really do like nice things, don't you? Your Land Rover is really quite luxurious.... and that's a Rolex you're wearing, isn't it?'

Of course, there was no issue with the question; I didn't mind in the slightest. I was just somewhat surprised for it to be brought up! In fact, it is the first time I have ever been called out on my watch! I was wondering if this sort of thing has happened to any of you? Of course, I imagine that in the business world gentlemen and ladies comment on each others finery -- but has anyone had their Rolex noted on a first date? Have any of you WISs of the female gender ever commented on a date's watch?

My date did not have a Rolex of her own, but has always favoured the Submariner, as she is actually a diver (actually, she called herself a master diver, or something to that effect.... not a tech diver, but the next one down... anyone familiar with diving terminology?) She indicated that she always fancied one, but has scarily thin wrists (she is, in fact, scarily thin all over). I recommended a NATO -- any other suggestions?

We gonna get a picture of her or what?

[Formulansx]

Sounds like a win to me

[Ritch99]

Originally Posted by Juantxo

I don't get the full body pic. Maybe looking for date here, maybe some subconscious burp...

Anyways, Omega has some very cool smaller diving watches.

Lmao...I thought that too...this is not a dating site.

[Ragna]

Originally Posted by Rondineli

look folks, all women notice your entire outfit, including watches, shoes, socks, cologne, facial hair, etc. etc. etc. on your first date (and all subsequent dates as well).

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Nice that she appreciated your watch.....much much more important, will she love and treasure your beautiful dog?

This is a man who has his priorities straight.

[Zilla99]

Great story, sharp watch, looking good!...

Maybe roll up the sleeves though.

[DCheeta]

Hey Steve,

Let's see some pics of the dog!

My wife just told me a few years ago that on the night we first met she had noticed that I was wearing a Rolex, and it signaled to her that I knew and appreciated quality. She already had two Rolexes of her own, but was wearing a Swatch scuba watch when we met, so she clearly wasn't "gold digging".

It turned out she was wrong - I didn't know jack about quality items, I was just a watch freak!

Anyway, enjoy being single! Sounds like you've found a good dog-walking mate if nothing else. Relax and have fun.

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Get her a 33mm Tudor Mini-Sub. If she's a real WIS, it should keep her happy for a while, and it won't break the bank in case things don't work out

Ha! That's not a bad idea at all! It might resolve her concerns!

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by SSLove

"Dive master" is what she probably said.
Good luck.

That's exactly it!

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by vipereaper30

I'd be done for, like wedding bells done for.

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Lose the beard, it'll take ten years off you.

As for the Submariner, if her wrists are really THAT thin then maybe steer her towards a baby YM. Still had the uni-directional bezel, 100m depth rating and looks a lot dressier for when she's not diving.

Around 4 1/2" I would guess from looking. Tiny!

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Not sure how you can have a 'luxurious' Land Rover and a watch like that and be of 'insubstantial means' either unless Mick Jagger is your idea of affluent

Well, I wasn't always broke! I've had the landy a few years now, but I am researching for an unfunded PhD and things will be pretty tight until I secure a bit of funding from somewhere!

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by rouxeny

This thread really is worthless without pics. And not if some damn watch. However nice it may be.

Well, I'll ask her if I can post her photo and I promise to put it up if I get the green light!

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by Watchgeek5000

Wait a minute, it's your first date and we're discussing buying her a Rolex???? Good luck with that.

Whoa!! I wasn't going to buy her one!!!!! She was just remarking that she thought her wrists were too small for a Sub and wondered what I though!

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by Juantxo

I don't get the full body pic. Maybe looking for date here, maybe some subconscious burp...

Date attire with pseudo-wrist shot.