Uncomfortable Experience

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by racerx

I think he was being genuine, but his comment was out of the blue, too loud and over enthusiastic. He attracted unwanted attention. Had it been a situation where he and I had been talking for a bit and he made the comment, that would have been different.

Sure, I can relate to that


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[JRell]

If happens. Someone notices your watch. It we don’t want to be noticed wear a tag.

[Catatafish]

How about "thanks are you a watch enthusiast/hobbyist?" and then a friendly conversation ensues and a everyone leaves with good vibes. I don't get the issue.

[richardlo]

Young people these days have no filter or have a lack of tact. I chalk it up to less human interaction and too much screen time as the cause.

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by richardlo

Young people these days have no filter or have a lack of tact. I chalk it up to less human interaction and too much screen time as the cause.

Meanwhile people of certain generations complain that the younger generations aren’t social and don’t know how to talk to people. (Maybe because the older generations think they aren’t worth talking to or worried they’re going to be robbed when they do try to socialize about shared interests?)


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[cdmorenot]

One of the most wholesome watch interactions I’ve had happened with a complete stranger. Delayed flight at MCO and a young kid, probably 19 or 20, wearing a PRX commented on my watch. He said “That’s my dream watch” then he went on to tell me about how he got started and why he chose the PRX.

I handed him the Explorer and had him try it on. Kid was stoked! I’m certain he will join TRF one day and post his very own incoming.

This was in the secure passenger area of an airport and I am not sure if I’d hand my watch to anyone under different circumstances.

[collarcity]

Be glad you weren't in London or Barcelona.

[racerx]

Originally Posted by collarcity

Be glad you weren't in London or Barcelona.

Hence my reasons for not engaging with this person as many above have dunned me for not doing.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

One of the most wholesome watch interactions I’ve had happened with a complete stranger. Delayed flight at MCO and a young kid, probably 19 or 20, wearing a PRX commented on my watch. He said “That’s my dream watch” then he went on to tell me about how he got started and why he chose the PRX.

I handed him the Explorer and had him try it on. Kid was stoked! I’m certain he will join TRF one day and post his very own incoming.

This was in the secure passenger area of an airport and I am not sure if I’d hand my watch to anyone under different circumstances.

[vesnyder]

I do not mind others noticing my watches and commenting on them, but when they comment in a situation when others can hear them and groups of people notice it can be uncomfortable. When that has happened I've told them it was fake. In my opinion, it is a break of decorum. 1:1 I have no problem. A guy yelling across the room is uncouth!

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by vesnyder

I do not mind others noticing my watches and commenting on them, but when they comment in a situation when others can hear them and groups of people notice it can be uncomfortable. When that has happened I've told them it was fake. In my opinion, it is a break of decorum. 1:1 I have no problem. A guy yelling across the room is uncouth!

How many people do you think are actually listening to anything else except their podcast or the music in the their earbuds or the person/persons across the table?

Is Rolex like a buzz word for people in nice restaurants or something?


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[racerx]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

How many people do you think are actually listening to anything else except their podcast or the music in the their earbuds or the person/persons across the table?

Is Rolex like a buzz word for people in nice restaurants or something?


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More expert advice…

[enjoythemusic]

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[Moondoggy]

I'd be checking out with bro...goodness me

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by racerx

More expert advice…

That was actually just two questions, no advice in the comment at all and it wasn’t directed at you but the forum in general.


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[drrd]

Originally Posted by racerx

More expert advice…

Can’t even start a thread on a forum these days without people poking their noses in…

[geoach]

you wear a Rolex and you get mad people will notice it wtf

[racerx]

Originally Posted by geoach

you wear a Rolex and you get mad people will notice it wtf

It was not the noticing, but was the way it was done. Next time if you don't have something nice to say, say nothing. wtf

[racerx]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

That was actually just two questions, no advice in the comment at all and it wasn’t directed at you but the forum in general.


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You've had MANY comments in this post, very hard to tell what you're getting at.

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

It happens occasionally.

I usually just reply with “Thanks, it’s a great watch.”

If they don’t seem too sketchy and the moment strikes right I will take it off and let them check it out and try it on.


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Originally Posted by MrGoat

That was actually just two questions, no advice in the comment at all and it wasn’t directed at you but the forum in general.


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Originally Posted by MrGoat

How many people do you think are actually listening to anything else except their podcast or the music in the their earbuds or the person/persons across the table?

Is Rolex like a buzz word for people in nice restaurants or something?


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Originally Posted by MrGoat

I compliment damn near every Rolex I see. Never had a bad interaction or awkwardness from the owner and I’m told I am not the most approachable looking man out there by a long shot.

My usual go to is “that’s a great watch!! I’ve got its brother.” As I flash my watch their direction. Then conversation starts and I’ve made new watch friends.


The part where you have to feel em out is when you ask to take a picture of the watches together. Never been turned down though.






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Originally Posted by racerx

You've had MANY comments in this post, very hard to tell what you're getting at.

Originally Posted by MrGoat

Meanwhile people of certain generations complain that the younger generations aren’t social and don’t know how to talk to people. (Maybe because the older generations think they aren’t worth talking to or worried they’re going to be robbed when they do try to socialize about shared interests?)


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Originally Posted by MrGoat

I mean how can I argue if the kitten jamming to some music wearing headphones and the black Crown Royal bag decree it? :eye roll:


In all seriousness, I am the farthest thing from the GOAT in anything, I just try hard. I appreciate the kind words though.


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All 6 of my previous posts are quoted in this one. Including your latest.

I believe once you’ve re-read them you’ll see there was zero bad intentions on my part. I also did not provide any “advice”, I merely stated how I deal with your scenario whether I’m on the giving or receiving end of the compliment.

Best of luck on your Rolex journey.


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[racerx]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

All 6 of my previous posts are quoted in this one. Including your latest.

I believe once you’ve re-read them you’ll see there was zero bad intentions on my part. I also did not provide any “advice”, I merely stated how I deal with your scenario whether I’m on the giving or receiving end of the compliment.

Best of luck on your Rolex journey.


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Have a great life.

[bibbi]

Last summer on a Sat morning in a supermarket, at a grocery corner in front of tomatoes, I was approached by a tall and well built man asking what kind of watch I wore. Startled, for a moment I couldn’t utter a word, yet remind myself what I was wearing.

It soon turned out that he has precisely same model (Exp I) and was simply trying to check what’s so nice on my wrist. Moreover, we quickly established that we are active members of the same Polish watch forum. We instantaneously greeted ourselves with our nicknames.

I was a funny and entertaining meet up. Actually the first ever when someone asked about my watch.

We cultivate a small tradition since then - whenever one of us is in the same place, we sent each other „cheers” photos with tomatoes in background.





bibbi

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by OTX

Don’t see an issue. Relax and take it easy.

I think it's more a case of the Watchbro relaxing and taking it easier. He was in a restaurant, not on Facebook.

[OTX]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I think it's more a case of the Watchbro relaxing and taking it easier. He was in a restaurant, not on Facebook.

Regardless, I would have laughed it off, said thank you and moved on. Not a big deal imo.

[Krash]

I just can’t imagine the utter horror of this tragic event. It must have been extremely traumatic. He may never recover from this.


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[padi56]

In over 50 years of owning and wearing Rolex you could count on one hand the amount of times anyone made a comment on the watch I was wearing. But today some Rolex owners love to make mountains out of molehills,then perhaps to post it on watch forums

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by padi56

In over 50 years of owning and wearing Rolex you could count on one hand the amount of times anyone made a comment on the watch I was wearing. But today some Rolex owners love to make mountains out of molehills,then perhaps to post it on watch forums

Well said.

I remember years ago when we celebrated success, shared our joy with others, and as a result meeting new enthusiasts of horology was welcome. If anything, we did wish there were more young people decades ago, and thankfully, that has been fulfilled recently.

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by racerx

It was not the noticing, but was the way it was done. Next time if you don't have something nice to say, say nothing. wtf

I get it. There’s a vibe and tone that people give off in their interactions that are off putting that’s hard to put into words here. Your OP sounds like this was one of those.


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[gamingdoctor]

OP, best wishes for a smooth recovery.

[WatchGuy1966]

Originally Posted by racerx

It was not the noticing, but was the way it was done. Next time if you don't have something nice to say, say nothing. wtf

What's worse?

The kid's enthusiasm that shook you? Or the opinions here?