![]() |
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
![]() |
#121 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2024
Location: Texas
Watch: GMT II & Explorer2
Posts: 52
|
Something tells me he wanted to strike up a conversation with you and it's all he could come up with to sound like he's someone special. But as someone from Spring, TX, very familiar with the Woodlands, he could've just been being a douche.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#122 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Real Name: Steven
Location: Glocal
Posts: 20,472
|
__________________
__________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#123 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Real Name: Goat
Location: Southwest Florida
Watch: 16613
Posts: 5,112
|
Rolex bashing-hate
Quote:
Didn’t you just suggest I buy a used Bentley for 75k on another thread!? ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#124 | |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Eddie
Location: Australia
Watch: A few.
Posts: 37,284
|
Quote:
![]() ![]()
__________________
E |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#125 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SoCal
Watch: 216570
Posts: 98
|
It comes and goes. There times when people LOVE Rolex and want to tell you about theirs and how they really want to get one some day. Then there are other time periods where people will tell you that its too flashy, not worth the money all that. Right now seems to be the time period where people are feeling the screw Rolex hype. I have heard it more than a few times from people that go Omega, Tag, Tudor (this doesnt make sense to me), or Breitling. Oh well I just see it the same as iPhone vs Android debate.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#126 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
Watch: Yachtmaster
Posts: 3,872
|
Quote:
I know we all like to rise above it, but at a certain point, there’s nothing wrong with bullies getting some push-back from time to time. I think that’s a major appeal of “Curb Your Enthusiasm”: Larry pokes back. The Audi comment was perfect, as it was basically symmetrical to the original comment. No offense intended, no offense taken, right? |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#127 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Alexandria, VA
Watch: Love them.
Posts: 1,092
|
Quote:
That’s significantly more verbal consideration than I would have given him. “Don’t feed the idiots.” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#128 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: sg
Posts: 23
|
sorry to hear about the experience. Rolex community is imo very diverse, you get both collectors and posers wearing the same models. I am guilty of grouping up wearers to various levels of horological passion according to which rolex model they wear as well.
I tried going into a watch-talk with rolex wearers and some are just flat in what they know and conversation has to end prematurely whenever that happens. I used to own a pam and during its heydays, you can start a conversation on what they are wearing and it likely ends up with a warm handshake or a pat on the back of sorts.. but i dont really get such with rolex wearers unfortunately. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#129 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Here
Posts: 4,640
|
Quote:
Yep, same. I feel like i have been hearing it for years. Oh is that a Rolex? That’s crazy, i would never spend the money on that. Goes out to their $90,000 SUV lol. We all have our things. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#130 | |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Florida
Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT
Posts: 7,820
|
Rolex bashing-hate
Quote:
I agree. Sometimes people just need to be put in their place. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#131 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Real Name: Steven
Location: Glocal
Posts: 20,472
|
Quote:
GOAT, only a total dumb ^&*%$ would get a Bentley (or Maserati) knowing the massive defects and ongoing problematic costs to keep them going. So, about the excellent Mazda CX-50, when is delivery? ;) Again, i kid i kid, the Genesis is a very fine vehicle.
__________________
__________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#132 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Tony
Location: Chi-town
Watch: Starbucks, Panerai
Posts: 1,181
|
I'm sure a comment like that would catch me off guard but I'm sure to ask him why he's so concerned about what I'm wearing. He has no idea if it was a gift, or if it's my grail, or if it's one of many in my collection. Definitely wouldn't waste my time explaining my position, seems like a real creep.
__________________
Starbucks, Speedmaster Professional, PAM 212 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#133 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Southeast
Watch: 214270
Posts: 2,675
|
Quote:
But I suppose that approach wouldn’t help a bruised ego
__________________
Never place your happiness on something you have or can physically acquire |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#134 | |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Florida
Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT
Posts: 7,820
|
Rolex bashing-hate
Quote:
Not necessarily. Ignoring it completely is a sign of fear or weakness, or perhaps just not being witty enough to have a humorous come back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#135 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Real Name: Steven
Location: Glocal
Posts: 20,472
|
Quote:
Humor varies, and some lack it. Smile like a Chesire Cat ![]()
__________________
__________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#136 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Southeast
Watch: 214270
Posts: 2,675
|
Quote:
What strangers may or may not think about you is nothing to get riled up over I highly recommend checking out the book “Ego is your enemy” by Ryan Holliday
__________________
Never place your happiness on something you have or can physically acquire |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#137 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Steve.
Location: UK
Posts: 6,304
|
I might have said, "so, you're from Texas? Your English is very good".
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#138 | |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Florida
Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT
Posts: 7,820
|
Quote:
Here is where I disagree. 1) it has nothing to do with a bruised ego like you keep insinuating. 2) There is nothing morally wrong with responding in kind. Nothing at all. Highly successful people often have sharp tongues and clever responses. By the way, it’s noteworthy that you’re not following your own advice. Bruised ego? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#139 | |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: The Mystro ;)
Location: Central Pa.
Posts: 15,244
|
Quote:
He may be trying to say sometimes you have to pick your battles. Because arguing with idiots is more of an intelligence test for yourself in how much effort is it really worth expending. I am all for throwing down if the situation calls for it but this isn’t it. IMO.
__________________
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#140 | |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 76,360
|
Quote:
![]() ![]() I suppose it’s up to the individual as we all respond differently to external inputs. I know for me in this case, I would’ve tried to ignore it. More often than not, people as described in the OP, are attention seekers or maybe just unhappy. Either way, they aren’t worth expending a lot of effort IMO. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#141 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Southeast
Watch: 214270
Posts: 2,675
|
Quote:
But I did want to take the opportunity to recommend that book. It is really good. It actually has quite a few examples in there of how people became highly successful in their fields by ignoring their ego I am a work in progress myself. I still get frustrated sometimes when people cut me off in traffic for example, but I’ve become much better at just letting it go
__________________
Never place your happiness on something you have or can physically acquire |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#142 | |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Florida
Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT
Posts: 7,820
|
Quote:
That is true. Choose your battles. But I disagree that it’s somehow wrong or not ethical to respond in kind. Of course it’s okay to respond. The funnier the response, the better… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#143 | |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Florida
Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT
Posts: 7,820
|
Quote:
Yes. I might give that book a shot. I often go out with a bunch of alpha males. Rough crowd. Everything is fare game and there is no shortage of opportunities to practice good come back lines. I have just learned to dish it out with the best of them. Of course, in a professional environment, I’d never behave that way. But maybe that’s where I get my perspective from. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#144 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 969
|
As a BMW enthusiast I approve this message.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#145 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Real Name: Steven
Location: Glocal
Posts: 20,472
|
__________________
__________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#146 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Bay Area
Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial
Posts: 4,427
|
Quote:
![]()
__________________
Michelle |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#147 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Here
Posts: 4,640
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#148 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: up a hill
Posts: 1,925
|
"He may be trying to say sometimes you have to pick your battles. Because arguing with idiots is more of an intelligence test for yourself in how much effort is it really worth expending. I am all for throwing down if the situation calls for it but this isn’t it. IMO."
Especially if you're driving a Jeep.
__________________
5513 - 16610 - 114300 (x2) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#149 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,609
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#150 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Real Name: Steven
Location: Glocal
Posts: 20,472
|
__________________
__________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.