Uncomfortable Experience

[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.

[MrGoat]

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.

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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[racerx]

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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A "thanks" didn't seem to end it as he asked for details.

[jed11]

Probably just curious…if he was a watch enthusiast, then nothing abnormal with asking for details. We all know we love the details!


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[WristWatchWonders]

You're lucky to be alive.

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[Lol-x]

It really depends on what Rolex you were wearing?

You should know whether the guy was genuine or whether he was being obnoxious....

[gerry100]

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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I might chat but would NEVER let a stranger handle it

[Old Expat Beast]

Box & Papers, bro!

[Flintstone]

Next time just reply, it’s a fake bro!

[Avs Fan]

I enjoy having impromptu conversations with other watch people.
Not so much if someone is targeting you with accomplices waiting to follow you.
The later doesn't really happen in my neck of the woods, but I'm aware of the possibility.

[S’portEye]

Much ado about nothing.

[Dan Pierce]

Years ago while in Aruba I commented "congrats on the world's best travel watch" to a guy joining our boat ride. He was spooked and looked like a deer in the headlights, and was too nervous to notice I was wearing the exact same watch.
dP

[racerx]

Originally Posted by Flintstone

Next time just reply, it’s a fake bro!

My wife said the same.

[Submariner868]

Originally Posted by Flintstone

Next time just reply, it’s a fake bro!

This^^^

[OTX]

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

[Submariner868]

The only time I ever did that was with a co-worker's husband at a private party. I was meeting him for the first time, sidled up, noticed we had the same watch on, showed him mine and said, "Nice watch." We had a nice moment. This was before things went crazy. But, yeah, in public, a stranger, today? The kid needs a little lesson in decorum.

[racerx]

Originally Posted by OTX

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

Sorry you don’t see this as awkward.

[inadeje]

There’s nothing wrong with appreciation from the youthful around us. They aspire to join our passion and treating the educated ones with respect is paramount.

[enjoythemusic]

Always fun discussing timepieces with enthusiasts. Sharing knowledge and fun

[Krash]

How old was he?

I would have walked up to him and let him have a closer look.

I wouldn’t have shunned him. That would come across as being snobbish.


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[Robf52]

Originally Posted by Flintstone

Next time just reply, it’s a fake bro!

[davek35]

Originally Posted by WristWatchWonders

You're lucky to be alive.

Agreed. Who knows who was sitting nearby when this person loudly spouted off. Uncomfortable to say the least.

[racerx]

Originally Posted by davek35

Agreed. Who knows who was sitting nearby when this person loudly spouted off. Uncomfortable to say the least.

My thoughts.

[Krash]

Are you guys serious?

What are you scared of?


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[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Box & Papers, bro!

lol, Adam. Yeah, seems like the vibe coming from this kid. I wouldn’t like it, either.


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[Tocker]

I was in the airport a while ago, and I saw a gent and his partner waiting in a line when I clocked his watch.

A Grand Seiko Evolution 9 - it was a real eyecatcher of a watch.

Without thinking I passed comment, saying, "That's a lovely timepiece you have!". His face lit up and told me that I was the first person to notice it. Off the back of this we had a brief but pleasant conversation.

Like it or not, nice watches draw attention.

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[Kingcobb]

First time I had someone comment on my daytona was on Tulsa OK, we were checking in and on of the bell boys got all excited when he saw it on my wrist. I probably could have handled it better, but to be honest I was more worried about my wife hearing him freak out over the watch then his actual reaction ��

[Strad]

Had a service manager at a local car dealership comment "nice watch". I considered it a compliment.

[Rebar]

If a young loud person was able to spot your watch, so could anyone else in the restaurant with ill intentions. I understand the awkwardness of young exuberant people,
but placing worrying about a sense of increased security risk sounds illogical. Don’t let it be seen by anyone if you don’t want it to be noticed by everyone.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

It really depends on what Rolex you were wearing?

You should know whether the guy was genuine or whether he was being obnoxious....

I have to agree. It's nice to talk with fellow enthusiasts at times. It may well be that that young person may never be able to afford such a watch, but he can still admire, interact and enjoy watches vicariously.