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25 June 2014, 10:31 PM
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Do you Comment/Compliment Another Person Who is Also Wearing a Rolex?
This may be a weird question...but I was instructing a barrister last week and noticed that she was wearing a Datejust.
I was very tempted to compliment her on the watch (e.g. "nice watch"), but did not end up going through with it because I thought it would be awkward and inappropriate. Just wondering, do you generally comment/compliment another person who is also wearing a Rolex? Is it awkward in the sense that the comment inevitably invites them to look down at your wrist to see the same? |
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25 June 2014, 10:33 PM
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Sometimes, depends on situation.
I've actually received a few comments in the past couple months. More than usual.
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25 June 2014, 10:33 PM
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No, I leave other people and their watches alone unless I am already speaking to them for another reason.
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26 June 2014, 12:57 AM
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13 October 2014, 09:04 AM
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Only if we are talking about something else or if its a true WIS piece. By that I mean like a vintage piece or something really cool like that.
But usually the vast majority of rolex owners dont give a damn about the watch, and they probably dont remember the reference number if you asked them. They bought it because its either a Rolex, they liked the look, or its blingy enough for them to make a statement. Not to get roasted but that is my experience. Us WIS are a VERY limited bunch. Guy bought a 30k skydweller from me at my house and said, "this is like a sub right?" HOWEVER I comment often on Pateks, AP and VC or niche brands like that. I get very good response. |
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25 June 2014, 10:41 PM
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Depends on the circumstances. At dinner a couple of nights ago, a gentleman at the next table complimented me on my "nice watch". If not for the business associates I was with, I probably would have struck up a conversation. He didn't have a watch on and I was wearing my YG YM2... what else would you wear when surrounded by yachts in Ft Lauderdale?
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28 June 2014, 06:07 AM
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25 June 2014, 10:45 PM
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Only if it's something rare or stunning.
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25 June 2014, 10:52 PM
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Sometimes
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25 June 2014, 10:52 PM
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I was at a party with my fiancιe and her friends. I noticed a guy wearing an AP so I complimented him on it. He liked my YM. We had an interesting conversation since he liked similar things. It worked out well then. Just depends on the situation.
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25 June 2014, 11:03 PM
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A persons watch is the first thing I notice ....is that sad ?
I always compliment a good watch....!!! |
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25 June 2014, 11:07 PM
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26 June 2014, 03:52 AM
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In response to the question posed on this thread, it really depends on the situation. Personally, I would not comment on a person's watch unless I know them, or we are at a party or some sort of social event as it can be awkward for the other party as they may or may not be watch fans. |
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26 June 2014, 05:38 AM
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27 June 2014, 12:07 AM
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25 June 2014, 11:09 PM
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Depends on the environment and watch
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25 June 2014, 11:11 PM
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25 June 2014, 11:13 PM
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If I know them very well yes. If I don't know them I would never do that.
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25 June 2014, 11:24 PM
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Depends on the context of the situation.
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25 June 2014, 11:26 PM
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Yes, I do and doing so has led to some very interesting conversations and a few awkward moments, too.
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25 June 2014, 11:32 PM
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No
I did once and the fellow looked at me as if I were insane
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25 June 2014, 11:36 PM
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I seldom notice, never compliment.
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25 June 2014, 11:34 PM
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No.
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25 June 2014, 11:38 PM
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Not anymore. I've done it a few times thinking I might find another WIS and have some interesting conversation. Its only ever gone badly. I only ever got a confused look because maybe they don't care about the watch or it was not what I thought it was. Or they think some stranger is going to try and sell them something or rob them. Or they are somehow embarrassed or put off.
I now only make any kind of comment if its someone I have been in conversation with for a while. Never the opening comment.
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25 June 2014, 11:41 PM
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I usually notice the watches when I'm out and about.
Just the other day I was on a tour with a Family from Florida. Of the 10 in the group 4 were wearing a Rolex, with 2 DJs, a Milgauss and a Daytona in there. I never mentioned anything to them about the watches, but I saw them all the same. Very nice they were too. |
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25 June 2014, 11:44 PM
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Sometimes. Especially if I'm wearing the same model.
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25 June 2014, 11:52 PM
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25 June 2014, 11:55 PM
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No. I value my life and wouldn't want to put my family in any danger. Never know how people may react.
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26 June 2014, 03:38 AM
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13 October 2014, 07:03 AM
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