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swiss_watch · 25 June 2014, 10:31 PM

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?

mjclark32 · 25 June 2014, 10:33 PM

Sometimes, depends on situation.
I've actually received a few comments in the past couple months. More than usual.

beshannon · 25 June 2014, 10:33 PM

No, I leave other people and their watches alone unless I am already speaking to them for another reason.

phils · 26 June 2014, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

No, I leave other people and their watches alone unless I am already speaking to them for another reason.

+1 for me.

patek.wis · 13 October 2014, 09:04 AM

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.

kilyung · 25 June 2014, 10:41 PM

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?

baldnut · 28 June 2014, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

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?

Will be in FT Lauderdale 26th of July, cant wait and it even more so that it's not a business trip! :)

Im Lauf der Zeit · 25 June 2014, 10:45 PM

Only if it's something rare or stunning.

kbutler1 · 25 June 2014, 10:52 PM

Sometimes

Ector495 · 25 June 2014, 10:52 PM

I was at a party with my fiancée 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.

LuxuryWatchCollector · 25 June 2014, 11:03 PM

A persons watch is the first thing I notice ....is that sad ?

I always compliment a good watch....!!!

Tokyo Time · 25 June 2014, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LuxuryWatchCollector

A persons watch is the first thing I notice ....is that sad ?

I always compliment a good watch....!!!

Me too!

Eric Chan · 26 June 2014, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tokyo Time

Me too!

The same can be said for me as well. It is not sad, but is a part of being a Rolex and watch lover.

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.

Daytona4130 · 26 June 2014, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by luxurywatchcollector

a persons watch is the first thing i notice ....is that sad ?

I always compliment a good watch....!!!

always!

versatile1 · 27 June 2014, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LuxuryWatchCollector

A persons watch is the first thing I notice ....is that sad ?

I always compliment a good watch....!!!

Same here
Watch and shoes

brettpaul · 25 June 2014, 11:09 PM

Depends on the environment and watch

Touring · 25 June 2014, 11:11 PM

www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=183331

bmwsubmariner · 25 June 2014, 11:13 PM

If I know them very well yes. If I don't know them I would never do that.

FiftyTwoEighty · 25 June 2014, 11:24 PM

Depends on the context of the situation.

GradyPhilpott · 25 June 2014, 11:26 PM

Yes, I do and doing so has led to some very interesting conversations and a few awkward moments, too.

Clay · 25 June 2014, 11:32 PM

No…I did once and the fellow looked at me as if I were insane…!!!

datejusting · 25 June 2014, 11:36 PM

I seldom notice, never compliment.

landroverking · 25 June 2014, 11:34 PM

No.

TonyD · 25 June 2014, 11:38 PM

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.

Matt748 · 25 June 2014, 11:41 PM

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.

ltmgeller · 25 June 2014, 11:44 PM

Sometimes. Especially if I'm wearing the same model.

Snow-Dweller · 25 June 2014, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Sometimes. Especially if I'm wearing the same model.

...or a model that I have

Chaching · 25 June 2014, 11:55 PM

No. I value my life and wouldn't want to put my family in any danger. Never know how people may react.

Wahlberg · 26 June 2014, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaching

No. I value my life and wouldn't want to put my family in any danger. Never know how people may react.

Excuse me?

997.2 · 13 October 2014, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaching

No. I value my life and wouldn't want to put my family in any danger. Never know how people may react.

.......?

25 June 2014, 10:31 PM	#1
swiss_watch Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 41	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?

25 June 2014, 10:33 PM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Sometimes, depends on situation. I've actually received a few comments in the past couple months. More than usual. __________________

25 June 2014, 10:33 PM	#3
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	No, I leave other people and their watches alone unless I am already speaking to them for another reason. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

25 June 2014, 10:52 PM	#10
Ector495 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: 16622 Posts: 1,097	I was at a party with my fiancée 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. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. - Ambrose Redmoon

25 June 2014, 11:24 PM	#19
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	Depends on the context of the situation. __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

13 October 2014, 09:04 AM	#5
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	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.

25 June 2014, 10:41 PM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	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?

25 June 2014, 10:45 PM	#8
Im Lauf der Zeit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 1,000	Only if it's something rare or stunning.

25 June 2014, 10:52 PM	#9
kbutler1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Colorado Watch: This one Posts: 633	Sometimes

25 June 2014, 11:03 PM	#11
LuxuryWatchCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Australia Posts: 29	A persons watch is the first thing I notice ....is that sad ? I always compliment a good watch....!!!

25 June 2014, 11:09 PM	#16
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Depends on the environment and watch

25 June 2014, 11:11 PM	#17
Touring 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hoth Posts: 1,243	www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=183331

25 June 2014, 11:13 PM	#18
bmwsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: US Posts: 408	If I know them very well yes. If I don't know them I would never do that.

25 June 2014, 11:26 PM	#20
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	Yes, I do and doing so has led to some very interesting conversations and a few awkward moments, too. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

25 June 2014, 11:32 PM	#21
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	No…I did once and the fellow looked at me as if I were insane…!!!

25 June 2014, 11:36 PM	#22
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	I seldom notice, never compliment.

25 June 2014, 11:34 PM	#23
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	No.

25 June 2014, 11:38 PM	#24
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,468	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. __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

25 June 2014, 11:41 PM	#25
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	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.

25 June 2014, 11:44 PM	#26
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,471	Sometimes. Especially if I'm wearing the same model.

25 June 2014, 11:55 PM	#28
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	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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