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DVDA · 24 March 2010, 12:15 PM

Was at a deposition yesterday and the whole time while I was asking the plaintiff questions I was starring at his lawyer's watch. After the depo ended, I shoke hands with the Lawyer and I said "Hey nice, Sea Dweller, I love that watch....want to trade it for my Explorer" and I pointed to my wrist.

He goes "oh thats a nice one" to which I reply "Yeah I like it, its a good dress watch but I am looking into getting a Sea-Dweller, Deep Sea or Submariner." He had nothing to say to this as he looked at me as if I were speaking Chinese. He just looked at me and went "uh huh."

Since I am an asshole I proceeded with "yeah I dont really like cyclops on watches so thats why I'd get the Sea Dweller or 14060 Submariner and not the 16610 and definitely not the 16613 cause I dont like Two-Tone if you know what I mean"

Blank stare again and he goes "yeah, makes sense...well I will see you in two weeks"

So has this ever happened to you? Try to start talking watches with someone who has a nice watch and has no idea what they have.

marcinthemiddle · 24 March 2010, 12:56 PM

Yup- You usually can tell by the response you get when you compliment them on their watch....I find it best to end it- if they're not responding in a WIS way... "Well, nice watch..." rather than try and press the issue...

SLS · 24 March 2010, 02:01 PM

Been there, learned that, though I did not go as in depth as you did.

Now I only talk watches with people who I know are WIS. Saves me from the blank stares and uncomfortable silences.
Scott

stusrt · 25 March 2010, 02:30 AM

take it a step futher - have you ever bought a watch from someone who didn't know what they had?
that has happened to me twice!
it's the greatest.

outtatime · 25 March 2010, 02:49 AM

I think what a lot of the WIS-types tend to forget is that most people buy a watch because they think it looks cool (or they think other people will think it looks cool on them). While they may know they are wearing a Rolex, they more than likely don't know or care what model # it is, what years the serial number they have span, when the first one was introduced, etc. That's why I never go into that kind of detail unless they respond in kind. Otherwise, I would feel as though I'm coming off as an elitist know-it-all.

tifosi · 25 March 2010, 02:54 AM

Yup! I think I told this story on the forum before. Long story short..

me: "nice DateJust"
him: "Oh, no...its a Rolex"

JJ Irani · 25 March 2010, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

Yup! I think I told this story on the forum before. Long story short..

me: "nice DateJust"
him: "Oh, no...its a Rolex"

DSJ · 25 March 2010, 03:19 AM

You know he's online now trying to figure out what you were talking about!

maverick · 25 March 2010, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

Been there, learned that, though I did not go as in depth as you did.

Now I only talk watches with people who I know are WIS. Saves me from the blank stares and uncomfortable silences.
Scott

+1 I can clear a room in 5 minutes.

=) maverick

Chipmunk · 25 March 2010, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

Yup! I think I told this story on the forum before. Long story short..

me: "nice DateJust"
him: "Oh, no...its a Rolex"

SubKing · 25 March 2010, 04:24 AM

that is so funny you said that because all the time that happens to me... i talk to people who are wearing a rolex yet they know nothing about rolex's or their own watch... they just think its a watch that say's rolex and it doesn't have anything else to it then that! it drives me crazy... i remember back when i knew nothing about rolex's... i was 8 years old..

SubKing · 25 March 2010, 04:25 AM

i remember maybe back 6 months or so ago, i told my drink rep, "hey nice submariner" he looks around then he looks down at his wrist and says "thanks, but it's not a submariner it's a rolex"

Dr.B · 25 March 2010, 04:31 AM

What do you expect, he was a lawyer....

mach330 · 25 March 2010, 04:35 AM

i'm no rolex officianado either, but i know some. model numbers..not so much. i'm sure only a small percentage of people who wear rollies are not as intuitive as the people in this forum.

Wolfgang427 · 25 March 2010, 04:41 AM

Do you actually think everyone with a Rolex is a nut about watches as you are?

I never talk about watches unless I know the person is a Wis like myself, otherwise they think I'm nuts.

Wow, maybe their right.

PeteNYC13 · 25 March 2010, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mach330

i'm no rolex officianado either, but i know some. model numbers..not so much. i'm sure only a small percentage of people who wear rollies are not as intuitive as the people in this forum.

__________________________________________________ ____________

x 2
I am learning more and more everyday...I like when people compliment me on my Rolexes but I wouldn't want to be ridiculed for not knowing production years, case numbers, movements etc.

The same way not every person driving a Corvette knows the engine block codes, LT1 vs. LT2 etc.

A discussion with a WIS is one thing but trying to "show off" is another - and if I were put in that spot, I would just say "thanks, I don't know all the history and technical specs of my Rolexes, I am too busy at work (when not typing on here! lol) making more money to keep buying them - because I can!"

Besides, who, other than a true WIS or an a** says "hey, nice k serial 16610 late model, pre 1978 but no later than fall of 1980, possibly purchased in the southern part of the US Submariner"?!

That being said, you should know a "date just" from a "Rolex"... using my analogy, nobody says to a Corvette owner "nice Corvette", "oh, thanks, it's a Chevrolet".

Now back to work, I have my eye on my next Rolex!

-Pete

Evan614 · 25 March 2010, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

me: "nice DateJust"
him: "Oh, no...its a Rolex"

by far the most classic quote of the year.

It beats my AD asking if my Sub was real... ummm

you sell them... don't you know.

jets · 25 March 2010, 04:55 AM

Yeah I find it odd that some people just don't know what type of Rolex they are wearing. Makes me wonder if they know what model car they drive?

Hooper · 25 March 2010, 05:08 AM

Case and point, my wife thinks Im nuts already talking watches. She loves the Rolex, but to her its just a watch.

robertneville · 25 March 2010, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooper

Case and point, my wife thinks Im nuts already talking watches. She loves the Rolex, but to her its just a watch.

i had that problem too...until i bought her a Rolex!!!

johnliley · 25 March 2010, 05:27 AM

A fellow in my office has a Submariner..for like 5 years.. He didn't know you could wind it? Says he was going to get rid of it cause it never held a charge.. LOL

JL

AWATCH · 25 March 2010, 05:29 AM

Some people wear a watch because it tells time and also functions as a piece of jewelry....
I have lived in my present home for about 14 years now and for the life of me I can't think of what kind of stove, refrigerator and a/c I have...Think about it...

PeteNYC13 · 25 March 2010, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnliley

A fellow in my office has a Submariner..for like 5 years.. He didn't know you could wind it? Says he was going to get rid of it cause it never held a charge.. LOL

JL

__________________________________________________ _____________

You work for Congress?!?!

-Pete

JBat · 25 March 2010, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

Yup! I think I told this story on the forum before. Long story short..

me: "nice DateJust"
him: "Oh, no...its a Rolex"

Watch Professor · 25 March 2010, 06:10 AM

Did he take you up on your trade offer?

MitchSteel · 25 March 2010, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Since I am an asshole I proceeded with "yeah I dont really like cyclops on watches so thats why I'd get the Sea Dweller or 14060 Submariner and not the 16610 and definitely not the 16613 cause I dont like Two-Tone if you know what I mean"

Blank stare again and he goes "yeah, makes sense...well I will see you in two weeks"

EXCELLENT

mpkRolex · 25 March 2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

Yup! I think I told this story on the forum before. Long story short..

me: "nice DateJust"
him: "Oh, no...its a Rolex"

I think there are more of these who own a rolex than wiz

kingblackbolt · 25 March 2010, 07:08 AM

My friends boss has a TT Blue Sub that he bought when he was in Vegas on a whim and has let rot in a safe for 5 years now... he takes it out for weddings, parties and funerals and calls it his "Blue Submarine" watch.

jets · 25 March 2010, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingblackbolt

My friends boss has a TT Blue Sub that he bought when he was in Vegas on a whim and has let rot in a safe for 5 years now... he takes it out for weddings, parties and funerals and calls it his "Blue Submarine" watch.

I think I pissed myself...

chrislkb · 25 March 2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

Yup! I think I told this story on the forum before. Long story short..

me: "nice DateJust"
him: "Oh, no...its a Rolex"

24 March 2010, 12:15 PM	#1
DVDA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Devin Location: South Florida Watch: Deepsea Posts: 282	Ever talk to someone who doesnt know what they have? Was at a deposition yesterday and the whole time while I was asking the plaintiff questions I was starring at his lawyer's watch. After the depo ended, I shoke hands with the Lawyer and I said "Hey nice, Sea Dweller, I love that watch....want to trade it for my Explorer" and I pointed to my wrist. He goes "oh thats a nice one" to which I reply "Yeah I like it, its a good dress watch but I am looking into getting a Sea-Dweller, Deep Sea or Submariner." He had nothing to say to this as he looked at me as if I were speaking Chinese. He just looked at me and went "uh huh." Since I am an asshole I proceeded with "yeah I dont really like cyclops on watches so thats why I'd get the Sea Dweller or 14060 Submariner and not the 16610 and definitely not the 16613 cause I dont like Two-Tone if you know what I mean" Blank stare again and he goes "yeah, makes sense...well I will see you in two weeks" So has this ever happened to you? Try to start talking watches with someone who has a nice watch and has no idea what they have. Last edited by DVDA; 24 March 2010 at 01:04 PM.. Reason: Spelled Stare wrong

24 March 2010, 02:01 PM	#3
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Been there, learned that, though I did not go as in depth as you did. Now I only talk watches with people who I know are WIS. Saves me from the blank stares and uncomfortable silences. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

25 March 2010, 02:54 AM	#6
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Yup! I think I told this story on the forum before. Long story short.. me: "nice DateJust" him: "Oh, no...its a Rolex" __________________ Russ

25 March 2010, 03:19 AM	#8
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	You know he's online now trying to figure out what you were talking about! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

25 March 2010, 04:31 AM	#13
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	What do you expect, he was a lawyer.... __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust

24 March 2010, 12:56 PM	#2
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Yup- You usually can tell by the response you get when you compliment them on their watch....I find it best to end it- if they're not responding in a WIS way... "Well, nice watch..." rather than try and press the issue...

25 March 2010, 02:30 AM	#4
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	take it a step futher - have you ever bought a watch from someone who didn't know what they had? that has happened to me twice! it's the greatest.

25 March 2010, 02:49 AM	#5
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	I think what a lot of the WIS-types tend to forget is that most people buy a watch because they think it looks cool (or they think other people will think it looks cool on them). While they may know they are wearing a Rolex, they more than likely don't know or care what model # it is, what years the serial number they have span, when the first one was introduced, etc. That's why I never go into that kind of detail unless they respond in kind. Otherwise, I would feel as though I'm coming off as an elitist know-it-all.

25 March 2010, 04:24 AM	#11
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	that is so funny you said that because all the time that happens to me... i talk to people who are wearing a rolex yet they know nothing about rolex's or their own watch... they just think its a watch that say's rolex and it doesn't have anything else to it then that! it drives me crazy... i remember back when i knew nothing about rolex's... i was 8 years old..

25 March 2010, 04:25 AM	#12
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	i remember maybe back 6 months or so ago, i told my drink rep, "hey nice submariner" he looks around then he looks down at his wrist and says "thanks, but it's not a submariner it's a rolex"

25 March 2010, 04:35 AM	#14
mach330 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The OC Watch: Daytona,GMT,PAM 90 Posts: 394	i'm no rolex officianado either, but i know some. model numbers..not so much. i'm sure only a small percentage of people who wear rollies are not as intuitive as the people in this forum.

25 March 2010, 04:41 AM	#15
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Do you actually think everyone with a Rolex is a nut about watches as you are? I never talk about watches unless I know the person is a Wis like myself, otherwise they think I'm nuts. Wow, maybe their right.

25 March 2010, 04:55 AM	#18
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Yeah I find it odd that some people just don't know what type of Rolex they are wearing. Makes me wonder if they know what model car they drive? __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

25 March 2010, 05:08 AM	#19
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Case and point, my wife thinks Im nuts already talking watches. She loves the Rolex, but to her its just a watch.

25 March 2010, 05:27 AM	#21
johnliley 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SLC, Utah USA Posts: 875	Yeah.. A fellow in my office has a Submariner..for like 5 years.. He didn't know you could wind it? Says he was going to get rid of it cause it never held a charge.. LOL JL __________________ "What you do or do not do in life will determine what you do or not do in life..." me.

25 March 2010, 05:29 AM	#22
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	Some people wear a watch because it tells time and also functions as a piece of jewelry.... I have lived in my present home for about 14 years now and for the life of me I can't think of what kind of stove, refrigerator and a/c I have...Think about it... __________________ Al

25 March 2010, 06:10 AM	#25
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Did he take you up on your trade offer?

25 March 2010, 07:08 AM	#28
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	My friends boss has a TT Blue Sub that he bought when he was in Vegas on a whim and has let rot in a safe for 5 years now... he takes it out for weddings, parties and funerals and calls it his "Blue Submarine" watch. __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

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