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Jackxv · 9 March 2010, 11:19 PM

I never argue with somebody about my watch.

I used to wear DJ and especially the last 116200 attracted a lot of people, I once was in a bar in the early morning and a guy said "Wow that's a nice Rolex let me see it", I showed him the watch on the wrist and he said "Nice"
I just answered :" They keep getting better in Bangkok" and we both laughed, I bought him a drink and later he bought me one and we never mentioned it again.

This still makes me laugh:
About 20 years back (I was 16) I was wearing a knock-off Breitling Chronomat with blue leather bracelet. It was one of the first functionally automatic fake chronographs.
I went to a Rave party and the bouncer had seen my watch while entering thru the detection gate, he asked me and I said it was a fake. He absolutely didn't believe me, he said I was playing with him.
I swore it was a fake but he said " I'll give you 1000 guilders for it" (about E450) I told him again it was a fake but he just wouldn't believe it and insisted on letting me sell it to him for this ammount.
I just did....he just wouldn't believe it and insisted (7 ft. 220LB) on buying it.

Left the party early though...

Jack

everose · 9 March 2010, 11:28 PM

I would laugh!!!!!!!

Then i would say to the lawyer,

" Might be a good idea to develop an aptitude to identify "real" from "fake" if you are planning on having a distinguished career in your chosen field!!!"

But this took me 3 mins to come up with!!!!....so maybe would not have worked!!!!

Maybe use it next time you see this WIS lawyer.

What spectacular ignorance!!!!!!

robertneville · 9 March 2010, 11:31 PM

my 2 cents is forget it. many people show ignorance in different ways. she obviously could not comprehend owning such a fine timepiece, and had to ASSUME it was fake, because no one she knows has ever had a real one!

Some Pair · 9 March 2010, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skywag

Honey, I only pick up women like you at the truck stop!

x3....

Her comment displayed "The quintessence of assininity"

AWATCH · 9 March 2010, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badfish179

I would have said, "No, I bought it at (your favorite) Jewelers. I paid cash but they DO finance if you are interested.

To me this would be the best answer...

marcinthemiddle · 9 March 2010, 11:54 PM

Seems like that attorney was AWFULLY familiar about truck-stops, doesn't it? Hmmm...

Kokyuryoku · 10 March 2010, 12:08 AM

These are classic

Quote:

Originally Posted by skywag

Honey, I only pick up women like you at the truck stop!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badfish179

I would have said, "No, I bought it at (your favorite) Jewelers. I paid cash but they DO finance if you are interested.

:clap :

timmis1127 · 10 March 2010, 01:08 AM

i would have laughed and said lets see if yours is any better!

TheBluePrince · 10 March 2010, 01:11 AM

She was saying what most people think when they see someone wearing a Rolex.

ersnyder · 10 March 2010, 01:30 AM

During more than 20 years of wearing Rolexes, I've only had one comment. And, that was a compliment about my, then new, Exp II. Occasionally, I'll notice someone eyeing my watch but never have had any comments audibly given.

Like any other situation where someone makes an inappropriate or rude remark, it's best to just consider the source and let it go. They're stupid this late in life, it's not likely they're going to listen to reason from you and correct their behavior! You did the right thing.

Rebel · 10 March 2010, 01:35 AM

You did well.

andypandy · 10 March 2010, 01:42 AM

Has anyone ever experienced The Crystal Thumbpoke ? That,s when someone says
"Is that a real Rolex ? " , you answer in the affirmative and then they poke the magnifier on the crystal to see if it comes off ????? . Hey , you won,t believe it guys
but if it does " It,s not a real Rolex " I just agree and adsmit that I bought it in Turkey
for £10 ( $15) ....Oy !

snow_rocks · 10 March 2010, 01:47 AM

I have noticed a few TT Blue YMs in the turquoise section at some truck stops out west.

1000ftSub · 10 March 2010, 01:58 AM

That was very immature for her to do that. I am really sorry that happened, i think someone is jealous.

hhh007 · 10 March 2010, 02:30 AM

Yup, unfortunately there's a very rude and outspoken nitwit like that in every crowd. I think the best response in such situations is simply to give them a glaring cold stare like they are a tiny insignificant insect and give a quick one or two word response and then carefully brush off your arm and turn away.

I've had the experience of someone looking at my 18K/SS Oysterquartz and then going on to "explain" to me how my watch is a cheap counterfeit because the second hand ticks a second at a time instead of sweeping like a genuine Rolex should.

srgriff · 10 March 2010, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andypandy

Has anyone ever experienced The Crystal Thumbpoke ? That,s when someone says
"Is that a real Rolex ? " , you answer in the affirmative and then they poke the magnifier on the crystal to see if it comes off ????? . Hey , you won,t believe it guys
but if it does " It,s not a real Rolex " I just agree and adsmit that I bought it in Turkey
for £10 ( $15) ....Oy !

Too funny, I actually had a cowowrker do that joking around about 6 years ago.

zeuloa · 10 March 2010, 02:40 AM

"Not aware they sold these at truck stops - did you see many on your Greyhound trip here from Tennessee?"

9 March 2010, 11:19 PM	#31
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	Never I never argue with somebody about my watch. I used to wear DJ and especially the last 116200 attracted a lot of people, I once was in a bar in the early morning and a guy said "Wow that's a nice Rolex let me see it", I showed him the watch on the wrist and he said "Nice" I just answered :" They keep getting better in Bangkok" and we both laughed, I bought him a drink and later he bought me one and we never mentioned it again. This still makes me laugh: About 20 years back (I was 16) I was wearing a knock-off Breitling Chronomat with blue leather bracelet. It was one of the first functionally automatic fake chronographs. I went to a Rave party and the bouncer had seen my watch while entering thru the detection gate, he asked me and I said it was a fake. He absolutely didn't believe me, he said I was playing with him. I swore it was a fake but he said " I'll give you 1000 guilders for it" (about E450) I told him again it was a fake but he just wouldn't believe it and insisted on letting me sell it to him for this ammount. I just did....he just wouldn't believe it and insisted (7 ft. 220LB) on buying it. Left the party early though... Jack

9 March 2010, 11:31 PM	#33
robertneville "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: PA Watch: me burn Posts: 1,435	my 2 cents is forget it. many people show ignorance in different ways. she obviously could not comprehend owning such a fine timepiece, and had to ASSUME it was fake, because no one she knows has ever had a real one! __________________ Motocross is life!

10 March 2010, 01:35 AM	#41
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,241	You did well. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

9 March 2010, 11:28 PM	#32
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	I would laugh!!!!!!! Then i would say to the lawyer, " Might be a good idea to develop an aptitude to identify "real" from "fake" if you are planning on having a distinguished career in your chosen field!!!" But this took me 3 mins to come up with!!!!....so maybe would not have worked!!!! Maybe use it next time you see this WIS lawyer. What spectacular ignorance!!!!!!

9 March 2010, 11:54 PM	#36
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Seems like that attorney was AWFULLY familiar about truck-stops, doesn't it? Hmmm...

10 March 2010, 01:08 AM	#38
timmis1127 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Timmy Location: FARMINGTON HILLS Watch: Rolex DSSD & DJII Posts: 100	i would have laughed and said lets see if yours is any better!

10 March 2010, 01:11 AM	#39
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	She was saying what most people think when they see someone wearing a Rolex.

10 March 2010, 01:30 AM	#40
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	During more than 20 years of wearing Rolexes, I've only had one comment. And, that was a compliment about my, then new, Exp II. Occasionally, I'll notice someone eyeing my watch but never have had any comments audibly given. Like any other situation where someone makes an inappropriate or rude remark, it's best to just consider the source and let it go. They're stupid this late in life, it's not likely they're going to listen to reason from you and correct their behavior! You did the right thing.

10 March 2010, 01:42 AM	#42
andypandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Edinburgh Scotlan Watch: Rolrx GMT Master Posts: 381	Has anyone ever experienced The Crystal Thumbpoke ? That,s when someone says "Is that a real Rolex ? " , you answer in the affirmative and then they poke the magnifier on the crystal to see if it comes off ????? . Hey , you won,t believe it guys but if it does " It,s not a real Rolex " I just agree and adsmit that I bought it in Turkey for £10 ( $15) ....Oy !

10 March 2010, 01:47 AM	#43
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	I have noticed a few TT Blue YMs in the turquoise section at some truck stops out west.

10 March 2010, 01:58 AM	#44
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	That was very immature for her to do that. I am really sorry that happened, i think someone is jealous.

10 March 2010, 02:30 AM	#45
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	Yup, unfortunately there's a very rude and outspoken nitwit like that in every crowd. I think the best response in such situations is simply to give them a glaring cold stare like they are a tiny insignificant insect and give a quick one or two word response and then carefully brush off your arm and turn away. I've had the experience of someone looking at my 18K/SS Oysterquartz and then going on to "explain" to me how my watch is a cheap counterfeit because the second hand ticks a second at a time instead of sweeping like a genuine Rolex should.

10 March 2010, 02:40 AM	#47
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	"Not aware they sold these at truck stops - did you see many on your Greyhound trip here from Tennessee?"

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