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BristolCavendish · 9 January 2017, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Never mind him, has happened to me many times.

Depending on where in FL you are you could have been one of them.

Like real estate, it's all about location, location, location. Perhaps in the more affluent areas, striking-up an 'out of the blue' well-intentioned conversation about expensive watches is the norm. In most cases (regardless of demographics and/or prevailing crime rates) I have found that the majority of folks don't advertise their timepieces or compliment strangers wearing Rolexes. Ironically, there are some ADs who are somewhat indifferent as well (being that their main priority is to try and sell you another watch).

MonBK · 9 January 2017, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Like real estate, it's all about location, location, location. Perhaps in the more affluent areas, striking-up an 'out of the blue' well-intentioned conversation about expensive watches is the norm. In most cases (regardless of demographics and/or prevailing crime rates) I have found that the majority of folks don't advertise their timepieces or compliment strangers wearing Rolexes. Ironically, there are some ADs who are somewhat indifferent as well (being that their main priority is to try and sell you another watch).

Now you're beginning to get it.

Jocke · 9 January 2017, 07:15 AM

I'm looks like a bum so I never got those questions.

MonBK · 9 January 2017, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I'm looks like a bum so I never got those questions.

Maybe Bristol does too?

Jocke · 9 January 2017, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Maybe Bristol does too?

I have no idea, I never meet him.

MonBK · 9 January 2017, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I have no idea, I never meet him.

Well, we'll have to ask him for a mug shot.

jfp2476 · 9 January 2017, 07:20 AM

And perhaps attitudes are less about location and more about the company you keep. As you stated in a previous post:

"A young, newly engaged couple joined our family for Christmas brunch and believe it or not, the subject of Rolexes somehow managed to enter into the discussion/picture...."
"...the wife-to-be countered that Rolexes are oftentimes 'bimbo magnets' and that she would have nothing to do with this suggestion."

Seems you run with a bunch of folks who are focused on/quite concerned about the influence/interference of these "bimbos" you speak of.

Sometimes a watch compliment is just a watch compliment.

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cop414 · 9 January 2017, 07:23 AM

I've had an occasional "nice watch" nothing more.

BristolCavendish · 9 January 2017, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I'm looks like a bum so I never got those questions.

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Maybe Bristol does too?

I've been accused of that (usually by the 'other half')

jfp2476 · 9 January 2017, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Never mind him, has happened to me many times.

Depending on where in FL you are you could have been one of them.

Lived/worked in multiple FL locales (Tampa area, Weston, Coral Gables, now Space Coast/Cocoa Beach area). You?

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MonBK · 9 January 2017, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jfp2476

Lived/worked in multiple FL locales (Tampa area, Weston, Coral Gables, now Space Coast/Cocoa Beach area). You?

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Further south, Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach and Boca Raton.

jfp2476 · 9 January 2017, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

Please don't. Enjoy hearing another perspective.
Always great to run into a another WIS in the wild. Was an a boring work dinner recently meeting some new people. Had a great watch conversation with the woman sitting next to me who I had just met. Clearly a WIS! Turned a boring activity into a fun one. It started as we both complimented each other on our watches.

Thanks! Best recent conversation I had was actually with a TSA agent at the airport, who was wearing one of the same watches my husband happens to own. I noticed as he was checking my passport and I commented on it. He was actually pleased as punch and said I made his day, LOL.

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jfp2476 · 9 January 2017, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Further south, Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach and Boca Raton.

Nice area! I've got some family in Boca, and some friends farther north of you (Stuart). We recently moved here and like it so far.

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BristolCavendish · 9 January 2017, 07:38 AM

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Seems you run with a bunch of folks who are focused on/quite concerned about the influence/interference of these "bimbos" you speak of.

I try to avoid them at all costs but the majority of those folks are usually friends and acquaintances of the Mrs. (who sometimes has questionable judgement in regards to the upwardly-mobile crowd she associates with). A majority of them seem overly pre-occupied with money/status-related commodities and I find this particularly disturbing at times.

MonBK · 9 January 2017, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jfp2476

Nice area! I've got some family in Boca, and some friends farther north of you (Stuart). We recently moved here and like it so far.

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Cool, small world.

I was in the Hidden Valley area in Boca.

jfp2476 · 9 January 2017, 07:42 AM

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Cool, small world.

I was in the Hidden Valley area in Boca.

It is a small world! Nice to meet you, semi-neighbor 😀

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MonBK · 9 January 2017, 07:43 AM

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It is a small world! Nice to meet you, semi-neighbor 😀

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Likewise

saf1040 · 9 January 2017, 10:39 AM

I get questions and comments constantly. Mostly because I am always in front of clients that also happen to be enthusiasts.

saf1040 · 9 January 2017, 10:42 AM

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It is a small world! Nice to meet you, semi-neighbor 😀

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I am also in Boca. and constantly in the surrounding areas.

GMTMasterII44 · 9 January 2017, 03:15 PM

Joining the party, i'm also from Boca!! hello to everyone!

Investr · 9 January 2017, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GP13

Never had anyone ask either of those questions...

One time- some 12 yr old kid at the mall said, "say man, that a real Rolex"? I then said, "nah bru, but don't tell". Had to have a little fun....

amg55 · 9 January 2017, 05:15 PM

I was asked not long ago by one of my customers, both questions in the same breath. I just said what do you think and left it at that. I must admit that it did annoy me a bit.

Lordofrolex · 9 January 2017, 06:43 PM

I wear one of my watches everyday. Till this day no ones noticed them. Not even my all YG day-date.

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cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,479	I've had an occasional "nice watch" nothing more. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

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Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I wear one of my watches everyday. Till this day no ones noticed them. Not even my all YG day-date. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

9 January 2017, 07:20 AM	#37
jfp2476 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 133	And perhaps attitudes are less about location and more about the company you keep. As you stated in a previous post: "A young, newly engaged couple joined our family for Christmas brunch and believe it or not, the subject of Rolexes somehow managed to enter into the discussion/picture...." "...the wife-to-be countered that Rolexes are oftentimes 'bimbo magnets' and that she would have nothing to do with this suggestion." Seems you run with a bunch of folks who are focused on/quite concerned about the influence/interference of these "bimbos" you speak of. Sometimes a watch compliment is just a watch compliment. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

9 January 2017, 10:39 AM	#48
saf1040 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Parkland, FL Posts: 109	I get questions and comments constantly. Mostly because I am always in front of clients that also happen to be enthusiasts.

9 January 2017, 03:15 PM	#50
GMTMasterII44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boca Raton Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 277	Joining the party, i'm also from Boca!! hello to everyone!

9 January 2017, 05:15 PM	#52
amg55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Me Location: Australia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 677	I was asked not long ago by one of my customers, both questions in the same breath. I just said what do you think and left it at that. I must admit that it did annoy me a bit.

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