Uncomfortable Experience

[rolph]

That does sound like a bit of an awkward situation, Sometimes people can be overly enthusiastic or not quite sure how to start a conversation.

[Nova1]

Sell Rolex, buy Breguet. Problem solved.

[Enzo954]

Originally Posted by racerx

At a local casual restaurant, a young man seated with a few friends and a parent, attracts my attention by loudly saying "nice Rolex Bro" and extending his hand for a fist bump. He asked for details, I replied "its a watch", and followed my wife to the outdoor dining area.

I chalked it up to youthful exuberance, but awkward none the less.

So a young guy who's with his parent is showing you some love for your watch, asks a question about it and you reply "It's a watch" as you walk away?

Classy move! I'm sure you were worried about getting mugged by this young guy with his parent watching in the restaurant. SMH...totally obnoxious IMO.

[Nova1]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Box & Papers, bro!

You are watching a master at work.

[watchman124]

The kid isn’t the issue here lol


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[Sublovin]

This has to be one of the most ridiculous threads I have seen. Similar things have happened to me several times. Smile and say thanks. It happens with nice cars too.
This really made you uncomfortable?? It's a compliment for Pete sake....just say thank you

[ndane]

OP, you poor thing!

[Enzo954]

Similar thing happened to me. I was in line at a Starbucks. A kid in a wheelchair asked me about my watch. Fearing for my life I threw my hot coffee in his face, grabbed a nearby broom handle and shoved it into the spokes of his wheelchair to prevent his pursuit and ran to the closest police station. Close call but I obviously lived to tell the tale!

[samson66]

Just be happy they didn't yell "how much did you pay for it?" across the room. That's usually the next question. Alternative next question can also be "Is it real?"

[Krash]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

This has to be one of the most ridiculous threads I have seen. Similar things have happened to me several times. Smile and say thanks. It happens with nice cars too.
This really made you uncomfortable?? It's a compliment for Pete sake....just say thank you

Yep, I agree. The thing that is surprising about this thread is how many people imagine it to be an “uncomfortable” experience. When I first read it, I thought it sounded like watch snobbery to the Nth degree…But obviously there are folks who think differently.


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[boa2]

Tinder and Grindr didn't work for me either. Winder is the bomb.

[Kowaco]

Nice wife bro


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[rjd1]

Originally Posted by Kowaco

Nice wife bro


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I get that one a lot!

[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by Nova1

Sell Rolex, buy Breguet. Problem solved.

Silly thread. However, my sentiments exactly.

[SVH]

I get it, the brand spends a great deal of money on marketing to make the logo and the watches recognizable and recognized, but some models are a little less flashy and you might hope to fly under the radar when wearing it and not expect attention. It could be disconcerting to have someone call you out in a crowd, but it's going to happen if you cross paths with a brand fan.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by racerx

At a local casual restaurant, a young man seated with a few friends and a parent, attracts my attention by loudly saying "nice Rolex Bro" and extending his hand for a fist bump. He asked for details, I replied "its a watch", and followed my wife to the outdoor dining area.

I chalked it up to youthful exuberance, but awkward none the less.

Relax, you’re probably wearing a stainless Rolex. You act like you’re hiding a rainbow Daytona. It’s not that big of a deal.


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[Gwai]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

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Very late to the party this thread has become but this is a comment I cannot leave unquoted, hahaha.

To all the WW fighters and liberators of nations and almost fearless wearers of Rolex wristwatches - I salute you!


Cheers
Marc

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

Relax, you’re probably wearing a stainless Rolex. You act like you’re hiding a rainbow Daytona. It’s not that big of a deal.


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One of the best replies to this above stated to be "silly" thread.

[rolexnerd]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

One of the best replies to this above stated to be "silly" thread.

I thought the same! Haha people acting like they are wearing some highly limited watch worth hundreds of thousands.

I actually feel sorry for the kid

[arrey]

Originally Posted by Flintstone

Next time just reply, it’s a fake bro!

This

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by racerx

Sorry you don’t see this as awkward.

A bit, but life is full of all sorts.
I’ve had similar before, and just remained polite.

[Jazzey]

I am glad you survived OP. Seemed like a very close call there.

/S

[cvo]

Just “Thank you” and move on; people’s way of admiring can be different than what you would prefer. Nodding to acknowledge other watch enthusiasts is what I do. I only have discussions when the other party brings it up.

[Maleg]

This thread has legs. The OP seems to have struck a nerve.

[Al Roy]

Sitting at different restaurant bars eating and my wife and I always seem to encounter that one person who spots our watches and says something positive and it makes for a quick back and forth..which never bothers me but that being said I’m always watching when I leave..you never know..but that can go both ways They don’t know either..Just need to be aware now days