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DSJ · 15 December 2009, 03:24 AM

I was in the Sears store the other day doing some Christmas shopping. This particular store is in a not-so-good area of town.

I was paying for my purchase when the other person standing in line behind me was looking VERY CLOSELY at Bluesy, again and again, and not just admiring it to admire it, but (at least in my opinion) verifying what it was and trying to figure out if it was real. As I turned to leave with my son, I looked him straight in the eye and wished him Happy Holidays, but with a look that would hopefully make him question any nefarious ideas he might have had.

I'm not usually paranoid, and have no problem wearing my watch anywhere, but his looks made me more uneasy than usual.

Dr.B · 15 December 2009, 03:26 AM

Always be aware of your surroundings.

Dr. Robert · 15 December 2009, 03:27 AM

a good reason to wear long sleeves.

therolexguy · 15 December 2009, 03:28 AM

I think you did exactly what I would do...look him in the eyes and say something....and of course show him your firearm.

BarkMaster · 15 December 2009, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

a good reason to wear long sleeves.

x2

And keep your friends nearby (Mr. Smith & Mr. Wesson).

There is safety in numbers.

Dan Pierce · 15 December 2009, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

I was in the Sears store the other day doing some Christmas shopping. This particular store is in a not-so-good area of town.

I was paying for my purchase when the other person standing in line behind me was looking VERY CLOSELY at Bluesy, again and again, and not just admiring it to admire it, but (at least in my opinion) verifying what it was and trying to figure out if it was real. As I turned to leave with my son, I looked him straight in the eye and wished him Happy Holidays, but with a look that would hopefully make him question any nefarious ideas he might have had.

I'm not usually paranoid, and have no problem wearing my watch anywhere, but his looks made me more uneasy than usual.

David,
Your reaction and response was spot on.

dP

esm · 15 December 2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

This particular store is in a not-so-good area of town.

maybe the SMP would be a much better choice

yeah, get what you mean. i always think about where i/we will be going potentially and wear a "suitable" watch for it - rather to be safe than sorry

smallcandle · 15 December 2009, 03:33 AM

I've had that happen before also. Just look the person right in the eyes and say the first thing that comes to mind. I also take comfort in the thought that my Glock is waiting patiently for me back in my truck should some idiot get "ideas".

DSJ · 15 December 2009, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 777

x2

And keep your friends nearby (Mr. Smith & Mr. Wesson).

There is safety in numbers.

Smith, Wesson and their speedy Remington quintuplets stayed in the car - in retrospect I wished they hadn't but I wasn't TOO worried.

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

maybe the SMP would be a much better choice

yeah, get what you mean. i always think about where i/we will be going potentially and wear a "suitable" watch for it - rather to be safe than sorry

Perhaps, the SMP would have been a better choice, but I went there on a whim on the way home, and while I had long sleeves and a heavy coat, it was hot in there, and while waiting in line, I pulled up my sleeves!

JBat · 15 December 2009, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.B

Always be aware of your surroundings.

x2

BASSETHOUNDS · 15 December 2009, 03:40 AM

I know the feeling , I was on the Paris subway one evening and I took the right tram but the wrong direction . By the time I started to realize that , about 10 young guys from the suburbs had come on and stood close to me . I understood fairly rapidly that they had realized that I didn't belong there and were making up the "inventory" of what I was wearing and of course my watch ( SS . Daytona ) I luckily never found out if they knew what the watch was worth as I got off the very next station as there were plenty of CRS ( military style police ) patrolling . Can't remember ever being that happy seeing police .

omg · 15 December 2009, 03:41 AM

In the not-so-good area of town, I will leave it in the car or put it in my pocket. Those green travel pouch will come handy.

DSJ · 15 December 2009, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.B

Always be aware of your surroundings.

Agreed! My law enforcement training comes in handy and I went from yellow to nearly orange!

esm · 15 December 2009, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Perhaps, the SMP would have been a better choice, but I went there on a whim on the way home, and while I had long sleeves and a heavy coat, it was hot in there, and while waiting in line, I pulled up my sleeves!

yeah i know the feeling, something you just can not avoid

NJSub · 15 December 2009, 03:51 AM

Always good to be aware of your surroundings. People can be scum, no use pretending everyone is nice and then getting taken advantage of.

deserted · 15 December 2009, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.B

Always be aware of your surroundings.

X3

KCCHIEF · 15 December 2009, 04:05 AM

maybe the guy was a WIS!!! just admiring your beautiful watch!

but if you got the sense that he was planning something shady, you handled it well

novae500 · 15 December 2009, 04:08 AM

get a ccw permit and never leave home without it (nug).

snowbird · 15 December 2009, 04:11 AM

The blue sub is a very eye catching watch, usually that's a good thing but sounds like not in this case . . .

JJ Irani · 15 December 2009, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Agreed! My law enforcement training comes in handy and I went from yellow to nearly orange!

Like a bloody chameleon, ya tosser!!

All you had to do was buzz me on my special GMT-IIC and I would have donned my Super Tosser cape and been there in a flash!!

B Square · 15 December 2009, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Like a bloody chameleon, ya tosser!!

All you had to do was buzz me on my special GMT-IIC and I would have donned my Super Tosser cape and been there in a flash!!

Are you saying you would have flashed the dude?

Now that's a sight that would scare the crap out of anyone

JJ Irani · 15 December 2009, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B Square

Are you saying you would have flashed the dude?

Now that's a sight that would scare the crap out of anyone

That's right, buddy........one sure-fire way of getting rid of any would be attackers!!!

DWdrummer · 15 December 2009, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Like a bloody chameleon, ya tosser!!

All you had to do was buzz me on my special GMT-IIC and I would have donned my Super Tosser cape and been there in a flash!!

Hey JJ does the term "tosser" hold the same meaning in NZ as it does in the UK?

therolexguy · 15 December 2009, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Like a bloody chameleon, ya tosser!!

All you had to do was buzz me on my special GMT-IIC and I would have donned my Super Tosser cape and been there in a flash!!

I think we've got something here don't we............

RolexPete32 · 15 December 2009, 06:19 AM

I know the feeling but I think the people looking at my watch are just wondering how much money I have..... ha ha you are looking at it.... I think to myself....

Well not really.

Jocke · 15 December 2009, 06:21 AM

I have seen the guy in action so here is what you should looking for.

Jocke

Naples09 · 15 December 2009, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I have seen the guy in action so here is what you should looking for.

Jocke

HDHNTER · 15 December 2009, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by novae500

get a ccw permit and never leave home without it (nug).

A huge CWP +1

Pep04 · 15 December 2009, 06:38 AM

I fail to see how a gun would remedy this situation. If you get robbed, it is usually b some perp holding a gun to you. Any movement you make towards your gun will pompt him to shoot you.

I have never seen the point of carrying a gun. The best thing to do is to not walk back your car alone or right away. And if the worst happens, give him the stupid watch (it is not worth your life), log onto TRF and get a new one from DavidSW or Mosco.

But thats just my opinion.

Gerardus · 15 December 2009, 07:14 AM

I walked the same way a few years ago on the Beira Mar in Fortaleza/Brasil with a brand new TT datejust.
Which i bought at Schiphol airport before the flight to Brasil.
I felt very uncomfortable how some people looked at me.
Rest of my time there left it in the safe and was walking with a swatch.
(also swiss made hahaha)

15 December 2009, 03:24 AM	#1
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Uncomfortable moment wearing a Rolex I was in the Sears store the other day doing some Christmas shopping. This particular store is in a not-so-good area of town. I was paying for my purchase when the other person standing in line behind me was looking VERY CLOSELY at Bluesy, again and again, and not just admiring it to admire it, but (at least in my opinion) verifying what it was and trying to figure out if it was real. As I turned to leave with my son, I looked him straight in the eye and wished him Happy Holidays, but with a look that would hopefully make him question any nefarious ideas he might have had. I'm not usually paranoid, and have no problem wearing my watch anywhere, but his looks made me more uneasy than usual. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

15 December 2009, 04:05 AM	#17
KCCHIEF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: Daytona & Sub Date Posts: 256	maybe the guy was a WIS!!! just admiring your beautiful watch! but if you got the sense that he was planning something shady, you handled it well __________________ Johnny Bench called SS Daytona w/ White Dial (116520) SS Submariner Date (116610LN)

15 December 2009, 04:08 AM	#18
novae500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: VA Posts: 965	get a ccw permit and never leave home without it (nug). __________________ 326933 SkyDweller, 126711 GMT II CHNR 12600 DeepSea Seadweller 14060 No Date Submariner 16710 GMT II Pepsi N-Series, Coke F Series

15 December 2009, 06:21 AM	#26
Jocke 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,601	I have seen the guy in action so here is what you should looking for. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

15 December 2009, 06:38 AM	#29
Pep04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Pep Location: Miami Watch: GMTIIc, Pam320 Posts: 2,773	I fail to see how a gun would remedy this situation. If you get robbed, it is usually b some perp holding a gun to you. Any movement you make towards your gun will pompt him to shoot you. I have never seen the point of carrying a gun. The best thing to do is to not walk back your car alone or right away. And if the worst happens, give him the stupid watch (it is not worth your life), log onto TRF and get a new one from DavidSW or Mosco. But thats just my opinion. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin Prick #8

15 December 2009, 03:26 AM	#2
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Always be aware of your surroundings.

15 December 2009, 03:27 AM	#3
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 68,068	a good reason to wear long sleeves.

15 December 2009, 03:28 AM	#4
therolexguy 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,535	I think you did exactly what I would do...look him in the eyes and say something....and of course show him your firearm.

15 December 2009, 03:33 AM	#8
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	I've had that happen before also. Just look the person right in the eyes and say the first thing that comes to mind. I also take comfort in the thought that my Glock is waiting patiently for me back in my truck should some idiot get "ideas".

15 December 2009, 03:40 AM	#11
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	I know the feeling , I was on the Paris subway one evening and I took the right tram but the wrong direction . By the time I started to realize that , about 10 young guys from the suburbs had come on and stood close to me . I understood fairly rapidly that they had realized that I didn't belong there and were making up the "inventory" of what I was wearing and of course my watch ( SS . Daytona ) I luckily never found out if they knew what the watch was worth as I got off the very next station as there were plenty of CRS ( military style police ) patrolling . Can't remember ever being that happy seeing police .

15 December 2009, 03:41 AM	#12
omg Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Tommy Location: US Posts: 260	In the not-so-good area of town, I will leave it in the car or put it in my pocket. Those green travel pouch will come handy.

15 December 2009, 03:51 AM	#15
NJSub Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: NJ, USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 156	Always good to be aware of your surroundings. People can be scum, no use pretending everyone is nice and then getting taken advantage of.

15 December 2009, 04:11 AM	#19
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	The blue sub is a very eye catching watch, usually that's a good thing but sounds like not in this case . . .

15 December 2009, 06:19 AM	#25
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	I know the feeling but I think the people looking at my watch are just wondering how much money I have..... ha ha you are looking at it.... I think to myself.... Well not really.

15 December 2009, 07:14 AM	#30
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: Countryside Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,346	I walked the same way a few years ago on the Beira Mar in Fortaleza/Brasil with a brand new TT datejust. Which i bought at Schiphol airport before the flight to Brasil. I felt very uncomfortable how some people looked at me. Rest of my time there left it in the safe and was walking with a swatch. (also swiss made hahaha) __________________

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