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kyle L · 30 September 2010, 07:01 AM

So I was in school today, and I met another kid who is interested in watches. I accidentally wore my Explorer (

), and he wanted to see it. I took it off and I was surprised he knew a bit about Rolexes, we talked about the Millgauss, and he mentioned Breitling and Omega. I thought it was pretty cool.

Meet any watch fanatics lately?

DRAWTOOL · 30 September 2010, 07:09 AM

Whadda you mean "accidentally wore my Explorer"? I think you was trolling for babes and caught a WIS swimming by!

kyle L · 30 September 2010, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DRAWTOOL

Whadda you mean "accidentally wore my Explorer"? I think you was trolling for babes and caught a WIS swimming by!

I had a bunch of watches lying on my desk, I thought I picked up my Seamaster but when I was out the door I looked at the time and it was my Explorer...

GradyPhilpott · 30 September 2010, 07:27 AM

Right now, I can't think of a single WIS that I know personally, except for the watchmaker at my AD and we are merely acquaintances.

Most people just think I'm a hopeless eccentric and I guess they're right.

rfknauss · 30 September 2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DRAWTOOL

Whadda you mean "accidentally wore my Explorer"? I think you was trolling for babes and caught a WIS swimming by!

Caraptor · 30 September 2010, 07:41 AM

Sadly, no. I did compliment a fellow on his lovely pepsi GMT the other day and he politely thanked me and then promptly moved away. LOL.

Come back! Don't you want to be my watch buddy?!?!

WJGESQ · 30 September 2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DRAWTOOL

Whadda you mean "accidentally wore my Explorer"? I think you was trolling for babes and caught a WIS swimming by!

"Incidentally"-is what the grammar teacher would probably suggest?

HL65 · 30 September 2010, 08:03 AM

Yes but none of them freshmen or sophmores!!!

rmfnla · 30 September 2010, 08:03 AM

Not quite a WIS, but last Saturday at our local dog park I noticed a long-time friend wearing a vintage Sub in great condition. I asked him about it and he told me his father had given it to him years ago but he had never worn it.

He rediscovered it a few months ago and took it to the new Rolex store in Century City for a service and they gave it back to him looking like new.

He's doesn't know much about Rolex (yet) but he asked me to wear mine next week so he can see it.

Wait 'til I get done with him...

darthmouse · 30 September 2010, 08:14 AM

Nope, the closest to WIS at my school are a few people wearing Seikos and Citizens without much knowledge about the brands/workings.

Mockingbird · 30 September 2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by darthmouse

Nope, the closest to WIS at my school are a few people wearing Seikos and Citizens without much knowledge about the brands/workings.

Wow, I'm actually amazed at this point about how many highschool kids wear Rolexes...

darthmouse · 30 September 2010, 08:40 AM

I guess it's a matter of priorities. There are a lot of other things I could have done with my saved-up $5000, and I expect it's the same for anyone else.

rmfnla · 30 September 2010, 08:41 AM

"Wow, I'm actually amazed at this point about how many highschool kids wear Rolexes... "

I haven't noticed that, surprising in the Land of Entitlement...

Mockingbird · 30 September 2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

"Wow, I'm actually amazed at this point about how many highschool kids wear Rolexes... "

I haven't noticed that, surprising in the Land of Entitlement...

You haven't noticed that on this forum yet? There are about 6 highschool kids here wearing Rolexes.

I don't find anything really wrong with that, I just find it rather peculiar.

darthmouse · 30 September 2010, 08:49 AM

I guess it's not as strange since this is a watch forum, but I see your point.

kareemthedream33 · 30 September 2010, 08:51 AM

It's not uncommon to see Rolexes, Tags and Breitlings around my university. However, when I look closer most of them are fakes. Not all though. Next year at law school in Boston I expect to see Rolexes en mass and it wouldn't surprise me to see even more expensive watch brands!

rmfnla · 30 September 2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mockingbird

You haven't noticed that on this forum yet? There are about 6 highschool kids here wearing Rolexes.

I don't find anything really wrong with that, I just find it rather peculiar.

No, I meant I hadn't noticed it here in Los Angeles, where every 9 year old has an iPhone, an X-box, the entertainment system in the back seat of Mom's SUV...

As for here in the forum, 6 out of 47,717 members is not what I would call many.

Mockingbird · 30 September 2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

No, I meant I hadn't noticed it here in Los Angeles, where every 9 year old has an iPhone, an X-box, the entertainment system in the back seat of Mom's SUV...

As for here in the forum, 6 out of 47,717 members is not what I would call many.

That's true, but that's 6 people on this forum,and I'm sure there are many more than six highschoolers with Rolexes strapped to their wrists running around with their iPhones.

rmfnla · 30 September 2010, 09:25 AM

I think it's not so much that it's a surprise that high school kids wear a Rolex as it is that they wear a watch at all.

dddrees · 30 September 2010, 09:25 AM

The Sales person at the AD I buy my watches at, has over 60 watches. He is the biggest WIS I know.

I complimented someone on the plane I was on, initially he just said thanks, however when I went on to tell him how many Rolexs I had he metioned all of the watches he had. Sometimes if you try hard enough you just may find out more than had you not said anything in the first place. Not always but sometimes, so for me it was worth it.

Mockingbird · 30 September 2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

I think it's not so much that it's a surprise that high school kids wear a Rolex as it is that they wear a watch at all.

That's true, I guess I was just sort of taken aback.

rmfnla · 30 September 2010, 09:34 AM

I understand.

Hey, it's cool that there are kids out there who appreciate nice things!

B. Doggy · 30 September 2010, 12:31 PM

A diamond in the rough. Wish I could meet more WIS's in the wild..

sakuraba · 30 September 2010, 02:56 PM

I haven't bumped into another WIS in my neck of the woods!

Best I've gotten is a blank stare when I geek out over a stranger's watch.

Nice to know you found a kindred spirit in school, Kyle.

Did you ask her out?

Speed · 30 September 2010, 03:00 PM

Was watching my niece play soccer a while back. Was wearing my PAM 111 and a guy asks, "Is that a Panerai watch?"

Another WIS encounter was at my dry cleaner. A guy peers over at my Speedy Pro and asks how I like my Moon Watch. He tells me he's "owned that watch before" a clear WIS comment!

Not a word re: the Rolexes.

rxonmymind · 30 September 2010, 08:57 PM

I'm taking a mandatory yearly refresher course that at times will make you eyes glaze over. So my eye wanders over to my left and lo & behold a retired peace officer sitting next to me was wearing a datejust Rolex. About twenty five years old still ticking never serviced. Then this young Buck next to me mentions he has several himselfand wears an Omega. So now were all sitting together and talk watches. Two WIS in one class!

lordcon · 30 September 2010, 09:05 PM

The best example of unexpected-WIS interaction ive had was at a Carmax dealership. My girlfriend was getting her car serviced and the service manager took one look at my watch (Seiko Marinemaster at the time) and immediately called it out. I was totally blown away that it was noticed, because - not only does it take a good eye to recognize the MM300 over other diving watches - but this is an elusive model only native to Japan and not sold outside Asia.

Of course we chatted watches up for almost 30 minutes before i got punched in the back of the head by my girlfriend.

xjeeunitx · 30 September 2010, 09:35 PM

I am enlisted Soldier in the US Army. It seems like ALL ENLISTED Soldiers think I am crazy when I tell them about buying Rolex and Omega Watches. They swear they would never pay over thousands of dollars for "just" a watch. They just don't understand.

Officers seem to have much interest in watches. I bumped into many officers in the military that are watch idiot savants. They make enough money so I don't see why not. I guess it's all about how much you make. Maybe, I should become an officer...

dddrees · 30 September 2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

I am enlisted Soldier in the US Army. It seems like ALL ENLISTED Soldiers think I am crazy when I tell them about buying Rolex and Omega Watches. They swear they would never pay over thousands of dollars for "just" a watch. They just don't understand.

Officers seem to have much interest in watches. I bumped into many officers in the military that are watch idiot savants. They make enough money so I don't see why not. I guess it's all about how much you make. Maybe, I should become an officer...

Thank you for your service, it is greatly appreciated.

How much you make will help you to purchase more, but it doesn't determine how you will spend your money.

I don't know anyone in the military (to include officers) and there are many here who do not make that much.

Some wait a very long time before they are able to buy that first significant watch.

azkri · 30 September 2010, 10:34 PM

Yet to meet any learned WIS like the many that we have here on TRF.

30 September 2010, 07:01 AM	#1
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Unexpected WIS So I was in school today, and I met another kid who is interested in watches. I accidentally wore my Explorer ( ), and he wanted to see it. I took it off and I was surprised he knew a bit about Rolexes, we talked about the Millgauss, and he mentioned Breitling and Omega. I thought it was pretty cool. Meet any watch fanatics lately?

30 September 2010, 07:27 AM	#4
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	Right now, I can't think of a single WIS that I know personally, except for the watchmaker at my AD and we are merely acquaintances. Most people just think I'm a hopeless eccentric and I guess they're right. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

30 September 2010, 08:03 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,989	Yes but none of them freshmen or sophmores!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 September 2010, 09:25 AM	#20
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	The Sales person at the AD I buy my watches at, has over 60 watches. He is the biggest WIS I know. I complimented someone on the plane I was on, initially he just said thanks, however when I went on to tell him how many Rolexs I had he metioned all of the watches he had. Sometimes if you try hard enough you just may find out more than had you not said anything in the first place. Not always but sometimes, so for me it was worth it. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 September 2010, 12:31 PM	#23
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	A diamond in the rough. Wish I could meet more WIS's in the wild.. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

30 September 2010, 07:41 AM	#6
Caraptor Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: me save for it. Posts: 444	Sadly, no. I did compliment a fellow on his lovely pepsi GMT the other day and he politely thanked me and then promptly moved away. LOL. Come back! Don't you want to be my watch buddy?!?!

30 September 2010, 08:03 AM	#9
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Not quite a WIS, but last Saturday at our local dog park I noticed a long-time friend wearing a vintage Sub in great condition. I asked him about it and he told me his father had given it to him years ago but he had never worn it. He rediscovered it a few months ago and took it to the new Rolex store in Century City for a service and they gave it back to him looking like new. He's doesn't know much about Rolex (yet) but he asked me to wear mine next week so he can see it. Wait 'til I get done with him...

30 September 2010, 08:14 AM	#10
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	Nope, the closest to WIS at my school are a few people wearing Seikos and Citizens without much knowledge about the brands/workings.

30 September 2010, 08:40 AM	#12
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	I guess it's a matter of priorities. There are a lot of other things I could have done with my saved-up $5000, and I expect it's the same for anyone else.

30 September 2010, 08:41 AM	#13
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	"Wow, I'm actually amazed at this point about how many highschool kids wear Rolexes... " I haven't noticed that, surprising in the Land of Entitlement...

30 September 2010, 08:49 AM	#15
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	I guess it's not as strange since this is a watch forum, but I see your point.

30 September 2010, 08:51 AM	#16
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	It's not uncommon to see Rolexes, Tags and Breitlings around my university. However, when I look closer most of them are fakes. Not all though. Next year at law school in Boston I expect to see Rolexes en mass and it wouldn't surprise me to see even more expensive watch brands!

30 September 2010, 09:34 AM	#22
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	I understand. Hey, it's cool that there are kids out there who appreciate nice things!

30 September 2010, 02:56 PM	#24
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I haven't bumped into another WIS in my neck of the woods! Best I've gotten is a blank stare when I geek out over a stranger's watch. Nice to know you found a kindred spirit in school, Kyle. Did you ask her out? __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

30 September 2010, 03:00 PM	#25
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Was watching my niece play soccer a while back. Was wearing my PAM 111 and a guy asks, "Is that a Panerai watch?" Another WIS encounter was at my dry cleaner. A guy peers over at my Speedy Pro and asks how I like my Moon Watch. He tells me he's "owned that watch before" a clear WIS comment! Not a word re: the Rolexes.

30 September 2010, 08:57 PM	#26
rxonmymind "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Brandon Location: Sacramento Watch: Rolex woot! woot! Posts: 824	I'm taking a mandatory yearly refresher course that at times will make you eyes glaze over. So my eye wanders over to my left and lo & behold a retired peace officer sitting next to me was wearing a datejust Rolex. About twenty five years old still ticking never serviced. Then this young Buck next to me mentions he has several himselfand wears an Omega. So now were all sitting together and talk watches. Two WIS in one class!

30 September 2010, 09:05 PM	#27
lordcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: MD, USA Watch: 16600 SD_Z serial Posts: 309	The best example of unexpected-WIS interaction ive had was at a Carmax dealership. My girlfriend was getting her car serviced and the service manager took one look at my watch (Seiko Marinemaster at the time) and immediately called it out. I was totally blown away that it was noticed, because - not only does it take a good eye to recognize the MM300 over other diving watches - but this is an elusive model only native to Japan and not sold outside Asia. Of course we chatted watches up for almost 30 minutes before i got punched in the back of the head by my girlfriend.

30 September 2010, 09:35 PM	#28
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,468	I am enlisted Soldier in the US Army. It seems like ALL ENLISTED Soldiers think I am crazy when I tell them about buying Rolex and Omega Watches. They swear they would never pay over thousands of dollars for "just" a watch. They just don't understand. Officers seem to have much interest in watches. I bumped into many officers in the military that are watch idiot savants. They make enough money so I don't see why not. I guess it's all about how much you make. Maybe, I should become an officer... __________________ *2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENABLED.*

30 September 2010, 10:34 PM	#30
azkri "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Azizan Location: Malaysia Watch: Zenith El Primero Posts: 168	Yet to meet any learned WIS like the many that we have here on TRF.

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