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donas · 10 January 2012, 09:34 PM

I know the discussion of "fakes" is not tolerated here, but bare with me, this post isn't about discussing that issue---

So, yesterday, I walked by a person in the hallway at work who appeared to be wearing a two tone submariner. As we passed, I said "how long you been wearing that?" There was an awkard pause, and he said, " I don't wear it much, can't believe you noticed". Then he just looked at me for a minute and said "here, check it out". When I received it into my hand, it was clearly not real, as it weighed about that of a sheet of paper.

Now, the really awkard part, this person is my bosses, bosses boss....2nd in command! Oh crap! Do I tell him or just say...ummmm thats nice. He looked at me and said what do you think? As I tried to formulate a reasonable answer, he laughed and said that he knows it's not real and was wearing to mess with one of his immediate co-workers......what a relief!

OrangeSport · 10 January 2012, 09:56 PM

Brilliant - what a position to be put in!

Gaijin · 10 January 2012, 10:04 PM

Sad. He probably barring numerous divorces or some other such thing could be enjoying the real thing. He thinks it is a joke and it is.

johnbeth · 10 January 2012, 10:04 PM

I would hope that would that experience would have taught you a valuable lesson as it could have been awkward for both of you and made you look bad in front of someone who could affect your career in that company by cutting it short....

Even if I see someone wears a fake I always refrain from commenting.

donas · 10 January 2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbeth

I would hope that would that experience would have taught you a valuable lesson as it could have been awkward for both of you and made you look bad in front of someone who could affect your career in that company by cutting it short....

Even if I see someone wears a fake I always refrain from commenting.

In passing, at a quick glance, I did not realize it was fake. That became evident when it was in my hand. I thought I was paying a compliment.

moviefreak · 10 January 2012, 10:55 PM

Your Boss Boss Boss is OJ Simpson....

Director EDTF · 10 January 2012, 11:14 PM

Good Story!!

m5blitzer · 10 January 2012, 11:23 PM

Not sure why he is in possession of a fake. Regardless, thanks for sharing your encounter.

padi56 · 10 January 2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by m5blitzer

Not sure why he is in possession of a fake. Regardless, thanks for sharing your encounter.

Have to agree a fake is a fake no matter who owns or buys or wears it.And on TRF we dont talk about fakes who wears a fake, close encounters with fakes etc so subject is closed. Lets get back to serious discussions on why the forum was first formed Rolex genuine watches.

10 January 2012, 09:34 PM	#1
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	Funny run-in with a wannaba I know the discussion of "fakes" is not tolerated here, but bare with me, this post isn't about discussing that issue--- So, yesterday, I walked by a person in the hallway at work who appeared to be wearing a two tone submariner. As we passed, I said "how long you been wearing that?" There was an awkard pause, and he said, " I don't wear it much, can't believe you noticed". Then he just looked at me for a minute and said "here, check it out". When I received it into my hand, it was clearly not real, as it weighed about that of a sheet of paper. Now, the really awkard part, this person is my bosses, bosses boss....2nd in command! Oh crap! Do I tell him or just say...ummmm thats nice. He looked at me and said what do you think? As I tried to formulate a reasonable answer, he laughed and said that he knows it's not real and was wearing to mess with one of his immediate co-workers......what a relief!

10 January 2012, 09:56 PM	#2
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	Brilliant - what a position to be put in! __________________

10 January 2012, 10:55 PM	#6
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Your Boss Boss Boss is OJ Simpson.... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

10 January 2012, 10:04 PM	#3
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Sad. He probably barring numerous divorces or some other such thing could be enjoying the real thing. He thinks it is a joke and it is.

10 January 2012, 10:04 PM	#4
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	I would hope that would that experience would have taught you a valuable lesson as it could have been awkward for both of you and made you look bad in front of someone who could affect your career in that company by cutting it short.... Even if I see someone wears a fake I always refrain from commenting.

10 January 2012, 11:14 PM	#7
Director EDTF 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,466	Good Story!!

10 January 2012, 11:23 PM	#8
m5blitzer Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: Enough is enough!! Posts: 597	Not sure why he is in possession of a fake. Regardless, thanks for sharing your encounter.

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