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Silvio · 13 October 2007, 02:04 AM

have you guys ever heard of a watch stalker? I was in men's clothing store the other day, and as usual I was checking everybody's wrist when I saw this guy with an Electric Hamilton Watch. It was a very rare model and I was looking for an excuse to approach the guy to talk about the watch and take a closer look at it. After 10 minutes or so, I came to my senses and started laughing about it. I was actually stalking the watch.

I hope one of you guys have done the same thing, I don't want to be the only watch stalker around here.

Paulie · 13 October 2007, 02:09 AM

I just had an idea. How about go old school, and print up some calling cards. Put your name, email, and title of "Watch collector and stalker" or something. Then you can say "Excuse me", introduce yourself, hand over a card showing the big bold WIS title, and then strike up a conversation. There is a pretty good chance if you know the history of a piece, the person wearing it may not, or know something you don't.

Oh, and dress the part too. And bathe.

Silvio · 13 October 2007, 02:12 AM

I'll keep that in mind.

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Originally Posted by Paulie

I just had an idea. How about go old school, and print up some calling cards. Put your name, email, and title of "Watch collector and stalker" or something. Then you can say "Excuse me", introduce yourself, hand over a card showing the big bold WIS title, and then strike up a conversation. There is a pretty good chance if you know the history of a piece, the person wearing it may not, or know something you don't.

Oh, and dress the part too. And bathe.

Dan Pierce · 13 October 2007, 02:13 AM

Silvio,
Oh yeah, done it many times. Real embarrassing to approach them when they are not a WIS.

But when they are their face will light up like they've found someone as sick as they are.

dP

Silvio · 13 October 2007, 02:14 AM

Glad to know you're a member of the club Dan.

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Silvio,
Oh yeah, done it many times. Real embarrassing to approach them when they are not a WIS.

But when they are their face will light up like they've found someone as sick as they are.

dP

Tools · 13 October 2007, 03:01 AM

Didn't they do a TV series on that problem

"Kolchak, The Watch Stalker""

I could be mistaken..

timebroker · 13 October 2007, 03:14 AM

Somehow whenever walking by first class when boarding a plane I have to restrain myself to not comment on Rolex

One time I just said 'nice watch' to a young guy who was wearing a Speedmaster professional 321 or 861 ... he looked at me like he was thinking 'WHO IS THIS NUT!'

SPACE-DWELLER · 13 October 2007, 07:29 AM

Well, he could have mis-interpreted it if you had approached him in that clothes' store asking him what watch he's wearing, so I guess it was a good thing you did well by not doing it

astcell · 13 October 2007, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by timebroker

Somehow whenever walking by first class when boarding a plane I have to restrain myself to not comment on Rolex

One time I just said 'nice watch' to a young guy who was wearing a Speedmaster professional 321 or 861 ... he looked at me like he was thinking 'WHO IS THIS NUT!'

Tell him he better get used to it!

Incurable · 13 October 2007, 05:30 PM

It is disappointing when/if you do attempt to strike a conversation and you get something like, "Uh, I dunno... it was a gift." End of discussion.

Spark · 13 October 2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Incurable

It is disappointing when/if you do attempt to strike a conversation and you get something like, "Uh, I dunno... it was a gift." End of discussion.

Or even worse ''is it? I got it for $30 while on a trip to Asia''

Incurable · 13 October 2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Spark

Or even worse ''is it? I got it for $30 while on a trip to Asia''

Indeed...

Silvio · 14 October 2007, 09:35 AM

Very disappointed, and when it happens I always think with myself "You don't deserve the right to own that watch".

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Originally Posted by Incurable

It is disappointing when/if you do attempt to strike a conversation and you get something like, "Uh, I dunno... it was a gift." End of discussion.

13 October 2007, 02:04 AM	#1
Silvio Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 126	I can't believe I did this... have you guys ever heard of a watch stalker? I was in men's clothing store the other day, and as usual I was checking everybody's wrist when I saw this guy with an Electric Hamilton Watch. It was a very rare model and I was looking for an excuse to approach the guy to talk about the watch and take a closer look at it. After 10 minutes or so, I came to my senses and started laughing about it. I was actually stalking the watch. I hope one of you guys have done the same thing, I don't want to be the only watch stalker around here.

13 October 2007, 02:09 AM	#2
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	I just had an idea. How about go old school, and print up some calling cards. Put your name, email, and title of "Watch collector and stalker" or something. Then you can say "Excuse me", introduce yourself, hand over a card showing the big bold WIS title, and then strike up a conversation. There is a pretty good chance if you know the history of a piece, the person wearing it may not, or know something you don't. Oh, and dress the part too. And bathe. __________________

13 October 2007, 02:13 AM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,175	Silvio, Oh yeah, done it many times. Real embarrassing to approach them when they are not a WIS. But when they are their face will light up like they've found someone as sick as they are. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Well, he could have mis-interpreted it if you had approached him in that clothes' store asking him what watch he's wearing, so I guess it was a good thing you did well by not doing it __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

13 October 2007, 05:30 PM	#10
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	It is disappointing when/if you do attempt to strike a conversation and you get something like, "Uh, I dunno... it was a gift." End of discussion. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

13 October 2007, 03:01 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Didn't they do a TV series on that problem "Kolchak, The Watch Stalker"" I could be mistaken..

13 October 2007, 03:14 AM	#7
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	Somehow whenever walking by first class when boarding a plane I have to restrain myself to not comment on Rolex One time I just said 'nice watch' to a young guy who was wearing a Speedmaster professional 321 or 861 ... he looked at me like he was thinking 'WHO IS THIS NUT!'

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