Do you Comment/Compliment Another Person Who is Also Wearing a Rolex?

[swiss_watch]

This may be a weird question...but I was instructing a barrister last week and noticed that she was wearing a Datejust.

I was very tempted to compliment her on the watch (e.g. "nice watch"), but did not end up going through with it because I thought it would be awkward and inappropriate.

Just wondering, do you generally comment/compliment another person who is also wearing a Rolex? Is it awkward in the sense that the comment inevitably invites them to look down at your wrist to see the same?

[mjclark32]

Sometimes, depends on situation.
I've actually received a few comments in the past couple months. More than usual.

[beshannon]

No, I leave other people and their watches alone unless I am already speaking to them for another reason.

[kilyung]

Depends on the circumstances. At dinner a couple of nights ago, a gentleman at the next table complimented me on my "nice watch". If not for the business associates I was with, I probably would have struck up a conversation. He didn't have a watch on and I was wearing my YG YM2... what else would you wear when surrounded by yachts in Ft Lauderdale?

[Im Lauf der Zeit]

Only if it's something rare or stunning.

[kbutler1]

Sometimes

[Ector495]

I was at a party with my fiancée and her friends. I noticed a guy wearing an AP so I complimented him on it. He liked my YM. We had an interesting conversation since he liked similar things. It worked out well then. Just depends on the situation.

[LuxuryWatchCollector]

A persons watch is the first thing I notice ....is that sad ?

I always compliment a good watch....!!!

[Tokyo Time]

Originally Posted by LuxuryWatchCollector

A persons watch is the first thing I notice ....is that sad ?

I always compliment a good watch....!!!

Me too!

[brettpaul]

Depends on the environment and watch

[Touring]

www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=183331

[bmwsubmariner]

If I know them very well yes. If I don't know them I would never do that.

[FiftyTwoEighty]

Depends on the context of the situation.

[GradyPhilpott]

Yes, I do and doing so has led to some very interesting conversations and a few awkward moments, too.

[Clay]

No…I did once and the fellow looked at me as if I were insane…!!!

[landroverking]

No.

[datejusting]

I seldom notice, never compliment.

[TonyD]

Not anymore. I've done it a few times thinking I might find another WIS and have some interesting conversation. Its only ever gone badly. I only ever got a confused look because maybe they don't care about the watch or it was not what I thought it was. Or they think some stranger is going to try and sell them something or rob them. Or they are somehow embarrassed or put off.

I now only make any kind of comment if its someone I have been in conversation with for a while. Never the opening comment.

[Matt748]

I usually notice the watches when I'm out and about.
Just the other day I was on a tour with a Family from Florida.
Of the 10 in the group 4 were wearing a Rolex, with 2 DJs, a Milgauss and a Daytona in there.
I never mentioned anything to them about the watches, but I saw them all the same.
Very nice they were too.

[ltmgeller]

Sometimes. Especially if I'm wearing the same model.

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Sometimes. Especially if I'm wearing the same model.

...or a model that I have

[Chaching]

No. I value my life and wouldn't want to put my family in any danger. Never know how people may react.

[superdog]

All the time. Seems like it's weekly actually.

[ExplorerChris]

I've been in luxury sales most of my adult life.
I notice watches, shoes and handbags.
Depends on the situation if I'm selling I will always comment / compliment in a social situation depending on the surrounding and situation I will say something.

[Gaijin]

Every time I can. Japan is Rolex Central. Never had a bad reaction.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by ExplorerChris

I've been in luxury sales most of my adult life.
I notice watches, shoes and handbags.
Depends on the situation if I'm selling I will always comment / compliment in a social situation depending on the surrounding and situation I will say something.

Interesting. When I am selling, is the only time I do not comment. I don't want people to think I am "just saying it because".

I tend to talk to nearly everyone, about anything. Bringing up a nice watch, often times helps me to create new contacts for sales.

Its all about networking. And starting the conversation, with any "in" is exactly what I do. Always.

[Rags]

I never say anything unless I'm speaking to them directly & I notice they're wearing a rolex. I'll say something like I see you're a member of the club.

[wantonebad]

I was getting my nephew ice cream and the man behind the counter had a sparkling Coke GMT that had obviously just come back from service or was recently buffed up because it was flawless. I had to comment because it was stunning and he seemed to be a little shy about it so I didn't push the issue. I've been on the other side of those comments and I don't always appreciate them so I usually try not to put anyone on the spot. This time however I broke my own rule.

[phils]

Originally Posted by beshannon

No, I leave other people and their watches alone unless I am already speaking to them for another reason.

+1 for me.

[thomaspp]

Not really. Have done it a couple of times most recently with a gold RO I was impressed with