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configsys · 27 September 2016, 05:17 AM

...according to this author.
https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nat...-i-tested-that

Perhaps we're doing it all wrong and renting is the way to go (sarcasm)? Your opinion?

HorologyK · 27 September 2016, 05:40 AM

I wonder if my Sub ND gets me noticed ?

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HoustonRoo · 27 September 2016, 05:47 AM

It does make a difference in certain situations. I dress conservatively and work in Oil and Gas. The watch I wear most often is my Sea Dweller 4K. It gets noticed on occasion, but it isn't flashy. I also take notice of other people wearing nice watches and sometimes it leads to good spirited conversations about a shared interest in watches.

GradyPhilpott · 27 September 2016, 07:22 AM

I'm too old to be noticed.

Rondineli · 27 September 2016, 08:19 AM

I read the piece on the link (thanks), but I think he is exaggerating (i.e., lying) in at least a couple of points...

TheVTCGuy · 27 September 2016, 08:25 AM

If this is true... Why doesn't my EX II get me any chicks?

Desibaba · 27 September 2016, 08:31 AM

I love my Panerai Pam90 and my Bluesy since I got into watches. I dont get any love from the ladies

All the compliments are usually from stuffy old men who are usually 60+

T. Ferguson · 27 September 2016, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

If this is true... Why doesn't my EX II get me any chicks?

Paul, I have no idea. My 116713 attracts girls like crazy, mostly at stop lights when my arm is hanging out my Porsche.

Rock · 27 September 2016, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I'm too old to be noticed.

Yes Grady, over 60 you're invisible (unless you have a Ferrari, and then the car gets noticed but you get unfavourable reviews "Look at the old try-hard in the Ferrari".)

TheBluePrince · 27 September 2016, 06:03 PM

The story is a paid for advertorial by that watch renting company that mysteriously keeps being mentioned on here.

Rolex addict · 27 September 2016, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

If this is true... Why doesn't my EX II get me any chicks?

You're probably like me, Paul. The rest of your wardrobe isn't a match for your watch. I don't know what kind of car you drive, but I'm in a 70 year old man Grand Marquis with white wall tires. Oh, it's a conversation starter with the ladies....once they stop laughing and giving me crap about it.

TheBluePrince · 27 September 2016, 08:36 PM

It's complete crap. I travel internationally at least once every month and even if I'm not in First or Biz (no point when only travelling within Europe) then I'm still in the First lounge and have fast track/priority everything as I have the highest status with Oneworld. This is what gets you upgrades and being treated a bit better than cattle, not a rented watch.

FWIW I never wear an expensive watch when travelling, ever. I do look at other people when travelling though and for Westerners at least they are mostly like me, boring basic watches. Not saying you don't see some nice watches on peoples wrists in First but it's by no means the norm.

I've also never, ever seen any pax getting special treatment because of a watch they're wearing.

bayerische · 27 September 2016, 08:42 PM

This article is pure BS. A sponsored ad by the EJ company at best.

I think I've received a comment about my watches from a stranger twice in ten years or so. These "incidents" where paced 8 years apart.

That a nice watch would somehow help you to get airplane tickets when stranded... Give me a break. Perhaps if you give the agent your watch.

"You can tell the real money from the upgrades" -Ha! I've never paid full fare for a business class ticket in my whole life!

What a ridiculous article. In no way have I ever had any special treatment from wearing a watch. Not even my 50K+ euro AP's.

Fensterdub · 27 September 2016, 08:48 PM

Blatant advertorial from a disgusting rag of a paper. I notice the OP is banned, so obviously spamming our forum with their tripe. Good job mods.

visualplane · 28 September 2016, 12:51 PM

Yeah, the article keeps referencing the Eleven James watch rental company. Might as well add a coupon code in the end.

Relyt · 28 September 2016, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Paul, I have no idea. My 116713 attracts girls like crazy, mostly at stop lights when my arm is hanging out my Porsche.

It's probably because you left the gas cap on the Porsche open. Duh.

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T. Ferguson · 28 September 2016, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Relyt

It's probably because you left the gas cap on the Porsche open. Duh.

Naw that's not it. If they can see my watch out the window they can't see the gas cap, it's on the passenger side. Much more likely a tail light is out or one of my tires is low.

Ruud Van Driver · 28 September 2016, 04:35 PM

There was a similar article in the Daily Mail yesterday, same watches too. I lost interest after the first five syllables. Load of ol' horse do-do

Wesley Crusher · 28 September 2016, 04:59 PM

Stopped reading at:

Quote:

Plus my iPhone tells the time just fine, thanks, and even changes time zones automatically.

bayerische · 28 September 2016, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Stopped reading at:

I'd say that was the only true sentence in the article.

james1787 · 28 September 2016, 11:37 PM

I think the article was an ad for EJ... I don't believe a word of it..

azguy · 29 September 2016, 01:16 AM

I'm not interested in being noticed.

Orangejoe · 29 September 2016, 06:36 AM

People are watching. If you own an HVAC company, it may not be something you are aware every day, but something that may make the difference when discussing that bid for that 8 figure system.

If you are working your way to the C suite, you can be sure they are watching, daily.

arinsd · 29 September 2016, 06:47 AM

I call BS.

I wear my Rolex and even if someone does notice they won't mention it. Maybe in the rare instance where you happen be next to another WIS.

I will say that I've had more compliments on my 500 dollar Swiss Army Chrono than my Sub.

Lordofrolex · 29 September 2016, 07:20 AM

I don't think its article is very truthful. Ive never got a compliment on any of my watches and mine a little bit more noticeable than a blancpain or Bell & Ross. But hey i guess he's trying to sell the watch rent scheme.

Star Ferry · 29 September 2016, 04:01 PM

Think I lost a few IQ points permanently

Rolex addict · 10 December 2016, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

If this is true... Why doesn't my EX II get me any chicks?

You have the same problem I do. It's not the watch, but what it's attached to.

padi56 · 10 December 2016, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I'm too old to be noticed.

Likewise and even when younger you could count on one hand that anyone made a comment about whatever watch I was wearing.

the_Hunter · 11 December 2016, 12:20 AM

I think we are all missing the obvious here. Had he being wearing a Rolex and not the B&R he would have gotten the phone number

LOL total EJ add

LuminousMaximus · 11 December 2016, 12:32 AM

I think he has some valid points...

When I wear my Gold Rolex, I have noticed that I get a lot better service at a few places:

1. car dealerships

2. and basically, any other place that wants to put their hand in my pocket...

and as far as renting, I actually just enjoy wearing my watch every minute of the day.

27 September 2016, 05:17 AM	#1
configsys "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mountain Time Posts: 138	A nice watch does make a difference... ...according to this author. https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nat...-i-tested-that Perhaps we're doing it all wrong and renting is the way to go (sarcasm)? Your opinion?

27 September 2016, 07:22 AM	#4
GradyPhilpott 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,476	I'm too old to be noticed. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

27 September 2016, 08:42 PM	#13
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	This article is pure BS. A sponsored ad by the EJ company at best. I think I've received a comment about my watches from a stranger twice in ten years or so. These "incidents" where paced 8 years apart. That a nice watch would somehow help you to get airplane tickets when stranded... Give me a break. Perhaps if you give the agent your watch. "You can tell the real money from the upgrades" -Ha! I've never paid full fare for a business class ticket in my whole life! What a ridiculous article. In no way have I ever had any special treatment from wearing a watch. Not even my 50K+ euro AP's. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

27 September 2016, 08:48 PM	#14
Fensterdub "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Paul Location: Spain/UK Watch: Patek Posts: 457	Blatant advertorial from a disgusting rag of a paper. I notice the OP is banned, so obviously spamming our forum with their tripe. Good job mods. __________________ Patek 5970r, Breguet Marine Chrono 5827 IWC Big Pilot Chronograph IW378003 Rolex Skydweller 336934 Rolex GMT-Master II 126715CHNR Franck Müller Reference 8080 CC AT VAL

28 September 2016, 04:35 PM	#18
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	There was a similar article in the Daily Mail yesterday, same watches too. I lost interest after the first five syllables. Load of ol' horse do-do __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 September 2016, 05:40 AM	#2
HorologyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,364	I wonder if my Sub ND gets me noticed ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 September 2016, 05:47 AM	#3
HoustonRoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Matthew Location: Houston, TEXAS Watch: Sea Dweller 116600 Posts: 212	It does make a difference in certain situations. I dress conservatively and work in Oil and Gas. The watch I wear most often is my Sea Dweller 4K. It gets noticed on occasion, but it isn't flashy. I also take notice of other people wearing nice watches and sometimes it leads to good spirited conversations about a shared interest in watches.

27 September 2016, 08:19 AM	#5
Rondineli Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Watch: DJ II Posts: 1,271	I read the piece on the link (thanks), but I think he is exaggerating (i.e., lying) in at least a couple of points...

27 September 2016, 08:25 AM	#6
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,539	If this is true... Why doesn't my EX II get me any chicks?

27 September 2016, 08:31 AM	#7
Desibaba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Fl Watch: Sub,Pam90,SA2 Posts: 595	I love my Panerai Pam90 and my Bluesy since I got into watches. I dont get any love from the ladies All the compliments are usually from stuffy old men who are usually 60+

27 September 2016, 06:03 PM	#10
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	The story is a paid for advertorial by that watch renting company that mysteriously keeps being mentioned on here.

27 September 2016, 08:36 PM	#12
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	It's complete crap. I travel internationally at least once every month and even if I'm not in First or Biz (no point when only travelling within Europe) then I'm still in the First lounge and have fast track/priority everything as I have the highest status with Oneworld. This is what gets you upgrades and being treated a bit better than cattle, not a rented watch. FWIW I never wear an expensive watch when travelling, ever. I do look at other people when travelling though and for Westerners at least they are mostly like me, boring basic watches. Not saying you don't see some nice watches on peoples wrists in First but it's by no means the norm. I've also never, ever seen any pax getting special treatment because of a watch they're wearing.

28 September 2016, 12:51 PM	#15
visualplane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York, NY Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,170	Yeah, the article keeps referencing the Eleven James watch rental company. Might as well add a coupon code in the end.

28 September 2016, 11:37 PM	#21
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	I think the article was an ad for EJ... I don't believe a word of it..

29 September 2016, 01:16 AM	#22
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I'm not interested in being noticed.

29 September 2016, 06:36 AM	#23
Orangejoe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: PA, USA Posts: 284	People are watching. If you own an HVAC company, it may not be something you are aware every day, but something that may make the difference when discussing that bid for that 8 figure system. If you are working your way to the C suite, you can be sure they are watching, daily. __________________ Truth be told today many don't wear a watch, they just wear the brand. -padi56

29 September 2016, 06:47 AM	#24
arinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: So. Cal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 837	I call BS. I wear my Rolex and even if someone does notice they won't mention it. Maybe in the rare instance where you happen be next to another WIS. I will say that I've had more compliments on my 500 dollar Swiss Army Chrono than my Sub.

29 September 2016, 07:20 AM	#25
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I don't think its article is very truthful. Ive never got a compliment on any of my watches and mine a little bit more noticeable than a blancpain or Bell & Ross. But hey i guess he's trying to sell the watch rent scheme. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

29 September 2016, 04:01 PM	#26
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,924	Think I lost a few IQ points permanently

11 December 2016, 12:20 AM	#29
the_Hunter "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Pepsi Posts: 662	I think we are all missing the obvious here. Had he being wearing a Rolex and not the B&R he would have gotten the phone number LOL total EJ add __________________ Instagram: MR.HGB03

11 December 2016, 12:32 AM	#30
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	I think he has some valid points... When I wear my Gold Rolex, I have noticed that I get a lot better service at a few places: 1. car dealerships 2. and basically, any other place that wants to put their hand in my pocket... and as far as renting, I actually just enjoy wearing my watch every minute of the day. __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

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