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SubMarine · 22 May 2018, 06:03 AM

We've all been in these kinds of situations before. I'm curious to see what other posters' reactions are.

GB-man · 22 May 2018, 06:09 AM

Pretend I didn’t notice and mind my own business.

brandrea · 22 May 2018, 06:10 AM

None of the above

glamorama · 22 May 2018, 06:46 AM

See them all the time here in London so never say anything but at the gym sauna I do check out other men’s Rolexes haha..

dkg1616 · 22 May 2018, 06:52 AM

Lol this is hilarious. I saw a guy with a al White stainless Daytona and had to say something to him...I think he thought I was some weird kid until he realized I had a SubC date on

MinMay · 22 May 2018, 07:08 AM

Just another wannabe or is it a fake lol

jasonmush99 · 22 May 2018, 07:08 AM

Great thread!!!

I generally say something! Like, "I like your Explorer!" I think most people enjoy chatting about it!!

Most people will reciprocate, but occasional they don't!! Either way, it's cool to see in the wild!!

I'm hoping to see a Millgauss sometime, as that is my daily wear!

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SubMarine · 22 May 2018, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkg1616

Lol this is hilarious. I saw a guy with a al White stainless Daytona and had to say something to him...I think he thought I was some weird kid until he realized I had a SubC date on

lol!

jb335 · 22 May 2018, 07:19 AM

If I feel it’s an appropriate situation and I can do so discreetly, I will compliment their watch. Whether I choose to continue the conversation is based on how they respond. Many people just say thanks and obviously don’t want to talk further, others LOVE talking watches, like me!

I actually was having lunch alone at a sushi bar the other day and another guys was sitting two seats down from me, also alone, and was wearing a gorgeous matte dial Sub. I complimented his watch and then asked what reference it was and he had no idea what I was talking about. I then asked what year it is and he said somewhere in the 1960s. He clearly knew nothing about the watch. No big deal, I just dropped the conversation and left him alone.

I think it’s fine to broach the subject discreetly and gauge the reply, but do NOT make a big scene right off the bat. “OMG, YOU ARE WEARING A ROLEX! ME TOO, I’M WEARING A ROLEX TOO!” Lol, please don’t do that.

Every once in a while, you encounter another WIS and have a really great talk. So nothing wrong with complimenting the watch if it’s in the right environment and it can be discreetly done.

jb335 · 22 May 2018, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MinMay

Just another wannabe or is it a fake lol

Ha! True. I was in a bar last year and some kid had what I thought was YG Sub and I said nice watch. He very enthusiastically thanked me and immediately took it off for me to hold. It was an Invicta. Lol. I made sure to cover my wrist.

SubMarine · 22 May 2018, 07:41 AM

[QUOTE=jb335;8601820]I think it’s fine to broach the subject discreetly and gauge the reply, but do NOT make a big scene right off the bat. “OMG, YOU ARE WEARING A ROLEX! ME TOO, I’M WEARING A ROLEX TOO!” Lol, please don’t do that. [QUOTE]

Lol

henrylee · 22 May 2018, 07:43 AM

do nothing.

Nikrnic · 22 May 2018, 08:02 AM

I was just on an extended vacation ( for me 5 weeks) in Florida and being in an influential area I only saw 1 Seadweller and then on the plane the guy in front of me in row 1 had on a TT Sub. My Hawkeye caught that right away and l did hold myself back from saying hello nice Sub because l thought that might be rude of me. I guess l just didn't have the right feeling at the time although it was nice to see another Sub.

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Rose Gold · 22 May 2018, 08:21 AM

I have taken the advice of others here and do not comment on watches. It seems that more bad can come of it than good. This said, I really like discussing watches so I will engage if queried about my watch.

In the month or so that I have had my watch, I have had only one comment, from an older friend who doesn’t know watches. She commented on how shiny it was, to which my wife replied “It should be... he cleans it every week”. I laughed, nudged her under the table so that she let the conversation drop.

I have had students notice my watches (not the Rolex) in the past, and I enjoy when I run into a student who is a WIS (or on their way).

Joe

Fleetlord · 22 May 2018, 08:23 AM

Don't talk to strangers.

air_king · 22 May 2018, 09:11 AM

Odds of running across another WIS wearing a Rolex or any other nice watch is slim. Most people are relatively clueless when it comes to watches, so I don’t usually say anything.

fishingbear · 22 May 2018, 09:14 AM

I mind my own business unless it’s truly vintage.
However, last week at a fundraiser dinner I did have someone come up out of the blue and simply ask “how long did you have to wait to get that watch?”
I replied to him “2 days short of 2 years.” and he then complimented me on my white dial 116500 Daytona.
We chatted a while about watches and he turned out a very nice guy.

PS: Some of the poll answers are borderline creepy.

kalo925 · 22 May 2018, 09:36 AM

I'm at DEN airport.. Lets see if I can get a photo.. �� Wasn't my vote, but I do have 2 hours to waste here..

Edit: it's really hard to get a good photo when casually walking by..

Edit2: My eyes really suck. Maybe a pilot walking by is a good choice..

Edit3: I got a submariner! But this is a difficult job.. The quality is no good..

HogwldFLTR · 22 May 2018, 09:39 AM

Last night I was down the street listening to some music at a very local watering hole. Someone had what looked like a Sub Date on but after some scrutiny it was clear from the PCLs and dial insignia that it was an Invicta. I held off commenting as I neither wanted to talk to the guy or let him know I felt his watch was a knock-off.

osamu · 22 May 2018, 09:48 AM

somewhere between 1 and 3.
If just in passing, probably just pretend I didn't notice.
If like sitting somewhere, like at a restaurant, I'll probably take a few looks to see what model other details.
If it's someone I'm working with and having a conversation with anyways, I might slip in a "nice watch", but that is very rare.

RHIII · 22 May 2018, 09:48 AM

I’ll may say something to my wife (if she’s with me), like look...they’re wearing a whatever and she’ll roll her eyes...

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SLS · 22 May 2018, 09:49 AM

"Nothing" should have been an choice

hugs · 22 May 2018, 09:50 AM

I think “nice watch” then not much else

Bigblu10 · 22 May 2018, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

"Nothing" should have been an choice

X2.

drmizzou · 22 May 2018, 11:22 AM

Depends on the scenario but if the moment arises why not start a friendly conversation.

Etschell · 22 May 2018, 11:30 AM

i cry and run away.

mg18 · 22 May 2018, 11:31 AM

I usually assume it's fake until I get a closer look lol. I know it's strange..

watchmework · 22 May 2018, 11:35 AM

It depends on the situation. More than often I’ll stare, try to see what model it is and be on my way.

Brettno1 · 22 May 2018, 11:44 AM

I don't say "nice watch" because it's almost impossible to tell if it's a fake when they're just walking by. If I knew for a fact it was real, then I'd definitely say "nice watch"

SubMarine · 22 May 2018, 11:55 AM

Lol, great responses! Hilarious.

View Poll Results: What's your most natural reaction when you spot another Rolex wearer in the wild?
Pretend that you didn't notice the other Rolex wearer's watch and mind your own business.	147	27.89%
Try to gain a better view of the other Rolex wearer's watch: model, year, and other details.	220	41.75%
Make a comment on the other Rolex wearer's watch, "hey, nice watch."	64	12.14%
Pull up your sleeve in order to make your watch more exposed and visible to the other Rolex wearer.	22	4.17%
Secretly hope that the other Rolex wearer begins a watch conversation with you.	23	4.36%
Silently stare at each other's watches while smiling to each other without speaking.	11	2.09%
Both of you see each other's watches, but pretend that you don't.	37	7.02%
Try to discretely snap a photo of the other Rolex wearer's watch to study it later.	3	0.57%
Voters: 527. You may not vote on this poll

22 May 2018, 06:09 AM	#2
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,326	Pretend I didn’t notice and mind my own business. __________________

22 May 2018, 07:43 AM	#12
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	do nothing. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

22 May 2018, 08:21 AM	#14
Rose Gold "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Joe Location: North Carolina Watch: er in the rye Posts: 234	I have taken the advice of others here and do not comment on watches. It seems that more bad can come of it than good. This said, I really like discussing watches so I will engage if queried about my watch. In the month or so that I have had my watch, I have had only one comment, from an older friend who doesn’t know watches. She commented on how shiny it was, to which my wife replied “It should be... he cleans it every week”. I laughed, nudged her under the table so that she let the conversation drop. I have had students notice my watches (not the Rolex) in the past, and I enjoy when I run into a student who is a WIS (or on their way). Joe __________________ 2018 Rose Gold Daytona (116505) with Rose Gold Dial and Black Sub-Dials.

22 May 2018, 09:36 AM	#18
kalo925 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: California Watch: SD50, PAM-690 Posts: 356	I'm at DEN airport.. Lets see if I can get a photo.. �� Wasn't my vote, but I do have 2 hours to waste here.. Edit: it's really hard to get a good photo when casually walking by.. Edit2: My eyes really suck. Maybe a pilot walking by is a good choice.. Edit3: I got a submariner! But this is a difficult job.. The quality is no good.. Last edited by kalo925; 22 May 2018 at 10:12 AM.. Reason: https://image.ibb.co/ibMK6T/IMG_20180521_180545.jpg

22 May 2018, 06:10 AM	#3
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,801	None of the above

22 May 2018, 06:46 AM	#4
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	See them all the time here in London so never say anything but at the gym sauna I do check out other men’s Rolexes haha..

22 May 2018, 06:52 AM	#5
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,619	Lol this is hilarious. I saw a guy with a al White stainless Daytona and had to say something to him...I think he thought I was some weird kid until he realized I had a SubC date on

22 May 2018, 07:08 AM	#6
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	Just another wannabe or is it a fake lol

22 May 2018, 07:08 AM	#7
jasonmush99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Detroit Posts: 29	Great thread!!! I generally say something! Like, "I like your Explorer!" I think most people enjoy chatting about it!! Most people will reciprocate, but occasional they don't!! Either way, it's cool to see in the wild!! I'm hoping to see a Millgauss sometime, as that is my daily wear! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 May 2018, 07:19 AM	#9
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,430	If I feel it’s an appropriate situation and I can do so discreetly, I will compliment their watch. Whether I choose to continue the conversation is based on how they respond. Many people just say thanks and obviously don’t want to talk further, others LOVE talking watches, like me! I actually was having lunch alone at a sushi bar the other day and another guys was sitting two seats down from me, also alone, and was wearing a gorgeous matte dial Sub. I complimented his watch and then asked what reference it was and he had no idea what I was talking about. I then asked what year it is and he said somewhere in the 1960s. He clearly knew nothing about the watch. No big deal, I just dropped the conversation and left him alone. I think it’s fine to broach the subject discreetly and gauge the reply, but do NOT make a big scene right off the bat. “OMG, YOU ARE WEARING A ROLEX! ME TOO, I’M WEARING A ROLEX TOO!” Lol, please don’t do that. Every once in a while, you encounter another WIS and have a really great talk. So nothing wrong with complimenting the watch if it’s in the right environment and it can be discreetly done.

22 May 2018, 07:41 AM	#11
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	[QUOTE=jb335;8601820]I think it’s fine to broach the subject discreetly and gauge the reply, but do NOT make a big scene right off the bat. “OMG, YOU ARE WEARING A ROLEX! ME TOO, I’M WEARING A ROLEX TOO!” Lol, please don’t do that. [QUOTE] Lol

22 May 2018, 08:02 AM	#13
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	I was just on an extended vacation ( for me 5 weeks) in Florida and being in an influential area I only saw 1 Seadweller and then on the plane the guy in front of me in row 1 had on a TT Sub. My Hawkeye caught that right away and l did hold myself back from saying hello nice Sub because l thought that might be rude of me. I guess l just didn't have the right feeling at the time although it was nice to see another Sub. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

22 May 2018, 08:23 AM	#15
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,008	Don't talk to strangers.

22 May 2018, 09:11 AM	#16
air_king "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 383	Odds of running across another WIS wearing a Rolex or any other nice watch is slim. Most people are relatively clueless when it comes to watches, so I don’t usually say anything.

22 May 2018, 09:14 AM	#17
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,545	I mind my own business unless it’s truly vintage. However, last week at a fundraiser dinner I did have someone come up out of the blue and simply ask “how long did you have to wait to get that watch?” I replied to him “2 days short of 2 years.” and he then complimented me on my white dial 116500 Daytona. We chatted a while about watches and he turned out a very nice guy. PS: Some of the poll answers are borderline creepy.

22 May 2018, 09:39 AM	#19
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,668	Last night I was down the street listening to some music at a very local watering hole. Someone had what looked like a Sub Date on but after some scrutiny it was clear from the PCLs and dial insignia that it was an Invicta. I held off commenting as I neither wanted to talk to the guy or let him know I felt his watch was a knock-off. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

22 May 2018, 09:48 AM	#20
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	somewhere between 1 and 3. If just in passing, probably just pretend I didn't notice. If like sitting somewhere, like at a restaurant, I'll probably take a few looks to see what model other details. If it's someone I'm working with and having a conversation with anyways, I might slip in a "nice watch", but that is very rare.

22 May 2018, 09:48 AM	#21
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	I’ll may say something to my wife (if she’s with me), like look...they’re wearing a whatever and she’ll roll her eyes... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 May 2018, 09:49 AM	#22
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	"Nothing" should have been an choice __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

22 May 2018, 09:50 AM	#23
hugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK bad teeth etc Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 1,001	I think “nice watch” then not much else __________________ Rolex Explorer Tudor Black Bay.

22 May 2018, 11:22 AM	#25
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	Depends on the scenario but if the moment arises why not start a friendly conversation.

22 May 2018, 11:30 AM	#26
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	i cry and run away. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

22 May 2018, 11:31 AM	#27
mg18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Toronto Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 696	I usually assume it's fake until I get a closer look lol. I know it's strange..

22 May 2018, 11:35 AM	#28
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	It depends on the situation. More than often I’ll stare, try to see what model it is and be on my way.

22 May 2018, 11:44 AM	#29
Brettno1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Brett Location: Las Vegas Watch: 116618LB Posts: 140	I don't say "nice watch" because it's almost impossible to tell if it's a fake when they're just walking by. If I knew for a fact it was real, then I'd definitely say "nice watch"

22 May 2018, 11:55 AM	#30
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	Lol, great responses! Hilarious.

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