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BIGTEX · 12 February 2019, 03:00 PM

... well, kind of.

In all the years and of all places, the one time someone commented on my watch was while I was paying at a Walmart. Of course, I had already noticed the guy behind me wearing an old school Pepsi GMT but I remained silent.

As I was grabbing my merchandise to walk away, he gave me an approving head nod and said "nice Kermit!" Naturally, I replied saying, "nice Pepsi!"

I got a chuckle out of the fact that everyone around us was oblivious to our exchange and the cashier looked at us like we both had holes in our heads.

That is all.

Paul_I · 12 February 2019, 03:02 PM

Nice.

Chadridv · 12 February 2019, 03:04 PM

and who said nick names were pointless!?

Perfectly good code for the wild!

joli160 · 12 February 2019, 03:05 PM

Nice

carlhaluss · 12 February 2019, 03:08 PM

Love it! What are the chances of that happening? Too bad it wasn't caught on video. Thanks for posting. It made my day.

Cheers,
Carl

sensui · 12 February 2019, 03:41 PM

All in good fun.. But per my kids...cringey.

To be honest though...I have no good solutions in how to answer people commenting on my watches by nicknames.

iluvrolex · 12 February 2019, 03:41 PM

Great story! It’s these random meetings that can really make someone’s day.

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woof · 12 February 2019, 03:43 PM

Hilarious! thank you for sharing...

Oldfellow · 12 February 2019, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

and who said nick names were pointless!?

Perfectly good code for the wild!

Good one, I like that.

Zakalwe · 12 February 2019, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

All in good fun.. But per my kids...cringey.

To be honest though...I have no good solutions in how to answer people commenting on my watches by nicknames.

Definitely!

I’m pretty relaxed about other people using watch nicknames. But reading this thread induced a shiver and a cold sweat in me as I considered what I’d do if somebody ever came up to me and said in public...

Quote:

Hey! Nice Batman

On careful reflection, I think my response would be this...

Tha Baron · 12 February 2019, 10:44 PM

Walmart.com has some Rolex in their site

Junior_ · 12 February 2019, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tha Baron

Walmart.com has some Rolex in their site

I’ve seen those. Costco does too.

beshannon · 12 February 2019, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tha Baron

Walmart.com has some Rolex in their site

From third party sellers, Walmart does not sell Rolex

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junior_

I’ve seen those. Costco does too.

Costco gets gray market inventory and occasionally has Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Cartier . . .

SkyJuice · 12 February 2019, 11:53 PM

Imagine someone calling you "nice hulk!" in the public

piratepress · 13 February 2019, 12:15 AM

The other day, I took my beater watch into Wal-Mart to have the battery changed. I wasn't wearing my BLNR, but making conversation I asked the lady if anyone ever brings in any Rolex watches to have them resized, etc. She said not often, but she has changed out the batteries in a couple Rolex watches. I then laughed to myself thinking, either they weren't actually a Rolex or they were very poor fakes!

BIGTEX · 13 February 2019, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

All in good fun.. But per my kids...cringey.

To be honest though...I have no good solutions in how to answer people commenting on my watches by nicknames.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Definitely!

I’m pretty relaxed about other people using watch nicknames. But reading this thread induced a shiver and a cold sweat in me as I considered what I’d do if somebody ever came up to me and said in public...

On careful reflection, I think my response would be this...

Really? You guys are funny. Whether someone uses a nickname or serial number to compliment your watch, if you know what they mean, why not just say "thanks."

BIGTEX · 13 February 2019, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyJuice

Imagine someone calling you "nice hulk!" in the public

Happens all the time, and I don't even own one.

goodolejr · 13 February 2019, 12:24 AM

This was a good start to my morning. Thanks for the chuckle!

herts9 · 13 February 2019, 12:40 AM

I wish I saw more in the wild. Doesn't seem to be many around here, or I'm hanging out with the wrong crowd!

Daveclock · 13 February 2019, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyJuice

Imagine someone calling you "nice hulk!" in the public

I’d have more worries about my “Pussy Galore”

Off Script · 13 February 2019, 01:02 AM

Great story! I got a good laugh at this one

Danny83 · 13 February 2019, 02:59 AM

Only in Texas

Zakalwe · 13 February 2019, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGTEX

Really? You guys are funny. Whether someone uses a nickname or serial number to compliment your watch, if you know what they mean, why not just say "thanks."

No not really, I was kidding. I think I’d say something like “thanks, you have impeccable taste” and I hope I’d recognise their watch and compliment it in return. Though being a typical Englishman the idea of strangers talking to me in random places does cause me angst.

I just like to use any excuse to post a gif that makes me chuckle every time I see it, because I’m a man-child.

asperry42 · 13 February 2019, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratepress

The other day, I took my beater watch into Wal-Mart to have the battery changed. I wasn't wearing my BLNR, but making conversation I asked the lady if anyone ever brings in any Rolex watches to have them resized, etc. She said not often, but she has changed out the batteries in a couple Rolex watches. I then laughed to myself thinking, either they weren't actually a Rolex or they were very poor fakes!

Probably fakes, but they could have been oysterquartz...

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Tha Baron · 13 February 2019, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

From third party sellers, Walmart does not sell Rolex

OK. So walmart.com has some listed on their site, like I said?

beshannon · 13 February 2019, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tha Baron

OK. So walmart.com has some listed on their site, like I said?

Many people think Walmart is the seller.

They are not, like I said.

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 13 February 2019, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyJuice

Imagine someone calling you "nice hulk!" in the public

To which you reply, "That's what she said."

Boaters · 13 February 2019, 05:30 AM

To be honest never really cared for the nicknames but in some cases, I guess it works.

CoveWatch · 13 February 2019, 05:30 AM

Thats a fun encounter

101031-28 · 13 February 2019, 05:43 AM

Nice, definitely one instance I would be ok using nicknames

12 February 2019, 03:00 PM	#1
BIGTEX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona, Sub, GMT Posts: 106	ROLEX at WALMART ... well, kind of. In all the years and of all places, the one time someone commented on my watch was while I was paying at a Walmart. Of course, I had already noticed the guy behind me wearing an old school Pepsi GMT but I remained silent. As I was grabbing my merchandise to walk away, he gave me an approving head nod and said "nice Kermit!" Naturally, I replied saying, "nice Pepsi!" I got a chuckle out of the fact that everyone around us was oblivious to our exchange and the cashier looked at us like we both had holes in our heads. That is all.

12 February 2019, 03:02 PM	#2
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	Nice. __________________

12 February 2019, 03:04 PM	#3
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	and who said nick names were pointless!? Perfectly good code for the wild! __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

12 February 2019, 03:05 PM	#4
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,735	Nice __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

12 February 2019, 03:08 PM	#5
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	Love it! What are the chances of that happening? Too bad it wasn't caught on video. Thanks for posting. It made my day. Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

12 February 2019, 03:41 PM	#6
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	All in good fun.. But per my kids...cringey. To be honest though...I have no good solutions in how to answer people commenting on my watches by nicknames.

12 February 2019, 03:41 PM	#7
iluvrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jason Location: Canada Watch: BLNR Posts: 539	Great story! It’s these random meetings that can really make someone’s day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 February 2019, 03:43 PM	#8
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	Hilarious! thank you for sharing... __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

12 February 2019, 10:44 PM	#11
Tha Baron "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Middle West Posts: 1,076	Walmart.com has some Rolex in their site

12 February 2019, 11:53 PM	#14
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	Imagine someone calling you "nice hulk!" in the public

13 February 2019, 12:15 AM	#15
piratepress "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mobile, AL Watch: BLNR Posts: 748	The other day, I took my beater watch into Wal-Mart to have the battery changed. I wasn't wearing my BLNR, but making conversation I asked the lady if anyone ever brings in any Rolex watches to have them resized, etc. She said not often, but she has changed out the batteries in a couple Rolex watches. I then laughed to myself thinking, either they weren't actually a Rolex or they were very poor fakes!

13 February 2019, 12:24 AM	#18
goodolejr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: J.R. Location: Texas Posts: 802	This was a good start to my morning. Thanks for the chuckle!

13 February 2019, 12:40 AM	#19
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Kentucky Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,034	I wish I saw more in the wild. Doesn't seem to be many around here, or I'm hanging out with the wrong crowd!

13 February 2019, 01:02 AM	#21
Off Script "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: U.S.A. Watch: 116618LB Posts: 221	Great story! I got a good laugh at this one

13 February 2019, 02:59 AM	#22
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,301	Only in Texas

13 February 2019, 05:30 AM	#28
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,652	To be honest never really cared for the nicknames but in some cases, I guess it works.

13 February 2019, 05:30 AM	#29
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Thats a fun encounter

13 February 2019, 05:43 AM	#30
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Nice, definitely one instance I would be ok using nicknames __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

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