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Dan Pierce · 4 April 2009, 11:33 PM

So I'm working at the airport in Cleveland and spot a pilot wearing a Sub date leaning on some of our equipment. As I approached he asked if he was in my way and I said not at all and that's a great looking Sub you have. He said he bought it 25 years ago and it's seen it all.
Then the next day I see a passenger wearing a TT GMT on jubilee. Couldn't let that go by without comment. I said that's a great looking GMT you have. We both agreed the GMT is THE watch for travelers.
Both gentlemen thanked me for my comments and where genuinely eager to talk about their pride and joys.

dP

kcmo · 4 April 2009, 11:42 PM

That's great Dan! I love it when others are just as eager to talk about their watches! Of course there are always others who give you that 'funny look' and aren't interested....LOL!

Dan Pierce · 4 April 2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

That's great Dan! I love it when others are just as eager to talk about their watches! Of course there are always others who give you that 'funny look' and aren't interested....LOL!

Very true, Karis.

It's either that, "what the hell are you talking about" stare, or, if your lucky, you find another proud owner.

dP

musert · 5 April 2009, 12:03 AM

You are so right! Since I've got my new Sub for a couple of weeks now. I'm more inclined at checking out people's wrist and checking if they have a rolex. Is that some kind of rolex thing that happens when owning a rolex or is it just me? And I don't mind calling someone out telling they have a nice wrist piece.

Dan Pierce · 5 April 2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by musert

You are so right! Since I've got my new Sub for a couple of weeks now. I'm more inclined at checking out people's wrist and checking if they have a rolex. Is that some kind of rolex thing that happens when owning a rolex or is it just me? And I don't mind calling someone out telling they have a nice wrist piece.

It affects all of us.

dP

CPTL · 5 April 2009, 12:08 AM

Met a guy in a bar about two weeks ago, and he had on a TT Black Sub with lug holes. I was wearing my Explorer-II, and the GF was wearing my Sub on a NATO. We had a 30 minute conversation about watches, and my other buddy got some good business contacts (this gentleman buys and sells small companies).

Who says Rolex isn't an investment?

mike · 5 April 2009, 12:20 AM

I love stories about people who have built histories with their watches.

Gasoil4ever · 5 April 2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

I love stories about people who have built histories with their watches.

Exactly !!

I just come back from a trip to Africa, and its just something incredible to share "adventures" with your watch.

Lion · 5 April 2009, 12:26 AM

I find myself now looking at a persons face first and then their wrist. And watching TV I'm looking to see what kind of watch they are wearing!!!
And I owe this plight and blame on this Forum!!!

Marrk · 5 April 2009, 12:33 AM

Great story, Dan, but you didn't say what you were wearing (on your wrist).

Dan Pierce · 5 April 2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

Great story, Dan, but you didn't say what you were wearing (on your wrist).

I was wearing a Marathon SAR GMT.

dP

ob1 · 5 April 2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Very true, Karis.

It's either that, "what the hell are you talking about" stare, or, if your lucky, you find another proud owner.

dP

Thats the stare I usually get!

RLX-lvr · 5 April 2009, 01:10 AM

I had two guys here at work, a producer with a ss/plat yacht master, and a camera man with a bluesy sub. I commented on their watches in private, and both of them looked at me like I had three heads.

bobdog377 · 5 April 2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

I find myself now looking at a persons face first and then their wrist. And watching TV I'm looking to see what kind of watch they are wearing!!!
And I owe this plight and blame on this Forum!!!

Guilty as charged,I've found myself doing this more and more

Marrk · 5 April 2009, 04:47 AM

I chatted up a guy at the gym this a.m. who had a 1947 bubbleback (and a 1967 Expy I at home).

SLS · 5 April 2009, 05:27 AM

I notice them all the time, but 99.9% of the time I do not say anything...I have gotten some wierd looks in the past.
~Scott

kcmo · 5 April 2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Very true, Karis.

It's either that, "what the hell are you talking about" stare, or, if your lucky, you find another proud owner.

dP

Too true!!

4 April 2009, 11:33 PM	#1
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,166	Rolex Run Ins So I'm working at the airport in Cleveland and spot a pilot wearing a Sub date leaning on some of our equipment. As I approached he asked if he was in my way and I said not at all and that's a great looking Sub you have. He said he bought it 25 years ago and it's seen it all. Then the next day I see a passenger wearing a TT GMT on jubilee. Couldn't let that go by without comment. I said that's a great looking GMT you have. We both agreed the GMT is THE watch for travelers. Both gentlemen thanked me for my comments and where genuinely eager to talk about their pride and joys. 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

5 April 2009, 12:08 AM	#6
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Met a guy in a bar about two weeks ago, and he had on a TT Black Sub with lug holes. I was wearing my Explorer-II, and the GF was wearing my Sub on a NATO. We had a 30 minute conversation about watches, and my other buddy got some good business contacts (this gentleman buys and sells small companies). Who says Rolex isn't an investment? __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

5 April 2009, 12:26 AM	#9
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I find myself now looking at a persons face first and then their wrist. And watching TV I'm looking to see what kind of watch they are wearing!!! And I owe this plight and blame on this Forum!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

5 April 2009, 05:27 AM	#16
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I notice them all the time, but 99.9% of the time I do not say anything...I have gotten some wierd looks in the past. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

4 April 2009, 11:42 PM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	That's great Dan! I love it when others are just as eager to talk about their watches! Of course there are always others who give you that 'funny look' and aren't interested....LOL!

5 April 2009, 12:03 AM	#4
musert Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ATL Posts: 54	You are so right! Since I've got my new Sub for a couple of weeks now. I'm more inclined at checking out people's wrist and checking if they have a rolex. Is that some kind of rolex thing that happens when owning a rolex or is it just me? And I don't mind calling someone out telling they have a nice wrist piece.

5 April 2009, 12:20 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I love stories about people who have built histories with their watches.

5 April 2009, 12:33 AM	#10
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Great story, Dan, but you didn't say what you were wearing (on your wrist).

5 April 2009, 01:10 AM	#13
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	I had two guys here at work, a producer with a ss/plat yacht master, and a camera man with a bluesy sub. I commented on their watches in private, and both of them looked at me like I had three heads.

5 April 2009, 04:47 AM	#15
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	I chatted up a guy at the gym this a.m. who had a 1947 bubbleback (and a 1967 Expy I at home).

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