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Old 21 April 2025, 12:57 AM   #1
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Ziv the Watch Guy

Have you seen him on social media?
Walks up to people (typically @ Miami Design District), compliments them on their watch (usually Rolex) then asks them what they do for a living and what advice they have for others for success.

Doesn't appear staged. Some people receptive, others give a "get out of my face" look. Many appear initially concerned for their safety.

The guy is obviously self-promoting. Genius or jerk? How would you react if approached? I would bet he's a member of this forum.
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Old 21 April 2025, 01:16 AM   #2
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Sounds like a copy of the guy who started doing it people who had nice cars.
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Old 21 April 2025, 01:46 AM   #3
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I think it’s all genuine. Always thought it was weird going up to people with a camera out recording, doesn’t matter who you are.

He’s also very big in the Orthodox community down there in FL. Somewhat of a a celebrity figure.
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Old 21 April 2025, 10:42 PM   #4
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I have met him when I was there a month ago. Great guy and almost worked out a deal with him on a watch, but I stopped myself lol.
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Old 21 April 2025, 10:45 PM   #5
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I have met him when I was there a month ago. Great guy and almost worked out a deal with him on a watch, but I stopped myself lol.
Really?
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Old 21 April 2025, 10:58 PM   #6
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What’s weird is that he has to throw the reference number out there and most people have no clue what he’s talking about. Strange concept if you ask me


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Old 22 April 2025, 03:39 AM   #7
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What’s weird is that he has to throw the reference number out there and most people have no clue what he’s talking about. Strange concept if you ask me


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I agree with you on that part. Usually generates a blank stare.
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Old 22 April 2025, 05:39 AM   #8
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Really?

Yes yes! I also ended up going to his office in the Seybold building and met his partner Moshe! Super great people


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Old 22 April 2025, 05:40 AM   #9
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Yes yes! I also ended up going to his office in the Seybold building and met his partner Moshe! Super great people


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That’s fantastic Nicholas … what a chance encounter


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Old 29 April 2025, 02:27 PM   #10
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What’s weird is that he has to throw the reference number out there and most people have no clue what he’s talking about. Strange concept if you ask me


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Peter, are you visiting Miami?

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Old 29 April 2025, 11:42 PM   #11
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Sounds like a good guy but needs more tact - It's very cringy.
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I've seen similar videos, and breeze right by them. I find them cringe, as well. They looked staged to me, until Nicholas mentioned he met one. Gives me some hope.
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