Not making this up

[HideMyWalletPlease]

So I went shopping for some clothes today. There was extremely nice, enthusiastic young guy, very early 20’s, helping me in one of the stores. I was wearing the Hulk and he says “OMG bro! Look at your time piece!” I said “Yeah it’s a discontinued Rolex”. He says “I know dude it’s the Hulk”. I said yeah.

Then he just yells out “Box and papers bro!” I was a little surprised cuz we weren’t really discussing boxes and papers. He then continued on to say “wow man box and papers!” Like several more times.

We talked more and he seemed really interested in watches but not really Rolexes Because of cost and his style was very unique, punky, artsy type. He kind of had a Harry Styles thing going on. As a matter of fact he asked me if I wanted to try on a garment from the women’s section cuz you know that’s cool now. I politely declined. Anyway then he wanted help picking out his first mechanical watch. He explained to me that he is extremely interested in the old technology and the mechanics of watches. He’s been researching for like a year but cannot afford anything that he likes. I showed him some stuff like the new Tissot PRX automatic. I personally think it’s a lot of watch for 650.00. Your getting 70s retro styling, integrated bracelet, visible movement, Swiss made. Well, I think he liked it cuz he yelled out again “Box and papers bro!”

Anyway, I got some nice clothes and helped a fellow watch connosuer. I waved goodbye to my new friend and left with a better understanding of why there are no watches left to buy.

[Eric88]

Sounds horrific. Ugh.

[ABrolex]

"Hey man try on this womens dress"

[Fleetlord]

The need and want for ROLEX is INTENSE

[Old Expat Beast]

I said “Yeah it’s a discontinued Rolex”

You did?

[HideMyWalletPlease]

Originally Posted by ABrolex

"Hey man try on this womens dress"

It wasn’t quite that bad. I asked if they had any denim, western style shirts and he said yeah we have one but it’s in the women’s section. After I left there I found one at Tom Ford, in the men’s section too!

[Couchpotato]

So, did you get your Hulk with box and papers?

[JonaG]

Why add the “discontinued”? Or “Rolex” part for that matter?

[HideMyWalletPlease]

Originally Posted by Couchpotato

So, did you get your Hulk with box and papers?

I guess. I got the box and warranty card.

[mastermixer]

Reminds me of the story of when I saw Ryan Gosling at a grocery store in Los Angeles . I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?” I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Milky Ways in his hands without paying.

The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter.

When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical infetterence,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.

[HideMyWalletPlease]

Originally Posted by mastermixer

Reminds me of the story of when I saw Ryan Gosling at a grocery store in Los Angeles . I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?” I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Milky Ways in his hands without paying.

The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter.

When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical infetterence,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.

Wow. That’s an amazing story. So he was a jerk but it was entertaining so it was kind of cool.

[mastermixer]

Originally Posted by HideMyWalletPlease

Wow. That’s an amazing story. So he was a jerk but it was entertaining so it was kind of cool.

haha yea its is fake story actually that I saw somewhere else online but it reminded me of your story and I just thought it was funny.

[HideMyWalletPlease]

Originally Posted by mastermixer

haha yea its is fake story actually that I saw somewhere else online but it reminded me of your story and I just thought it was funny.

Did you type it or copy and paste?

[vh2k]

Going forward, for all future incomings…. “Congratulations” and “Wear it in good health” shall be replaced with “BOX AND PAPERS BRO!!!!”

[shakeb0x]

Originally Posted by HideMyWalletPlease

So I went shopping for some clothes today. There was extremely nice, enthusiastic young guy, very early 20’s, helping me in one of the stores. I was wearing the Hulk and he says “OMG bro! Look at your time piece!” I said “Yeah it’s a discontinued Rolex”. He says “I know dude it’s the Hulk”. I said yeah.

Then he just yells out “Box and papers bro!” I was a little surprised cuz we weren’t really discussing boxes and papers. He then continued on to say “wow man box and papers!” Like several more times.

We talked more and he seemed really interested in watches but not really Rolexes Because of cost and his style was very unique, punky, artsy type. He kind of had a Harry Styles thing going on. As a matter of fact he asked me if I wanted to try on a garment from the women’s section cuz you know that’s cool now. I politely declined. Anyway then he wanted help picking out his first mechanical watch. He explained to me that he is extremely interested in the old technology and the mechanics of watches. He’s been researching for like a year but cannot afford anything that he likes. I showed him some stuff like the new Tissot PRX automatic. I personally think it’s a lot of watch for 650.00. Your getting 70s retro styling, integrated bracelet, visible movement, Swiss made. Well, I think he liked it cuz he yelled out again “Box and papers bro!”

Anyway, I got some nice clothes and helped a fellow watch connosuer. I waved goodbye to my new friend and left with a better understanding of why there are no watches left to buy.

Curious, what garment from the womens section and why yelling out box and papers? lol

[HideMyWalletPlease]

Originally Posted by shakeb0x

Curious, what garment from the womens section and why yelling out box and papers? lol

I asked about denim shirts with a western style like snaps and stuff. He says “well we have one in the women’s department. More guys are...” I politely declined.

Box and papers? I have no idea where that came from.

[shakeb0x]

Originally Posted by HideMyWalletPlease

I asked about denim shirts with a western style like snaps and stuff. He says “well we have one in the women’s department. More guys are...” I politely declined.

Box and papers? I have no idea where that came from.

cool story, thanks for sharing. wearing the hulk definitely gets the attention. i once had a person tell me, "thats a hulk! its green like money!"

[aczaja10]

Originally Posted by shakeb0x

Curious, what garment from the womens section and why yelling out box and papers? lol

I hate it when I go to buy my XXXL Hanes briefs and the guy at Kohl’s keeps trying to sell me those nude thong things while asking if it’s polished or not.

[Couchpotato]

Originally Posted by vh2k

Going forward, for all future incomings…. “Congratulations” and “Wear it in good health” shall be replaced with “BOX AND PAPERS BRO!!!!”

+1

[donas]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I said “Yeah it’s a discontinued Rolex”

You did?

That's what I was thinking. Sounds like a two people that needed to be talking to one another

[2loaded]

Pictures of box and papers or it didn't happen

[HideMyWalletPlease]

Originally Posted by donas

That's what I was thinking. Sounds like a two people that needed to be talking to one another

Yes, like that time I saw you speaking to Larry the Cable guy. I thought the same thing.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Previously while furiously making love to my wife she yelled out “BOX AND PAPERS BRO.” Initially I was taken aback but now I am relieved to know that it apparently means “well done” or “good Job” or something equally affirming. Also I’m pleased to know that I won’t have to punch our new pool boy whose name is Bro.

[HideMyWalletPlease]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

Previously while furiously making love to my wife she yelled out “BOX AND PAPERS BRO.” Initially I was taken aback but now I am relieved to know that it apparently means “well done” or “good Job” or something equally affirming. Also I’m pleased to know that I won’t have to punch our new pool boy whose name is Bro.

Good one!

[Halifax Daytona UK]

Watch friend

[Rock]

This thread is a crack-up.
I'm seeing the interaction with the sales assistant in my head. Funny!

"There we were, jumping up and down on the Group W Bench yelling "Kill!, Kill!"

[TudorTommy]

Originally Posted by Rock

This thread is a crack-up.
I'm seeing the interaction with the sales assistant in my head. Funny!

"There we were, jumping up and down on the Group W Bench yelling "Kill!, Kill!"

Alice's Restaurant! Read that comment and laughed out loud. Very entertaining thread so far

[Dirt]

Sounds like "box and papers bro" is the equivalent of the old "88 Miles per hour"

[Reinhard in SA]

Originally Posted by vh2k

Going forward, for all future incomings…. “Congratulations” and “Wear it in good health” shall be replaced with “BOX AND PAPERS BRO!!!!”

While I was reading this I though of this guy.

[LA_LEC]

Originally Posted by JonaG

Why add the “discontinued”? Or “Rolex” part for that matter?

I was wondering that myself actually.

I recently had a similar event (no women's clothing involved) where I was in a retail environment and the young male cashier I would say 19 or 20 noticed my Explorer 214270. He asked me what Rolex it was...I then told him it was a recently discontinue 39mm. He then asked me how much I paid and if I insured it.

So YES - the younger generation is even more aware of Rolex due to social media - don't think otherwise.