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topjimmi · 24 October 2014, 07:23 AM

never had anyone ask. if it was a friend, sure, why not?

red.earth · 24 October 2014, 08:01 AM

A few years ago, whilst I had just an EcoDrive Citizen on my wrist, a watchmaker friend of mine lent me his black dial 16570 for a week... And that's when the trouble started!

eeh100773 · 24 October 2014, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkw

only for gypsies in crowded subway stations in Europe

...been my policy for years.

Rzani · 24 October 2014, 08:25 AM

It goes like this..."Sure! Here you go. How cool is that! Feels good right? If you can you should get one!". Share the joy gentlemen.

Spoonage · 24 October 2014, 08:54 AM

I've tried on my father's and cousin's Rolexes. I've let close friends try on my other watches. Just got my first Rolex so no one has asked yet.

Castor · 24 October 2014, 09:14 AM

A guy I know wanted to try mine on. He's not known for his being careful & so I told him that the replacement value is $8,500 & if he drops it that's what he owes me. Odd that he never touched it......

El Cascarrabias · 24 October 2014, 09:25 AM

I would ask myself . . . "Can this guy outrun me?"

Watcheroo · 24 October 2014, 09:30 AM

Friends yes. Otherwise no. Goes for any brand.

AK797 · 24 October 2014, 09:32 AM

At my ADs I took off my YG Sub as I was trying on some watches and my salesman, who I had never met before, was drooling all over it but didn't ask to hold it. I then asked him if I could try on his own white Daytona as I hardly ever see one and as he handed his to me he eagerly picked my one up, and I thought fair enough as he was a lovely guy and very enthusiastic.

h999r · 24 October 2014, 09:33 AM

why not .. if its my friend I dont mind . Only friends

rolexnub · 24 October 2014, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watcheroo

friends yes. Otherwise no. Goes for any brand.

+1

jmiicustomz · 24 October 2014, 10:59 AM

I've had customers hand me their watches and in return I hand them mine. I am far more nervous about messing up theirs as most of these customers own several such watches and usually 5-10 50k and up shotguns and rifles. I know if they dropped mine they would have no problem covering service/repair, but I am a poor man of limited means and my insurance covers me fixing their guns not dropping their watches.

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Kokoshawnuff · 24 October 2014, 11:09 AM

definitely if a friend asked, though I don't have many friends so it makes things easy

Cinquecento · 24 October 2014, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamSam

Usually it's someone I know well that asks for such a thing. And I'm usually happy to let them try it and insist they keep it on for sometime because this is how they get a feel for it.

This

Baco Noir · 24 October 2014, 01:14 PM

If the situation is right, I have no problem with it. I've even done it with a stranger in an airport bar after talking watches for a bit. He had on a Zenith and I had my Blancpain.

nivkaizer · 24 October 2014, 02:07 PM

Friends and family? Absolutely. Strangers?? Ciao.

motoikkyu · 24 October 2014, 02:33 PM

I generally don't talk to strangers. Have gotten some strange requests in my time from strangers. Friends, acquaintances, anyone in a watch store or at a watch show, no problem. If I felt uncomfortable, I'd probably say, "Not this one, it wouldn't be right."

TSts · 24 October 2014, 04:08 PM

Only with people I know...

josephvman · 24 October 2014, 11:25 PM

I usually take mine off and hand them to my friends if they ask about them. One of them had some movers steal his watches, a Panerai and GP. I offered to let him wear one of mine until he figured out what to buy. I wouldn't do that with everyone I know, but most of my closest friends would take at least as good of care of something they borrowed as I would. I value my watches, but I value my friends more. I love watches (and cars, motorcycles, guitars, etc) but it just "stuff" and it's really easy to let your stuff own you if you don't keep perspective.

padi56 · 24 October 2014, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wllnv19

In over 25 years of owning Rolex watches I've never had anyone ask me to try one on.

Have agree even a Rolex is just a watch.

Manofsteelpt · 24 October 2014, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topjimmi

never had anyone ask. if it was a friend, sure, why not?

This.

00pumpkin · 24 October 2014, 11:43 PM

It all depends on who it is? Complete stranger - of course no. Someone I've know for awhile - Yes, but I'm careful on how I hand it to them and the surroundings.

Mr. K · 25 October 2014, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00pumpkin

It all depends on who it is? Complete stranger - of course no. Someone I've know for awhile - Yes, but I'm careful on how I hand it to them and the surroundings.

Agree with this.

But if a friend or acquaintance just starts asking about my watch. Often times I'll offer it to them. Hey take a look.... see the hands, chapter ring, weight. .....

Always into sharing my passion.

Mark

REDiesel · 25 October 2014, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rzani

it goes like this..."sure! Here you go. How cool is that! Feels good right? If you can you should get one!". Share the joy gentlemen.

+1

Colina19 · 25 October 2014, 01:19 AM

The only friend to ask me was a joker and pretty big, I didnt feel like wrestling to get my watch back so I said no.

james1787 · 25 October 2014, 01:38 AM

I have never had anyone ask. Would I let a complete stranger? No. A friend, co-worker or relative? Sure.

nivkaizer · 25 October 2014, 01:48 AM

My brother in law has a vintage sub. Needs a little tlc, but its awesome and one day I hope to own a nice vintage piece. That is actually how I started lusting for a sub myself. I had no shame asking him then if I could check it out and put it on. He knew I appreciated it so much and was happy to share. Even until I got myself a sub I still appreciate his even more today. cheers.

Jack T · 25 October 2014, 02:52 AM

It has never happened, and if it does...it won't.

Vincent65 · 25 October 2014, 03:15 AM

I don't think anyone has ever asked me - depending who asked, I wouldn't mind.

OmegaJJH · 25 October 2014, 03:57 AM

I've let loads of family and friends try on my watches and a couple of customers too.

24 October 2014, 08:01 AM	#62
red.earth "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: UK Watch: 124273 Posts: 831	A few years ago, whilst I had just an EcoDrive Citizen on my wrist, a watchmaker friend of mine lent me his black dial 16570 for a week... And that's when the trouble started! __________________ Explorer 124273 \| Explorer II 16570 Polar \|

24 October 2014, 01:14 PM	#75
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,828	If the situation is right, I have no problem with it. I've even done it with a stranger in an airport bar after talking watches for a bit. He had on a Zenith and I had my Blancpain. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

24 October 2014, 04:08 PM	#78
TSts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal USA Posts: 1,067	Only with people I know... __________________ 116710LN 116300blro

24 October 2014, 11:43 PM	#82
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 1,976	It all depends on who it is? Complete stranger - of course no. Someone I've know for awhile - Yes, but I'm careful on how I hand it to them and the surroundings. __________________ 16710, 116520, 216570, 116610LV

25 October 2014, 02:52 AM	#88
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,651	It has never happened, and if it does...it won't. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

24 October 2014, 07:23 AM	#61
topjimmi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: matt Location: USA Posts: 551	never had anyone ask. if it was a friend, sure, why not?

24 October 2014, 08:25 AM	#64
Rzani Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: POLAND Watch: BLRO Posts: 615	It goes like this..."Sure! Here you go. How cool is that! Feels good right? If you can you should get one!". Share the joy gentlemen.

24 October 2014, 08:54 AM	#65
Spoonage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,070	I've tried on my father's and cousin's Rolexes. I've let close friends try on my other watches. Just got my first Rolex so no one has asked yet.

24 October 2014, 09:14 AM	#66
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	A guy I know wanted to try mine on. He's not known for his being careful & so I told him that the replacement value is $8,500 & if he drops it that's what he owes me. Odd that he never touched it......

24 October 2014, 09:25 AM	#67
El Cascarrabias "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: USA Watch: 16613LB Posts: 1,006	I would ask myself . . . "Can this guy outrun me?"

24 October 2014, 09:30 AM	#68
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,918	Friends yes. Otherwise no. Goes for any brand.

24 October 2014, 09:32 AM	#69
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,288	At my ADs I took off my YG Sub as I was trying on some watches and my salesman, who I had never met before, was drooling all over it but didn't ask to hold it. I then asked him if I could try on his own white Daytona as I hardly ever see one and as he handed his to me he eagerly picked my one up, and I thought fair enough as he was a lovely guy and very enthusiastic.

24 October 2014, 09:33 AM	#70
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	why not .. if its my friend I dont mind . Only friends

24 October 2014, 10:59 AM	#72
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	I've had customers hand me their watches and in return I hand them mine. I am far more nervous about messing up theirs as most of these customers own several such watches and usually 5-10 50k and up shotguns and rifles. I know if they dropped mine they would have no problem covering service/repair, but I am a poor man of limited means and my insurance covers me fixing their guns not dropping their watches. Sent from my C771 using Tapatalk 2

24 October 2014, 11:09 AM	#73
Kokoshawnuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Los Angeles Posts: 210	definitely if a friend asked, though I don't have many friends so it makes things easy

24 October 2014, 02:07 PM	#76
nivkaizer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: GOTHAM Watch: Sub, TT DJ, DJ Posts: 114	Friends and family? Absolutely. Strangers?? Ciao.

24 October 2014, 02:33 PM	#77
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	I generally don't talk to strangers. Have gotten some strange requests in my time from strangers. Friends, acquaintances, anyone in a watch store or at a watch show, no problem. If I felt uncomfortable, I'd probably say, "Not this one, it wouldn't be right."

24 October 2014, 11:25 PM	#79
josephvman Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 808	I usually take mine off and hand them to my friends if they ask about them. One of them had some movers steal his watches, a Panerai and GP. I offered to let him wear one of mine until he figured out what to buy. I wouldn't do that with everyone I know, but most of my closest friends would take at least as good of care of something they borrowed as I would. I value my watches, but I value my friends more. I love watches (and cars, motorcycles, guitars, etc) but it just "stuff" and it's really easy to let your stuff own you if you don't keep perspective.

25 October 2014, 01:19 AM	#85
Colina19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Cooper City, FL Posts: 156	The only friend to ask me was a joker and pretty big, I didnt feel like wrestling to get my watch back so I said no.

25 October 2014, 01:38 AM	#86
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,365	I have never had anyone ask. Would I let a complete stranger? No. A friend, co-worker or relative? Sure.

25 October 2014, 01:48 AM	#87
nivkaizer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: GOTHAM Watch: Sub, TT DJ, DJ Posts: 114	My brother in law has a vintage sub. Needs a little tlc, but its awesome and one day I hope to own a nice vintage piece. That is actually how I started lusting for a sub myself. I had no shame asking him then if I could check it out and put it on. He knew I appreciated it so much and was happy to share. Even until I got myself a sub I still appreciate his even more today. cheers.

25 October 2014, 03:15 AM	#89
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	I don't think anyone has ever asked me - depending who asked, I wouldn't mind.

25 October 2014, 03:57 AM	#90
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,667	I've let loads of family and friends try on my watches and a couple of customers too.

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