Wearing my Daytona, I was approached by 3 guys at a decaying urban mall yesterday

[dmash]

Originally Posted by JettyOne

Hey, welcome to TRF.


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To equate an in person interaction with a stranger on a random day in a random place to posting on a public message board centered around watches where one willingly signed up, would also be silly

If you want a comparable situation say 'I went up to a random person at a watch event where we both were attendees and complemented his AP ROO'. See how it makes a huge difference? There's overlap and practically nobody would think that's weird.

[JettyOne]

Originally Posted by dmash

To equate an in person interaction with a stranger on a random day in a random place to posting on a public message board centered around watches where one willingly signed up, would also be silly

If you want a comparable situation say 'I went up to a random person at a watch event where we both were attendees and complemented his AP ROO'. See how it makes a huge difference? There's overlap and practically nobody would think that's weird.

Just to poke in this a little.
So you’ve spent 5000 messages discussing watches to strangers online, but when a person standing in front of you, with a shared interest it would be “borderline silly” to say “hey, nice watch”. Yeah. Lol


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[dmash]

Originally Posted by JettyOne

Just to poke in this a little.
So you’ve spent 5000 messages discussing watches to strangers online, but when a person standing in front of you, with a shared interest it would be “borderline silly” to say “hey, nice watch”. Yeah. Lol


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You automatically assuming this shows me you haven't traveled much Again, you completely are ignoring the situation and lack of overlap. Being here is like signing up for a convention and we're willingly wanting to discuss a common subject matter. You randomly waltzing up to some guy at a theme park is kind of weird. and the funniest thing is you still aren't dissuaded about this, even with said individual also giving you a weird reaction.

Just wanting to poke back a little. Yeah. Lol

[JettyOne]

Originally Posted by dmash

You automatically assuming this shows me you haven't traveled much

Lol. Ok.
Said the gal who wrote 5000 messages to stranger she never met, about watches, but quickly criticized someone talking to an actual person. Silly, you say?

Well traveled, you say?? Lol.


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[dmash]

Originally Posted by JettyOne

Lol. Ok.
Said the gal who wrote 5000 messages to stranger she never met, about watches, but quickly criticized someone talking to an actual person. Silly, you say?

Well traveled, you say?? Lol.


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I think I'm starting to better understand why your Universal friend quickly scampered away.

Have a good one!

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by Easy Rhino

Let me spell it out more clearly for you. People that observe a fine watch but don't remark on it such that it would it easier to miss their attention to it, hence easier for the wearer to not be aware that someone having bad intent has alerted onto them.

I'd rather someone remark than not.

Therefore, 99.9999% of all people that cross your path or make visual contact with you on any given day are suspects…whew!! That can be a real strain on your adrenal glands.

[JettyOne]

Originally Posted by dmash

You randomly waltzing up to some guy at a theme park is kind of weird. and the funniest thing is you still aren't dissuaded about this, even with said individual also giving you a weird reaction.

Just wanting to poke back a little. Yeah. Lol

“Randomly waltzing up”?
“Giving weird reaction”?

Selective reading. I see. You got to 5000 posts in days, i guess.


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[yankeeromeo]

I live in London and thankfully only had "watch people" engage to talk watches

[jets]

Originally Posted by Notsoprobro

Worst encounter was a dude noticing my Pepsi at a professional event, then choosing to berate me for having the audacity to spend that level of cash on a watch when there are less fortunate out there. Was a super awkward conversation - he came off sounding super interested initially. Was a bummer and couldn't get out of there fast enough.

Best to interrupt him, thank him for his opinion and then tell him to piss off.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by Watch-Geek

I never had anyone notice my watches,

This is a statement that you can not make with any certainty.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by George58

paranoia strikes deep

Into your life it will creep.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by DDDan

Yes but Panerai wearers wear Panerai because they like being noticed. So of course they want to talk about it.

No more so than Rolex wearers. Any more with Panerai no longer a hot commodity you’ll find primarily true believers wearing them because nobody believes they are good investments. The same can’t be said for Rolex.

[JettyOne]

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[amh]

Went to Formula1 yesterday, finally saw a Daytona SS (white) in real life. It's a nice watch. Likely it would feel somewhat small, but it's nice.

Also had a random counter with a watch guy. One of the vendors there had some kind of chrono, didn't ask him about it. But then he saw my SD43 and asked if he could take a picture of it - sure I said! He's saving up for a Sub.

Of course we talked about ADs these days - it's not enough to just "save up" for that Sub if you're just an Average Joe. Snowball's chance in hell if you're just looking for a one-and-done SS Rolex. (This is from someone w/ about 60k in watches, most of them for my wife, from ADs that are now closed with all those lovely 'relationship' washed down the drain.)

[spacebjorn]

Now imagine wearing a JM Daytona or a 5711...

[dnpina]

Originally Posted by amh

Went to Formula1 yesterday, finally saw a Daytona SS (white) in real life. It's a nice watch. Likely it would feel somewhat small, but it's nice.

Also had a random counter with a watch guy. One of the vendors there had some kind of chrono, didn't ask him about it. But then he saw my SD43 and asked if he could take a picture of it - sure I said! He's saving up for a Sub.

Of course we talked about ADs these days - it's not enough to just "save up" for that Sub if you're just an Average Joe. Snowball's chance in hell if you're just looking for a one-and-done SS Rolex. (This is from someone w/ about 60k in watches, most of them for my wife, from ADs that are now closed with all those lovely 'relationship' washed down the drain.)

I was at COTA too yesterday. My cousin's steel Daytona was the only one I saw, along with a random bullhead and one IWC chronograph. All together, not great for watch spotting.

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[GONZO2LR]

Originally Posted by jets

Best to interrupt him, thank him for his opinion and then tell him to piss off.

i had a guy tell me...the same thig..i asked him what he drove, then i said you should sell that car and buy you a $500 car and give teh extra money to the poor and those nice shoes and clothes too....if you care that much...me...naw...i dont care...and i walked off....

take control of the conversation man!!!....fk them!!!

[nelsonthepetitedood]

I was at COTA Saturday and saw quite a few Rolex's. 2 SS White Daytona's, several Subs, a few Day-Dates, and probably some I did not notice.

I would agree with others that the White Daytona is a pretty piece but smaller than you would suspect.

[GONZO2LR]

Originally Posted by Tim Plains

I would have ran away screaming like a little girl and possibly wet myself in the process hoping anyone who gave chase slipped on it.

Dude...i almost fell out of my chair when i read your comment....thats funny as hell...thanks for the laugh...im still laughing.....i can picture it...hahhahaa

[Ftech1]

I was at COTA all weekend as well. I saw plenty of Rolexes, even a few white dial Daytona’s. Made me wish I would’ve worn my black dial instead of my BLNR.

[procrastanova]

In my experience, if someone is knowledgable enough to notice my watch, then they are an enthusiast like me and a good conversation almost always follows. I have had the oportunity to try on many different fine watches as a result.

I say insure it, wear it, enjoy it.

[arcampado]

Originally Posted by spacebjorn

Now imagine wearing a JM Daytona or a 5711...

I wear my JM Daytona all of the time and no one has ever said anything to me about it. My guess is well leas than 1% of people give a sh*t about watches. Have some situational awareness and wear what you like and you’ll be fine

[JSCP]

Trust only your friends and family and people you know/work with etc. Rest in the wild don’t go there.