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25 March 2019, 09:27 AM | #91 |
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In general, or in public, NFW. At least that is my go to answer.
But... So there I was having a drink in BoBo’s steakhouse, near the Marina district (SF) when the guy next to me comments on my watch. He proceeds to pull off his A. Lange and Sons Datograph and we swap watches while talking. Dang, if that isn’t one glorious watch. Not my style but still... I loved the build quality. He was gracious and knowledgeable, we had a great time talking. It can happen. It did happen. It was just fine. |
25 March 2019, 09:37 AM | #92 |
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I want all my friends and watch enthusiasts to try them on I encourage it.
Only upon trying it on your own wrist do you really know if it’s for you.
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25 March 2019, 09:39 AM | #93 |
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Letting a stranger try my watch? Not gonna happen. Only family, friends, nice work colleagues.
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25 March 2019, 09:42 AM | #94 |
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I wouldn’t do that mate. Bad idea. The discussion part is fine though.
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25 March 2019, 09:45 AM | #95 |
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25 March 2019, 09:50 AM | #96 |
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Never! Why would you want to put yourself in a situation like that! Also imagine explaining to your insurance you let a stranger try it on! It would be VOID!!!
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25 March 2019, 09:51 AM | #97 |
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I have clients who would do this. It’s beautiful but it’s probably going to lead to tears at some point.
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25 March 2019, 10:03 AM | #98 | |
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I was at an AD last summer wearing the 126710 BLRO and the guy next to me recognized it and was pretty excited to see it in the steel. He asked to try it on and take a pic. I let him- he ended up being the person who runs the local Red Bar. It’s circumstantial- |
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25 March 2019, 10:13 AM | #99 |
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I'd say depends. For example, I was on an airplane (so it's already a more safe environment, because nobody will run away) and a man next to me was wearing a DSSD, while his son was wearing a YM. I noticed his son looking at my GMT a couple of times and if either of them wanted to try my GMT on in that setting, I'd have no issues with that.
That being said, somebody out of the blue on the street? Not happening. |
25 March 2019, 10:17 AM | #100 |
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NO PROBLEM, as long as his ankle is rigged to the pin of a hand grenade.
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25 March 2019, 10:20 AM | #101 |
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Hell no!
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25 March 2019, 10:24 AM | #102 |
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I’m no lawyer but that sounds like an attempted scam.
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25 March 2019, 10:29 AM | #103 | |
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25 March 2019, 10:35 AM | #104 |
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The last time a friend try on my Daytona, he clean my watch crystal by rubbing it against his work Jeans. I cringed and said nothing. So be warn when you let anyone try on your watch.
Also, if the strange has on a nice watch and said you can try his on, how do you know his is real? I know a few work colleagues that wear fakes. That stranger might run off with your watch. |
25 March 2019, 10:36 AM | #105 |
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25 March 2019, 10:39 AM | #106 |
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How fast can you run?
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25 March 2019, 10:41 AM | #107 |
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I have done this while in line at the grand opening if Rolex Boutique in SDGO
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25 March 2019, 10:46 AM | #108 |
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Only if he lets me try his more expensive watch at the same time...
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25 March 2019, 10:50 AM | #109 |
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25 March 2019, 11:04 AM | #110 |
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Nada...
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25 March 2019, 11:04 AM | #111 |
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A tough crowd here with these comments. I haven't been in the game that long but remember about a year ago when I was at an AD searching for my first Rolex. A person that came in looking at the same watches next to me took off his LV and handed it to me for a closer look and insisted that I try it on, just after a couple of minutes of talking watches with him (I didn't even ask).
I didn't think it was a big deal at the time, but based on the comments here, it seems to have been an exceptional situation. Hard for me to believe that most wouldn't even consider it if the situation was appropriate. |
25 March 2019, 11:13 AM | #112 |
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I don't even let my wife try on my watches.
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25 March 2019, 11:14 AM | #113 | |
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Do you mind if (reasonable) stranger ask to try your rolex?
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In the confines of a Boutique or AD, the likelihood is that those involved are of a similar mindset, so no problems there at all. Surely you would think twice elsewhere? |
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25 March 2019, 11:14 AM | #114 | |
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25 March 2019, 11:15 AM | #115 |
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I can't imagine me allowing a stranger to try on my watch. I would only allow a friend or relative to try on one of my watches.
Maybe, a big maybe in an AD. |
25 March 2019, 11:16 AM | #116 |
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N. F. W.
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25 March 2019, 11:16 AM | #117 | |
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25 March 2019, 11:20 AM | #118 |
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Most of the times I allowed other people to try my watch it ended up with scratches after it is handed back to me.
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25 March 2019, 11:26 AM | #119 |
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April fool question?
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25 March 2019, 11:31 AM | #120 |
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I would NEVER hand my Rolex to a stranger.
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