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42itus · 19 July 2019, 05:43 AM

Man, this kid's comments really touched a nerve with some people! It's interesting to see all the reactions from this kind of incident.

I feel fully prepared to know what to wear to amusement parks and family reunions!

Danny83 · 19 July 2019, 05:45 AM

Haha

Dr. Robert · 19 July 2019, 05:47 AM

Youth, it’s wasted on the young

Bryan81 · 19 July 2019, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

Man, this kid's comments really touched a nerve with some people! It's interesting to see all the reactions from this kind of incident.

I feel fully prepared to know what to wear to amusement parks and family reunions!

I'm going to a family reunion tomorrow. I wasn't going to wear my Rolex since it might offend my poor relatives. Now, I'm thinking I should wear it so that if they comment on it, I can put them in their place.

saturdayAMswingers · 19 July 2019, 06:46 AM

Wait, where was your man servant to handle this? Nigel would never let that sort of fracas in my space.

KBM · 19 July 2019, 06:52 AM

what a weird response...

Leeh · 19 July 2019, 08:38 AM

I was called out by a random coworker in a group setting years ago. I just responded with “it’s a Chinese knock-off” and ended there. There was another coworker who knew I was into watches, he kept quiet and gave me a nod and smirk.

You can’t control what people say or do, but you can come up with crafty responses to diffuse the situation.

Onikage · 19 July 2019, 08:42 AM

Damn. Son if only I'd bumped into you earlier..

Rolex_Bob · 19 July 2019, 08:57 AM

In September last year my wife and I did a South African/Zimbabwe/Botswana game drive experience over 12 days.
On day 4 or so, we attended a cultural night near Kruger National Park where we were guests of one of the villages. You can imagine what it was like, fire, dancing, singing and food...... Anyway the bus came to pick us up around 9:00pm and by that stage 20-30 young kids circled the bus.
As my wife and I were getting close to the bus, this little boy, probably 10 or 11 asks, "Mister, Mister, Can I have your Rolex?" I was naturally a bit taken back by that and said "No son it's not a Rolex its an Invicta." His shoulders dropped and said "Oh..... can I have it anyway?" I said no but you can have a dollar for knowing what a Rolex is!
Cheers!

173rdabn · 19 July 2019, 10:10 AM

It seems that manners are an option today. Many act like they were brought up in a cave by wolves.

burnthesehills · 19 July 2019, 10:20 AM

I suppose you could have educated him and informed him that these watches are actually worth more than you pay retail. That might have blown his young mind

c41006 · 19 July 2019, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchLurv

I would have just shrugged and dropped a cheeky comment along the lines of "stick to you 4.50 an hour job...One day you'll own something in the 4 figures".

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Originally Posted by cts

Um.. He’s working as a ride attendant at an amusement park.. Haven’t met many winners there but maybe someday... Someday...

Yikes

FloridaSam · 19 July 2019, 10:58 AM

To quote the learned Judge Elihu Smails: "The world needs ditch diggers too".

Kliminator · 19 July 2019, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Leeh

I was called out by a random coworker in a group setting years ago. I just responded with “it’s a Chinese knock-off” and ended there. There was another coworker who knew I was into watches, he kept quiet and gave me a nod and smirk.

You can’t control what people say or do, but you can come up with crafty responses to diffuse the situation.

I personally wouldn't tell someone else my real watch is a fake. That sends another message to the person about yourself IMO.

But I agree there are ways to diffuse unwanted attention in certain settings

Jimmy Jam Jam · 19 July 2019, 05:14 PM

I would've loved for you to put your arm round him and start the sentence with " listen here young padawan" xD

Chadridv · 19 July 2019, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Largoshark

Saw that coming

brucethemanlee · 19 July 2019, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WatchLurv

I would have just shrugged and dropped a cheeky comment along the lines of "stick to you 4.50 an hour job...One day you'll own something in the 4 figures".

I would have said this watch is worth more than what you'll make for the next 4 summers. Have fun :)

Then walk away :)

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crazymcmichael · 19 July 2019, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kostas

No , I live in Australia

where every one isn’t sue crazy !

grabbing him by the scruff of the neck is just figuratively , meaning I wouldn’t let him get away with it

Would you ask him where is family live? And make a photo of him??

I literally would not give a shit and probably i would take this guy his opinion as a joke, guess it was just his sense of humor..

Remember that pickels does look like crocodiles

WatchLurv · 19 July 2019, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by c41006

Yikes

Snide or rude comments always get the same in return from me. Doesn't matter if someone is richer or poorer than me. If one can give it, then one can receive it too.

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

I would have said this watch is worth more than what you'll make for the next 4 summers. Have fun :)

Then walk away :)

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Boutella · 19 July 2019, 07:30 PM

Worth nothing? Maybe he confused your Rolex for a Panerai.

Jamie1111 · 19 July 2019, 09:07 PM

Dot dot dot........cool thread....

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forcinitijp · 19 July 2019, 11:32 PM

He is a boy, he can say what he wants without anyone having to grab him by the neck or take him to the manager to scold him ... you tell him: you are right and thank you, it must be the same with the purchase of an iphone .. ... only idiots are offended by a child's comments.

joe100 · 19 July 2019, 11:41 PM

Nothing good ever comes from talking to strangers in public.

crazymcmichael · 20 July 2019, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by forcinitijp

He is a boy, he can say what he wants without anyone having to grab him by the neck or take him to the manager to scold him ... you tell him: you are right and thank you, it must be the same with the purchase of an iphone .. ... only idiots are offended by a child's comments.

I am a forever child do u consider me an idiot?

timepieceluvr · 20 July 2019, 09:06 AM

https://youtu.be/PJzNUydlQ4I

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LazySumday · 20 July 2019, 03:35 PM

Read half of the comments, but he is just a kid, cut him some slack. Don’t you remember ever saying stupid stuff to someone? I remember when I was a kid and these new homes went up around from my house , a moved in and owned a Lamborghini. I had been reading about Fiero conversions to Lambo’s and innocently asked him if it was a kit car (the house did not go with the car). I could tell he was upset by the comment, but it was innocent, albeit rude looking back. Point is, let it slide, sort of not worth even mentioning.

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omx5o · 20 July 2019, 05:11 PM

He’ll still be there in 20 years.

Boaters · 20 July 2019, 05:37 PM

He should of got the complimentary kick in the ass.

mailman · 20 July 2019, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brich436

ocnj

The carneys in WWNJ didn't bother me at all this week.

Dsmith1974 · 20 July 2019, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pepsiretail

The temerity of the youth of today! That youngster needs to be taught some manners

Bond used his sub as a knuckle duster.

19 July 2019, 05:47 AM	#63
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19 July 2019, 08:42 AM	#68
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19 July 2019, 11:41 PM	#83
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19 July 2019, 05:43 AM	#61
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Man, this kid's comments really touched a nerve with some people! It's interesting to see all the reactions from this kind of incident. I feel fully prepared to know what to wear to amusement parks and family reunions!

19 July 2019, 05:45 AM	#62
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,162	Haha

19 July 2019, 06:46 AM	#65
saturdayAMswingers "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: E Location: SoCal Posts: 68	Wait, where was your man servant to handle this? Nigel would never let that sort of fracas in my space.

19 July 2019, 06:52 AM	#66
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,386	what a weird response...

19 July 2019, 08:38 AM	#67
Leeh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Le Location: NorCal Watch: 'es are fun Posts: 109	I was called out by a random coworker in a group setting years ago. I just responded with “it’s a Chinese knock-off” and ended there. There was another coworker who knew I was into watches, he kept quiet and gave me a nod and smirk. You can’t control what people say or do, but you can come up with crafty responses to diffuse the situation.

19 July 2019, 08:57 AM	#69
Rolex_Bob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Bob Location: Australia Watch: 18k GMT Master II Posts: 221	In September last year my wife and I did a South African/Zimbabwe/Botswana game drive experience over 12 days. On day 4 or so, we attended a cultural night near Kruger National Park where we were guests of one of the villages. You can imagine what it was like, fire, dancing, singing and food...... Anyway the bus came to pick us up around 9:00pm and by that stage 20-30 young kids circled the bus. As my wife and I were getting close to the bus, this little boy, probably 10 or 11 asks, "Mister, Mister, Can I have your Rolex?" I was naturally a bit taken back by that and said "No son it's not a Rolex its an Invicta." His shoulders dropped and said "Oh..... can I have it anyway?" I said no but you can have a dollar for knowing what a Rolex is! Cheers!

19 July 2019, 10:10 AM	#70
173rdabn 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,317	It seems that manners are an option today. Many act like they were brought up in a cave by wolves.

19 July 2019, 10:20 AM	#71
burnthesehills "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,209	I suppose you could have educated him and informed him that these watches are actually worth more than you pay retail. That might have blown his young mind

19 July 2019, 10:58 AM	#73
FloridaSam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Sam Location: Sunny Florida Watch: Rolex 16013 Posts: 291	To quote the learned Judge Elihu Smails: "The world needs ditch diggers too".

19 July 2019, 05:14 PM	#75
Jimmy Jam Jam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: James Location: Hong Kong Watch: Bleu/Noir Posts: 185	I would've loved for you to put your arm round him and start the sentence with " listen here young padawan" xD

19 July 2019, 07:30 PM	#80
Boutella "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Oregon Watch: Rolex Rhodium Sky Posts: 44	Worth nothing? Maybe he confused your Rolex for a Panerai.

19 July 2019, 09:07 PM	#81
Jamie1111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 809	Dot dot dot........cool thread.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 July 2019, 11:32 PM	#82
forcinitijp 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Juan Location: Delaware Watch: 14060M/214270 Posts: 231	He is a boy, he can say what he wants without anyone having to grab him by the neck or take him to the manager to scold him ... you tell him: you are right and thank you, it must be the same with the purchase of an iphone .. ... only idiots are offended by a child's comments.

20 July 2019, 09:06 AM	#85
timepieceluvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,957	https://youtu.be/PJzNUydlQ4I Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 July 2019, 03:35 PM	#86
LazySumday "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 285	Read half of the comments, but he is just a kid, cut him some slack. Don’t you remember ever saying stupid stuff to someone? I remember when I was a kid and these new homes went up around from my house , a moved in and owned a Lamborghini. I had been reading about Fiero conversions to Lambo’s and innocently asked him if it was a kit car (the house did not go with the car). I could tell he was upset by the comment, but it was innocent, albeit rude looking back. Point is, let it slide, sort of not worth even mentioning. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 July 2019, 05:11 PM	#87
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,610	He’ll still be there in 20 years.

20 July 2019, 05:37 PM	#88
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	He should of got the complimentary kick in the ass.

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