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Reddy_Kilowatt · 15 January 2019, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Same here. Even the OP said "Then, I think to be polite, he asked me "what kind of watch do you have".

Anyway, lost me at "I intentionally roll up my sleeve so he can see my newly acquired BLRO".

This. Most of the weirdness starts in the OP.

Rock · 15 January 2019, 02:33 PM

I think all of us on here who choose to initiate a conversation about someone else's watch do so knowing that the gambit may be met with total disinterest. It's not the end of the world and the occasional one who turns out to be another enthusiast makes it worthwhile.

I saw my first white Daytona many years ago on the wrist of a work colleague whilst waiting for a meeting to start. He wasn't an enthusiast and commented that he was only wearing it because his usual watch had paint all over it after painting the house. He still whipped it off his wrist and handed it to me but I could tell he really didn't have anything more to say about it - which was fine.

Star Ferry · 15 January 2019, 02:49 PM

My dad's had a GMT for years and doesn't know what the GMT hand does. If you asked him about it, he'd probably be weirded out and walk away. Is my dad a tool?

Knappo 1307 · 15 January 2019, 10:31 PM

I thought the sleeve roll up by the OP was a little Tooley....

Old Geezer · 15 January 2019, 11:35 PM

I'm guessing the guy didn't drop $12K without inquiring with his brother in law about the watch and what made it so special. He may have been weirded out by the OPs' inquiries and maybe even felt a little self conscious about wearing a Rolex. I don't think he was a tool because he didn't want to talk watches or didn't just go crazy elaborating about his watch.

subtona · 16 January 2019, 12:02 AM

Diff strokes for diff folkes.

Expectations are the only issue here.

Compliment the watch and take what you get as a response... some will be good and some not as much.

scottwmitch · 16 January 2019, 12:19 AM

Wow...this conversation sure went in a direction I never intended! It was actually supposed to be a pretty light-hearted post. I didn't intend to paint this guy as a "tool" because he isn't a fellow watch geek. I was simply stating that I was hoping my first encounter with the unicorn (i.e., Daytona C) would've been with someone that had a passion for it. Neither of us were actually watching our kids playing at the time as the game was not scheduled to start for another hour. This will not stop me from engaging with people in the future. I do like the suggestion to break the ice with a different topic first.

Reddy_Kilowatt · 16 January 2019, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by scottwmitch

Wow...this conversation sure went in a direction I never intended! It was actually supposed to be a pretty light-hearted post. I didn't intend to paint this guy as a "tool" because he isn't a fellow watch geek. I was simply stating that I was hoping my first encounter with the unicorn (i.e., Daytona C) would've been with someone that had a passion for it. Neither of us were actually watching our kids playing at the time as the game was not scheduled to start for another hour. This will not stop me from engaging with people in the future. I do like the suggestion to break the ice with a different topic first.

Ummm... thread title?

Knappo 1307 · 16 January 2019, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Reddy_Kilowatt

Ummm... thread title?

This ^^ OP what did you expect?

rootbeer7 · 16 January 2019, 12:37 AM

to 99.9999999% of the population a watch is a watch; Rolex, PP whatever. There are only a few lunatics like us! Finding another lunatic is always difficult and seeking them out will often end in disappointment.

scottwmitch · 16 January 2019, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Reddy_Kilowatt

Ummm... thread title?

LOL!! I completely forgot I titled it that. Touche!

Ok, I'm done with "clever" titles!!

BigBoy17 · 16 January 2019, 12:00 PM

He doesnt know you, doesnt wanna make convo. Who cares, are you gonna cry about it

superdog · 16 January 2019, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBoy17

He doesnt know you, doesnt wanna make convo. Who cares, are you gonna cry about it

TK-710 · 16 January 2019, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Anyway, lost me at "I intentionally roll up my sleeve so he can see my newly acquired BLRO".

You’re not alone.

BrazenC5 · 16 January 2019, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

Maybe he was trolling you

That would be epic, next level

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Originally Posted by Reddy_Kilowatt

This. Most of the weirdness starts in the OP.

OP was just excited to run into what he thought was another watch enthusiast. I get it, and it was a pretty funny story.

15 January 2019, 02:33 PM	#32
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,660	I think all of us on here who choose to initiate a conversation about someone else's watch do so knowing that the gambit may be met with total disinterest. It's not the end of the world and the occasional one who turns out to be another enthusiast makes it worthwhile. I saw my first white Daytona many years ago on the wrist of a work colleague whilst waiting for a meeting to start. He wasn't an enthusiast and commented that he was only wearing it because his usual watch had paint all over it after painting the house. He still whipped it off his wrist and handed it to me but I could tell he really didn't have anything more to say about it - which was fine. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

16 January 2019, 12:02 AM	#36
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,996	Diff strokes for diff folkes. Expectations are the only issue here. Compliment the watch and take what you get as a response... some will be good and some not as much. __________________

16 January 2019, 12:37 AM	#40
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,962	to 99.9999999% of the population a watch is a watch; Rolex, PP whatever. There are only a few lunatics like us! Finding another lunatic is always difficult and seeking them out will often end in disappointment. __________________ @imrootbeer7

15 January 2019, 02:49 PM	#33
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	My dad's had a GMT for years and doesn't know what the GMT hand does. If you asked him about it, he'd probably be weirded out and walk away. Is my dad a tool?

15 January 2019, 10:31 PM	#34
Knappo 1307 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,557	I thought the sleeve roll up by the OP was a little Tooley....

15 January 2019, 11:35 PM	#35
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 126619LB and more Posts: 5,207	I'm guessing the guy didn't drop $12K without inquiring with his brother in law about the watch and what made it so special. He may have been weirded out by the OPs' inquiries and maybe even felt a little self conscious about wearing a Rolex. I don't think he was a tool because he didn't want to talk watches or didn't just go crazy elaborating about his watch.

16 January 2019, 12:19 AM	#37
scottwmitch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Posts: 631	Wow...this conversation sure went in a direction I never intended! It was actually supposed to be a pretty light-hearted post. I didn't intend to paint this guy as a "tool" because he isn't a fellow watch geek. I was simply stating that I was hoping my first encounter with the unicorn (i.e., Daytona C) would've been with someone that had a passion for it. Neither of us were actually watching our kids playing at the time as the game was not scheduled to start for another hour. This will not stop me from engaging with people in the future. I do like the suggestion to break the ice with a different topic first.

16 January 2019, 12:00 PM	#42
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	He doesnt know you, doesnt wanna make convo. Who cares, are you gonna cry about it

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