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BristolCavendish · 20 November 2017, 12:23 PM

Overheard a portion of this conversation while at Nordstrom's. A male customer was asking his wife whether or not he ought to wear his watch (no specific brand mentioned) while taking part in an upcoming Civil War reenactment. She apparently had no answer and replied that it was strictly up to him.

Which got me to thinking. When one is actively participating in a historical reenactment (i.e. Renaissance Faire, Civil War, colonial Williamsburg et al), should the watch be left at home? While it is always handy to have one on, I'm picturing things like portrayals of King Henry VIII waving a turkey drumstick and wearing a GMT, a dancing harlequin sporting a vintage Submariner, a Confederate soldier awaiting word on Vicksburg and checking his TT DateJust, or a colonial blacksmith with a Daytona pounding horseshoes on an anvil.

The same might be said of having a smartphone on hand as well. For it to ring (and be answered) during these various historical reenactments would seemingly appear kind of ludicrous to onlookers and attendees (i.e. one of the Founding Fathers responding to a incoming text message).

Surprisingly, there was no mention of carrying a pocket watch in lieu of the Rolex/Omega/Seiko etc.

Abdullah71601 · 20 November 2017, 12:34 PM

Wear the watch and mute the phone. You never see short sleeves in these historical things. No one will see the watch.

The Oakley glasses on the other hand...

AzPaul · 20 November 2017, 12:57 PM

He's got bigger problems.

77T · 20 November 2017, 01:08 PM

I plugged this question into Watson - he having the sum total of all human knowledge - his answer:

It does not compute

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goin camping · 20 November 2017, 01:43 PM

I would say that if you are volunteering at a homeless shelter. Bad time for a Rolex. Everywhere else should be fine.

tritium8 · 20 November 2017, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzPaul

He's got bigger problems.

Hahahaha! +1

rolex75216 · 20 November 2017, 01:48 PM

When asking for a raise or increased bonus at work because you can't make the Mortgage payments!

Kyle13 · 20 November 2017, 02:20 PM

I feel like it’s never an inappropriate time to wear a watch or Rolex for that matter.

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Laszlo · 20 November 2017, 03:22 PM

Hahaha that’s was awesome BC!! Very funny.

GB-man · 20 November 2017, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzPaul

He's got bigger problems.

Have to agree lol

ejvette · 20 November 2017, 08:49 PM

A friend of mine does reenactment's and I believe they try to be as authentic as possible including period appropriate jewelry and watches

Mick8moses · 20 November 2017, 08:55 PM

Honestly I think doing a period reenactment would give me the perfect opportunity to try and find an appropriate vintage time piece.

I would enjoy the challenge.

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The Libertine · 20 November 2017, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzPaul

He's got bigger problems.

No kidding, right?!

beshannon · 20 November 2017, 10:29 PM

It is a watch, there isn't one

Star Ferry · 20 November 2017, 10:36 PM

Fortunately, I was nearby and heard the rest of their conversation. It was savage.

--- Honey, do you respect me as a husband and provider?
- Answer that for yourself.
--- Noted. Should I buy a Day Date?
- Go for a two tone DateJust. Half gold for a half man.

FTX I · 20 November 2017, 10:45 PM

Valuable items such as jewelry, watches or fancy clothes may look out of place in some environments but it's up to the owner to judge and not me.

Abdullah71601 · 20 November 2017, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Fortunately, I was nearby and heard the rest of their conversation. It was savage.

--- Honey, do you respect me as a husband and provider?
- Answer that for yourself.
--- Noted. Should I buy a Day Date?
- Go for a two tone DateJust. Half gold for a half man.

Patton250 · 20 November 2017, 11:11 PM

Wear one whenever or wherever you want. I think a lot of people give too much credit to how many people actually know what a Rolex is. I’m telling you most people have no clue nor care what we have on our wrists. For the most part the only people we are impressing or not is ourselves and fellow watch enthusiasts

gregmoeck · 20 November 2017, 11:14 PM

wear two on each arm for protection

Tony64 · 20 November 2017, 11:41 PM

Maybe not when meeting with your wife's divorce lawyer?

AK797 · 20 November 2017, 11:49 PM

If they have watch anachronisms on hundred million dollar movies with enormous props budgets, they can on this.

GradyPhilpott · 21 November 2017, 02:02 AM

Alexa doesn't know.

My advice is that if you have to wonder about the appropriateness, then it's probably best to wear something else.

mastermixer · 21 November 2017, 04:59 AM

Maybe if you're the brand ambassador for Omega.

Pix · 21 November 2017, 06:15 AM

In front of a judge, during a divorce!

tbonesteak · 21 November 2017, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolex75216

When asking for a raise or increased bonus at work because you can't make the Mortgage payments!

This...

tbonesteak · 21 November 2017, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pix

In front of a judge

LOL, I actually had a moving violation ticket I fought in court last month. I waffled and decided not to wear it. No way a judge feels any sympathy for someone with $10k on their wrist.

Bigblu10 · 21 November 2017, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mastermixer

Maybe if you're the brand ambassador for Omega.

I believe Omega has a deal with the James Bond franchise, which has nothing to do with Daniel Craig. He is free to wear Rolex as he chooses. Except as Bond on the silver screen.

kneedeep · 21 November 2017, 11:49 AM

If you're on trial for insider trading, wire fraud or racketeering.

BNA/LION · 21 November 2017, 12:18 PM

During an Alien Abduction!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_abduction

Not sure about this but... I know a guy - who knows a guy - who overheard a guy at cocktail party over some small ordure's who mentioned this... I guess he got abducted with a Rolex on!

BNA/LION · 21 November 2017, 12:23 PM

Because this is such an interesting topic I asked the wife and she said, "during a Mud Wrestling Match!" I did Not ask her how she knows this.

20 November 2017, 12:23 PM	#1
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	Inappropriate Times to Wear a Rolex? Overheard a portion of this conversation while at Nordstrom's. A male customer was asking his wife whether or not he ought to wear his watch (no specific brand mentioned) while taking part in an upcoming Civil War reenactment. She apparently had no answer and replied that it was strictly up to him. Which got me to thinking. When one is actively participating in a historical reenactment (i.e. Renaissance Faire, Civil War, colonial Williamsburg et al), should the watch be left at home? While it is always handy to have one on, I'm picturing things like portrayals of King Henry VIII waving a turkey drumstick and wearing a GMT, a dancing harlequin sporting a vintage Submariner, a Confederate soldier awaiting word on Vicksburg and checking his TT DateJust, or a colonial blacksmith with a Daytona pounding horseshoes on an anvil. The same might be said of having a smartphone on hand as well. For it to ring (and be answered) during these various historical reenactments would seemingly appear kind of ludicrous to onlookers and attendees (i.e. one of the Founding Fathers responding to a incoming text message). Surprisingly, there was no mention of carrying a pocket watch in lieu of the Rolex/Omega/Seiko etc.

20 November 2017, 12:57 PM	#3
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,193	He's got bigger problems. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

20 November 2017, 01:08 PM	#4
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,694	I plugged this question into Watson - he having the sum total of all human knowledge - his answer: It does not compute Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

20 November 2017, 01:48 PM	#7
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20 November 2017, 03:22 PM	#9
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20 November 2017, 12:34 PM	#2
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	Wear the watch and mute the phone. You never see short sleeves in these historical things. No one will see the watch. The Oakley glasses on the other hand...

20 November 2017, 01:43 PM	#5
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	I would say that if you are volunteering at a homeless shelter. Bad time for a Rolex. Everywhere else should be fine.

20 November 2017, 02:20 PM	#8
Kyle13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 484	I feel like it’s never an inappropriate time to wear a watch or Rolex for that matter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 November 2017, 08:49 PM	#11
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	A friend of mine does reenactment's and I believe they try to be as authentic as possible including period appropriate jewelry and watches __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

20 November 2017, 08:55 PM	#12
Mick8moses "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,523	Honestly I think doing a period reenactment would give me the perfect opportunity to try and find an appropriate vintage time piece. I would enjoy the challenge. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

20 November 2017, 10:29 PM	#14
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20 November 2017, 10:36 PM	#15
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	Fortunately, I was nearby and heard the rest of their conversation. It was savage. --- Honey, do you respect me as a husband and provider? - Answer that for yourself. --- Noted. Should I buy a Day Date? - Go for a two tone DateJust. Half gold for a half man.

20 November 2017, 10:45 PM	#16
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Valuable items such as jewelry, watches or fancy clothes may look out of place in some environments but it's up to the owner to judge and not me.

20 November 2017, 11:11 PM	#18
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,158	Wear one whenever or wherever you want. I think a lot of people give too much credit to how many people actually know what a Rolex is. I’m telling you most people have no clue nor care what we have on our wrists. For the most part the only people we are impressing or not is ourselves and fellow watch enthusiasts __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

20 November 2017, 11:14 PM	#19
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	wear two on each arm for protection

20 November 2017, 11:41 PM	#20
Tony64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,796	Maybe not when meeting with your wife's divorce lawyer?

20 November 2017, 11:49 PM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	If they have watch anachronisms on hundred million dollar movies with enormous props budgets, they can on this.

21 November 2017, 02:02 AM	#22
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,345	Alexa doesn't know. My advice is that if you have to wonder about the appropriateness, then it's probably best to wear something else. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

21 November 2017, 04:59 AM	#23
mastermixer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,474	Maybe if you're the brand ambassador for Omega. __________________ Instagram @bdwatches

21 November 2017, 06:15 AM	#24
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	In front of a judge, during a divorce!

21 November 2017, 11:49 AM	#28
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