Uncomfortable Experience

[racerx]

At a local casual restaurant, a young man seated with a few friends and a parent, attracts my attention by loudly saying "nice Rolex Bro" and extending his hand for a fist bump. He asked for details, I replied "its a watch", and followed my wife to the outdoor dining area.

I chalked it up to youthful exuberance, but awkward none the less.

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by racerx

At a local casual restaurant, a young man seated with a few friends and a parent, attracts my attention by loudly saying "nice Rolex Bro" and extending his hand for a fist bump. He asked for details, I replied "its a watch", and followed my wife to the outdoor dining area.

I chalked it up to youthful exuberance, but awkward none the less.

It happens occasionally.

I usually just reply with “Thanks, it’s a great watch.”

If they don’t seem too sketchy and the moment strikes right I will take it off and let them check it out and try it on.


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[racerx]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

It happens occasionally.

I usually just reply with “Thanks, it’s a great watch.”

If they don’t seem too sketchy and the moment strikes right I will take it off and let them check it out and try it on.


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A "thanks" didn't seem to end it as he asked for details.

[gerry100]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

It happens occasionally.

I usually just reply with “Thanks, it’s a great watch.”

If they don’t seem too sketchy and the moment strikes right I will take it off and let them check it out and try it on.


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I might chat but would NEVER let a stranger handle it

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

If they don’t seem too sketchy and the moment strikes right I will take it off and let them check it out and try it on.

Just did this the other day with an enthusiastic younger patient who called out my Milgauss. I responded with “you a watch guy!?” Which he humbly confirmed and so I offered if he wanted to inspect it up close. He said I totally made his day

[jed11]

Probably just curious…if he was a watch enthusiast, then nothing abnormal with asking for details. We all know we love the details!


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[Nodzex]

Originally Posted by jed11

Probably just curious…if he was a watch enthusiast, then nothing abnormal with asking for details. We all know we love the details!


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100% agree!

[WristWatchWonders]

You're lucky to be alive.

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[davek35]

Originally Posted by WristWatchWonders

You're lucky to be alive.

Agreed. Who knows who was sitting nearby when this person loudly spouted off. Uncomfortable to say the least.

[racerx]

Originally Posted by davek35

Agreed. Who knows who was sitting nearby when this person loudly spouted off. Uncomfortable to say the least.

My thoughts.

[Lol-x]

It really depends on what Rolex you were wearing?

You should know whether the guy was genuine or whether he was being obnoxious....

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

It really depends on what Rolex you were wearing?

You should know whether the guy was genuine or whether he was being obnoxious....

I have to agree. It's nice to talk with fellow enthusiasts at times. It may well be that that young person may never be able to afford such a watch, but he can still admire, interact and enjoy watches vicariously.

[Old Expat Beast]

Box & Papers, bro!

[Flintstone]

Next time just reply, it’s a fake bro!

[racerx]

Originally Posted by Flintstone

Next time just reply, it’s a fake bro!

My wife said the same.

[Submariner868]

Originally Posted by Flintstone

Next time just reply, it’s a fake bro!

This^^^

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by Flintstone

Next time just reply, it’s a fake bro!

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Box & Papers, bro!

lol, Adam. Yeah, seems like the vibe coming from this kid. I wouldn’t like it, either.


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[2loaded]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Box & Papers, bro!

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Box & Papers, bro!

[Nova1]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Box & Papers, bro!

You are watching a master at work.

[Avs Fan]

I enjoy having impromptu conversations with other watch people.
Not so much if someone is targeting you with accomplices waiting to follow you.
The later doesn't really happen in my neck of the woods, but I'm aware of the possibility.

[S’portEye]

Much ado about nothing.

[Dan Pierce]

Years ago while in Aruba I commented "congrats on the world's best travel watch" to a guy joining our boat ride. He was spooked and looked like a deer in the headlights, and was too nervous to notice I was wearing the exact same watch.
dP

[OTX]

Don’t see an issue. Relax and take it easy.

[racerx]

Originally Posted by OTX

Don’t see an issue. Relax and take it easy.

Sorry you don’t see this as awkward.

[drrd]

Originally Posted by racerx

Sorry you don’t see this as awkward.

Don’t be sorry for other people feeling relaxed about it.

You invited attention in a public space. You can’t pick and choose who can or cannot notice and react.

It’s not a criticism, just a fact.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by OTX

Don’t see an issue. Relax and take it easy.

I think it's more a case of the Watchbro relaxing and taking it easier. He was in a restaurant, not on Facebook.

[OTX]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I think it's more a case of the Watchbro relaxing and taking it easier. He was in a restaurant, not on Facebook.

Regardless, I would have laughed it off, said thank you and moved on. Not a big deal imo.

[Krash]

I just can’t imagine the utter horror of this tragic event. It must have been extremely traumatic. He may never recover from this.


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