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HogwldFLTR · 16 August 2017, 12:35 PM

I have a friend at work who loves watches but hasn't drank the cool-aid yet. I let him handle mine and try then on in hopes he'll give into the call.

SDRider · 16 August 2017, 12:40 PM

A guy I work with, who I know and like, asked me if he could check out my watch today. I took it off and handed it to him. Not sure why this would be a problem for anyone... it's just a watch.

shaunylw · 16 August 2017, 12:50 PM

Love the amount of people that would allow others to enjoy. I totally agree, always yes. Never at the golf course on cement though, over grass or at the table no issue! The only reason I am into watches is a mentor let me try his sub on the week he bought it. I was 13 or 14, after that I was hooked! I still get to see that watch 16 years later. I have tried to buy it off his wrist many times lol. How cool would it be to own the exact watch that hooked you into this hobby after so many years?!

Jack T · 16 August 2017, 12:53 PM

Under the right circumstances, with people I know

SWISSAHOLICS · 16 August 2017, 12:56 PM

Always love a nice conversation about watches and don't mind passing it around.

Syed117 · 16 August 2017, 12:58 PM

Depends on the relationship, but like others have said, if they ask me about it or make a comment, I immediately take it off and hand it to them.

denmanproject · 16 August 2017, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syed117

Depends on the relationship, but like others have said, if they ask me about it or make a comment, I immediately take it off and hand it to them.

I do exactly the same

Dustytrail · 16 August 2017, 01:10 PM

Yea my best friends can handle my Rolex and other watches anytime, I don't mind taking it off and letting them wear it for the evening or for the month - afterall, sharing is caring and not everyone is lucky enough to afford a Rolex from where I grew up.

My friends are generally the careful bunch, but I would tell them upfront not to damage it (or risk footing the repair bills and responsibilities).

I never had a stranger ask me yet, but I would politely decline strangers depending on the environment/situation and the stranger in question.

Joearch · 16 August 2017, 01:14 PM

I am happy to have folks try on my watches if they are interested. My buddy was over the other night and tried on 5-6 of the watches and has decided to purchase a DJ 41 as his first nice watch.

Laszlo · 16 August 2017, 02:51 PM

My watches garner zero attention and I prefer that. I would feel very awkward if that happened to me. Now... showing off a finely made shoe is another story.

schro · 16 August 2017, 04:05 PM

Depends on the person who is asking. Most people are not aware of the heavy weight of my solid gold watch (DD36 WG) so I always caution in advance "be careful, it's very heavy, don't drop it" or so...

brettpaul · 16 August 2017, 04:30 PM

I've been asked and I have eagerly shared my watches with many friends/colleagues...they simply have to put on a hazmat suit with re-breather and wear gloves made from the finest Alpaca wool which are covered by fine Italian silk.

dave023 · 16 August 2017, 04:55 PM

No one asks.

CPRWATCH · 16 August 2017, 04:57 PM

Happy to oblige if asked, but this rarely happens apart from My father who often asks if he can try on the watch I'm wearing when I see him. And I'm more than happy to oblige as he has never wears a watch normally .

rolex aficionado · 16 August 2017, 05:01 PM

No!
Will cut their hands...
"my preeeeeciooooouuussssssssss"

padi56 · 16 August 2017, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I've never been asked, but I would. It's just a watch after all.

Have to agree Adam and after all its not some sort of exclusive item,there must be many many millions of them around in this world today.Like you say its just a watch and quite a tough watch, that touching by any human will not harm it in any way.And in almost 40 years of wearing Rolex watches you could count on one hand the number that have even noticed whatever watch I was wearing.

peterpl · 16 August 2017, 06:27 PM

I let whoever wants to look hold it if they are a friend or workmate or acquaintance.

A stranger hell no.

hambone1983 · 16 August 2017, 06:36 PM

whenever a colleague or friend comments on a watch I'm wearing, I take it off and hand it to them to check out. I think most people would never ask, but they always seem to appreciate getting a chance to take a closer look.

Do you guys also refuse to allow people to ride in your cars or enter your homes? No doubt you spent a lot more on those things. Maybe even yell at neighborhood kids to get off your lawn?

Bob the brush · 16 August 2017, 06:43 PM

In all the years I have owned Rolex I have never ever had any comments or requests to try it on. I wouldn't have a problem with anybody doing that, handling it, or even borrowing it if I know them very well. As many others have pointed out, it's only a watch, a chattel, which can be mended or replaced, as necessary.

Mick P · 16 August 2017, 07:47 PM

Chaps

Most of my friends who I see weekly have never even noticed my watch and I never talk about it.

However if someone I knew asked if they could look at it, then fine, why not.

It's only a watch at the end of the day.

Regards

Mick

RaceDoc11 · 16 August 2017, 08:42 PM

No one is allowed to Handle my watch or drive my car.

Tony64 · 16 August 2017, 09:08 PM

Interesting dichotomy we have on this forum. While there are those who subscribe to the "it's only a watch" mentality and offer up their watches seemingly without hesitation, we also have daily threads on sticker preservation and scratches/defects seen only under 100x magnification.

Well I don't have any stickers, I don't own a loupe, and it is just a watch.

But let me be clear....

You DON'T wear my watch, drive my car, or dance with my wife, and we'll get along just fine.

beshannon · 16 August 2017, 09:14 PM

Yes, why not?

Magwitch · 16 August 2017, 09:14 PM

Of course I have no friends but if someone asked I'd want to know what car they drive.

Redtele58 · 16 August 2017, 11:09 PM

Yes. It's just a watch. Not the keys to my girlfriend.

Benjamin Choi · 16 August 2017, 11:22 PM

You're weird if you don't share

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Corsair66 · 16 August 2017, 11:32 PM

Absolutely. My best friend (also a Rolex owner) asked to see my BLRO the first day I had it and I let him. Hell, he's driven my Ferrari, too. It's all just stuff - no big deal.

Chadridv · 17 August 2017, 12:47 AM

it's pretty simple folks. If someone seems unhinged whether they're a stranger or not, I'm not gonna let them hold anything of value. If someone seems to be a well balanced reasonable person who appears to be the type who won't drop or damage my watch. Sure, have a look!

It's common sense.

keylargotime · 17 August 2017, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hambone1983

whenever a colleague or friend comments on a watch I'm wearing, I take it off and hand it to them to check out. I think most people would never ask, but they always seem to appreciate getting a chance to take a closer look.

Do you guys also refuse to allow people to ride in your cars or enter your homes? No doubt you spent a lot more on those things. Maybe even yell at neighborhood kids to get off your lawn?

Odd analogy, but ok...

Cars are designed to accommodate more than one person, as are homes, and yes I throw butcher knives at the little ones playing in my yard

sickened1 · 17 August 2017, 01:33 AM

Nope since they might run off with it!

16 August 2017, 12:35 PM	#61
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I have a friend at work who loves watches but hasn't drank the cool-aid yet. I let him handle mine and try then on in hopes he'll give into the call. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

16 August 2017, 12:53 PM	#64
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,623	Under the right circumstances, with people I know __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

16 August 2017, 12:56 PM	#65
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Always love a nice conversation about watches and don't mind passing it around. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

16 August 2017, 12:58 PM	#66
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	Depends on the relationship, but like others have said, if they ask me about it or make a comment, I immediately take it off and hand it to them. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

16 August 2017, 02:51 PM	#70
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,851	My watches garner zero attention and I prefer that. I would feel very awkward if that happened to me. Now... showing off a finely made shoe is another story. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

16 August 2017, 12:40 PM	#62
SDRider Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Julian Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Rolex 116613LB Posts: 1,908	A guy I work with, who I know and like, asked me if he could check out my watch today. I took it off and handed it to him. Not sure why this would be a problem for anyone... it's just a watch.

16 August 2017, 12:50 PM	#63
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,504	Love the amount of people that would allow others to enjoy. I totally agree, always yes. Never at the golf course on cement though, over grass or at the table no issue! The only reason I am into watches is a mentor let me try his sub on the week he bought it. I was 13 or 14, after that I was hooked! I still get to see that watch 16 years later. I have tried to buy it off his wrist many times lol. How cool would it be to own the exact watch that hooked you into this hobby after so many years?!

16 August 2017, 01:10 PM	#68
Dustytrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: In your basement? Watch: Oysterquartz Posts: 88	Yea my best friends can handle my Rolex and other watches anytime, I don't mind taking it off and letting them wear it for the evening or for the month - afterall, sharing is caring and not everyone is lucky enough to afford a Rolex from where I grew up. My friends are generally the careful bunch, but I would tell them upfront not to damage it (or risk footing the repair bills and responsibilities). I never had a stranger ask me yet, but I would politely decline strangers depending on the environment/situation and the stranger in question.

16 August 2017, 01:14 PM	#69
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,471	I am happy to have folks try on my watches if they are interested. My buddy was over the other night and tried on 5-6 of the watches and has decided to purchase a DJ 41 as his first nice watch.

16 August 2017, 04:05 PM	#71
schro "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: :-) Location: Germany Watch: 114270, 118209 Posts: 216	Depends on the person who is asking. Most people are not aware of the heavy weight of my solid gold watch (DD36 WG) so I always caution in advance "be careful, it's very heavy, don't drop it" or so... __________________ "Forget the watch - discover the time!" (Walter Ludin)

16 August 2017, 04:30 PM	#72
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	I've been asked and I have eagerly shared my watches with many friends/colleagues...they simply have to put on a hazmat suit with re-breather and wear gloves made from the finest Alpaca wool which are covered by fine Italian silk. __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

16 August 2017, 04:55 PM	#73
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	No one asks.

16 August 2017, 04:57 PM	#74
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,592	Happy to oblige if asked, but this rarely happens apart from My father who often asks if he can try on the watch I'm wearing when I see him. And I'm more than happy to oblige as he has never wears a watch normally .

16 August 2017, 05:01 PM	#75
rolex aficionado "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: 16018-16610-116520 Posts: 180	No! Will cut their hands... "my preeeeeciooooouuussssssssss"

16 August 2017, 06:27 PM	#77
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	I let whoever wants to look hold it if they are a friend or workmate or acquaintance. A stranger hell no.

16 August 2017, 06:36 PM	#78
hambone1983 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,224	whenever a colleague or friend comments on a watch I'm wearing, I take it off and hand it to them to check out. I think most people would never ask, but they always seem to appreciate getting a chance to take a closer look. Do you guys also refuse to allow people to ride in your cars or enter your homes? No doubt you spent a lot more on those things. Maybe even yell at neighborhood kids to get off your lawn?

16 August 2017, 06:43 PM	#79
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	In all the years I have owned Rolex I have never ever had any comments or requests to try it on. I wouldn't have a problem with anybody doing that, handling it, or even borrowing it if I know them very well. As many others have pointed out, it's only a watch, a chattel, which can be mended or replaced, as necessary.

16 August 2017, 07:47 PM	#80
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Chaps Most of my friends who I see weekly have never even noticed my watch and I never talk about it. However if someone I knew asked if they could look at it, then fine, why not. It's only a watch at the end of the day. Regards Mick

16 August 2017, 08:42 PM	#81
RaceDoc11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Watch: GMTs Posts: 254	No one is allowed to Handle my watch or drive my car.

16 August 2017, 09:08 PM	#82
Tony64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,796	Interesting dichotomy we have on this forum. While there are those who subscribe to the "it's only a watch" mentality and offer up their watches seemingly without hesitation, we also have daily threads on sticker preservation and scratches/defects seen only under 100x magnification. Well I don't have any stickers, I don't own a loupe, and it is just a watch. But let me be clear.... You DON'T wear my watch, drive my car, or dance with my wife, and we'll get along just fine.

16 August 2017, 09:14 PM	#83
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Yes, why not? __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

16 August 2017, 09:14 PM	#84
Magwitch Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: . Posts: 668	Of course I have no friends but if someone asked I'd want to know what car they drive.

16 August 2017, 11:09 PM	#85
Redtele58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Rick Location: SW Oklahoma Watch: GMT, Daytona Posts: 147	Yes. It's just a watch. Not the keys to my girlfriend.

16 August 2017, 11:22 PM	#86
Benjamin Choi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 237	You're weird if you don't share Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 August 2017, 11:32 PM	#87
Corsair66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Clermont, FL Watch: BLRO Posts: 282	Absolutely. My best friend (also a Rolex owner) asked to see my BLRO the first day I had it and I let him. Hell, he's driven my Ferrari, too. It's all just stuff - no big deal.

17 August 2017, 12:47 AM	#88
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	it's pretty simple folks. If someone seems unhinged whether they're a stranger or not, I'm not gonna let them hold anything of value. If someone seems to be a well balanced reasonable person who appears to be the type who won't drop or damage my watch. Sure, have a look! It's common sense. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

17 August 2017, 01:33 AM	#90
sickened1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 8,961	Nope since they might run off with it!

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