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The Libertine · 25 March 2019, 07:58 AM

Not a chance in hell.

blufinz52 · 25 March 2019, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgsooner

I bet a member here would be more than willing to ship theirs to you as long as you promise to send it back

rbox · 25 March 2019, 08:01 AM

And if he walks away with it, how would you prove the watch is yours, even that you didn’t just gift it or sell it to him? It’s a recipe for disaster.

A-Wax · 25 March 2019, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerobak

Hello!
I am eyeing to get my first Rolex, but I still cannot decide between SD43 or Sub-Date black

.
Since it is almost impossible to try the these models in AD because of stocks

, I am kind of desperate to ask stranger who wears one of those models.

So I am just wondering if a stranger (with a reasonable judgment that they're not gonna rob you) bump into you, ask about your Rolex, and ask to try it on, what would you do? Are you leaning to respond by "leave me alone"

or pridefully showcase your precious

?

Absolutely not, I wouldn't let a stranger try on my G-Shock. My goodness...

dwjez14 · 25 March 2019, 08:06 AM

Only a good friend

s.m.b. · 25 March 2019, 08:07 AM

Don't mind if they ask.

HogwldFLTR · 25 March 2019, 08:10 AM

Stranger? I guess it really depends on the situation. In most situations, no. At a face to face get together of WISs; probably. But really the question is if I mind them asking. No problem; I hope they don't mind me answering, "no!!!"

arcadelt · 25 March 2019, 08:10 AM

I'd have no problem with it, but they'd need to hand me their wallet and smartphone to hold first.

lamnyc · 25 March 2019, 08:11 AM

Is this for real? No way, I don’t even let my close friends try my Rolex on.

lecorsaire · 25 March 2019, 08:11 AM

Never. I’ve let buddies who’ve asked try them on but they’re close friends and wanted to see what they felt like. A stranger? No chance in hell!

Caynuck · 25 March 2019, 08:13 AM

Stranger Danger

cop414 · 25 March 2019, 08:16 AM

Nope

henrylee · 25 March 2019, 08:16 AM

no thanks

samson66 · 25 March 2019, 08:17 AM

A stranger? Uhhhhh, no! They can look at it, ask me questions, but no way are they trying it on...

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dkg1616 · 25 March 2019, 08:19 AM

I never ever take my watch off unless a close friend asks (and they must be close).

The other time I let someone see it is when I was at my AD chatting and a wife came in looking for a SubC date for her husbands 50th. They didn’t have one in stock so I let her see mine.

If a rando asked me to try my watch on I would laugh and say sorry this doesn’t come off.

Ssunnylee24 · 25 March 2019, 08:21 AM

Wtf? No

iluvrolex · 25 March 2019, 08:25 AM

Haha, hell no!

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Dsmith1974 · 25 March 2019, 08:30 AM

“I’m surprised you can walk boy, you must have balls yay big!”

I’d have to decline to a total stranger in a wide open space as the risk of them running off with it would just be too unknown. I think if someone was clearly genuine then maybe I would if sat at a table on a moving train or airplane or something.

Your best bet might be to tag along at a GTG (get together) that are occasionally organised. I’ve not been to one but I imagine swapping watches for a few moments occurs.

JePro · 25 March 2019, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuibono

I was at a Rolex event at my AD last year. I had my SS Skyd on. As I put it on the table to try on watches, twice, randoms picked it up and tried it on. They assumed the watch was a demo watch and part of the event. The watch had never been physically in the store so it was a good assumption. The sales people had to ask them to take it off. I didn't mind since it was at the ADs, at a Rolex event and there was security. So perhaps find a watch get together / meet up and hope to find one.

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I second this. Find a watch meet-up near you, its worth it.

inadeje · 25 March 2019, 08:45 AM

First unholster my gut. Second put my hand on it. Third, wait to see if the guy persisted

usling15 · 25 March 2019, 08:46 AM

What do you do when that nucklehead drops your watch ?

Noobie at the range. Hey mister mind if I fire your 1911 !

Nairn1980 · 25 March 2019, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pie72

Naw.....

Naw x2

Lord Hectic · 25 March 2019, 08:51 AM

I don't even let my best friends touch my watches, if a stranger asked they'd get the 'The Rock' intense stare from me.

Net-man · 25 March 2019, 08:55 AM

I can empathize with OPs point of view. In reasonable situations I will be willing.

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Jcy90 · 25 March 2019, 08:59 AM

Gtfoh

Welshy · 25 March 2019, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Net-man

I can empathize with OPs point of view. In reasonable situations I will be willing.

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I get it. Went into Lee Michales today, asked to see an explorer II polar (I'm a customer). If I liked it, I'd buy it, but was concerned about it "wearing big."

"We don't have one"

"Ok. Can you request one? I'll buy it if it wears well."

"A month ago, yes. Now we can't request one-off references. I can call you when one comes in..."

"I list...? For the Explorer II?"

"Definitely not a list. I'll call you as soon as we get the next one in, though."

Tough to try it on, but if they have to order it and I don't like it, they will move it no problem. I'll just have to wait a bit to try it on.

I guess I should be thankful I wasn't asked for a deposit.

...and no chance am I going to let someone I don't know take one of my watches. :)

VegasMilgauss · 25 March 2019, 09:15 AM

Wallet inspector!

No way a random person - friends/family no problem.

RichM · 25 March 2019, 09:16 AM

Has never come up but the answer would probably be NO.

DramaTurtle · 25 March 2019, 09:19 AM

Is this a joke?

JUSTIFIED · 25 March 2019, 09:19 AM

A total stranger that just walked up to me out of the blue? Probably not. However, I've been in situations where young guys have complimented my watch and, if had asked, I would've let them try it on.

25 March 2019, 08:07 AM	#66
s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	Don't mind if they ask. __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

25 March 2019, 08:10 AM	#67
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	Stranger? I guess it really depends on the situation. In most situations, no. At a face to face get together of WISs; probably. But really the question is if I mind them asking. No problem; I hope they don't mind me answering, "no!!!" __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

25 March 2019, 08:11 AM	#70
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	Never. I’ve let buddies who’ve asked try them on but they’re close friends and wanted to see what they felt like. A stranger? No chance in hell! __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

25 March 2019, 08:16 AM	#72
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,824	Nope __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

25 March 2019, 08:16 AM	#73
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	no thanks __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

25 March 2019, 07:58 AM	#61
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Not a chance in hell.

25 March 2019, 08:01 AM	#63
rbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arkansas Watch: Pepsi Posts: 188	And if he walks away with it, how would you prove the watch is yours, even that you didn’t just gift it or sell it to him? It’s a recipe for disaster.

25 March 2019, 08:06 AM	#65
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,380	Only a good friend

25 March 2019, 08:10 AM	#68
arcadelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Monaro, NSW Posts: 846	I'd have no problem with it, but they'd need to hand me their wallet and smartphone to hold first.

25 March 2019, 08:11 AM	#69
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,751	Is this for real? No way, I don’t even let my close friends try my Rolex on.

25 March 2019, 08:13 AM	#71
Caynuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Earth Posts: 435	Stranger Danger

25 March 2019, 08:17 AM	#74
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,898	A stranger? Uhhhhh, no! They can look at it, ask me questions, but no way are they trying it on... Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge using Tapatalk

25 March 2019, 08:19 AM	#75
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,585	I never ever take my watch off unless a close friend asks (and they must be close). The other time I let someone see it is when I was at my AD chatting and a wife came in looking for a SubC date for her husbands 50th. They didn’t have one in stock so I let her see mine. If a rando asked me to try my watch on I would laugh and say sorry this doesn’t come off.

25 March 2019, 08:21 AM	#76
Ssunnylee24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Posts: 853	Wtf? No

25 March 2019, 08:25 AM	#77
iluvrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jason Location: Canada Watch: BLNR Posts: 539	Haha, hell no! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 March 2019, 08:30 AM	#78
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	“I’m surprised you can walk boy, you must have balls yay big!” I’d have to decline to a total stranger in a wide open space as the risk of them running off with it would just be too unknown. I think if someone was clearly genuine then maybe I would if sat at a table on a moving train or airplane or something. Your best bet might be to tag along at a GTG (get together) that are occasionally organised. I’ve not been to one but I imagine swapping watches for a few moments occurs.

25 March 2019, 08:45 AM	#80
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,568	First unholster my gut. Second put my hand on it. Third, wait to see if the guy persisted __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41 Last edited by Welshwatchman; 25 March 2019 at 10:52 AM..

25 March 2019, 08:46 AM	#81
usling15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 253	What do you do when that nucklehead drops your watch ? Noobie at the range. Hey mister mind if I fire your 1911 ! Last edited by usling15; 25 March 2019 at 08:50 AM.. Reason: Misspelling

25 March 2019, 08:51 AM	#83
Lord Hectic Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hoth Watch: Pepsi Posts: 194	I don't even let my best friends touch my watches, if a stranger asked they'd get the 'The Rock' intense stare from me.

25 March 2019, 08:55 AM	#84
Net-man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Bay Area Watch: Sky-D, Sea-D Posts: 166	I can empathize with OPs point of view. In reasonable situations I will be willing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 March 2019, 08:59 AM	#85
Jcy90 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Jonathan Location: New York Watch: GMT & SUB Posts: 703	Gtfoh

25 March 2019, 09:15 AM	#87
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,029	Wallet inspector! No way a random person - friends/family no problem.

25 March 2019, 09:16 AM	#88
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,171	Has never come up but the answer would probably be NO. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

25 March 2019, 09:19 AM	#90
JUSTIFIED "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Texas Watch: RG Daytona Posts: 716	A total stranger that just walked up to me out of the blue? Probably not. However, I've been in situations where young guys have complimented my watch and, if had asked, I would've let them try it on. __________________ "Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change" Wayne Dyer

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