I don’t wear watches for what other people think, but rather for what I know is on my wrist (or so I tell myself). So for me there is a bit of dread when someone recognizes the watch I’m wearing and asks, “Is that a Rolex?” Fortunately, living in the Pacific Northwest very few people notice or care about watches, and they almost never say anything.

A few minutes ago I was ordering a coffee at Starbucks and the young male barista said, “You have great taste in watches!” I smiled and thanked him. His female collegue overheard the exchange and asked what was special about it. The young man drew a line in the air and said, “Here’s an engagement ring.” He then drew another line much higher and said, “Here’s a gentleman’s watch.” Her eyes went wide, the toaster dinged, I gave him a nice tip and that was it.

Edit: Added wristpic as every post should have a picture!

 

Now we need to get you into coffee above those same lines. Especially in the pnw.

 

Ikr? Just happens to be where my wife does the grocery shopping in the burbs.

 

Best I have ever got a couple of times was is that real...... Nice experience and yes a nice watch you have. Wear in good health.

 

I've had a couple of barista's notice my gmt...one was genuinely impressed, the other was also asking was it real...tip the first, not so much the second.

 

Hmmm, my wife wasn’t of the mind that BLNR >> ring.

...but then, I didn’t work at Starbucks, nor did she.

 

One of my local baristas wears a Royal Oak Offshore diver....

 

ha i don't know if that says more about the barista, the area you live in, or the watch...

come to think of it, the few times i've had people compliment my watches they were in the service industry (baristas, restroom attendants, etc.). that certainly would be a clever way to endear oneself to ensure a nice tip!

 

I only ever wear vintage omega on my wrist, so if someone were to recognize what's on my wrist I would say.....what's your username?

 

That comment got a laugh outta me. Hahaha

I dont think i've ever received a compliment on my watch from strangers, but yeah nice Batman

 

This is what I expect my wingman to do!

 

On the subject of engagement, in some cultures it is customary for the bride to get the groom a luxury watch (often a Rolex).

Unfortunately I did not marry into such a culture.

After 20 years sometimes I still wonder if I did it right...(kidding honey if you see this)

 

love it!

 

Gonna need to head to Starbucks with the BLNR on to test the theory out

 

When you're learning sales, it is said to take note of how a person is dressed...AKA check out their shoes and watch.
You'll get a good idea of how they value things and more importantly...how much they can spend!
Ths is not foolproof, obviously, but it makes things easier when they dress the part.

 

I need to up my shoe game to match my watch game.

 

Is that the original Starbucks at Pike's Place?

 

i always compliment someone on their choice of time pieces when applicable, just the other day I saw someone walking around with a 1655 near the hospital

 

In modern Korean culture it's not atypical for brides/grooms or families to give watches as gifts. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/15/fashion/watches-south-korea-weddings.html

 

https://www.loake.co.uk
Far cheaper than a decent watch