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How often do you see ANY nice watch in the wild?

  1. EatMan May 12, 2018

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    Leo’s Taco in Los Angeles. It’s a taco truck joint in a gas station.

    You with a Spectre or standard SM300 with a Bond Nato, nice watch! I think that is the first time I have seen this watch outside an OB/AD. Looks great in natural light.

    I wanted to ask which one, but did not want to come off like a weirdo, striking up a conversation while getting a street taco about an Omega.
     
  2. Waltesefalcon May 14, 2018

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    I don't think that qualifies as a nice watch.
     
  3. rcs914 May 14, 2018

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    I'm hoping that was the joke. Since I can't go out anywhere and not see an Apple watch on at least a dozen people's wrists. I'd comfortably say that of people wearing some sort of watch like object, at least 50 percent or more are "smart" watches, and 75% of those are apple watches.
     
  4. kkt May 14, 2018

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    That's nice depressing thought for a Monday morning.
     
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  5. bardamu May 14, 2018

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    A lot of Apple watches every day in office, worn mostly by young people.
    During the weekend I met my father in law -an old watch lover with some nice pieces in collection- wearing a brand new Citizen Eco Drive.
    But all of a sudden yesterday I bumped into an ordinary person on the street wearing an Omega Speedmaster Reduced.
     
  6. vbrad26 May 16, 2018

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    Joined my grandfather today for his weekly Rotary International meeting / lunch.
    A gentleman at the table next to me had a Speedy so of course I wanted to go over there and strike up a conversation about it (aka get a better look at it) but he left before I could!
    Could not really tell exactly what he had since I was a bit too far away to see the small details.
    Maybe I'll catch him another time.

    Edit:
    Also pretty sure I peeped a Planet Ocean of some flavor.
    And definitely a Rolex or 2.
    But obviously I only had the Speedy on my mind.
     
  7. Seaman May 17, 2018

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    I don't see many nice watches in the wild..:(
     
  8. Charles_ May 17, 2018

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    Fairly often, especially now when it's summer and many wear short-sleeves.
     
  9. Tet I prefer Dilmah do try it May 17, 2018

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    Well that escalated quickly! :eek::D

    I still see very few smart watches, but I have noticed a steep increase of fitbit style things, also surprising how many people don't wear a watch at all. Strange people.
     
  10. vbrad26 May 17, 2018

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    Because they have cell phones why would they need a watch?
    lol
     
  11. sevenhelmet May 17, 2018

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    :eek:


    I'd love to run into another Speedy in the wild... very occasionally, I see them on someone's wrist on TV, but that's about all.
     
  12. 77deluxe May 17, 2018

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    Saw an Apple Watch tonight at Del Taco.
     
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  13. SpeedyPhill Founder Of Aussie Cricket Blog Mark Waugh Universe May 18, 2018

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    Gave a lecture this afternoon and everybody in the audience was wearing an Omega Speedmaster... space geeks !
     
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  14. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector May 18, 2018

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    Notice a reduced speedmaster on a French Navy officer whilst I was going over ballast calculations on the Dixmude. Had a chat as I was wearing my speedmaster

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  15. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool May 18, 2018

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    Saw a Speedy Tuesday yesterday but didn’t get a chance to talk to the guy. When I see him again I will definitely engage! :thumbsup:
     
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  16. 89-0 May 18, 2018

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    At the CBS Upfronts the other day...lots Rolex, lots of Hublot. No Omega sightings.
     
  17. Maganator May 18, 2018

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    Saw a guy wearing an Alaska project - only noticed it as he got up and left the bus. I was wearing my racing dial mkii so would have had a chat to him had I seen it earlier.
     
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  18. abrod520 May 18, 2018

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    Don't worry, there was a Speedy Tuesday on the other side, on Wednesday ;)
     
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  19. larryganz The cable guy May 19, 2018

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    Why didn't you get off the bus and follow him?
     
  20. 89-0 May 21, 2018

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    Sunday I was at an Irish dance school show on Long Island, saw two polar Explorer IIs.