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

  1. Uniqez Jun 21, 2019

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    I hear you man... Some of them are ended up being Micheal Kors, Fossil, Invicta etc ))). TSA officer at one of the airports was flashing a two tone Sub- that ended up being Invicta).
    On the other hand, I was in Atlanta earlier this year having desert in my favorite place , saw the German guy was wearing Speedy reduced. I have complimented him on his watch by saying : "Nice speedy man!" . He looked at me like : " What??". I said : "The watch, speedmaster". He goes:" I don't know what it is, my parents gave me the watch, when I finished university."
    Since then, I'm trying not to comment on somebody's watch, so I won't look stupid in front of the stranger.)
     
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  2. Sublime_1 Jun 22, 2019

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    Just got back from the Gartner security summit in DC. Quite a few nice sightings in the vendor pit.
    1 Batman
    2 Panari, one a GMT, couldn't make out the other
    1 Day Date
    2 Datejust both 2 tone
    2 Submariners
    2 Omega one a speedy and one a 36mm quartz Seamaster

    I rocked my Explorer II for the week.
     
  3. 89-0 Jul 18, 2019

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    Today on the subway, I spotted a Rolex Kermit on a very attractive brunette.
     
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  4. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 18, 2019

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    Hey I think I saw you ! You were in Paris, at the little bistro around the corner from my hotel right?
    I didn't say hello as the woman you were with was not your wife. :D
     
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  5. 3nicewatches $100 well spent Jul 18, 2019

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    I'm surprised you noticed the watch ;)
     
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  6. 89-0 Jul 18, 2019

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    Lol...I actually noticed the watch first!
     
  7. KingCrouchy Jul 18, 2019

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    That's an issue most WIS suffer from.:whistling:
     
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  8. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Jul 18, 2019

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    Yours is MUCH nicer. Hope you won :)

    QUOTE="mrs_LA, post: 1197156, member: 53454"]Unfortunately, precisely because we live in LA, I feel that the occurrence of seeing somebody sporting a fashion watch is really, really high too! This goes to many of my ladies out there. Michael Kors, Coach... oh my, the list goes on. I do find respectable ones like the Cartier Tank, but still quite rare. Few instances I have come across an older lady with a Patek at the groceries and farmer's market, but too much of the fashion watches![/QUOTE]

    welcome @mrs_LA, it’s nice to see other women in these parts!
    Best regards
    S
     
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  9. NickC Jul 18, 2019

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    Collecting my car rental at the airport last week, the guy at the counter next to me was wearing a Lange 1. I complimented him on it but he just grunted. I was wearing my Apollo 11 35th which he didn't clock.
     
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  10. Walrus Jul 18, 2019

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    Rude
     
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  11. Walrus Jul 18, 2019

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    I’m searching around for new careers. Met with a guy at his realestate office. I put on my Cellini not to impress just don’t wear it much, people don’t notice it anyway but the guy was wearing a DJ. First one I’ve seen in the wild in a while. I complemented him led to a 10 minute watch conversation. He really wants me to join him I figure what the hell its not like I have a lot going on. It’s always nice to talk watches with anyone.
     
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  12. PhotonX Jul 18, 2019

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    Spotted an AP Royal Oak at DFW admirals club. Was surprised to see it.
     
  13. FreelanceWriter Jul 19, 2019

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    I've actually paused porn to check a watch a few times...think they like Breitlings in that industry...
     
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  14. astrand Jul 19, 2019

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    Maybe you misread the thread title? It's "in the wild" not "whilst getting wild" :D::stirthepot::
     
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  15. FreelanceWriter Jul 19, 2019

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    I was just responding to KC's observation about WIS.
     
  16. Martin_J_N Jul 19, 2019

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    I find it difficult to see what watch someone is wearing without making it obvious that I am staring. However on the train into London yesterday there was a young asian couple standing across the aisle, she had a Lady DJ whilst he was wearing an Explorer, both very happy to flash the watches whilst they discussed their forthcoming shopping trip to Dubai :)
     
  17. yande Jul 19, 2019

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    I am obsessive wrist watcher. If I spot someone wearing a Rolex, I definitely do not comment.. From experience, most have no idea of what they have... On the other hand, as I have a couple of the latter Omega models.. How do you say, I have one the same at home, and not feel like a dick... ? Despite what I am wearing...
     
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  18. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Jul 19, 2019

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    Maybe also some fear of being conked over the head in the parking lot
     
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  19. NickC Jul 19, 2019

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    Hadn't thought of that! In fairness, not sure many muggers would politely say "That's a beautiful Lange 1, you have great taste"
     
  20. rkman11 Jul 19, 2019

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    Unless I’m in a rush or physically can’t get to the person wearing the watch, I always comment. On planes, at grocery stores, at parks while kiddo plays, you name it. And usually while my wife rolls her eyes! Maybe once or twice someone’s been standoffish, but that’s been rare in my experience. I try and make sure I show them what I’m wearing right away, so it’s clear I’m a fellow enthusiast and not a mugger! Has led to some really cool conversations.
     
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