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Today I saw a guy who's wearing a Submariner jump the subway turnstile

  1. 89-0 Aug 15, 2018

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    Looked like he was doing well-- office casual, probably works in midtown brokerage, pulling decent dough, Rolex. And without disregard for civility, in front of his fellow (paying) rush-hour commuters, for everyone to see, he jumps over the turnstile.

    Really irked me. Don't know why. Anyway, apparently good taste≠class.

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  2. Kringkily Omega Collector / Hunter Aug 15, 2018

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    I dont think the rolex has anything to with his personal morals.
     
  3. Marty McDawg Aug 15, 2018

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    Certainly no accounting for taste...Watches certainly don’t equate to class.
     
  4. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Aug 15, 2018

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    I’m sure it was a Canal Street special.
    We all know owners of the real deal don’t take the subway...
    they’re driving the limo with the Patek guy in the back. ::stirthepot::
     
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  5. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Aug 15, 2018

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    It was probably a fake. :eek:
     
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  6. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Aug 15, 2018

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    Rolex guy.
     
  7. Faz Aug 15, 2018

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    How do you know it was real?
     
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  8. 77deluxe Aug 15, 2018

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    Maybe he paid and was just trying to get some exercise. ::rimshot::
     
  9. kkt Aug 15, 2018

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    Maybe he lost a bet.

    Maybe he enjoys reliving his days as a teen scofflaw.

    Maybe he left his subway card at home.
     
  10. 89-0 Aug 15, 2018

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    My wife just pointed out that maybe the guy had an monthly unlimited card, and simply didn't feel like pulling out his wallet, etc.
     
  11. rkman11 Aug 15, 2018

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    It IS the most faked watch in the world... not that it couldn’t have been real and he’s just a cheap jerk!
     
  12. Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Aug 15, 2018

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    Maybe he was pulling the circus stunt maneuver to put on the YouTube machine so that he could show his colleagues at TRF?

    Sort of like this knucklehead did regarding Speedy Tuesday at OF...

     
  13. michael22 Aug 15, 2018

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    It's an assumption to think he has taste, even if the watch is real. Brand cachet doesn't equal taste.
    It would be normal for traders to brag about ripping off the system, anyway. He just needed a stunt to brag about at work, perhaps.
     
  14. Nobel Prize Spell Master! Aug 15, 2018

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    Maybe he was on a rush.... or just needed a rush.... or maybe all Rolex owners are posers.
     
  15. Nobel Prize Spell Master! Aug 15, 2018

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    Also, he’s only 3000 more jumps from another Sub..... thats 5.7 years if he commutes two times a day 5 days a week. (I think)
     
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  16. many Aug 15, 2018

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    Maybe be was really embarrassed because he lost his wallet. He had no cash, credit card, and lost his metro card. It’s the end of the day he lives in Washington heights and he has no way to get home so he hops the turnstile.
     
  17. auxpomme Aug 15, 2018

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    maybe he doesn't think he should pay full price for a subway system in such a sorry state of disrepair. and no, it' wasn't me.
     
  18. Poppydog Aug 16, 2018

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    Nice G1.

    Oh, and the watch too:)
     
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  19. Tet I prefer Dilmah do try it Aug 16, 2018

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    The Sub Subway Bandit.
     
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  20. Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Aug 16, 2018

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    Thanks, sir...that G1 was issued to me in 1986. :thumbsup: