lnurmo
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Watch Spotting Etiquette
Dear all,
I am a relatively new poster to this forum although a long-time lurker. I would like to thank all the contributors here who have vastly expanded my knowledge and appreciation of fine watches.
On to my question: I live in New York and at least a few times a month, I spot some beautiful timepieces out in the wild. Some Royal Oaks, Nautiliuses, all manners of Panerais and even an FP Journe.
What's the proper etiquette here? Should I stare and remain silent? Can I compliment the person on their watch without seeming creepy?
Obviously, context matters. If I'm at a dinner or cocktail reception, I am much more likely to strike up a conversation. If I'm walking on the street, I will usually not say a thing. What about if I'm in the subway (i.e., a confined space for 10+mins) - would it be awkward?
I would love for all of you to share your experiences of either approaching or being approached...
Thanks!
LNurmo
Watch Spotting Etiquette
Dear all, I am a relatively new poster to this forum although a long-time lurker. I would like to thank all the contributors here who have vastly expanded my knowledge and appreciation of fine watches. On to my question: I live in New York and at least a ...
my thoughts and experiences
At the age of 18 I started to get into watches and habitually wrist check people ever since. I get the obvious comments from people of a similar age (earlier twenties) saying 'nice watch' 'is that a rolex?' Etc. And to be honest it does het a bit tiresome...
thanks for the reply
Thanks for your thoughts. I think you make a lot of really good points. I think you hit the nail on the head by explaining that there's a difference between someone who admires your watch because it's a symbol of wealth versus someone who admires it out o...
Agreed...
I do agree with you; I hate to say it (especially as a Rolex owner). I've been known to comment to some of my friends that "gold-digging" women actually are incredibly ignorant. If you set out to gold dig you wouldn't go for the guy necessarily with the R...
It's a great conversation starter
esp when you run into another like minded watch lover. But staring is a no no. cheers PAt
I wouldn't say anything....
... unless his/her taste is strikingly similar to mine. If I find someone on the street or in the meeting or at the party who wears my favorite brands, I wouldn't be able to help talking to the person. But on the subway, that may lure the bad guy's appeti...
Let me illustrate my position on that matter with an example.
I was invited by a parisian AD to the 2008 Soccer European Championship to attend a game between Germany and Poland. I was in Klagenfurt, Austria. So, once arrived at the hotel, we took the bus to go to the Stadium. There were only 7 people in the bus. Th...
Lesson for life that:
'If you feel you have the opportunity to do it well, do it. If you doubt, don't do it.' True to a lot of situations. I might cut out the last sentence as for a life "motto" it could be seen as slightly defeatist ;)
You did well?!
Now, that is optimism, Nicolas! If I remember correctly, France ended up LAST of its qualifying group even after Romania... ...and Spain went on to win the Cup... Watches, I am sure, were secondary on those dates. I can imagine you veeeery sad... :)
No, I had no pressure, France was not attending.
Thanks for moving the knife in the wound. :) Best, my friend. Nicolas
It depends on the context ...
Extremely rare for me to engage a complete stranger in a setting where watches are not the focus. It seems rather intrusive and creepy to me, and may be construed badly. It may be different if I was wearing the same brand and could flash a wrist back at t...
Depends on the watch.
Sometimes i really cannot help but be amazed by a person's watch, and i will give a short compliment. But that really depends on what watch it is. I never comment on Rolex's because i find that there's probably a large majority of the owners who buy Rolex...