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Post by Houston on Nov 27, 2007 6:16:48 GMT -5
Has anyone else noticed it but you? Me... only once and that was at a supermarket checkout. The guy waiting across the aisle with his shopping trolley called out to me..." Nice Speedmaster ". I was mighty pleased naturally, chatted briefly amidst bagging my groceries and gave him our URL. He was wearing one of those flashy Italian things.  How 'bout you guys? Anyone stopped you mid-step and admired your watch? Y'all have a nice day now  ZIN  Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by fergie on Nov 27, 2007 7:13:03 GMT -5
Only once. I was in a meeting (telling off) with my manager when he saw my watch and said that it was really nice and was it expensive? It wasn't my Omega though, just my Pulsar beater.  Actually, there was one other occasion when someone noticed my watch. I was stood outside an AD in the White Rose Centre in Leeds wearing my green Alpha Sub. The dealer must have caught a glimpse of the bezel, thought Rolex, and came rushing out of the store to ask was I ok and did I need any help? I genuinely think had I been wearing my SMP or the Pulsar he wouldn't have moved an inch. But other than that no one has ever noticed, or at least mentioned it to me, my Omega. And sometimes that's not a bad thing. There are certain places where you would rather blend in than stand out. |
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Post by Houston on Nov 27, 2007 7:18:28 GMT -5
Heh Fergie When you said he came rushing out, I thought you had tripped over your shoe laces or something. He may also have thought you looked like a movie star of course......  ;D ;D Be well amigo ZIN Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Houston on Nov 27, 2007 7:20:30 GMT -5
I know........ He'd seen you image with AnnaK !!! ;D ;D ;D That must've been it  ZIN Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by fergie on Nov 27, 2007 7:29:55 GMT -5
That must have been it  |
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Post by Houston on Nov 27, 2007 7:45:16 GMT -5
Been looking for the pictorial evidence Fergie but I can't find it  You know the one I mean ;D ;D Be seein' ya pal ZIN Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by nunz on Nov 27, 2007 8:15:16 GMT -5
The Blue SMP has been noticed a couple of times but not recognized as an Omega. The Speedy seems to fly under the radar. I think if folks aren't interested in watches that they'd never even take notice.
Mike
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Post by Houston on Nov 27, 2007 8:34:24 GMT -5
These people obviously do not walk in the light Mike ;D ;D Be well pal ZIN Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by marcw on Nov 27, 2007 9:36:16 GMT -5
Only once also. I was in Atlanta this June, at a liquor store, and the customer behind me saw my Bond and said "nice watch". He said he had just bought the orange-strapped PO. I said that is a nice watch also, but too big for my little wrist. I've had more comments on my yellow-face Sieko diver than my Omegas. Oh well, what do they know?
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Post by Houston on Nov 27, 2007 10:58:12 GMT -5
It doesn't bother me that folk in the street do not notice what I have. In fact I probably feel a little more secure that way. It's just nice to bump into other WISes occasionally. Indeed I think only one or two of my friends ever bother to keep a lookout for what I'm wearing..... on my wrist I mean. I naturally, sneak a peek at whatever is on theirs. Be well pals ZIN Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by hewybaby on Nov 27, 2007 11:05:29 GMT -5
The only watch which has gotten comments is this one  and nearly always from ladies. I've gotten far fewer comments since I've been married. My theory is that it is big, obviously red gold and unusual -- and on a hand without a ring. Not to imply mercenary intent from the fairer sex . . . |
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Post by timefinder on Nov 27, 2007 11:06:42 GMT -5
For me, it is not in public; but, usually when I visit companies on business that it gets noticed.
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Post by GJ on Nov 27, 2007 13:26:56 GMT -5
Nice thread Zinster....  Omega's seem to be ''undercover'' watches, hardly anyone made a comment about my Omega's. And when they did none of them asked me if they where ''real'' They only admired it... The first day I wore my Sub someone asked me if it was real.... |
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Post by JBHII on Nov 27, 2007 15:03:50 GMT -5
Nice thread Zinster.... Omega's seem to be ''undercover'' watches, hardly anyone made a comment about my Omega's. And when they did none of them asked me if they where ''real'' They only admired it... The first day I wore my Sub someone asked me if it was real.... I can count on one hand the number of times anyone has commented on my watch....and I've worn many, many different kinds of watches. |
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Post by GJ on Nov 27, 2007 15:54:28 GMT -5
Well, I guess it was ''beginners luck''... I must add, it happened only once... ;D ;D |
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