claudel
disciple
The fundamental things apply as time goes by
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Post by claudel on Oct 10, 2004 11:12:34 GMT -5
...looking at a strangers wrist. Outside the obvious "that's a nice watch you have there" wich sometimes can sound suspicious  . Mine is: "is that the exact time you have?" It's simple and doesn't need explaining that you're a WIS (with emphasis on the word "Idiot") and so forth.   |
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Post by JBHII on Oct 10, 2004 20:13:57 GMT -5
...looking at a strangers wrist. Outside the obvious "that's a nice watch you have there" wich sometimes can sound suspicious . Mine is: "is that the exact time you have?" It's simple and doesn't need explaining that you're a WIS (with emphasis on the word "Idiot") and so forth. I'm usually pretty discreet, although if I see someone with a nice watch, I'm fairly likely to strike up a conversation. John Rigano and I often make sort of a competition out of seeing who can spot the nice watches when we're in a restaurant. ;D John |
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Post by Aaron on Oct 11, 2004 16:20:42 GMT -5
Gee I'm glad I not the only one who does this.
I will usually strike a conversation about watches if I spot someone wearing a nice watch or a brand of watch that I am interested in.
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Post by GeneS on Oct 11, 2004 16:54:34 GMT -5
I agree...I will compliment someone if I see a nice watch and they seem to enjoy talking about and asking about mine.
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Post by rkammer on Oct 11, 2004 18:53:57 GMT -5
I'm usually pretty direct. If I recognize the watch I usually say something like "How do you like your __________?" If I can't recognize the watch it's usually something like "I was wondering what watch you're wearing, I don't recognize it". Either way I'll find out if the other person is a WIS or not by his answer. Works for me.
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Post by MikeS on Oct 11, 2004 20:24:11 GMT -5
...looking at a strangers wrist. Outside the obvious "that's a nice watch you have there" wich sometimes can sound suspicious . Mine is: "is that the exact time you have?" It's simple and doesn't need explaining that you're a WIS (with emphasis on the word "Idiot") and so forth. and most people are impressed when i ask! |
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Post by johnnycanuck on Oct 12, 2004 12:05:01 GMT -5
I'll give a compliment on their watch point blank. However, more than a couple of times I've been met with blank stares when the WIS in me comes out. As I said elsewhere here, many non-WIS wear Rolex because it's a Rolex and couldn't give a rat's a$$ about the brand beyond bragging rights.
However, when you do get a WIS, it's like the stars allign and everything is right in the world.
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Post by JBHII on Oct 12, 2004 14:43:08 GMT -5
I'll give a compliment on their watch point blank. However, more than a couple of times I've been met with blank stares when the WIS in me comes out. As I said elsewhere here, many non-WIS wear Rolex because it's a Rolex and couldn't give a rat's a$$ about the brand beyond bragging rights. However, when you do get a WIS, it's like the stars allign and everything is right in the world. ;D ;D ;D True story: Last week I saw a guy in the sandwich shop I regularly frequent who was wearing a Sub. I said, "Hey, nice Submariner." To which he replied, "what?" "Your watch - nice Rolex. I'm a watch collector." He replies, "Oh...that...yea....it's just a watch to me." I saw him again today at the same shop. I thought perhaps I caught him on an off day last week, so I thought I'd try again. "Good looking watch!" I said to him enthusiastically. "Yea, you said that last week." He replied flatly. Normally anyone is happy to receive a compliement, but this guy just wouldn't have any of it.  John |
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Post by MikeS on Oct 12, 2004 23:38:38 GMT -5
to give it to me?  |
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. Mine is: "is that the exact time you have?" It's simple and doesn't need explaining that you're a WIS (with emphasis on the word "Idiot") and so forth. 
