Would you start a watch related conversation with a stranger?

[snowman]

Depends on the watch... it’s a bit like with cars... someone with a new Ferrari 488/Rolex Daytona might well be really into their cars/watches as a hobby and love the opportunity to have a chat with a likeminded soul. On the other hand, because they’re also the default status symbols it’s quite possible that they’d rather saw-off their legs. Or your legs if they thought that you were about to mug them.

On the other hand if it’s someone with a Timefactors watch or Clio 182 Trophy, well, they probably haven’t bought them by accident.

Also depends where you are. It’s very situational, and I haven’t done it yet.

Sums it up perfectly.

M

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[langdalematt]

I did most recently on a plane trip. I had my Cameron on, guy next to me a Speedy and his mate a sub. So I just said nice watch and it turns out he had quite a collection. Then a guy in the row opposite overheard us and piped in too. He was wearing a Deepsea Cameron as well. Bloody good flight and great to chat to these guys.

[bond]

We are doing it all the time on here in a manner of speaking


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[Robsmck]

Was on shuttle bus this morning from JLR dealer into city, to pass a few hours while service carried out. Spotted a Daytona and a milgaus worn by two fellow passengers. Didn't start any chat tho.

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[pacifichrono]

My daily dose of Prozac (to control OCD) gives me free rein to start conversations with strangers about anything!

[RJM25R]

Lots. But I’m a salesman and have lots of practice at talking to strangers and building rapport.

I’m not likely to do it if I’m out and about but it makes a great icebreaker if someone wears something nice but it’s all about context. If someone came in asking to look at a specific car they’d seen online or outside, I wouldn’t slow them down asking about their watch/interests before showing them what they’d asked to see.

In the showroom I occasionally take off whatever i’m Wearing and let clients try on (only after I’ve got their name and address) but I did spot a fake Breitling on a guys wrist and asked him about it (I didn’t call him out, I just said “that’s an unusual watch, Breitling?”) he quickly pointed out it wasn’t genuine.

[gaurav_tzuk]

Potentially, started a chat with this guy at the airport once who was wearing a 20 year old AP Royal Oak which looked sublime. Before I knew he started showing me pictures of his vintage Rolexes, APs, even JLC Atmos, proper collector !

[Speedy2254]

I have done & always been well received. Last week I was going home by train & a chap across the aisle was wearing the first Milgauss I've ever seen outside the Internet. Sadly he got off before I could complement him on it. That said, a busy train is possibly not the best place to point out someone's Rolex!

[paul staines]

Depends on the surrounding and situation. Have had the odd conversation in the pub and on holiday. Don't make a habit of it. I do notice people's watches,shoes,clothing
a lot more than most of my mates. Not sure it's a good thing . To old to change !.
Regards Paul

[dandanthewatchman]

my 18 year old lad has just started his degree apprenticeship with a big national outfit & it is great experience for him to be in an office environment and meeting lots of new people and developing social skills

I'd bought him a nice TAG F1 for his 18th & he came home really chuffed one night this week saying that one of the Project Managers had dropped a casual "nice watch" compliment to him. My son didn't yet have the confidence to ask him if he was into watches, but I can see it can be a nice ice-breaker.

[GWFH]

Bloke at work today sporting a Royal Oak in bold lime green. I had to ask!

Not especially into watches, he'd bought it in Dubai at what he thought was a considerable saving.

But said he was now going to buy a black strap for it because he was fed up of people asking him about it!

[relaxer7]

I was in a regular stakeholder's meeting last week with somebody who normally acts a bit of dick. Other than the meeting, I never speak to him so don't really know the bloke on a personal level - other than the way he comes across.

Anyway, we were both slightly early and as it was only us two in the meeting room I decided I'd comment on his Milguass which I'd noticed the week before. Turns out he wanted something not so obvious which is the reason I picked an Explorer II - after a bit of a chat it turns out he's not such a dick after all. Who would have known!

[Newby]

Why not, it's always interesting to have people opinion

[Pitch3110]

Three times from memory.

1. Standing at the bar in The Black Boys in Aylsham, fella had a Panerai on. Not always spotted in the wild but two at a pub bar in Norfolk was well worth a conversation.
2. On a shuttle bus at Rome airport, I was wearing my Pepsi 16710 and a fella beside my had the same on.
3. In a lift going up to the top of Marine Bay Sands me and a mother chap were both wearing 45.5mm 2500 PO's.

Sad really

Pitch