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Author:  daimlerblue [ Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Compliments
What experiences of getting compliments while wearing your Ling have you had recently.....if any.............. :bow: :lingsrock:
Author:  Palantas [ Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compliments
A couple months ago:
Coming home from the bar, my girlfriend and I stopped at Steak 'N Shake. Some lonely guy there complimented me on my watch, then started chattering about all manner of trivia.

Most recently:
I posted up a couple pictures of my watch on a non-watch website. A friend there is thinking if getting the same camera I have. A third party commented on the picture, saying she likes my watch.
Author:  MacApple [ Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:51 pm ]
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I always got the WOW that watch is Huge , is that an INVICTA? That happened 3 times since ownership of the SOH 46 Black:( I got some serious compliments on my Navtimer heritage I had , that was one helluva nice watch.
Author:  thomasenlow1 [ Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:02 pm ]
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I was surprised at a lack of a comment I got from my folks on my most recent trip home.I figured I would have to play it down significantly save them giving me the save more money speech.

Low and behold a whole holiday weekend wearing a 46mm black as night behemoth and not one word.
Author:  mboverst [ Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compliments
It's threads like this one that really drive home the point that at most 1% of society notices what you're wearing. That's why I'm a firm believer you should wear what you like no matter how big, small, or fugly it may be.
Author:  H2F [ Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:23 pm ]
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mboverst wrote:
It's threads like this one that really drive home the point that at most 1% of society notices what you're wearing. That's why I'm a firm believer you should wear what you like no matter how big, small, or fugly it may be.
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Author:  Iantheklutz [ Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compliments
I recently met up with a friend from college for dinner in Chicago. He and I always chatted about watches before class, while studying, while having drinks, etc... We make it a habit to check in on which new watches the other has picked up. He was very complimentary of my latest and most significant addition to my collection - my Breitling. He was impressed and certainly happy for me to have graduated to "time piece" status. ;-)

I'd agree with the others in that there is almost never a sincere compliment paid about a watch you're wearing and that, ultimately the watch is only for you. There are instances, however, when you know the piece is appreciated fully.
Author:  sharkman [ Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:44 pm ]
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This is so true. Those who know me know of my watchaholism and notice a new watch. Out of the rest of the world I've received 3 comments - (1) nice watch from a court security guard - Rolex, (2) like above, "Wow is that an Invicta??" (grrrr), and (3) "It's that Big-Ass watch!"

Evidently security guards at metal detectors are the most complimentary and rude.
Author:  Kid Vegas [ Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compliments
Swimming around at the Encore in Vegas, a cute but not hot girl says "that's a great effing watch".......My response to her was so ridiculous, I can't even bring myself to post it out of context.....
Author:  Alan M [ Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compliments
I wear my watches on the inside left wrist.

It's my time.
Author:  Driver8 [ Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Compliments
mboverst wrote:
It's threads like this one that really drive home the point that at most 1% of society notices what you're wearing. That's why I'm a firm believer you should wear what you like no matter how big, small, or fugly it may be.

Absolutely. As I've said time and again, I buy watches for me and me alone : what other people think is of no consequence to me at all.

I know this thread is about receiving unsolicited complements/comments from people which is very different to buying a watch purely to get complements, but I always think it's a really shame when people ask questions like, "What Breitling will get me the most attention?". I for one wouldn't want to pay several thousand for a watch if the only reason was to use it as symbol of success to garner complements from people.
Author:  smelendez [ Fri Jul 16, 2010 4:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Compliments
The one and only comment ever from a stranger "nice watch" from the drive
Thru girl at Del Taco... Wearing my SABS.
Author:  46crew [ Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:09 am ]
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In the last three weeks I've received compliments on my SA Blacksteel, and my CA. Both from military pilots that I work with. :lingsrock:
Author:  MacApple [ Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Compliments
46crew wrote:
In the last three weeks I've received compliments on my SA Blacksteel, and my CA. Both from military pilots that I work with. :lingsrock:



I wouldn't of been able to compliment you on the Blacksteel , I would be too busy foaming at the mouth looking at that awesome watch.
Author:  pspinc2003 [ Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compliments
I had the good fortune of having my SA on when I took my car to Car-X for an oil change. The service advisor immediately said, "nice watch!" rather enthusiastically. Turns out he is a watch-nut and new a little about Breitling, Omega, and Tag, (which he had on) and we had a nice little conversation.
I left the car and came back a few hours later to pick it up. Across the bill was written "complimentary" with $0 due. There was also a business card stapled to it for another "free oil change."
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