A stranger at work complimented my watch today.

And I did not prompt the conversation in any way. We then talked about what watches she likes and what she would like to buy next. She was a total “normie” and it completely made my day. She loved my “Seiko”. 
 

It actually does happen. Who knew! 

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I'm so happy for you!!!

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I don't believe this for a second. No way did this happen. 

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I would keep an eye on her if I were you, she may have alterior motives.... No normie talks watches cause theyre "interesting". WC is basically an online support group for addicted and conflicted individuals, she must be trying to infiltrate from the outside. If I see anything suspicious Ill let you know. Watch out.

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tonmed

I would keep an eye on her if I were you, she may have alterior motives.... No normie talks watches cause theyre "interesting". WC is basically an online support group for addicted and conflicted individuals, she must be trying to infiltrate from the outside. If I see anything suspicious Ill let you know. Watch out.

Not really knowing real names makes this a dangerous place….

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I do that all the time. I compliment others for their watches without knowing what it is so they ask me about mine.. Fishing for compliments you see! 😎

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Nice! But I feel weird everytime I get a compliment… either watch or my stunning good looks … feels awkward … I know I’m weird

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Half_Life

I do that all the time. I compliment others for their watches without knowing what it is so they ask me about mine.. Fishing for compliments you see! 😎

Hence me including the “no prompting” comment!  I didn’t even set it up!!

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Ichibunz

Nice! But I feel weird everytime I get a compliment… either watch or my stunning good looks … feels awkward … I know I’m weird

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Right...I've seen this movie before on Lifetime. 

She's....stalking you because she's madly in lurve with you? 

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TalkingDugong

Right...I've seen this movie before on Lifetime. 

She's....stalking you because she's madly in lurve with you? 

Ermergurd!!! I pulled that shit on my doctor's assistant, he was wearing an Orient Triton in green!! I showed off my Orient and we had a moment. It's cool...

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TalkingDugong

Right...I've seen this movie before on Lifetime. 

She's....stalking you because she's madly in lurve with you? 

I mean, she had to help me, it’s her job. BUT, she chose to be nice and talk watches. So there is that. 

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Never thought I’d see the day

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tonmed

I would keep an eye on her if I were you, she may have alterior motives.... No normie talks watches cause theyre "interesting". WC is basically an online support group for addicted and conflicted individuals, she must be trying to infiltrate from the outside. If I see anything suspicious Ill let you know. Watch out.

Watch out..   

I am dying!

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Pics or it didn't happen 😂

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Oseberg

I find it hard to believe. Was any of you two not sober ?

I mean, I was at work so I was sober. I cannot speak for her. 

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DeeperBlue

She didn't look like this did she?

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I don’t think so. Good thing I don’t own a Rolex. 

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I also complement stranger's watches all the time or ask what is that they are wearing. Never came across a watch enthusiast though. Many don't know what exactly they are wearing. Usually a gift or random buy. 

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The only reason I even consider this might be a true story is the fact you didn't claim you were wearing an Invicta and she grabbed your arm because she thought it was a Rolex. 
 

Too many fan bois claim that story, Mandela effect of some sort from watching too much ShopHQ. 

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In all the years I have collected watches it's only happened twice. Once was a very over sized Pam homage many years ago, and the second time was a Seiko SKX with a coke dial. Nobody has ever noticed any of my expensive timepieces 

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witcher.watcher

I also complement stranger's watches all the time or ask what is that they are wearing. Never came across a watch enthusiast though. Many don't know what exactly they are wearing. Usually a gift or random buy. 

The only exception tends to be expensive watches, and those people tend to know nothing about quality affordable watches 

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watchalot

The only exception tends to be expensive watches, and those people tend to know nothing about quality affordable watches 

It's because the reasons to love and wear watches is different. I look for a comfortable, robust, reliable partner on the wrist. I don't care if it says Rolex or Timex if it does the job for me and pleases my eye every time I check the time. The people who collect and wear only expensive watches do that for luxurious feeling, status, prove that you fit in that community. We have different identities, but how wonderful the watches are they can be a part of the identity for both groups and many more :)

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complication

I remember one time the local chemist had a Bond NATO strap on his watch. I didn't even catch what the watch was, but I said, "A Bond NATO... nice..." and he just about fell off the elevated platform chemists stand on, in pure shock that someone said these words out loud.

Are chemists short?

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Lets see the otherworldly watch that made the magic happen!!!  

Or maybe, the pic also showing you striking the praise worthy pose and your watch sparkling in a ray of sunlight.  

My imagination needs help on this one.

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Fieldwalker

Lets see the otherworldly watch that made the magic happen!!!  

Or maybe, the pic also showing you striking the praise worthy pose and your watch sparkling in a ray of sunlight.  

My imagination needs help on this one.

It was none other than my SLGH009!  
 

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I guess you could call the pose “blue steel”? 😂

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BigIona

It was none other than my SLGH009!  
 

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I guess you could call the pose “blue steel”? 😂

Dude!  I’m ready to propose to you seeing that watch.  😍
Current wife would be sad, but understand when she sees the watch.  

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Fieldwalker

Dude!  I’m ready to propose to you seeing that watch.  😍
Current wife would be sad, but understand when she sees the watch.  

Well, as long as she understands, lol. 
 

But I get it, I’m also completely over the moon for this watch. Hands down my favorite piece. 

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ds760476

Are chemists short?

It's one of life's mysteries!

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Back in the days you get her number take her to Dennis or the movies. Bring her into you place show her your stamp, coins and watch collection.

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Did you show her your entire collection? LOL

Change your watch everyday and see what she likes. Maybe you can find out her taste in watches. Good way to carry on with the conversation.