A Watch Moment in the Elevator
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A Watch Moment in the Elevator
Was in the elevator, headed out to pick up some beer for a Sunday of football (that has been cut short by my team playing dreadfully), and the guy in the elevator looked at my wrist and asked, "Is that a Steinhart?" Imagine my surprise that anyone in my building would recognize a Nav B Chrono. He said that he had a couple of Steinharts himself - smaller ones in the 44mm range, which just proves how gargantuan the same 44mm looks on my spindly wrist. He also said things like "I have a bit of a watch problem," and "I'm down to 11." I couldn't help but smile. I didn't manage to get his name before he got off on the 2nd floor, nor was I able to ask him if he'd heard of Christopher Ward before, but it's good to know that I'm not the only one in my building who is afflicted with the disease.
I'll have to see if if I can find him sometime soon. Maybe arrange a swap or two.
I'll have to see if if I can find him sometime soon. Maybe arrange a swap or two.
Peteo
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Re: A Watch Moment in the Elevator
That's much better than most trips in lifts when everybody stares at the door trying to be invisible.
Hope you meet up with him again to continue your chat.
scooter
Hope you meet up with him again to continue your chat.
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Re: A Watch Moment in the Elevator
sounds like a lift trip to remember ,they are normally bloody boring
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Re: A Watch Moment in the Elevator
You just never know where a WIS May show up.
At a weekend event, I have just attended, I was pleasantly surprised to find several gentlemen that were very touched by this wonderful disease.
At a weekend event, I have just attended, I was pleasantly surprised to find several gentlemen that were very touched by this wonderful disease.
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Re: A Watch Moment in the Elevator
This thread needs a 'Like' button. Maybe you need to hold a GTG for your building.
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Re: A Watch Moment in the Elevator
In my Office the usual conversation starts with "Bought any new watches"
And is often followed by "I bought this Xxxxxx last week at Schipol/Antwerp/Geneva, what do you think?"
I just wish I had their disposable income
And is often followed by "I bought this Xxxxxx last week at Schipol/Antwerp/Geneva, what do you think?"
I just wish I had their disposable income
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Re: A Watch Moment in the Elevator
I'm guessing you support Man U?
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Re: A Watch Moment in the Elevator
I always try and take the stairs: better for you. By the time I reach the top there's not much breath left for conversation.
Re: A Watch Moment in the Elevator
Dangerous thread as having read your post yesterday I found myself today starring at a guy's watch at my local town hall. I think he thought me a little strange and without doubt not a happy bunny. As for his watch, a big monster of a Seiko.Peteo wrote:Was in the elevator, headed out to pick up some beer for a Sunday of football (that has been cut short by my team playing dreadfully), and the guy in the elevator looked at my wrist and asked, "Is that a Steinhart?" Imagine my surprise that anyone in my building would recognize a Nav B Chrono. He said that he had a couple of Steinharts himself - smaller ones in the 44mm range, which just proves how gargantuan the same 44mm looks on my spindly wrist. He also said things like "I have a bit of a watch problem," and "I'm down to 11." I couldn't help but smile. I didn't manage to get his name before he got off on the 2nd floor, nor was I able to ask him if he'd heard of Christopher Ward before, but it's good to know that I'm not the only one in my building who is afflicted with the disease.
I'll have to see if if I can find him sometime soon. Maybe arrange a swap or two.
Must learn to behave in public.
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Re: A Watch Moment in the Elevator
Conversely, I'm disappointed that I can't strike up a similar conversation with a guy at work. He has a really nice Breitling, a special edition (HM Forces - probably Army rather than RAF) that I've never seen before, neither the crest nor the face layout. The most I've got out of him is "The wife bought it for me, it's been in a drawer for ages, and I thought I'd better wear it because I think it cost a bloody fortune. I only put it on because my old one ran out of battery".
I want to shake him!
I want to shake him!
So I wish I was James Bond, just for the day.
Kissing all the girls, blow the bad guys away.
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Re: A Watch Moment in the Elevator
Offer to trade him a quartz watch for it.Richard B wrote:Conversely, I'm disappointed that I can't strike up a similar conversation with a guy at work. He has a really nice Breitling, a special edition (HM Forces - probably Army rather than RAF) that I've never seen before, neither the crest nor the face layout. The most I've got out of him is "The wife bought it for me, it's been in a drawer for ages, and I thought I'd better wear it because I think it cost a bloody fortune. I only put it on because my old one ran out of battery".
I want to shake him!
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Re: A Watch Moment in the Elevator
A devious plan which I secondKip wrote:Offer to trade him a quartz watch for it.Richard B wrote:Conversely, I'm disappointed that I can't strike up a similar conversation with a guy at work. He has a really nice Breitling, a special edition (HM Forces - probably Army rather than RAF) that I've never seen before, neither the crest nor the face layout. The most I've got out of him is "The wife bought it for me, it's been in a drawer for ages, and I thought I'd better wear it because I think it cost a bloody fortune. I only put it on because my old one ran out of battery".
I want to shake him!
Peteo
4x Christopher Ward, 2x Sinn, 2x Omega, 1x A. Lange & Sohne, 1x H. Moser & Cie, 1x Tudor, 1x Towson Watch Company, 1x Baltimore Watch Company. Always looking for watches from Maryland. What's Next?
4x Christopher Ward, 2x Sinn, 2x Omega, 1x A. Lange & Sohne, 1x H. Moser & Cie, 1x Tudor, 1x Towson Watch Company, 1x Baltimore Watch Company. Always looking for watches from Maryland. What's Next?
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Is he ex-forces?Richard B wrote:Conversely, I'm disappointed that I can't strike up a similar conversation with a guy at work. He has a really nice Breitling, a special edition (HM Forces - probably Army rather than RAF) that I've never seen before, neither the crest nor the face layout. The most I've got out of him is "The wife bought it for me, it's been in a drawer for ages, and I thought I'd better wear it because I think it cost a bloody fortune. I only put it on because my old one ran out of battery".
I want to shake him!
It might just be his sense of humour, particularly if he knows you don't recognise the badge. It may be that the military connection is more important that the value of the watch.
If he is not ex-forces then maybe he is embarrassed about wearing a forces badge on his watch.....
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Re: A Watch Moment in the Elevator
Yes, he is ex-forces (Army).Robin CB wrote:
Is he ex-forces?
It might just be his sense of humour, particularly if he knows you don't recognise the badge. It may be that the military connection is more important that the value of the watch.
But I don't think its totally humour, as I usually "get" forces humour as I've worked with them very closely off-and-on for the last 12 years. But there again, I'll be generous and accept that it is!
So I wish I was James Bond, just for the day.
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Re: A Watch Moment in the Elevator
Don't do that - Shake him and prod him until he co-operatesRichard B wrote:Yes, he is ex-forces (Army).Robin CB wrote:
Is he ex-forces?
It might just be his sense of humour, particularly if he knows you don't recognise the badge. It may be that the military connection is more important that the value of the watch.
But I don't think its totally humour, as I usually "get" forces humour as I've worked with them very closely off-and-on for the last 12 years. But there again, I'll be generous and accept that it is!
I want to know what unit can afford a bespoke Breitling
And I want pics
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