carter23 2 Posted February 10, 2016 What do you say when people ask about your watch? Do you admit to it being a rep or do you say its real, becuase I know there are people like that out there. Personally, I always say mine are reps, becuase no 17 year old wears 20 thousand dollar watches. What do you say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robeng 0 Posted February 10, 2016 I can imagine that being 17 it's different than for me being an old fart of 50 I've never been Asked if my watch is real I suppose people just assume that with my age group it's gen. Most people know nothing about watches anyway and don't care. Good that you're interested in watches though at your age my kids don't see the point as they've got the time on their phones. If anyone asks just be honest.they will probably be amazed at the quality and want to know where you got it then you can point them to RWG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted February 10, 2016 Imho if ppl ask about Your watch You should just say thanks and that´s it. If directly asked: Is that a fake watch You are wearing You could say Yes or ask why do You think so? Test the knowledge... Keep it low profile and discreet, enjoy the watch and the hobby, share with family & friends and let strangers think whatever they want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electron17 0 Posted February 10, 2016 Use the search box, this topic has been discussed at length many times. Just be honest and tell people that ask that it is a rep. Most times they wont believe you but you will very seldom get asked that question. Just don't volunteer info that is not required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carter23 2 Posted February 10, 2016 Imho if ppl ask about Your watch You should just say thanks and that´s it. If directly asked: Is that a fake watch You are wearing You could say Yes or ask why do You think so? Test the knowledge... Keep it low profile and discreet, enjoy the watch and the hobby, share with family & friends and let strangers think whatever they want. yeah I do normally just tell them watch watch it is, but most of the kids at school instantly jump towards fake, so i admit it haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted February 10, 2016 Imho if ppl ask about Your watch You should just say thanks and that´s it. If directly asked: Is that a fake watch You are wearing You could say Yes or ask why do You think so? Test the knowledge... Keep it low profile and discreet, enjoy the watch and the hobby, share with family & friends and let strangers think whatever they want. yeah I do normally just tell them watch watch it is, but most of the kids at school instantly jump towards fake, so i admit it haha lol, school today is job tomorrow, in that setting if not wearing a G-shock You could upgrade to real cool automatic stuff from creation watches for less than a rep: SKX007 Citizen NY90 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carter23 2 Posted February 10, 2016 I would never touch a G Shock... Already have a similar seiko and other reps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted February 10, 2016 I have spent over £2000 on "real" watches in the last 6 months but people still just assume that they are reps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,673 Posted February 10, 2016 That's just F@rking unfortunate....................(@ Genius) You obviously hang out with the wrong crowd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,673 Posted February 10, 2016 What do you say when people ask about your watch? Do you admit to it being a rep or do you say its real, becuase I know there are people like that out there. Personally, I always say mine are reps, becuase no 17 year old wears 20 thousand dollar watches. What do you say? You're the only 17 year old I've heard of that wants to wear a watch.......................most teenagers rely upon their smartphone to tell the time. Go with the Seiko and Citizens.................you'll find yourself 'returning' to them after the initial craze of getting the next best rep/super-rep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 73 Posted February 10, 2016 I really don't know how many times I answered to this question, and maybe if you searched a bit you wouldn't need to start new thread No I don't say it's gen I say the truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted February 10, 2016 , becuase I know there are people like that out there.? People like what? Do you mean assholes who can't mind their own business and have the fucking nerve to ask others if their watch is real? Why do you feel like they are due an answer let alone an explanation for something that is simply none of their business? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carter23 2 Posted February 10, 2016 , becuase I know there are people like that out there.? People like what? Do you mean assholes who can't mind their own business and have the fucking nerve to ask others if their watch is real? Why do you feel like they are due an answer let alone an explanation for something that is simply none of their business? No what I mean is people who wear a rep, sometimes even a very low quality rep, and wave it around yelling that its real to everyone What do you say when people ask about your watch? Do you admit to it being a rep or do you say its real, becuase I know there are people like that out there. Personally, I always say mine are reps, becuase no 17 year old wears 20 thousand dollar watches. What do you say? You're the only 17 year old I've heard of that wants to wear a watch.......................most teenagers rely upon their smartphone to tell the time. Go with the Seiko and Citizens.................you'll find yourself 'returning' to them after the initial craze of getting the next best rep/super-rep. I honestly use my watch to tell the time only about 75% of the time, I prefer to wear them as a piece of jewelry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,511 Posted February 10, 2016 If you don't go around telling "look at my new watch" or sport some ugly stuff like this: Probably no one will ever notice it and ask about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted February 10, 2016 I would never touch a G Shock... Already have a similar seiko and other reps G Shock is the perfect watch for certain times or situations. Should not rule it out completly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carter23 2 Posted February 10, 2016 I would never touch a G Shock... Already have a similar seiko and other reps G Shock is the perfect watch for certain times or situations. Should not rule it out completly Not a fan of all the colorful plastics. would prefer to wear a nice seiko or even a rep of something subtle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted February 10, 2016 What do I say when someone asks if my watch is rep or gen.....I always find this response is entirely apropos.....and pretty much clarifies it for the person asking the question.... *************************************** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dilodoli 0 Posted February 10, 2016 since you are still young, just tell them it's a gift. a special birthday gift from your parents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) I do not believe you are 17, carter...your nick might say different...and you sound just too smart for your age....like some 55 years old risti....anyway...congrats on good taste for visiting RWG.... Edited February 10, 2016 by jibuti Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted February 10, 2016 It's very simple. You say it was a gift. End of conversation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted February 10, 2016 Or tell everyone you stole it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
insert-here 0 Posted February 10, 2016 Tell them you stole it. They'll stop thinking it's real or fake, and wonder if you'r telling the truth about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted February 10, 2016 People tell me all the time "nice watch" I respond, wittingly "thank you" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carter23 2 Posted February 10, 2016 I do not believe you are 17, carter...your nick might say different...and you sound just too smart for your age....like some 55 years old risti....anyway...congrats on good taste for visiting RWG.... Believe it or not but im nto actually that smart haha Tell them you stole it. They'll stop thinking it's real or fake, and wonder if you'r telling the truth about that. thats one way to bring up a new conversation haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Coast Guy 24 Posted February 11, 2016 Familiar topic......so I'll answer the same as always. First, most people don't notice....watches only matter to knobs like us. Second, if they do notice I try blow it off.....many times a simple brush off does the trick. But if they continue to push, I tell them I repair watches/tinker as a hobby and explain how the bits inside a fancy watch are really pretty cheap to buy and assemble on your own, so I can repair expensive watches for pennies on the dollar....which is true. I do this because I've actually had more hassle/issue with so-and-so's wife getting upset with her husbands gen purchase after seeing my reps, and that type of scene isn't my cup of tea....but I also don't care to present my reps as a wealth/status symbol. I'm just a watch nerd....nothing more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
