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Undercover in plain sight
My BP is often my grab-and-go companion when I have to run errands. While out the other day at a checkout counter, a young man in his 20s noticed the watch and commented “nice watch, is that an Invicta?” It took me a second to process in the moment, but I replied with a smile “thank you, no, it’s an IWC, Big Pilot.”
I recalled that many Invicta pieces are oversized, and it was nice to see a young man take notice of a watch (in a positive way), but I wasn’t sure he knew about IWC. I never want to come across as arrogant/superior or more privileged than anyone else, and I’m pretty sure my response didn’t come across as such, but I hoped my response wasn’t abrupt still. Nonetheless, it was a nice quick exchange, and support for my BP as a good unassuming choice for when someone randomly notices my watch.
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Undercover in plain sight
My BP is often my grab-and-go companion when I have to run errands. While out the other day at a checkout counter, a young man in his 20s noticed the watch and commented “nice watch, is that an Invicta?” It took me a second to process in the moment, but I...
Maybe he was thinking of this watch
I had no idea Invicta made watches that looked "real", I thought they were all big and sparkling with ghastly fake gold ...
The top one is actually very nice.
And Greg’s Invicta below provides another nice example.
I know I'm in the minority but I like my Pro Diver.
It's a good gateway watch. You can beat it up all you want and you'll never kill it. It looks good. It has a Seiko movement that you can see...even if it's not beautiful or decorated it gets you interested in the inner workings of watches. And did I say a...
Can’t deny that is value for a cool looking and wearing piece.
It has hints of Submariner too.👌🏽
Some people say more than "hints"
But it's not like they're trying to trick anyone...it says INVICTA all over it !
He asked, you answered!
You have nothing to feel awkward about (though I tend to feel awkward in that same way).
Hey, I am glad you're wearing it and someone gave you a compliment
In the twenty years I've had it, my 5002 has never been noticed by anyone. That said, I kinda like it that way...😉
He caught me off guard, but it was nice…
which I think is why afterwards I was hoping I didn’t seem smug
Beautiful IWC, and one brand I can definitely spot a mile away!
Your response was perfect and humble! 👍 I remember when I was that age decades ago and would not have known about watches, other than Casios and Seiko's. Nice compliment nevertheless!
True, I was definitely clueless at his age 🤣
Young generation are exposed to so much more these days…for better or worse.
You gave..
A calm, courteous response. Who knows, you may have planted the seed that starts his own horological journey. Now that’s something to smile about. He might even discover this place!! 😀👍🏻
Very well said, I never considered that!
If he didn’t know IWC before, then that could have been a spark leading him to learn about a cool brand. That’s a positive thought 🙏🏽
What a great opportunity
to destroy a young man’s life by introducing him to high-end watches.
🤣🤣🤣 Honestly, as I said it’s nice to introduce someone to a cool brand…
my immediate counter thought was regret for potentially hooking him on expensive luxury items when he should be focused on saving and investing *sigh*…I can’t win this one.😳
I was questiong
You take your Blancpain out when you quickly must go. BP like British Petroleum, BP for Blancpain. It’s more my admiration for Blancpain that i wil think quick of it. Blancpain is delicate, outside of the Fifty Fathoms, BP is more for the special occasion...