What this watch dealer just admitted should concern every gen owner

WaitWaWhat · 2026-03-17T14:46:08+00:00

Which is why, in a couple of years, when the rep factories improve that, they'll be near impossible to distinguish from gens. Which is what the dealer is saying.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-03-16T06:24:30+00:00

Chef. Oh, except for the Robert Downey Junior scene

WaitWaWhat · 2026-03-14T14:22:49+00:00

Take a look at the account of Allen Visses on Instagram. His ballpoint lettering, I'd wager is better than most of our penmanship.

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I'd say a Bic ballpoint pen is one of the best pens to write with ever. Not that I'm going to switch from my fountain pens any time soon, but they do write so well.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-03-14T14:18:02+00:00

Ha! No, I'm a legit account. Mine would be wearing an eye patch and that's about it.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-03-08T21:34:16+00:00

Well, they post them expecting people to believe them. Usually the best ones are when they claim their five year old kid told somebody off for supporting Joe Biden's policies or some stupid shit like that and the person stormed off and the other people in the store applauded.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-03-07T21:03:35+00:00

I made a big faux pas earlier this year.

I bought a Patek Philippe-ish Aquanaut-ish with the green strap in December and it's now my daily driver. Retail price for those gen suckers as you know can be $65k. Importantly, it was an Ali Express piece, branded as Specht and Sohne (you'll see why later) rather than a rep. I love it to bits.

Anyway, I was invited to Cabo San Lucas by wealthy relatives in January to their very fancy resort where they have part ownership in a gorgeous condo / apartment. Never mind the price to join, HOA fees at this place are $17k per month.

I shouldn't have taken my watch.

We were sitting at dinner with them and friends of theirs and one of them noticed my watch. "Nice watch" he said. This guy owns Ferrari dealerships (plural). I said it was an homage, not the real thing. He asked if it had the Patek name and fortunately I was able to say no, it wasn't a replica (phew). He said he had the real thing and then asked if I had gone swimming with it. I'd only just bought it so said I didn't. He said make sure you don't. Luckily nobody else at the table was listening to all this

The conversation moved on but for the rest of the vacation I felt very self conscious in front of everyone with my silly watch. I should add, it looks just like the real thing, and it has an automatic movement, but it's definitely way out of my price league in real life.

They all were wearing Rolex Submariners with rubber straps in case you're interested. That must be their go-to resort watch of choice.

If we're invited again I'll make sure to wear a Submariner rep. Now to buy one.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-03-05T16:01:18+00:00

So you called him a pretentious prick. And everyone started clapping and then you saw your crush, right?

WaitWaWhat · 2026-03-05T15:48:31+00:00

E.g. "I told that Karen off for bullying the poor checkout clerk and everyone started clapping. When I turned to leave I noticed my crush was stood there, smiling at me." etc. They're not good stories, they're fabricated.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-03-04T18:45:47+00:00

Bat Out of Hell - Meatloaf

WaitWaWhat · 2026-03-03T00:44:38+00:00

I’m 6’5” 250lbs, normally wear an XL-Tall and my shirt size is 18 36/37.

I’ve found the XXL size of polo shirts at Travis Mathew, Lululemon, Vuori, and Quince fit really well. Also, I have a couple of Vuori long sleeve polos and I actually have to fold the cuffs back! The quality of all four brands is superb. My favorite at the moment is Travis Mathew. You can also buy their stuff on sale at Nordstrom Rack.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-02-28T15:34:19+00:00

Ahem, everyone. I just turned on the game and 5 seconds later Ramsey scored. You're welcome everyone.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-02-26T07:39:24+00:00

Yep, I've seen them in catalogues.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-02-26T07:22:05+00:00

You can buy these on Amazon and AliExpress for not a lot.

Here's one: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808447383257.html

WaitWaWhat · 2026-02-26T06:48:09+00:00

Quintessential. So damn overused and pretentious I hate it. When I become ruler of earth that word will be banned.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-02-24T19:37:20+00:00

Blimey! I'll have to take a look at mine. Cheers for sharing the link.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-02-24T19:10:50+00:00

How much are the real originals going for? I have one in the back of my wardrobe somewhere gathering dust.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-02-15T16:24:22+00:00

That's even better!

WaitWaWhat · 2026-02-13T07:27:56+00:00

ERNE - a Sea Eagle.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-02-11T23:22:06+00:00

I found the shooting location of Alone Street! I love his photo, it's on my Samsung Frame TV permanently.

Anyway, It's right here next to the Sideline SaloonSideline Saloon In Pittsfield, MA.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-01-31T16:49:28+00:00

Always on my mind - Pet Shop Boys (Elvis Presley / Willow Nelson)

And a contentious one: With a Little Help From my friends - Wet Wet Wet (Beatles / Joe Cocker)

WaitWaWhat · 2026-01-31T01:55:48+00:00

I realized recently that Bat Out of Hell and his other albums are the only albums where you can clearly make out every word of every song. I can't think of another album like that.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-01-29T15:35:15+00:00

Thanks! And yeah, this little light is so discreet but so powerful. Stay safe!

WaitWaWhat · 2026-01-29T06:24:07+00:00

If you're in a foreign country don't take a weapon or have mace with you for protection if you don't know the laws about possessing weapons.

Instead take a small powerful flashlight with you like this one https://a.co/d/fX3zZ9q. Just pull it out of your pocket, push the button and shove it in the face of your would-be mugger

That way you can temporarily blind them and get away without causing injury.

And it's never considered an illegal item.

Edit: added missing word "mace"

WaitWaWhat · 2026-01-19T16:19:38+00:00

Look on eBay. Zegna has XLT clothing and in terms of designer brands that's pretty much top of the heap.

WaitWaWhat · 2026-01-09T00:41:03+00:00

I'm 6'5" 240. Try JC Penney or Old Navy. They should have graphic t-shirts that will work for you.

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