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First Date Turns Awkward Over $6,000 Cartier Watch

1/19/2026

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Marshmeliii, a TikTok user, shared a bizarre first date story centered on a $6,000 Cartier watch.
The date started well but turned strange after they visited Cartier and the man urged her to try on several watches.
He ultimately bought a watch for a "friend," leaving Marshmeliii confused and uncomfortable.
She questioned the appropriateness of buying a luxury item for someone else on a first date.

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Story summary

Marshmeliii, a TikTok user, shared a bizarre first date story centered on a $6,000 Cartier watch.
The date started well but turned strange after they visited Cartier and the man urged her to try on several watches.
He ultimately bought a watch for a "friend," leaving Marshmeliii confused and uncomfortable.
She questioned the appropriateness of buying a luxury item for someone else on a first date.