Best Stealth Wealth Rolex

[PepsiBezel]

None of those… definitely not a modern Rolex. Maybe some vintage models.

[dmash]

Originally Posted by codecow

Stealth would be a grand complication like a PCC minute repeater or something like that on a plastic strap.

Agree

Even my ROO on rubber looks like a G-Shock or something to non-watch guys haha.

[swish77]

High-end vintage, like a 6263 Daytona, would be a better "Stealth Wealth" option. Any new shiny Rolex isn't very stealthy, but only real watch nuts know that a vintage Rolex can be an impressive status symbol.

[Zuger]

Cellini is pretty stealth wealthy. Anyone wearing it likely has a tasteful high end watch collection and buys watches out of pure love, not value retention.

[T01]

WG Sub

[Harmon Rabb]

I think a well worn vintage Rolex might have gone under the radar only a few years ago, but not in todays world with social media around the corner where people show of both vintage and new models and get likes from masses of people from all social classes all over the world.

[stormshadow]

In your list, probably meteorite GMT, followed by WG Sub, followed by platinum Daytona.

[Yadi_Collector]

Wealthiest guy I know wears an old Air King and carries a green AmEx.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

For the ultimate in stealth wealth, I would choose a Richard Mille. Looks like it should cost about $100 from a distance unless you really know watches!

LOL you summed up my thoughts perfectly. They look like a $300,000 plastic Swatch to me.

[Chewbacca]

I chose the Subdate because I like buttons and polls but no Rolex with a cyclops is a stealth anything nor is a current Daytona or a bright red and blue ceramic bezel or Day Date Rolex.

Maybe an Explorer, OP or Air King would be stealthier.

[Old Geezer]

Non of these are stealth wealth unless some one knows nothing about timepieces.
If "wealth" equals highest cost, the Daytona gets my vote. I believe it costs the most of the 4 you listed and still looks like SS to the casual observer.

[Scholar]

Another illustration that anyone who says 'stealth wealth' is clueless.

The wealthiest people I know wear under the radar inherited Calatravas or Seikos (not even GS/Credor).

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Scholar

Another illustration that anyone who says 'stealth wealth' is clueless.

The wealthiest people I know wear under the radar inherited Calatravas or Seikos (not even GS/Credor).

Nailed it.

Even though I love Rolexeses and own over 72, today’s Rolexeses are all about showing others the money you spent and not the wealth you have.

H Moser, VC, AP (classics), A Lange, Jaeger etc are the wealth choices if you insist on higher end.

[RMC12]

If it has to be PM and Rolex then this one imo.

[njlam]

Originally Posted by Scholar

Another illustration that anyone who says 'stealth wealth' is clueless.

The wealthiest people I know wear under the radar inherited Calatravas or Seikos (not even GS/Credor).

Agreed. That being said, the new 1908 is a Calatrava impersonator...

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

For the ultimate in stealth wealth, I would choose a Richard Mille. Looks like it should cost about $100 from a distance unless you really know watches!

Agreed.

[SS Oyster]

In most lighting conditions, the 116509 blue dial just looks like a black dial 116520.


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[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by fishingbear

That is a beauty Lee!

Much thanks!!!

[jon_jon]

With the strong marketing campaign from Rolex, I can't say any Rolex is a stealth watch. Avoiding a cyclops on a Rolex has relatively stealth, but people still recognize Daytonas, Explorers, OPs etc.

6+ years ago, I found the Patek Aquanaut to be a stealth watch. But with the craziness in the Patek and Rolex SS sports watches since then even the Aquanaut is no longer a stealth watch.

[WatchTimes]

Most people who aren't watch people assume a WG or Plat DD is a DJ so that's my .02 cents.

I have a polar 16570 with a Daytona crystal (I used to hate the cyclops). I think its the stealthiest Rolex (the 16570 Polar) as most assume a Rolex sports watch has a black dial.

[Texasjim]

5508

[BSG75]

I don't think any on the list qualify. Maybe an Explorer I or an Explorer II?

[wilsonpepper]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Depends on the demographic. A PP would actually be less noticeable than any of those Rolex models. Rolex is just too well known to the world to really be “stealth”.

I could not agree more. I wear a 5711 green dial, and it is stealth as it can be with no date magnifier, and a mostly "plain looking" bezel/bracelet. In a preverted sort of way it reminds me of a "Timex" style of watch.

[Hardtimes]

None of them, I think that whole idea is false IMO

[biza]

Certainly not on the list

[Soulo]

Stealth wealth? None of these.

Any Oyster Perpetual is the obvious anwser.

[Scholar]

Originally Posted by njlam

Agreed. That being said, the new 1908 is a Calatrava impersonator...

I had almost said maybe a 1908 would work, but its size would grab attention still. If it were still a 36mm case like some of those old Oyster dress watches, it would be a different matter.

Even the OP isn't a stealth watch anymore because influencers get them to flex the colors.

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

For the ultimate in stealth wealth, I would choose a Richard Mille. Looks like it should cost about $100 from a distance unless you really know watches!

:

They sure do. Well some of them.

As to the choices if I had to pick one I’d say and vote which I did the WG Sub. Could be confused as SS and any metal Daytona is gonna stick out. Everyone knows Daytona Daytona Daytona

But call me crazy I’m trying like hell to acquire your avatar Chiboy.

[Willyjo]

Real undercover. I have been after a Rexhap for years. Simply impossible to get one.

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[the_uptowner]

Stealth wealth? Just dont wear any watches on this day. Put on a very good, well-made shirt; may be a plain, yellow-gold wedding band if you are married. Make sure you look good, and thats it.


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