Looks Great In Pics..But Not in Person?

[Rolex77]

yellow gold daydate.

[The_Walrus]

Yes surprising the new SD4000.
But the WG Pepsi when physically held just melted my heart.
Pity that in reality I may never own this watch

[fmc000]

Originally Posted by bighaole

I have to add the Daytona to this list, even though I own one and love it. But, the fact remains, by the time I could afford to buy one, my eyes got so old I couldn't easily read the sub dials!

The solution: buy a YG or a TT model with black dial. The gold hands coupled with the black dial make the watch perfectly readable

[Muzz]

Patek 3970. I was disappointed with it on my wrist.

[jt-]

Pelagos, couldn't believe how big it wore.

[bdex75]

WG Sub. Waaaaay better in person when you can feel the heft of the watch.

[redsubby]

Yes, but more often with other brands than Rolex...

[red98a4ss]

Patek nautilus

[MisterStefan]

I usually tend to like pics of watches better than seeing them in real life.
Maybe because of the other things you can see in a pic together with the watch and also lightning and the camera used makes a huge difference.

[lapince]

Originally Posted by flagada2009

The same could be said about online dating...>!!

She said she was model....I didn't realize she was a model of a large watery mammal...


....hmmm...I feel guilty writing that yet...can't get myself to remove it....

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Ozzy12]

BLNR underwhelmed me, looked too purple in person. I was so excited to go buy it, got there, tried it on, and it was like someone stabbed my balloon of happiness.

White Milgauss, again super excited to go try on when it first came out, actually called it ugly in front of the AD.

New TT sub, DJII with dark blue dial, all had opposite outcome. Ehh about them in pictures, but wowed in person.

[AK797]

If a lot of guys think the BLNR looks purplish I'm starting to fear for the BLRO...

[jhcam8]

Originally Posted by Mack Bolan

I know a lot of the time one must see a watch in person because pics can be misleading, but has anyone ever been disappointed by the watch in person after being thrilled by pics on internet?

Many times - the only way to tell if you like a piece, and that it fits, is to try it on. Where I live it's not possible for anything interesting, but by establishing relationships with dealers and sellers I've been able to try some pieces and return them if I didn't like them. Needless to say, it takes a while to build up such relationships.
There's also reputable sellers on eBay who have a good return policy - just be sure you won't get hit with a restocking fee.

[jjnd08]

Yup. Started this thread about my experience last year.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=318710

[fmc000]

Originally Posted by AK797

If a lot of guys think the BLNR looks purplish I'm starting to fear for the BLRO...

I saw it in person, believe me it's a totally different color, much softer.

[mikelcch]

I was underwhelmed with the BLNR as well but as many said the lighting makes a huge difference. But I knew it was a beautiful watch so I bought it and left the boutique with it on my wrist.

And when the sun light hits the watch, boy...it popped and said "Now you know my true colours!". From then on I knew it was a keeper and my decision was justified!

[fishingbear]

The 216570 and the BLNR.
Like Ron said, all a matter of personal preference and taste.

[Mezz72]

Same here when I saw the BLNR live. No big deal IMHO.
Just a personal opinion....

[autohorology]

Only purchased two watches in my life sight seen. All others, including my Sky Dweller and Patek's, I had never seen in the flesh before. I just went for it.

[mr_gray]

For me it's the sapphire gmt pepsi like 16710. I thought I had found the one watch and then in person it was nothing. My mistake in hindsight was that what I really wanted was the 16750 or 1675 with big stick out acrylic crystal and matte dial.


I did however buy both sub and hulk without trying on or seeing in flesh. Both times thought things were smaller than I expected but quickly warned up to them a lot.

[fmc000]

Originally Posted by zfhszgfh

I know a lot of the time one must see a watch in person because pics can be misleading, but has anyone ever been disappointed by the watch in person after being thrilled by pics on internet?

Happened to me with the DJ II steel and gold with the grey dial. Stunning in pictures, totally out of place on my wrist.

[crazycarlitos]

SS Daytona

flame suit ready

[Jocke]

I feel the same when I meet Pamela Anderson.

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by fmc000

Happened to me with the DJ II steel and gold with the grey dial. Stunning in pictures, totally out of place on my wrist.

Exact same watch for me. I still love it in pics though...

[Chelseafan]

Originally Posted by Rolex77

yellow gold daydate.

I agree...saw one today and thought its just too big , out of proportion with bracelet and bezel too 'aggressive'. The previous model was the epitome of style and elegance. They should have left well alone. God forbid they turn their attn to the Daytona. Just my view however.

[herbalt]

I think the typical AD lighting doesn't do the BLNR or Hulk justice.


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[The Submariner]

I get fooled every time. I'm almost always a little disappointed in the watch in person. That darn Macro pic

[submariner123]

Originally Posted by sennheiserz

Honestly, when I'm researching a watch, any watch, for months online and looking at wrist porn all the time, when the watch shows up and it isn't the size of my monitor in HD, and just a small piece of metal, it throws me for a second. But just for a second...

This.

[sea-dweller]

No, usually they look even better in person!

[iWally]

The hulk was hit and miss for me, but when i seen it in person it was stunning! So i got one ;)