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bigbear · 7 June 2012, 02:02 PM

We all love our watches but I am just curious if members lok forward to wearing their watches where there is a great likelihood of their watch being noticed -- likecoktail parties, dinners or anywhere where large numbers of people are present in close proximity --- like anight club?

thanks,

rosspanics · 7 June 2012, 02:06 PM

No, unless its a watch GTG and we're sharing our pieces. The few times I've had someone randomly comment on my Rolex it goes really ackward really fast.

sleddog · 7 June 2012, 02:31 PM

Nope...I like to fly under the radar!

chrono1g · 7 June 2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Nope...I like to fly under the radar!

with all due respect,

wearing one of the most recognizable timepieces in the world =/= flying under the radar

:)

FeelingTheBlues · 7 June 2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrono1g

with all due respect,

wearing one of the most recognizable timepieces in the world =/= flying under the radar

:)

When you like the brand and wear it for yourself, yes it does!

I love my Datejust but I'm not looking forward to exposing it to people when I wear it. I appreciate compliments if I get some but otherwise I couldn't care less.

Bangel · 7 June 2012, 02:46 PM

No. I would much prefer situations where my watch goes unnoticed.

gwalker · 7 June 2012, 02:47 PM

No absolutely not!!! If you do you are asking for issues. I don't like attention being brought to my watch at all. If out at night I'll generally wear sleeves if it's not too hot. Same reason I'll generally just drive my truck and leave the sports cars at home. I've even gone as far to say it was a replica twice before when asked. Once was in Philly after a phillies game around midnight. Never know who migh be eavesdropping on your conversation. IMHO you are just asking for trouble and if if you are in a totally safe area if you are trying to bring attention to your watch you just come off as a prick.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrono1g

with all due respect,

wearing one of the most recognizable timepieces in the world =/= flying under the radar

:)

Recognizable name yes but 95% of the population couldn't tell a Rolex from a fossil. SS Rolexes fly under the radar to almost everyone that's not a WIS. I was with my fiancé for 8 months before she knew my DSSD was a Rolex. She's into fashion big time and knows nothing about watches. Now she can spot a Hermes bag from 50 yards away in a crowd.

sleddog · 7 June 2012, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrono1g

with all due respect,

wearing one of the most recognizable timepieces in the world =/= flying under the radar

:)

Seems to work for me...I've never had anyone 'on the street' comment on any watch I'm wearing.....and I prefer it that way!

Maybe I'm not that approachable!!

FeelingTheBlues · 7 June 2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

Recognizable name yes but 95% of the population couldn't tell a Rolex from a fossil.

Let's test this...

...Yep, looks pretty much the same...

gwalker · 7 June 2012, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Let's test this...

...Yep, looks pretty much the same...

HAHA. Hey from some of these AD stories popping up of late I bet a few of the salespeople would say the Rolex is the bottom one.

tictocChuck · 7 June 2012, 03:31 PM

No, I don't want it noticed at all....I wear it strictly for my own personal enjoyment and not to make an impression. In fact I would say most people don't know a Rolex from any of the numerous low price copy cat watches. The quality is best appreciated from your own vantage point and knowing what's under the hood. As well, on what few occasions I've been asked if it's real, the reaction is not the positive one you would expect. Lets face it, only another WIS will have any sort of appreciation. Cheers.

Timber Loftis · 7 June 2012, 04:01 PM

I love my Rolex (and Panerai) but I have actually gravitated toward other brands just for the simple reason that if someone notices it, I don't want them noticing the obvious. I love to talk to the few WIS folks I meet, but I tend to abhor the brand-hounds.

capote · 7 June 2012, 04:22 PM

No

snowpea · 7 June 2012, 05:06 PM

No, don't need the attention.

jolimont · 7 June 2012, 05:08 PM

short answer no
long answer definitely no

padi56 · 7 June 2012, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbear

We all love our watches but I am just curious if members lok forward to wearing their watches where there is a great likelihood of their watch being noticed -- likecoktail parties, dinners or anywhere where large numbers of people are present in close proximity --- like anight club?

thanks,

Short answer no its a watch who the hell is going to look at a watch unless a total WIS,but many today dont wear a watch they just wear a brand. Or perhaps if you want to be really noticed stick a big sign on your forehead look everyone I am wearing a Rolex...

mbuckley · 7 June 2012, 05:20 PM

Wear it for you---not for anyone else----

who cares what is on your wrist----who cares what is on someone else's wrist---matters not----

wear it for you.

frank777 · 7 June 2012, 05:20 PM

The only people that notice it are the ones who have an interest. So I dont mind it being noticed. Most people dont care what watch you are wearing. 99% of the time no one bothers to notice.
It gives me personal enjoyment which is what really counts.
If I wanted to get noticed Id buy a YG DD II like a BOSS. They are very noticeable since they are so shiny.

Richard. · 7 June 2012, 05:23 PM

It's for you, not for others. I would suggest keeping it up your sleeve.

Naya72 · 7 June 2012, 06:39 PM

Nope...I am keeping it for myself..

patrike · 7 June 2012, 06:48 PM

I've noticed there's more watch geeks here in Sweden then I first thought. I don't care about people recognising my watch at all. Sometime I've been asked if its a copy, then I say yes. Just so I don't have to get in to a discussion about how dumb it is to spend money on a nice watch. :)

Flyjet601 · 7 June 2012, 06:50 PM

I've been wearing Rolex for 20+years, travelled all over this beautiful planet and NEVER have I had anyone comment on my watch, unless they are into watches.

Sorry to burst your Rolex bubble but no one gives a rats a*s about your watch. They are too busy looking at themselves.

GermanyMatt · 7 June 2012, 06:52 PM

No, not at all which is why I don't care for all the flash of Breitling. I'll notice watches of other wearers, and I'm sure they notice mine, but I certainly don't go out of my way to point it out.

jerseyden · 7 June 2012, 06:53 PM

No, never, not at all. I would hate it.

Passionata · 7 June 2012, 07:20 PM

no

HL65 · 7 June 2012, 07:28 PM

Nope--like the fact that nobody ever notices them.

rms · 7 June 2012, 07:38 PM

No. Except for the occational long stare from another WIS type, no one ever notices or comments on my watches. I own and wear my watch for me. What others may or may not think is just not something that I would ever think about.

Hairdude1 · 7 June 2012, 08:57 PM

No

beshannon · 7 June 2012, 09:20 PM

Nope, I wear my my watches for me, I do not care if anyone notices or says anything

mjclark32 · 7 June 2012, 09:23 PM

My sub rarely gets noticed and I wear it everyday, so.... No

7 June 2012, 02:02 PM	#1
bigbear Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Big Bear, CA Posts: 80	Are you more excited to wear your watch where you know it will be noticed? We all love our watches but I am just curious if members lok forward to wearing their watches where there is a great likelihood of their watch being noticed -- likecoktail parties, dinners or anywhere where large numbers of people are present in close proximity --- like anight club? thanks,

7 June 2012, 02:31 PM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,907	Nope...I like to fly under the radar! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

7 June 2012, 05:06 PM	#14
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	No, don't need the attention. __________________

7 June 2012, 05:20 PM	#18
frank777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Frank Location: AUS Watch: DJ Black dial diam Posts: 141	The only people that notice it are the ones who have an interest. So I dont mind it being noticed. Most people dont care what watch you are wearing. 99% of the time no one bothers to notice. It gives me personal enjoyment which is what really counts. If I wanted to get noticed Id buy a YG DD II like a BOSS. They are very noticeable since they are so shiny. __________________ Frank _______________________________________________ Rolex DJ 116234 Black Diamond Dial V Series Jaeger Lecoultre Grande Date

7 June 2012, 05:23 PM	#19
Richard. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 964	It's for you, not for others. I would suggest keeping it up your sleeve. __________________ A father is someone who carries photographs in his wallet - where his money used to be.

7 June 2012, 02:06 PM	#2
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	No, unless its a watch GTG and we're sharing our pieces. The few times I've had someone randomly comment on my Rolex it goes really ackward really fast.

7 June 2012, 02:46 PM	#6
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	No. I would much prefer situations where my watch goes unnoticed.

7 June 2012, 03:31 PM	#11
tictocChuck Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 256	No, I don't want it noticed at all....I wear it strictly for my own personal enjoyment and not to make an impression. In fact I would say most people don't know a Rolex from any of the numerous low price copy cat watches. The quality is best appreciated from your own vantage point and knowing what's under the hood. As well, on what few occasions I've been asked if it's real, the reaction is not the positive one you would expect. Lets face it, only another WIS will have any sort of appreciation. Cheers.

7 June 2012, 04:01 PM	#12
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	I love my Rolex (and Panerai) but I have actually gravitated toward other brands just for the simple reason that if someone notices it, I don't want them noticing the obvious. I love to talk to the few WIS folks I meet, but I tend to abhor the brand-hounds.

7 June 2012, 04:22 PM	#13
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	No

7 June 2012, 05:08 PM	#15
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	short answer no long answer definitely no

7 June 2012, 05:20 PM	#17
mbuckley "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Norman, Oklahoma Watch: Exp II Posts: 616	Wear it for you---not for anyone else---- who cares what is on your wrist----who cares what is on someone else's wrist---matters not---- wear it for you.

7 June 2012, 06:39 PM	#20
Naya72 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Naya Location: Kuwait Watch: Keep it simple Posts: 122	Nope...I am keeping it for myself..

7 June 2012, 06:48 PM	#21
patrike "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Patrik Location: WISland Watch: The sun go down. Posts: 895	I've noticed there's more watch geeks here in Sweden then I first thought. I don't care about people recognising my watch at all. Sometime I've been asked if its a copy, then I say yes. Just so I don't have to get in to a discussion about how dumb it is to spend money on a nice watch. :) __________________

7 June 2012, 06:50 PM	#22
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	I've been wearing Rolex for 20+years, travelled all over this beautiful planet and NEVER have I had anyone comment on my watch, unless they are into watches. Sorry to burst your Rolex bubble but no one gives a rats a*s about your watch. They are too busy looking at themselves. __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

7 June 2012, 06:52 PM	#23
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	No, not at all which is why I don't care for all the flash of Breitling. I'll notice watches of other wearers, and I'm sure they notice mine, but I certainly don't go out of my way to point it out.

7 June 2012, 06:53 PM	#24
jerseyden "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Den Location: Jersey CI Posts: 510	No, never, not at all. I would hate it.

7 June 2012, 07:20 PM	#25
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	no __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

7 June 2012, 07:28 PM	#26
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,478	Nope--like the fact that nobody ever notices them. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 June 2012, 07:38 PM	#27
rms "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Europe Watch: The one I have on Posts: 273	No. Except for the occational long stare from another WIS type, no one ever notices or comments on my watches. I own and wear my watch for me. What others may or may not think is just not something that I would ever think about. __________________ 14060M - 16610 - 16710 - 16234 - 16570(x2) - 116400GV - IW323300 - PAM292 - SKX779K

7 June 2012, 08:57 PM	#28
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	No

7 June 2012, 09:20 PM	#29
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Nope, I wear my my watches for me, I do not care if anyone notices or says anything __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

7 June 2012, 09:23 PM	#30
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	My sub rarely gets noticed and I wear it everyday, so.... No __________________

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