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View Poll Results: Best Stealth wealth Rolex | |||
Platinum Daytona | 63 | 14.75% | |
White Gold Submariner | 198 | 46.37% | |
GMT Meteorite Dial | 51 | 11.94% | |
Platinum Daydate | 115 | 26.93% | |
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21 June 2023, 12:07 AM | #61 |
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None of those… definitely not a modern Rolex. Maybe some vintage models.
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21 June 2023, 12:09 AM | #62 |
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21 June 2023, 12:12 AM | #63 |
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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.
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21 June 2023, 12:18 AM | #64 |
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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.
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21 June 2023, 12:23 AM | #65 |
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WG Sub
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21 June 2023, 12:58 AM | #66 |
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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.
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21 June 2023, 01:05 AM | #67 |
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Best Stealth Wealth Rolex
In your list, probably meteorite GMT, followed by WG Sub, followed by platinum Daytona.
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21 June 2023, 01:27 AM | #68 |
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Wealthiest guy I know wears an old Air King and carries a green AmEx.
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21 June 2023, 01:39 AM | #69 |
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21 June 2023, 02:02 AM | #70 |
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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. |
21 June 2023, 02:37 AM | #71 |
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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. |
21 June 2023, 02:41 AM | #72 |
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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). |
21 June 2023, 02:44 AM | #73 | |
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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. |
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21 June 2023, 02:45 AM | #74 |
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If it has to be PM and Rolex then this one imo.
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21 June 2023, 02:49 AM | #75 |
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Agreed. That being said, the new 1908 is a Calatrava impersonator...
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21 June 2023, 03:12 AM | #76 |
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21 June 2023, 03:16 AM | #77 |
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In most lighting conditions, the 116509 blue dial just looks like a black dial 116520. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
21 June 2023, 03:20 AM | #78 |
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21 June 2023, 03:27 AM | #79 |
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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. |
21 June 2023, 03:44 AM | #80 |
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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.
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21 June 2023, 03:52 AM | #81 |
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21 June 2023, 04:22 AM | #82 |
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I don't think any on the list qualify. Maybe an Explorer I or an Explorer II?
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21 June 2023, 04:31 AM | #83 |
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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.
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21 June 2023, 06:05 AM | #84 |
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None of them, I think that whole idea is false IMO
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21 June 2023, 06:48 AM | #85 |
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Certainly not on the list
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21 June 2023, 07:32 AM | #86 |
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Stealth wealth? None of these.
Any Oyster Perpetual is the obvious anwser. |
21 June 2023, 07:40 AM | #87 | |
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Even the OP isn't a stealth watch anymore because influencers get them to flex the colors. |
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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.
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21 June 2023, 09:20 AM | #89 |
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Real undercover. I have been after a Rexhap for years. Simply impossible to get one.
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21 June 2023, 09:36 AM | #90 |
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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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