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slorollin · 14 May 2016, 02:59 AM

Never have I received a compliment from a stranger on a Rolex. Once on a rental car shuttle from the Atlanta airport the driver, who was obviously from a Carribean island, grabbed my arm as I walked by and said, "Nice Omega, Mon!" A compliment, but an awkward one. I passed it off lightly, but he got no tip from me. Cultural differences may account for the unauthorized contact. Nonetheless it was unappreciated. In another setting he might have found out about our American aversion to being grabbed by strangers in greater detail. Not to mention his informing everyone on the bus that I was wearing a nice watch.

superdog · 14 May 2016, 03:11 AM

Rose Gold YM.

samson66 · 14 May 2016, 03:16 AM

I get quite a few comments on my Coke GMT. I think this is because I wear this particular watch with short sleeves, a lot more than I do with my DJII. Generally just the "nice watch!" variety, but every now and then it turns into more of a conversation - usually with fell Rolex owners

rabbithole88 · 14 May 2016, 03:38 AM

The Hulk gets lots of unsolicited praise, mainly from gentlemen.

The YGDD40 gets lots of attention from ladies.

denmanproject · 14 May 2016, 03:47 AM

Almost never but just recently my BLNR was noticed by the guy running the line at a popular breakfast spot in town (2-3hr wait at times, yes its that good!) we had a quick chat about Rolex and how he has an old sub from his dad..... we were seated about 5 mins after that

Risker · 14 May 2016, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Air King Dan

My late father's Rolex Explorer 1016. No question. Cheers.

Dan

Very nice!

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TimeToWatch · 14 May 2016, 04:09 AM

[QUOTE=Ian Macdermott;6695744]Years ago I was in the pub with a few mates wearing a bi metal datejust when one of them spotted it and proceeded to show me his fake one. I was a bit drunk at the time and told him it was a fake

He insisted it was real so I told him I had an easy way to tell. He gave me his watch and I took mine off and dropped them both in his pint of beer. Boy was he pissed when after a few minutes his " genuine Rolex " filled with beer.

That's epic

Trurolexer · 14 May 2016, 04:41 AM

5513 Maxi I dial

Anthon · 14 May 2016, 04:44 AM

My Apple watch gets commented on just about every other time I wear it.
My Explorer, three times in eighteen months, twice by colleagues who promptly showed their own Rolex, once by a colleague who genuinely likes watches in general.

The rest of my family, friends, sisters, parents....not a word.
Either they don't notice, don't care or are too polite to ask why I spend so much money on a watch.

Solo118 · 14 May 2016, 05:49 AM

I get the usual "You got another Rolex!" from friends/family. Never really got wow nice watch from random people (other than an AD but they probably compliment anything)

brookish · 14 May 2016, 05:54 AM

I wish all you guys lived in my street...

gtnator · 14 May 2016, 05:57 AM

I've received the most compliments on my Panerai 104. Something about that watch resonates with strangers, not sure why.

Timesurfer · 14 May 2016, 06:22 AM

16710 pepsi by far... Apparently is very recognizable...

NoRush · 14 May 2016, 12:22 PM

The late 80's were the peak of Rolex compliments from strangers. People actually conversed with each other then. Now they are too busy looking at their phones. I can't wait for this decade of the phone to end.

Mrkamir9 · 14 May 2016, 01:08 PM

Funny, I have prob received 3 compliments (from strangers not friends) and most of the time I was wearing a speedy, BLNR, a sub, Daytona, and now AP RO. I received a compliment on the BLNR from a guy at the post office who claimed he had the same one, while I was dropping off a watch to ship ...I know how ironic.

In the last 2 weeks I received 2 compliments (kinda) on my AP which is surprising because I just got it. One person said "that's a weird looking watch, but I like it" and the other person asked me if that was fake at publix lol. I said no and they grabbed my wrist and really admired it. The RO 15300 is a really unique looking watch but just stunning, made me feel like I picked a good one.

Most of my friends don't understand it, I have to explain the "addiction" and then a few months later they want my help. This watch thing def rubs off 😬

But in the end no one gives a s*** what watch you have on lol... That's what I've learned! Except for you guys Ofcourse 😄👍🏼

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Morethan1 · 14 May 2016, 09:39 PM

No one notices my sd (which I like). I get more compliments on my panerai.

Racerdj · 14 May 2016, 09:44 PM

I am a bit surprised that my YG Rolex's do not get me any comments. This RG Sky Dweller has been commented on several times. I am not sure why as with my skin tone it seems to blend in better and not a noticeable.

madgpol · 14 May 2016, 09:46 PM

Over the years I had a few comments mainly from other Rolex owners who say "nice watch". However, I recently purchased an Orient bambino 3 grey dial and I've had more comments about that watch than any other. For the price it's amazing and keeps brilliant time.

Hollister · 14 May 2016, 09:47 PM

My 1680.

tudorluv · 14 May 2016, 10:06 PM

My Tudors get more looks and compliments than my Rolexes ever do.

flw · 14 May 2016, 10:55 PM

I've been complimented multiple times in many different settings on my Omegas, by people who recognize the brand and model. Never once has anyone commented on my Sub.

WaxedElvis · 14 May 2016, 11:52 PM

Rolex wearer for 20 plus years - I have several - 1 comment by a stranger in that time on ss Daytona - very awkward. That's when I realized people do notice but I'd prefer they not comment. I wear what I want for me - not for others.

Black Bay Dan · 14 May 2016, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Risker

Very nice!

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Cheers.

Dan

DeeTee · 15 May 2016, 12:47 AM

I had an older gentleman gave me a dirty look while wearing my Platona. He was wearing a TT SubC......

I've gotten lots of compliments on my watches, especially the YG and RG models.

juniorlawrence · 15 May 2016, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Air King Dan

My late father's Rolex Explorer 1016. No question. Cheers.

Dan

Cool watch

Roadblocked · 15 May 2016, 12:55 AM

Really loving my 'Bamboo Shoot Black Hole' 116710 GMT

MonkeyCrushR · 15 May 2016, 01:01 AM

The NEXT one I buy will always bring the most compliments (I keep telling myself to justify this insatiable "hobby", LOL).

gtnator · 15 May 2016, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoRush

The late 80's were the peak of Rolex compliments from strangers. People actually conversed with each other then. Now they are too busy looking at their phones. I can't wait for this decade of the phone to end.

I totally agree, but do you really think it will end? I feel like its accelerating.

gtnator · 15 May 2016, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerdj

I am a bit surprised that my YG Rolex's do not get me any comments. This RG Sky Dweller has been commented on several times. I am not sure why as with my skin tone it seems to blend in better and not a noticeable.

Look at that watch!!! BAM! That's what this beauty says to me. Of course you're gonna get compliments (well deserved) on this one.

bdex75 · 15 May 2016, 02:09 AM

This one. From teenagers working the checkout at the pizza place to my dad who knows nothing about watches.

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14 May 2016, 02:59 AM	#91
slorollin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NC Watch: yer pints & quarts Posts: 372	Never have I received a compliment from a stranger on a Rolex. Once on a rental car shuttle from the Atlanta airport the driver, who was obviously from a Carribean island, grabbed my arm as I walked by and said, "Nice Omega, Mon!" A compliment, but an awkward one. I passed it off lightly, but he got no tip from me. Cultural differences may account for the unauthorized contact. Nonetheless it was unappreciated. In another setting he might have found out about our American aversion to being grabbed by strangers in greater detail. Not to mention his informing everyone on the bus that I was wearing a nice watch. __________________ "The great Confucius said that he would rather be a profound political economist than chief of police." S. Clemens

14 May 2016, 03:11 AM	#92
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,685	Rose Gold YM. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

14 May 2016, 05:54 AM	#101
brookish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Deep Blue Posts: 316	I wish all you guys lived in my street... __________________ __________________ Current collection: Rolex Sea-Dweller, Rolex Deepsea D-blue, Rolex 116613LB, Rolex Explorer II (black), Omega Speedmaster SS, IWC Ingenieur Chrono, Panerai PAM127, Panerai PAM328, Panerai PAM629, Panerai PAM217, Panerai PAM339, Panerai PAM341, Panerai PAM605, Panerai PAM376

14 May 2016, 01:08 PM	#105
Mrkamir9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 425	Which Rolex of yours gets the most compliments? Funny, I have prob received 3 compliments (from strangers not friends) and most of the time I was wearing a speedy, BLNR, a sub, Daytona, and now AP RO. I received a compliment on the BLNR from a guy at the post office who claimed he had the same one, while I was dropping off a watch to ship ...I know how ironic. In the last 2 weeks I received 2 compliments (kinda) on my AP which is surprising because I just got it. One person said "that's a weird looking watch, but I like it" and the other person asked me if that was fake at publix lol. I said no and they grabbed my wrist and really admired it. The RO 15300 is a really unique looking watch but just stunning, made me feel like I picked a good one. Most of my friends don't understand it, I have to explain the "addiction" and then a few months later they want my help. This watch thing def rubs off 😬 But in the end no one gives a s*** what watch you have on lol... That's what I've learned! Except for you guys Ofcourse 😄👍🏼 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 May 2016, 09:44 PM	#107
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I am a bit surprised that my YG Rolex's do not get me any comments. This RG Sky Dweller has been commented on several times. I am not sure why as with my skin tone it seems to blend in better and not a noticeable. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

14 May 2016, 03:16 AM	#93
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,898	I get quite a few comments on my Coke GMT. I think this is because I wear this particular watch with short sleeves, a lot more than I do with my DJII. Generally just the "nice watch!" variety, but every now and then it turns into more of a conversation - usually with fell Rolex owners

14 May 2016, 03:38 AM	#94
rabbithole88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SF & HK Watch: Submariner 116610v Posts: 258	The Hulk gets lots of unsolicited praise, mainly from gentlemen. The YGDD40 gets lots of attention from ladies.

14 May 2016, 03:47 AM	#95
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,355	Almost never but just recently my BLNR was noticed by the guy running the line at a popular breakfast spot in town (2-3hr wait at times, yes its that good!) we had a quick chat about Rolex and how he has an old sub from his dad..... we were seated about 5 mins after that

14 May 2016, 04:09 AM	#97
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	[QUOTE=Ian Macdermott;6695744]Years ago I was in the pub with a few mates wearing a bi metal datejust when one of them spotted it and proceeded to show me his fake one. I was a bit drunk at the time and told him it was a fake He insisted it was real so I told him I had an easy way to tell. He gave me his watch and I took mine off and dropped them both in his pint of beer. Boy was he pissed when after a few minutes his " genuine Rolex " filled with beer. That's epic

14 May 2016, 04:41 AM	#98
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	5513 Maxi I dial

14 May 2016, 04:44 AM	#99
Anthon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Netherlands Watch: Explorer Posts: 545	My Apple watch gets commented on just about every other time I wear it. My Explorer, three times in eighteen months, twice by colleagues who promptly showed their own Rolex, once by a colleague who genuinely likes watches in general. The rest of my family, friends, sisters, parents....not a word. Either they don't notice, don't care or are too polite to ask why I spend so much money on a watch.

14 May 2016, 05:49 AM	#100
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,063	I get the usual "You got another Rolex!" from friends/family. Never really got wow nice watch from random people (other than an AD but they probably compliment anything)

14 May 2016, 05:57 AM	#102
gtnator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,064	I've received the most compliments on my Panerai 104. Something about that watch resonates with strangers, not sure why.

14 May 2016, 06:22 AM	#103
Timesurfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: 12,000+ Lakes! Watch: 16710 Daytona BLNR Posts: 840	16710 pepsi by far... Apparently is very recognizable...

14 May 2016, 12:22 PM	#104
NoRush "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 32	The late 80's were the peak of Rolex compliments from strangers. People actually conversed with each other then. Now they are too busy looking at their phones. I can't wait for this decade of the phone to end.

14 May 2016, 09:39 PM	#106
Morethan1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Montreal, Canada Watch: Rolex 16600 Posts: 111	No one notices my sd (which I like). I get more compliments on my panerai.

14 May 2016, 09:46 PM	#108
madgpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: UK Posts: 695	Over the years I had a few comments mainly from other Rolex owners who say "nice watch". However, I recently purchased an Orient bambino 3 grey dial and I've had more comments about that watch than any other. For the price it's amazing and keeps brilliant time.

14 May 2016, 09:47 PM	#109
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	My 1680.

14 May 2016, 10:06 PM	#110
tudorluv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Erich Location: -5 Posts: 742	My Tudors get more looks and compliments than my Rolexes ever do.

14 May 2016, 10:55 PM	#111
flw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: Michigan Watch: Sub 116610LN Posts: 417	I've been complimented multiple times in many different settings on my Omegas, by people who recognize the brand and model. Never once has anyone commented on my Sub. __________________ Rolex Submariner Date Omega Seamaster 300 1957 Omega Seamaster Professional 300M Diver Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 1969 Bulova Accutron Spaceview 214

14 May 2016, 11:52 PM	#112
WaxedElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 313	Rolex wearer for 20 plus years - I have several - 1 comment by a stranger in that time on ss Daytona - very awkward. That's when I realized people do notice but I'd prefer they not comment. I wear what I want for me - not for others.

15 May 2016, 12:47 AM	#114
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	I had an older gentleman gave me a dirty look while wearing my Platona. He was wearing a TT SubC...... I've gotten lots of compliments on my watches, especially the YG and RG models.

15 May 2016, 12:55 AM	#116
Roadblocked "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Kyle Location: Michigan Watch: 116710LN, 116520 Posts: 188	Really loving my 'Bamboo Shoot Black Hole' 116710 GMT

15 May 2016, 01:01 AM	#117
MonkeyCrushR "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Jeff Location: Niagara Falls Watch: 116503BKSO ♛ Posts: 35	Which Rolex gets the Most Compliments? The NEXT one I buy will always bring the most compliments (I keep telling myself to justify this insatiable "hobby", LOL).

15 May 2016, 02:09 AM	#120
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	This one. From teenagers working the checkout at the pizza place to my dad who knows nothing about watches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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