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lorsban · 26 March 2009, 12:17 PM

Hi guys,

Just thought I'd ask, which watch do you get compliments the most? It's common to think that the pricier/rarer the watch the more compliments we get, but I'm finding that the inverse is actually true.

In my case, I have watches ranging from about $1,000-5,000 yet it's the watches on the "lower" end of the scale that get's the most compliments: my Breitling SuperOcean and Oris Artelier Skeleton. I have never received compliments about my Rolex watches except one time when my friends asked me why I was wearing a mid-sized watch (Air-King).

Anyway, I think it would be pretty interesting to hear your experiences regarding this matter.

regards,

lorsban

Mosco · 26 March 2009, 12:36 PM

Good question.... My Corum Admiral's Cup gets the most compliments, but probably because it is 48mm and an odd combination: titanium and rose gold. It is the least expensive watch I own, so your synopsis is correct!

Jedi · 26 March 2009, 02:37 PM

No one ever looks at my wrist!!!

doghouse · 26 March 2009, 04:24 PM

My orange and blue Seiko monsters always get noticed and complimented.

JJ Irani · 26 March 2009, 04:32 PM

This one....

cody p · 26 March 2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi

No one ever looks at my wrist!!!

i can relate.

BLACK DIAMOND · 26 March 2009, 05:56 PM

It's actually quite funny the noticeably different reactions I get when I wear my sub, as compared to those I receive when wearing the more pretentious day-dates.

When I'm wearing the sub it's not uncommon that i'll get a compliment like "nice watch" or even a question like "cool watch, what kind is it?".....in fact, it can be somewhat of a conversation piece at times, and people who even notice the watch in the first place, are not then afraid to let me know by either sharing a compliment or inquiring further if they are unsure of what kind or brand the watch is.

Now, on the otherhand, when I wear either of my day-dates, I notice alot more eyeballs fixated on my watch, but hardly anyone ever actually says anything...to ME. It's almost as if they are scared or intimidated to say anything. I'll even hear people talk amongst eachother about my watch, before I'll ever hear them squeek a peep to me.

scottschoe · 26 March 2009, 05:59 PM

I've received compliments when wearing anything with gold in it, but the AP gets the most attention.

Dan Pierce · 26 March 2009, 11:16 PM

My Tag Heuer "Steve McQueen" Monaco gets the most comments with my Tudor chrono second.

dP

Mosco · 26 March 2009, 11:41 PM

This one

cody p · 27 March 2009, 12:38 AM

gg?

BigHat · 27 March 2009, 12:50 AM

Comments and compliments are pretty rare, but my Panerai 233 gets one every now and then, especially from women.

Watch store owners notice the Lange and comment how much they like it, but no one else. Never even had a comment on the TT GMT-II, SS Daytona, 18K Blusey, VC OS or the Millie. Of course, that's fine with me.

JPersat · 27 March 2009, 12:53 AM

I get more compliments wearing my GMT then I ever do wearing my DD

DSJ · 27 March 2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

This one....

Agreed!

WatchTimes · 27 March 2009, 01:19 AM

Hands down my Panerai 233
The bands and always changing them really makes
it stand out.

Around my area the Rolex sports watches are a pretty common sight.

kcmo · 27 March 2009, 01:19 AM

Hmmm I'd say I've gotten the most compliments on my white roman DJ!

tifosi · 27 March 2009, 02:46 AM

I've never gotten complimented on any of my watches. I really dont think anyone notices. Which is good in a way.

Mosco · 27 March 2009, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

gg?

Yep - Gerald Genta Octo Bi-Retro... If it had a different strap, I would definitely consider.

Starwalker · 27 March 2009, 03:27 AM

ppl stare at the daytona....and most know what it is.....and think...pretenious $%&*^%#@$%^&*.....and don't say anything.....a few people that dont know its a daytona are more impressed by the fact that its a rolex, and lol.....i get a lot of critiscm....from people that don't understand...especailly my brother....who prides himself....in buying 5 casio digi watchs and then losing 4 of them....and lets me know that i am indeed the dumb one....

but the girl friend.... LOVES it......

Randy · 27 March 2009, 03:56 AM

Panerai PAM88 most compliments from men.

Mort · 27 March 2009, 04:40 AM

My Longines gets the most complements. I guess cause it is rose gold and has the complications on the dial.

Second would be my DD. I deal with a lot of customers who are also watch folk and some have complemented me on my latest DD, especially the pyramid dial.

mfer · 27 March 2009, 06:23 AM

I've never gotten one... except from other WIS I work with...

buz-lh · 27 March 2009, 07:25 AM

This one gets the most compliments with the 116234 next.

CharlieG · 27 March 2009, 10:04 AM

These two, especially the xxl

hflee55 · 27 March 2009, 12:16 PM

other than my rolexes & pams, my Sinn EZM1 gets the most compliments.

langdalematt · 28 March 2009, 03:13 AM

For me it is my Ulysse nardin Maxi Diver 43mm Rose Gold white face on the rubber and gold strap. It is a stunning watch but only has a niche following and therefore most people do not know what it is.

CPTL · 28 March 2009, 03:50 AM

My sub gets noticed quite often on the Bond NATO; also my 16234 on the black crocodile strap seems to get comments every time I wear it.

vh_bu98 · 28 March 2009, 04:42 AM

My $400 Tissot gets more attention than my $9,450 platinum YM.

aproy · 28 March 2009, 05:38 AM

my watch that gets me the most compliments also is the one that gets the most bad comments... Oakley Time Tank (called the Minute Machine Now, but I have had it for years.)

i have a few oakley watches, i think they are great.

BondandBigM · 28 March 2009, 06:59 AM

I wear my Rolex's and nobody bats an eye at them, and I don't know if it is compliments, but my U Boat gets more comments than any other watch I have owned

26 March 2009, 12:17 PM	#1
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	Which watch gets the most compliments? Hi guys, Just thought I'd ask, which watch do you get compliments the most? It's common to think that the pricier/rarer the watch the more compliments we get, but I'm finding that the inverse is actually true. In my case, I have watches ranging from about $1,000-5,000 yet it's the watches on the "lower" end of the scale that get's the most compliments: my Breitling SuperOcean and Oris Artelier Skeleton. I have never received compliments about my Rolex watches except one time when my friends asked me why I was wearing a mid-sized watch (Air-King). Anyway, I think it would be pretty interesting to hear your experiences regarding this matter. regards, lorsban __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

26 March 2009, 12:36 PM	#2
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Good question.... My Corum Admiral's Cup gets the most compliments, but probably because it is 48mm and an odd combination: titanium and rose gold. It is the least expensive watch I own, so your synopsis is correct! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

26 March 2009, 02:37 PM	#3
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	No one ever looks at my wrist!!! __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

26 March 2009, 04:32 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	This one.... __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

26 March 2009, 05:59 PM	#8
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	I've received compliments when wearing anything with gold in it, but the AP gets the most attention. __________________ __________________

26 March 2009, 04:24 PM	#4
doghouse Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: mark Location: Utah Watch: submariner Posts: 255	My orange and blue Seiko monsters always get noticed and complimented.

26 March 2009, 05:56 PM	#7
BLACK DIAMOND Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: Los Angeles Watch: Black Diamond DD Posts: 285	It's actually quite funny the noticeably different reactions I get when I wear my sub, as compared to those I receive when wearing the more pretentious day-dates. When I'm wearing the sub it's not uncommon that i'll get a compliment like "nice watch" or even a question like "cool watch, what kind is it?".....in fact, it can be somewhat of a conversation piece at times, and people who even notice the watch in the first place, are not then afraid to let me know by either sharing a compliment or inquiring further if they are unsure of what kind or brand the watch is. Now, on the otherhand, when I wear either of my day-dates, I notice alot more eyeballs fixated on my watch, but hardly anyone ever actually says anything...to ME. It's almost as if they are scared or intimidated to say anything. I'll even hear people talk amongst eachother about my watch, before I'll ever hear them squeek a peep to me.

26 March 2009, 11:16 PM	#9
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	My Tag Heuer "Steve McQueen" Monaco gets the most comments with my Tudor chrono second. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

27 March 2009, 12:38 AM	#11
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	gg?

27 March 2009, 12:50 AM	#12
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Comments and compliments are pretty rare, but my Panerai 233 gets one every now and then, especially from women. Watch store owners notice the Lange and comment how much they like it, but no one else. Never even had a comment on the TT GMT-II, SS Daytona, 18K Blusey, VC OS or the Millie. Of course, that's fine with me.

27 March 2009, 12:53 AM	#13
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	I get more compliments wearing my GMT then I ever do wearing my DD

27 March 2009, 01:19 AM	#15
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,452	Hands down my Panerai 233 The bands and always changing them really makes it stand out. Around my area the Rolex sports watches are a pretty common sight. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

27 March 2009, 01:19 AM	#16
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Hmmm I'd say I've gotten the most compliments on my white roman DJ!

27 March 2009, 02:46 AM	#17
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I've never gotten complimented on any of my watches. I really dont think anyone notices. Which is good in a way. __________________ Russ

27 March 2009, 03:27 AM	#19
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,237	ppl stare at the daytona....and most know what it is.....and think...pretenious $%&^%#@$%^&.....and don't say anything.....a few people that dont know its a daytona are more impressed by the fact that its a rolex, and lol.....i get a lot of critiscm....from people that don't understand...especailly my brother....who prides himself....in buying 5 casio digi watchs and then losing 4 of them....and lets me know that i am indeed the dumb one.... but the girl friend.... LOVES it...... __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

27 March 2009, 03:56 AM	#20
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Panerai PAM88 most compliments from men.

27 March 2009, 04:40 AM	#21
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	My Longines gets the most complements. I guess cause it is rose gold and has the complications on the dial. Second would be my DD. I deal with a lot of customers who are also watch folk and some have complemented me on my latest DD, especially the pyramid dial. __________________ Collection Stainless DJ II Rhodium with Arabic Dial 116334, Longines RG Master Collection Chronograph Triple Date Moon, Maurice Lacroix TT Masterpiece Triple Date Moon, Vintage Gallet SS Flying Officer Chronograph

27 March 2009, 06:23 AM	#22
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I've never gotten one... except from other WIS I work with... __________________ member#3242

27 March 2009, 10:04 AM	#24
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	These two, especially the xxl

27 March 2009, 12:16 PM	#25
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	other than my rolexes & pams, my Sinn EZM1 gets the most compliments.

28 March 2009, 03:13 AM	#26
langdalematt Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: London Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 81	Ulysse Nardin Maxi Diver For me it is my Ulysse nardin Maxi Diver 43mm Rose Gold white face on the rubber and gold strap. It is a stunning watch but only has a niche following and therefore most people do not know what it is.

28 March 2009, 03:50 AM	#27
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	My sub gets noticed quite often on the Bond NATO; also my 16234 on the black crocodile strap seems to get comments every time I wear it. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

28 March 2009, 04:42 AM	#28
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	My $400 Tissot gets more attention than my $9,450 platinum YM.

28 March 2009, 06:59 AM	#30
BondandBigM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vauxhall Cross Posts: 330	I wear my Rolex's and nobody bats an eye at them, and I don't know if it is compliments, but my U Boat gets more comments than any other watch I have owned

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