Under Radar Rolex?

[Watchdog]

Originally Posted by lcs77

Maybe exp2 & op


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Beautiful watches! I especially like your EXP II and Panerai.

[Watchdog]

Originally Posted by Ontime

In my experience, the blue sky dweller SS (jubilee) is less likely to draw attention when travelling abroad.

Thanks!

[garyk]

I posted this watch earlier but now I’m worried it looks too much like a BLNR. My new travel Steinhart.




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[Watchdog]

Originally Posted by Cassian739

It really depends on where you are traveling and what activities you will be doing. E.g., Planes, Trains and Automobiles across South America is a different risk profile than a private jet to a waiting SUV in Switzerland. Everything in between, use common sense.

Good points. No private jets for me, so common sense and awareness will be paramount. But I’m still wearing one of these watches that I adore, just figuring out which one to buy. Thanks.

[Watchdog]

Originally Posted by McLovin

Yeah I wore my Seiko Arnie in Europe this summer and loved it. Great dual time and stress free.

I always liked my Seiko watches a lot!

[Loevhagen]

Radar? OK. Put on a Cellini.

[Gerardus]

Originally Posted by garyk

I posted this watch earlier but now I’m worried it looks too much like a BLNR. My new travel Steinhart.




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looks indeed very similar Gary

[worldfamoussam]

Originally Posted by PenDelicate

It depends on who you want to get robbed by.

If you want to get robbed by someone young and enthusiastic, who's new to the game and only got involved with robbing watches during the recent hype, then wear the GMT. But you won't get that luxury mugging-experience. It'll be quick, fumbling, and a little ... tacky. It's sure to leave a nasty taste in your mouth.

If you want the genuine thing, go with the Sky Dweller. Your personal mugger will be a slightly older gentlemen with many years of relieving people of their time-pieces. He'll appreciate your Rolex for what it is: it'll hit eBay before you hit the concrete. Your mugging will be effortless and suave. You'll wake feeling refreshed, lighter-of-wrist and ready for the day ahead.

I think you just made my day.

[BLACKHORSE 6]

To me, anything with a cyclops stands out and is easily recognized as a Rolex, even more so when the cyclops is combined with a fluted bezel.

There are a lot of models without these. Exp 1, Daytona, Sub are all more conspicuous, IMHO.

[BCoolidge]

You chose two of the most popular models and on Jubilee lol. No, neither will be under the radar.

[2thdock]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

We like to kid ourselves here which watches are under the radar. None of the Rolex watches are under the radar, and for sure, neither of the two you're asking about.

If I was traveling, and needed a secondary time zone watch, I'd probably wear my Tudor Pepsi on leather...but I don't kid myself that it's "under the radar." Yeah, it's under the radar here on TRF with eye popping watches everywhere you turn, but in the real world? Well that's another story. It's a damn nice watch. Heck, you think people wouldn't rob you for something that "only" cost a couple thousand? Do you think they'd take it off your wrist and go, "oh, my bad. It's only a Tudor? Here, you can have it back."

My thought would be it would hold up to the rigors of travel better and if it didn't...it wouldn't break the bank to replace it.

And you can replace it at an AD the next day.

[georgew]

Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

To me, anything with a cyclops stands out and is easily recognized as a Rolex, even more so when the cyclops is combined with a fluted bezel.

There are a lot of models without these. Exp 1, Daytona, Sub are all more conspicuous, IMHO.

this was my earlier thoughts as well

[Pandos]

Originally Posted by PenDelicate

It depends on who you want to get robbed by.

If you want to get robbed by someone young and enthusiastic, who's new to the game and only got involved with robbing watches during the recent hype, then wear the GMT. But you won't get that luxury mugging-experience. It'll be quick, fumbling, and a little ... tacky. It's sure to leave a nasty taste in your mouth.

If you want the genuine thing, go with the Sky Dweller. Your personal mugger will be a slightly older gentlemen with many years of relieving people of their time-pieces. He'll appreciate your Rolex for what it is: it'll hit eBay before you hit the concrete. Your mugging will be effortless and suave. You'll wake feeling refreshed, lighter-of-wrist and ready for the day ahead.

I wish this forum had a like or upvote function

[Ny325]

Originally Posted by PenDelicate

It depends on who you want to get robbed by.

If you want to get robbed by someone young and enthusiastic, who's new to the game and only got involved with robbing watches during the recent hype, then wear the GMT. But you won't get that luxury mugging-experience. It'll be quick, fumbling, and a little ... tacky. It's sure to leave a nasty taste in your mouth.

If you want the genuine thing, go with the Sky Dweller. Your personal mugger will be a slightly older gentlemen with many years of relieving people of their time-pieces. He'll appreciate your Rolex for what it is: it'll hit eBay before you hit the concrete. Your mugging will be effortless and suave. You'll wake feeling refreshed, lighter-of-wrist and ready for the day ahead.

Not funny, however, this post made me laugh.

[Ny325]

Some say the new iteration Air-King is a under the radar Rolex. I personally love it.

[Ny325]

Originally Posted by h20addict

Maybe I'm in the minority here, but if I'm traveling abroad I'm wearing a G-shock Casioak.

Agree.