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pearson1995 · 5 July 2016, 05:36 AM

What is it in your opinion guys, I think the Tudor BB fulfils the job perfectly. Other than that, the omega speed master moon watch.

I personally think Rolex just with its name prevents it from being under the radar, although the explorer is an excellent choice!

timewarped80 · 5 July 2016, 05:49 AM

Tudor is cool, although to me at least that model feels a bit big, so maybe a little less under the radar, at least if I was wearing it.

My under the radar watch is my Rolex 16570. People probably think it's a tag, at least that what my wife says, but I think it's an amazing piece.

Speed · 5 July 2016, 06:00 AM

Rolex Explorer 1 is pretty plain Jane. Have wanted a 36mm for a long time.

HL65 · 5 July 2016, 06:00 AM

Not so sure any one watch can be the best under the radar watch. I think a lot of vintage SS Rolex I own and have owned fit the bill pretty well. The 1016 and 1655 are 2 good examples. Most people don't pay much attention to them when on the wrist other than person wearing them.

japenney · 5 July 2016, 06:01 AM

36mm explorer. The new 214270 is too polished to be under the radar. 16570 or even the 216570 are good options because they do not have much of that mirror polish on them. I also like the pelagos and black bay.

Gotgolf52 · 5 July 2016, 06:17 AM

Omega SMP trump Tudor and fly under the radar all the time but I am bias.

Jemspeed · 5 July 2016, 06:24 AM

116000 steel dial

Gerardus · 5 July 2016, 06:28 AM

14060(M), EXI or 16570 IMHO most under the radar.
Bought this one today.

sutats · 5 July 2016, 06:30 AM

For existing models, the Tudor North Flag on a strap. For vintage models, any Tudor Submariner.

cop414 · 5 July 2016, 06:32 AM

I can't imagine a more "under the radar" watch than the Tudor Ranger.

ref1655 · 5 July 2016, 06:36 AM

depends on how far 'under the radar' you wish to fly....a Timex or Casio will usually suffice.

GB-man · 5 July 2016, 06:37 AM

Blue pelagos for me. Nobody knows Tudor lol

If it said Rolex on the dial it would be one of their most popular models with a price tag of 10-12k all day.

Cru Jones · 5 July 2016, 06:39 AM

OP, AK (not new AK) or Explorer. I think a cyclops disqualifies a watch from being "the most under the radar", even if an Explorer II is quite under the radar.

Edit: Oh, this is about any watch, not limited to Rolex? Well, that's really way too wide open..... In terms of price to "under the radar" ratio, it would have to be any RM model I suppose.

Zopx- · 5 July 2016, 06:42 AM

Any Rolex without the Jubilee. When people see my Jubilee they know it's a Rolex

rolehex · 5 July 2016, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

I can't imagine a more "under the radar" watch than the Tudor Ranger.

I was going to also say the Explorer but can't argue with this.

Quailhunter · 5 July 2016, 06:48 AM

Datejust stainless would be my first choice for low profile. Probably 99.8% of people don't "do" watches as long as they are not a big gold something.

collarcity · 5 July 2016, 06:50 AM

Another vote for the 16570. My Polar is invisible at the office. I disagree with the 14060. Any Sub is the quintessential Rolex and will be recognized by non-WIS.

scarlet knight · 5 July 2016, 06:55 AM

I go Explorer I. I find that almost no one knows what I am wearing. A few of my WIS nephews ask, but no one else cares. And I have some nice stuff. I like it.

Sublovin · 5 July 2016, 06:55 AM

Define "under the radar". What exactly are you looking for? If you mean, you don't want a watch that people point at and stare, pretty much anything that isn't yellow gold or over 44mm should d the trick.

s7horton · 5 July 2016, 06:55 AM

I wear a hulk, and it is pretty invisible in my office. No one ever notices what I'm wearing. My 16613 is getting an overhaul, but even that one never got noticed when I would wear it.

Headshrinker · 5 July 2016, 06:56 AM

My Invicta is under the radar.

VinnieVegas · 5 July 2016, 07:02 AM

I'd say a 36mm Explorer 114270.

I love mine and it is a genuinely sexy beast.

111forza · 5 July 2016, 07:02 AM

Very much under the radar

mapalfa · 5 July 2016, 07:03 AM

GS - not even many of the members here can see past the "Seiko" on the dial.

VinnieVegas · 5 July 2016, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 111forza

Very much under the radar

We're of like mind! ;-)

landroverking · 5 July 2016, 07:14 AM

Timex. Lol. Talking Rolex. Any non date model.

tomchicago · 5 July 2016, 07:15 AM

Any Explorer I. Also, certain mellow-dialed 36mm Datejusts with oyster and smooth bezel.

RastabanStar · 5 July 2016, 07:15 AM

Divers are too conspicuous too be under the radar (UTR). My eyes are always drawn to them.

In my calculation, assuming UTR equals how awesome the watch is divided by how much attention it gets, the most UTR watch is the Speedmaster. It's got a lot of wrist presence, but no one really knows what it is.

The Speedy has a cool story if someone asks you about it and is legitimately interested in watches. On the "low key" side, if someone is trying to put down the fact that you spent so much on a watch, you can tell them you got an old used one from the 80s really cheap.

vman · 5 July 2016, 07:17 AM

I vote Speedy, 36mm Rolex models sans Day Date.

Lordofrolex · 5 July 2016, 07:22 AM

Best under the radar watch would probably be EXP II.

Its all brushed not very flashy.

But when you say under the radar you can go as far as under $100

5 July 2016, 05:36 AM	#1
pearson1995 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: England Posts: 874	Best under the radar watch? What is it in your opinion guys, I think the Tudor BB fulfils the job perfectly. Other than that, the omega speed master moon watch. I personally think Rolex just with its name prevents it from being under the radar, although the explorer is an excellent choice! __________________ The collection is never complete

5 July 2016, 06:00 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Not so sure any one watch can be the best under the radar watch. I think a lot of vintage SS Rolex I own and have owned fit the bill pretty well. The 1016 and 1655 are 2 good examples. Most people don't pay much attention to them when on the wrist other than person wearing them. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 July 2016, 06:30 AM	#9
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,223	For existing models, the Tudor North Flag on a strap. For vintage models, any Tudor Submariner. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

5 July 2016, 06:32 AM	#10
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	I can't imagine a more "under the radar" watch than the Tudor Ranger. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

5 July 2016, 06:37 AM	#12
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,864	Best under the radar watch? Blue pelagos for me. Nobody knows Tudor lol If it said Rolex on the dial it would be one of their most popular models with a price tag of 10-12k all day. __________________

5 July 2016, 05:49 AM	#2
timewarped80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 401	Tudor is cool, although to me at least that model feels a bit big, so maybe a little less under the radar, at least if I was wearing it. My under the radar watch is my Rolex 16570. People probably think it's a tag, at least that what my wife says, but I think it's an amazing piece.

5 July 2016, 06:00 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Rolex Explorer 1 is pretty plain Jane. Have wanted a 36mm for a long time.

5 July 2016, 06:01 AM	#5
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	36mm explorer. The new 214270 is too polished to be under the radar. 16570 or even the 216570 are good options because they do not have much of that mirror polish on them. I also like the pelagos and black bay.

5 July 2016, 06:17 AM	#6
Gotgolf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paradise Island Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 970	Omega SMP trump Tudor and fly under the radar all the time but I am bias.

5 July 2016, 06:24 AM	#7
Jemspeed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 199	116000 steel dial

5 July 2016, 06:36 AM	#11
ref1655 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: 1655/MkI Posts: 1,100	depends on how far 'under the radar' you wish to fly....a Timex or Casio will usually suffice.

5 July 2016, 06:39 AM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	OP, AK (not new AK) or Explorer. I think a cyclops disqualifies a watch from being "the most under the radar", even if an Explorer II is quite under the radar. Edit: Oh, this is about any watch, not limited to Rolex? Well, that's really way too wide open..... In terms of price to "under the radar" ratio, it would have to be any RM model I suppose.

5 July 2016, 06:42 AM	#14
Zopx- "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Panamá, Panamá Watch: DJ 116200 Posts: 55	Any Rolex without the Jubilee. When people see my Jubilee they know it's a Rolex

5 July 2016, 06:48 AM	#16
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	Datejust stainless would be my first choice for low profile. Probably 99.8% of people don't "do" watches as long as they are not a big gold something.

5 July 2016, 06:50 AM	#17
collarcity "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: New York Watch: 16570, 14060M Posts: 377	Another vote for the 16570. My Polar is invisible at the office. I disagree with the 14060. Any Sub is the quintessential Rolex and will be recognized by non-WIS.

5 July 2016, 06:55 AM	#18
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,146	I go Explorer I. I find that almost no one knows what I am wearing. A few of my WIS nephews ask, but no one else cares. And I have some nice stuff. I like it.

5 July 2016, 06:55 AM	#19
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,354	Define "under the radar". What exactly are you looking for? If you mean, you don't want a watch that people point at and stare, pretty much anything that isn't yellow gold or over 44mm should d the trick.

5 July 2016, 06:55 AM	#20
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 994	I wear a hulk, and it is pretty invisible in my office. No one ever notices what I'm wearing. My 16613 is getting an overhaul, but even that one never got noticed when I would wear it.

5 July 2016, 07:02 AM	#22
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	I'd say a 36mm Explorer 114270. I love mine and it is a genuinely sexy beast. __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

5 July 2016, 07:03 AM	#24
mapalfa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Robin Location: West Wales Watch: ing the grass grow Posts: 571	GS - not even many of the members here can see past the "Seiko" on the dial.

5 July 2016, 07:14 AM	#26
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Timex. Lol. Talking Rolex. Any non date model.

5 July 2016, 07:15 AM	#27
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Any Explorer I. Also, certain mellow-dialed 36mm Datejusts with oyster and smooth bezel.

5 July 2016, 07:15 AM	#28
RastabanStar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 343	Divers are too conspicuous too be under the radar (UTR). My eyes are always drawn to them. In my calculation, assuming UTR equals how awesome the watch is divided by how much attention it gets, the most UTR watch is the Speedmaster. It's got a lot of wrist presence, but no one really knows what it is. The Speedy has a cool story if someone asks you about it and is legitimately interested in watches. On the "low key" side, if someone is trying to put down the fact that you spent so much on a watch, you can tell them you got an old used one from the 80s really cheap.

5 July 2016, 07:17 AM	#29
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	I vote Speedy, 36mm Rolex models sans Day Date.

5 July 2016, 07:22 AM	#30
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Best under the radar watch would probably be EXP II. Its all brushed not very flashy. But when you say under the radar you can go as far as under $100 __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

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