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visualplane · 5 July 2016, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

The new 214270 is too polished to be under the radar.

Is this true?

Daytona88 · 5 July 2016, 07:53 AM

EX I is so under the radar. It's simplicity is what makes it so beautiful IMO.

1995akcoop · 5 July 2016, 07:57 AM

I don't wanna be under the radar but if I had to I guess it would be an Explorer 1 or Airking for me. Gets no more basic and boring than those models.

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japenney · 5 July 2016, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by visualplane

Is this true?

I owned a 214270 and it got just as many comments as my other SS rolex watches. The entire case is polished. Unlike the 36mm explorer and explorer 2.

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watchmaniac · 5 July 2016, 08:26 AM

16570 explorer II gets my vote. I miss mine.

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daveybigtime · 5 July 2016, 08:27 AM

Honestly, most people don't notice unless you are really into watches.

Brianmac 883 · 5 July 2016, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

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.

I agree... vintage just doesn't have the "bling" of the current Rolex lineup (which I like). My vintage OP Date ('70's) flies pretty low... smaller size (34 mm) and blue dial seem to make it pretty unobtrusive. I don't think I've ever had a comment or question about it, but it runs like a top and I know what it is. Gets a lot of wrist time for sure...

HogwldFLTR · 5 July 2016, 09:34 AM

I tend to agree with the 16570; on a recent trip some one had to read the dial to figure out it was a Rolex.

The OP is also a really good under the radar watch in any of its incarnations...

m1911a1 · 5 July 2016, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

Best under the radar watch would probably be EXP II.
Its all brushed not very flashy.

Yep....

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timewarped80 · 5 July 2016, 09:51 AM

Patek 5167 (aquanaut)?

joe100 · 5 July 2016, 10:08 AM

Definitely the 16570 or the 14270

adawil2002 · 5 July 2016, 10:56 AM

Any Rolex without a cyclops is under the radar.

Old Expat Beast · 5 July 2016, 11:00 AM

This.

TimeOnHand · 5 July 2016, 11:40 AM

One of my favourite watches... Although I would not call it under the radar watch here in HK!

brandrea · 5 July 2016, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 111forza

Very much under the radar

Beautiful shot, and I have to agree

SA1 · 5 July 2016, 11:53 AM

14060 or 14060m. No cyclops.

fskywalker · 5 July 2016, 12:05 PM

Explorer 1016 / 14270 / 114270

Kevin of Larchmont · 5 July 2016, 01:06 PM

About two weeks ago I got a steel DJII with a black face and a smooth bezel and no one even noticed I got a new watch, much less a new Rolex.

That's just the way I wanted it.

RW16610 · 5 July 2016, 01:17 PM

My vote goes for something without a contrasting bezel. These fixed bezel pieces don't stand out as much from across a room in comparison to something striking like the Submariner, GMT Master II, Sea-Dweller etc. This becomes more clear when you compare the two side by side and have a glance from a distance.

droptopman · 5 July 2016, 02:23 PM

Just about any 4 digit sport model. One of the things I love about vintage pieces is no one recognizes them except other WIS.
For newer reference the 16570.

Mr. K · 5 July 2016, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 111forza

Very much under the radar

I second this.

kneedeep · 5 July 2016, 02:42 PM

Rolex bracelets, jubilee or oyster, in all metals pretty distinctive and adding a cyclops blows the cover. For stealth, AirKing or OP on a strap IMO.

skydriver · 5 July 2016, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zopx-

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

i agree. The Jubilee gives it away.

dominic.warren · 5 July 2016, 02:51 PM

This is so overt it is covert! Lol!!!

eonflux · 5 July 2016, 02:51 PM

Non-cyclops Rolex

Or Patek or Audemars for something of higher quality

Watch Rob · 5 July 2016, 02:58 PM

Rolex OP is the most covert.

daytonaTBR · 5 July 2016, 03:02 PM

explorer or milgauss

subtona · 5 July 2016, 03:03 PM

Patek aquanaut

adg31 · 5 July 2016, 03:13 PM

+1 for the OP

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firstOwatch · 5 July 2016, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kneedeep

Rolex bracelets, jubilee or oyster, in all metals pretty distinctive and adding a cyclops blows the cover. For stealth, AirKing or OP on a strap IMO.

this one

5 July 2016, 09:34 AM	#38
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I tend to agree with the 16570; on a recent trip some one had to read the dial to figure out it was a Rolex. The OP is also a really good under the radar watch in any of its incarnations... __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

5 July 2016, 10:08 AM	#41
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Definitely the 16570 or the 14270 __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

5 July 2016, 11:40 AM	#44
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	One of my favourite watches... Although I would not call it under the radar watch here in HK! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

5 July 2016, 12:05 PM	#47
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,593	Explorer 1016 / 14270 / 114270 __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

5 July 2016, 02:23 PM	#50
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Just about any 4 digit sport model. One of the things I love about vintage pieces is no one recognizes them except other WIS. For newer reference the 16570. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

5 July 2016, 07:53 AM	#32
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,595	EX I is so under the radar. It's simplicity is what makes it so beautiful IMO.

5 July 2016, 07:57 AM	#33
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,160	I don't wanna be under the radar but if I had to I guess it would be an Explorer 1 or Airking for me. Gets no more basic and boring than those models. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 July 2016, 08:26 AM	#35
watchmaniac "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: TEXAS Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 467	16570 explorer II gets my vote. I miss mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 July 2016, 08:27 AM	#36
daveybigtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: David Location: Metro-Detroit Watch: Hulk Submariner Posts: 70	Honestly, most people don't notice unless you are really into watches.

5 July 2016, 09:51 AM	#40
timewarped80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 401	Patek 5167 (aquanaut)?

5 July 2016, 11:53 AM	#46
SA1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 287	14060 or 14060m. No cyclops.

5 July 2016, 01:06 PM	#48
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Doghouse Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 2,806	About two weeks ago I got a steel DJII with a black face and a smooth bezel and no one even noticed I got a new watch, much less a new Rolex. That's just the way I wanted it.

5 July 2016, 01:17 PM	#49
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,963	My vote goes for something without a contrasting bezel. These fixed bezel pieces don't stand out as much from across a room in comparison to something striking like the Submariner, GMT Master II, Sea-Dweller etc. This becomes more clear when you compare the two side by side and have a glance from a distance.

5 July 2016, 02:42 PM	#52
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Rolex bracelets, jubilee or oyster, in all metals pretty distinctive and adding a cyclops blows the cover. For stealth, AirKing or OP on a strap IMO.

5 July 2016, 02:51 PM	#55
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,614	Non-cyclops Rolex Or Patek or Audemars for something of higher quality

5 July 2016, 02:58 PM	#56
Watch Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 114200 Posts: 1,265	Rolex OP is the most covert.

5 July 2016, 03:02 PM	#57
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	explorer or milgauss

5 July 2016, 03:03 PM	#58
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,988	Patek aquanaut __________________

5 July 2016, 03:13 PM	#59
adg31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 314	+1 for the OP Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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