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sirjohnbrian · 17 August 2013, 10:10 PM

Let's be honest with ourselves, this is a fan website. And the world of the internet does not reflect what the real preferences are among the general population. But I only browse this forum and have often wondered if Panerai or Patek users are as avid as I know the members of this forum are.

So the question remains, in the internet universe, does Rolex dominate?

Racerdj · 17 August 2013, 10:13 PM

My guess is that this is the largest. It helps when one million are sold each year.

beshannon · 17 August 2013, 10:29 PM

Lets be honest, how would you measure this?

911SC · 17 August 2013, 10:41 PM

Think about the " entry models " per say, (don't want to use the term " entry model " just wanna express my thought)...
Panerai has the PAM 0, Rolex has the Air King.
I don't think Patek offers a 4.5k-6k model. So this IMO limits the Patek fan base as far as ownership is concerned. Anyone can be a "Fan". I'm a fan of Patek, I don't own one so I'm not apart of their BB. when I get one, if I ever do, then I'll join and ask all the Nooby questions about Patek.

capote · 17 August 2013, 11:27 PM

I would think so.

anothernewphone · 17 August 2013, 11:45 PM

A simple way to look at it would be an all-watch-inclusive sight like WatchUSeek. Their sub-forums are active, and the Omega forums typically have more than double the users viewing than the Rolex forums.

SixPak · 17 August 2013, 11:50 PM

I would think of all the luxury brands, Omega would have the largest fan base. Next is Rolex.

joe100 · 18 August 2013, 12:02 AM

Lets be honest and be honest about being honest. Haha

captainscarlet1 · 18 August 2013, 12:03 AM

I would say that Seiko could be right up there. Much easier to get on the ladder, if you catch my drift

Welshwatchman · 18 August 2013, 12:04 AM

Yup.

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SWISSAHOLICS · 18 August 2013, 12:05 AM

I would be shocked if Rolex was not no.1 on fan base list.

Cc1966 · 18 August 2013, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Yup.

Attachment 416278

Are those Christmas time spikes?

kilyung · 18 August 2013, 12:13 AM

Who knows? The Paneristi used to be rabid fans... kind of cooled lately. AP and PP fans are small in numbers but devout followers.

zion_rasta · 18 August 2013, 12:16 AM

Rolex fan #1

Welshwatchman · 18 August 2013, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cc1966

Are those Christmas time spikes?

Sure to be.

MonBK · 18 August 2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Yup.

Attachment 416278

Ask the man who knows.

sirjohnbrian · 18 August 2013, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Yup.

Attachment 416278

That's a very interesting graph and thank you for publishing. Obviously, the economic downturn has hit all watch brands, assuming interest = sales. But what I think is really interesting is that, since 2009, interest in all the other brands has declined and only Rolex has been increasing.

advocatia · 18 August 2013, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Yup.

Attachment 416278

Now THAT'S cool. But you left out Panerai. They are rabid fans.

17 August 2013, 10:13 PM	#2
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17 August 2013, 10:41 PM	#4
911SC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago/Michigan Watch: 16623 YM40 Posts: 1,305	Think about the " entry models " per say, (don't want to use the term " entry model " just wanna express my thought)... Panerai has the PAM 0, Rolex has the Air King. I don't think Patek offers a 4.5k-6k model. So this IMO limits the Patek fan base as far as ownership is concerned. Anyone can be a "Fan". I'm a fan of Patek, I don't own one so I'm not apart of their BB. when I get one, if I ever do, then I'll join and ask all the Nooby questions about Patek. __________________ “Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.” Steve McQueen

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17 August 2013, 10:10 PM	#1
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	Does Rolex have the biggest fan base on the internet? Let's be honest with ourselves, this is a fan website. And the world of the internet does not reflect what the real preferences are among the general population. But I only browse this forum and have often wondered if Panerai or Patek users are as avid as I know the members of this forum are. So the question remains, in the internet universe, does Rolex dominate? __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

17 August 2013, 11:27 PM	#5
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I would think so.

17 August 2013, 11:45 PM	#6
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	A simple way to look at it would be an all-watch-inclusive sight like WatchUSeek. Their sub-forums are active, and the Omega forums typically have more than double the users viewing than the Rolex forums.

17 August 2013, 11:50 PM	#7
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	I would think of all the luxury brands, Omega would have the largest fan base. Next is Rolex.

18 August 2013, 12:03 AM	#9
captainscarlet1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Alex Location: New Zealand Watch: Explorer Posts: 20	I would say that Seiko could be right up there. Much easier to get on the ladder, if you catch my drift

18 August 2013, 12:04 AM	#10
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Yup. Capture.JPG

18 August 2013, 12:13 AM	#13
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Who knows? The Paneristi used to be rabid fans... kind of cooled lately. AP and PP fans are small in numbers but devout followers.

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