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Old 7 July 2016, 01:25 AM   #91
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Rolex is one of the most known brands across the globe, hence it will never fly under the radar. In my opinion neither will a Speedmaster for the most part. Tudor is a brand that flies under the radar, but it may not stay that way forever. They are moving up in the world, and are no longer standing" in Rolex Shadow" as it once was. I know serious collectors that have been collecting Rolex for decades, who now say that if they could do it all over again, they'd start collecting Tudor instead...
Almost by definion a Rolex, Tudor, Omega is understated compared to the watches I see on people in the street or anywhere else.
Most people have never seen a Rolex / Tudor in the wild. They see and buy fakes in Turkey or Asia, buy Invictas and MK homage watches. They "know" what a submariner looks like or a Jubilee bracelet.
But they still don't see what we as WIS wear. Only a WIS will notice because he is interested.
A colleague of mine explained to me last week what choice of engine you have when buying a new Mercedes and how that affected the standard equipment like tinted windows and rims. A dealer once told me when he delivered a new company car that the combination of rims and exhaust showed which trim level I had chosen.... We all have our little pet hobbies. We are interested in watches - I always look to see what someone is wearing, but gave up long ago having an opinion;)
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Old 7 July 2016, 02:08 AM   #92
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Old 7 July 2016, 02:11 AM   #93
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Old 7 July 2016, 06:54 AM   #94
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Old 7 July 2016, 09:43 AM   #95
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Old 7 July 2016, 09:56 AM   #96
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OP/AK is as under the radar as it gets.



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Old 7 July 2016, 10:21 AM   #97
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You guys are right about the Explorer, but for the wrong reason. The watch isn't plain; it's the wearers that are so damned interesting and distracting.
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Old 1 August 2017, 02:32 AM   #98
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I say go with the EXP II since its not too showy or flashy.
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Old 1 August 2017, 03:51 AM   #99
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You guys are right about the Explorer, but for the wrong reason. The watch isn't plain; it's the wearers that are so damned interesting and distracting.

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Old 1 August 2017, 04:40 AM   #100
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I own an explorer I and its the most under the radar rolex, I believe. I don't hang around many WIS so they are pretty much clueless that I own a rolex unless I tell them that I do and show them my watch.
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Old 1 August 2017, 04:41 AM   #101
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Old 1 August 2017, 04:41 AM   #102
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Anything with a cyclops is not under the radar IMO
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Old 1 August 2017, 04:42 AM   #103
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My BLNR in public never gets any looks/comments. There are only two people that know I have a Rolex at work, and they never really look at it or talk about it. I think, unless you go out of your way to show people, any watch that isn't gold should be under the radar. People on here like to think that "Oh, people do glance at our watches, you just don't notice it.", but as I'm wearing mine daily for the past few months, I'm just not convinced. Additionally, just wear what you like and ignore what others think.
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Old 1 August 2017, 04:55 AM   #104
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Old 1 August 2017, 07:08 AM   #105
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I'm new here and just picked up my first Rolex (a beautiful Explorer 214270-003) about a month ago. I've had it on pretty much every minute of every day since and only one person has ever pointed out that "that looks like a nice watch", let alone known what it was. I'd say this flies under the radar like no other.
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Old 1 August 2017, 09:48 AM   #106
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I think, unless you go out of your way to show people, any watch that isn't gold should be under the radar. People on here like to think that "Oh, people do glance at our watches, you just don't notice it.", but as I'm wearing mine daily for the past few months, I'm just not convinced.

Additionally, just wear what you like and ignore what others think.
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I don't hang around many WIS so they are pretty much clueless that I own a Rolex unless I tell them that I do and show them my watch.
In what circumstances do you volunteer the fact that you are wearing a Rolex?
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Old 1 August 2017, 01:30 PM   #107
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Old 1 August 2017, 01:32 PM   #108
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Old 1 August 2017, 01:36 PM   #109
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I would vote for BLRO

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Old 1 August 2017, 02:23 PM   #110
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g-shock.......

for rolex (not completely under the radar) i would look at OP models, AK, milgaus, exp. not sure what your plan is.........

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Old 1 August 2017, 09:39 PM   #111
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As others have noted, no Rolex with a date cyclops is under even the weakest radar. The Explorer I in whichever size suits your wrist is a good choice. A non-GV Milgauss is an interesting watch that isn't exactly low key but is not recognized as a Rolex by most if that is the real concern. BLRO?...no, not in my book...Hulk?...seriously?, its bright green.

I guess we really need to know...are you looking for a watch that doesn't scream money or one that doesn't scream Rolex? For me, my white dial High Beat Grand Seiko is the ultimate "only a WIS knows who makes it and that it costs more than $500" watch.
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Old 1 August 2017, 09:49 PM   #112
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Maybe give Tudor a look . Its got the Rolex connection & no cyclops, and is that under the Radar even most WIS wouldn't give it a second glance .
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Old 21 September 2017, 12:44 AM   #113
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Timex, but why?
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Old 21 September 2017, 01:42 AM   #114
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In comparison to my other watches I find the smooth bezel oyster bracelet DJ41 is under the radar yet still give me lots of pleasure to look at while I'm at work
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Old 21 September 2017, 02:11 AM   #115
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Old 21 September 2017, 02:24 AM   #116
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Old 21 September 2017, 03:00 AM   #117
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Old 21 September 2017, 03:16 AM   #118
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This..............Swatch Blackout.
So under the radar that it's hard to make out the time
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Old 21 September 2017, 03:22 AM   #119
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Rolex Explorer 1 is pretty plain Jane. Have wanted a 36mm for a long time.
I have a DateJust and an Explorer and always wear my explorer when I'm trying to keep it lowkey in a tshirt and jeans.
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Old 21 September 2017, 03:50 AM   #120
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