How can you tell??

[dsimon9]

Hello:

From reading some of the threads, I read about how some TRF can spot Rolex wearers while out with the general public. I have tried this, with little to no success. I find myself tilting my head on all sorts of weird angles trying to figure out what kind of watch a certain person might be wearing. I have not been "caught" doing this, but when I am (as I suspect I a doomed to be) I suspect it will get interesting.

So, I am curious to know, what kind of tricks or what features you look for when trying to determine what kind of watch a person is wearing. I know I look for the cyclops. Certainly not 100% accurate, but it is a start. Any other hints???

Dex

[Rolex74]

Originally Posted by dsimon9

Hello:

From reading some of the threads, I read about how some TRF can spot Rolex wearers while out with the general public. I have tried this, with little to no success. I find myself tilting my head on all sorts of weird angles trying to figure out what kind of watch a certain person might be wearing. I have not been "caught" doing this, but when I am (as I suspect I a doomed to be) I suspect it will get interesting.

So, I am curious to know, what kind of tricks or what features you look for when trying to determine what kind of watch a person is wearing. I know I look for the cyclops. Certainly not 100% accurate, but it is a start. Any other hints???

Dex

I can't say honestly, I can just tell, maybe it is the thickness of the watch, but you just know

[frostie]

I always look at the bracelet structure and the clasp if i can't see the crystal of the watch and sometimes i try to look at the bezel rolex watches have a distinctive bezel structure

[SPACE-DWELLER]

When you have seen a LOT of Rolex watches, you learn to recognize them instantly from a mile's distance.

[erwin]

I usually just grab them by the wrist, stranger or not and closely check their watch! Usually ends up in jail as well!

[Hamilton Carvalho]

The more pics you see the more you train your eyes to spot Rolex or any other brand. That's how I did and it worked for me.

Originally Posted by dsimon9

Hello:

From reading some of the threads, I read about how some TRF can spot Rolex wearers while out with the general public. I have tried this, with little to no success. I find myself tilting my head on all sorts of weird angles trying to figure out what kind of watch a certain person might be wearing. I have not been "caught" doing this, but when I am (as I suspect I a doomed to be) I suspect it will get interesting.

So, I am curious to know, what kind of tricks or what features you look for when trying to determine what kind of watch a person is wearing. I know I look for the cyclops. Certainly not 100% accurate, but it is a start. Any other hints???

Dex

[f16570]

It is not as easy as you think, but when you know what to look for it does help.
The bracelet is always a good sign as is the cyclops.
Remember 88 out of 100 will not be a Rollie.
Enjoy the spotting.

[topcat30093]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

When you have seen a LOT of Rolex watches, you learn to recognize them instantly from a mile's distance.

That about sum's it up.
My wife usually just rolls her eyes when I say something like.
"Oh they are wearing a Rolex such n such"
It comes with years of practice.

[ryan_m]

its simple. just look at their face and you know instantly if its real or not..
but honestly i look at the bracelet first then the dial second.

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

When you have seen a LOT of Rolex watches, you learn to recognize them instantly from a mile's distance.

Yeah for me it just like jumps out at me and I know right away.

[roadcarver]

I look at the bracelet and whether its an oyster or a jubilee. I then proceed to get a glimpse of a cyclops etc.

[warrenmich]

I just take a weighted sock, usually with a couple rolls of quarters or a bar of soap and *THWACK*

Lean over their unconcious body and read the dial.....How else would you do it?

[Mrdi]

Originally Posted by warrenmich

I just take a weighted sock, usually with a couple rolls of quarters or a bar of soap and *THWACK*

Lean over their unconcious body and read the dial.....How else would you do it?

Sheesh Warren how tacky !
A sock??
At least use a nice leather pouch you dog.

[dsimon9]

Looks like it is going to be a matter of time before my eye is properly trained. Maybe in the meanwhile I will just carry a set of binoculars with me.

Anybody know if there are any laws pertaining peeping WIS's? ;)

Dex

[warrenmich]

Outside of my smart-alec response, I have just studied the Brand. I have looked at photos and spent HOURS at my AD talking watches. It grows on you. Obsorb like a sponge while you are here, it's worth it. I also never hesitate to say, "nice watch." Whatever the brand they are wearing, they usually say "thanks."

[JimSnyder]

I am 48. So after 33 years of lusting after them belive me I know; Jim

[Steven79]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

When you have seen a LOT of Rolex watches, you learn to recognize them instantly from a mile's distance.

oh yes...how very true.

i see tons. mostly DJ's and DD's

[kenlperry]

I don't see any real details in the responses here, and I often wonder if some of you guys are sometimes thinking a person's watch is a fake when actually it's real. But anyway, a good way you can tell if a Rolex is genuine just by looking at it on a person's wrist is the way the lugs meet with the solid end links. On a genuine Rolex the lugs should extend past the SEL's. On all the fakes I've seen so far(I've seen alot, even owned a few) the lugs always line up even with the SEL's. But on all the genuine Rolex's I've seen(and owned) the lugs always extend past the SEL's.. So I believe this is a very good way to determine if it's a genuine Rolex or not. I'm not saying this is 100% accurate, but look at all the Rolex's you see from now on and see if you can tell what I'm talking about.

*The exception to this would be the Yachtmaster and Day-Date, which have shorter lugs for some reason.
KP

[msf]

Maybe it's because it's the official watch of the soccer moms where I live, but I can spot that TT, gold fluted bezel Lady DJ from miles away. I can even tell if it's that Seiko that looks a lot like that Lady DJ but isn't. And I am so happy my wife picked out a Lady DJ with the SS jubilee bracelet and whitegold bezel/silver face just cause it's different. It was my pre-Rolex addict days, so I was very lucky :)

The bracelet always makes me want to glance closer. And I'm amazed at how many watch makers copy the Oyster bracelet.

My best spot - Southwest NOLA to Vegas at the tail end of Jazzfest: 9 Subs, at least a dozen DJs, the one and only Exp II I've seen in the wild (black dial) and a older gent (kinda looked like a fat Scorsese) with a sweet Panerai and his wife (to his credit close to his age) in a gold Daytona.

[Road Warrior]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

When you have seen a LOT of Rolex watches, you learn to recognize them instantly from a mile's distance.

X2.....................right on Bo!

[wanasub]

When greeting, offer your LEFT hand.

[Steven79]

at disney world, i was waiting in line and saw a guy with his family wearing a gold Yacht-Master II.

droooooooooooooooooool. O_O

and I left my TT Sub in the hotel room safe because I was afraid to bang it or scratch it.. lol