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Gaijin · 17 March 2007, 08:50 AM

To heck if I can figure out how to make a poll, but...

What is the most easily identifiable as a Rolex Rolex to someone who has little to no knowledge of Rolex and the various models?

Prior to joining this forum I knew very little about Rolex. Basically all I knew was that I wanted one. Now by the way when I go to any AD (thanks to you all) I match the employees almost always in knowledge. Sometimes I seem to be even educating them.

Back to my question. What model do you think says "that's a Rolex" to someone who knows very little to nothing about them?

For me it was the Submariner although at the time I did not know that was the model name. I saw a TT one on my buddy/co-worker's wrist and quickly even without close inspection knew it was a Rolex.

Tommer · 17 March 2007, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

What is the most easily identifiable as a Rolex Rolex to someone who has little to no knowledge of Rolex and the various models?

i would say the bling bling 18k gold type

DesertDogs · 17 March 2007, 09:15 AM

For me it is the Day-Date 18KT Gold because that is the first one I ever saw and the GMT Master because that is the first one my husband bought - it was a lot of money to pay for a watch, but I knew he really wanted it so I didn't mind. Now of, course I am also hooked on Rolexes and thinking about buying another.

Blown Wide Open · 17 March 2007, 09:15 AM

Either the sub date or the datejust....IMO.

PAtrick

President · 17 March 2007, 09:21 AM

DJ, DD and Sub.

mansion · 17 March 2007, 10:20 AM

GMT with blue and red bezel? ("Pepsi")

nko51 · 17 March 2007, 10:21 AM

Anyone of the Rolex's which have the cyclop eye usually tip a person off that you may be wearing a Rolex.

AlB · 17 March 2007, 12:00 PM

For non-in the know types, I woudl bet 90% would see a submariner, seadweller, or gmt with black bezel and know they are Rolex.

For 20% in general and 50% of the over 45 crowd, the datejust on the jubilee band would be similar.

Just my guesses...

roadcarver · 17 March 2007, 12:46 PM

I think any model of a watch that has a cyclops is always assumed to be a Rolex, whether it be a DateJust or a Submariner or a GMT I/II.

mikey · 17 March 2007, 12:47 PM

Like someone mention that the cyclops is the only indication from a distance would assume its a Rolex. The Layman probably wouldn't know a Rolex at all.

Blue Bull · 17 March 2007, 02:05 PM

TT DJ,Champagne dial.

eudiam · 17 March 2007, 11:57 PM

would say the GMT and SUB which to some is the exact same watch...

JJ Irani · 18 March 2007, 04:03 AM

Well, I think people first look at you before they do so at your wrist.

If you stand out with a magnetic personality of your own, the rest will follow suit and so will the eyes of the beholder!!

greenfan · 18 March 2007, 05:22 AM

I think it's the Sub....

fat-sam · 19 March 2007, 01:28 AM

Tt Dj

haakon59 · 19 March 2007, 01:49 AM

My best guess is the Submariner, then the Day/Date. I think to the layman, Rolex means quality and luxury most often, but obviously, many will have a different feeling depending on how affordable it is to them.

Prince · 19 March 2007, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

TT DJ,Champagne dial.

Like this one...

csc67 · 21 March 2007, 02:47 AM

The question of the thread stated "What is a Rolex to the layman?"

ANSWER: Waste of money

Blue Bull · 21 March 2007, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Like this one...

Yes,exactly like that one !!

Ragu · 21 March 2007, 03:26 AM

As a kid my Uncle had a DJ.

I didn't know what is was back then but when I was old enough to know that's what it was.
Oh, and he was quite the ladies man so I was told.

robbydso · 21 March 2007, 04:11 AM

TT DJ and Blue Sub

mlb · 21 March 2007, 04:19 AM

DJ and DD either TT or SS.

My dad has always worn a all gold DD with a black face from the 70s. And my mom has 2 TT DJ with diamond markers. Ive never seen to many SUBs, YM, or Datyonas. My 3 older brothers all have SS DJ with silver, dark grey, and white dials.

Mike

17 March 2007, 08:50 AM	#1
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	What is a Rolex to the layman? To heck if I can figure out how to make a poll, but... What is the most easily identifiable as a Rolex Rolex to someone who has little to no knowledge of Rolex and the various models? Prior to joining this forum I knew very little about Rolex. Basically all I knew was that I wanted one. Now by the way when I go to any AD (thanks to you all) I match the employees almost always in knowledge. Sometimes I seem to be even educating them. Back to my question. What model do you think says "that's a Rolex" to someone who knows very little to nothing about them? For me it was the Submariner although at the time I did not know that was the model name. I saw a TT one on my buddy/co-worker's wrist and quickly even without close inspection knew it was a Rolex. Last edited by Gaijin; 17 March 2007 at 11:27 AM..

17 March 2007, 09:15 AM	#4
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	Either the sub date or the datejust....IMO. PAtrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

17 March 2007, 10:21 AM	#7
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Anyone of the Rolex's which have the cyclop eye usually tip a person off that you may be wearing a Rolex. __________________

17 March 2007, 12:46 PM	#9
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I think any model of a watch that has a cyclops is always assumed to be a Rolex, whether it be a DateJust or a Submariner or a GMT I/II. __________________ I'm just a cook...

18 March 2007, 04:03 AM	#13
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Well, I think people first look at you before they do so at your wrist. If you stand out with a magnetic personality of your own, the rest will follow suit and so will the eyes of the beholder!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 March 2007, 09:15 AM	#3
DesertDogs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jan Location: AZ Watch: Everose Daytona Posts: 491	For me it is the Day-Date 18KT Gold because that is the first one I ever saw and the GMT Master because that is the first one my husband bought - it was a lot of money to pay for a watch, but I knew he really wanted it so I didn't mind. Now of, course I am also hooked on Rolexes and thinking about buying another.

17 March 2007, 09:21 AM	#5
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	DJ, DD and Sub.

17 March 2007, 10:20 AM	#6
mansion Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: switzerland Posts: 196	GMT with blue and red bezel? ("Pepsi")

17 March 2007, 12:00 PM	#8
AlB Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 16	For non-in the know types, I woudl bet 90% would see a submariner, seadweller, or gmt with black bezel and know they are Rolex. For 20% in general and 50% of the over 45 crowd, the datejust on the jubilee band would be similar. Just my guesses...

17 March 2007, 12:47 PM	#10
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Like someone mention that the cyclops is the only indication from a distance would assume its a Rolex. The Layman probably wouldn't know a Rolex at all.

17 March 2007, 02:05 PM	#11
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	TT DJ,Champagne dial.

17 March 2007, 11:57 PM	#12
eudiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Greece Watch: SS GMT II Posts: 58	would say the GMT and SUB which to some is the exact same watch...

18 March 2007, 05:22 AM	#14
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	I think it's the Sub.... __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

19 March 2007, 01:28 AM	#15
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	Tt Dj __________________ This confession has meant nothing

19 March 2007, 01:49 AM	#16
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	My best guess is the Submariner, then the Day/Date. I think to the layman, Rolex means quality and luxury most often, but obviously, many will have a different feeling depending on how affordable it is to them.

21 March 2007, 02:47 AM	#18
csc67 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NY Posts: 11	The question of the thread stated "What is a Rolex to the layman?" ANSWER: Waste of money

21 March 2007, 03:26 AM	#20
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	As a kid my Uncle had a DJ. I didn't know what is was back then but when I was old enough to know that's what it was. Oh, and he was quite the ladies man so I was told. __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

21 March 2007, 04:11 AM	#21
robbydso "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Milton Keynes UK Watch: Rolex TT Sub Posts: 49	TT DJ and Blue Sub __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

21 March 2007, 04:19 AM	#22
mlb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Chicago, Illinois Watch: DJ Posts: 753	DJ and DD either TT or SS. My dad has always worn a all gold DD with a black face from the 70s. And my mom has 2 TT DJ with diamond markers. Ive never seen to many SUBs, YM, or Datyonas. My 3 older brothers all have SS DJ with silver, dark grey, and white dials. Mike Last edited by mlb; 21 March 2007 at 04:22 AM.. Reason: Edit

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