How common are subs really

[Fchernyak]

It’s funny how people say the sub (especially date) is one of the most common watches on people wrist. I’m from nyc and have a habit of looking at everyone’s wrist even before eye contact lol. If I’m lucky I might see one or two( aside from my own) out of the 1000s of people I see waking by daily. Yes i do see many rolexes in general, probably 10-15 daily but most of them are datejusts or even daydates. Not as many sports models as I used to see few years back. I’m thinking many people decided to make a few bucks and flip it on the grey market and buy themselves datejusts a long with pocketing some cash. Just a interested thought I had and wanted to share.


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[RJK]

I think the most concentrated place I’ve seen Subs were on cruises. Lots more DJs, and DDs but more subs than I cared to count.

[nick800]

I’ve seen less than 10 in years of traveling first class international. Almost all sightings have been in the airport lounge.

Lots of DJ and surprisingly SD’s. Have never seen a Daytona in the wild.

[Fchernyak]

Originally Posted by RJK

I think the most concentrated place I’ve seen Subs were on cruises. Lots more DJs, and DDs but more subs than I cared to count.

Whenever i go on vacation, I always see them. Was in Aruba few months ago and I felt like 8/10 people had Rolex’s


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[JayHantz]

I agree with Nick, most of the watch sightings I have seen are in the airport lounges or in first class itself. Most of the time I don't see any crowns out and about.

[dkg1616]

I rarely see subs out in the wild...most of the time it’s an older gentleman wearing a TT datejust

[Fchernyak]

Originally Posted by nick800

I’ve seen less than 10 in years of traveling first class international. Almost all sightings have been in the airport lounge.

Lots of DJ and surprisingly SD’s. Have never seen a Daytona in the wild.

Airports and resorts! Usually an abundance of rolexes scattered around


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[regaltrojan]

Airports, resorts, high-end shopping centers. Even saw quite a few on the DC Metro.

[Gravity]

Was already discussed recently here

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ght=Submariner

[kneedeep]

Very common to see in Las Vegas.

[MoosicPa]

I think it depends on location. I tend to see more in larger urban areas or vacation spots. Where I live I rarely see a Rolex in the wild.

[Krash]

Less than .000019% of the world population has a Submariner. That’s reality.

But if you believe what some people on TRF say, then every single solitary person in Hong Kong and New York wear a Submariner. This includes maids, children, bartenders, and trash collectors. “They are literally everywhere.”


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[mray6375]

Originally Posted by Gravity

Was already discussed recently here

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ght=Submariner

You could do a search on just about any topic or question and find a thread??, you are zero.zero help. Why did you even bother to post? Concerning the question, I rarely see subs in the wild.

[Fchernyak]

Originally Posted by Krash

Less than .000019% of the world population has a Submariner. That’s reality.

But if you believe what some people on TRF say, then every single solitary person in Hong Kong and New York wear a Submariner. This includes maids, children, bartenders, and trash collectors. “They are literally everywhere.”


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The funny thing is not only do i not see them too often, but sometime people compliment me on my watch and say they have never actually seen one in person, but they still know what it is


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[Seibei]

The Sub is probably the world's most faked watch. Going around and looking at wrists is not going to tell you much about how many Subs there really are.

Some on this forum have reported travelling to Hong Kong and seeing everyone and their mother wearing Rolex watches. Perhaps they were somewhat deceived...

[Gravity]

Originally Posted by mray6375

You could do a search on just about any topic or question and find a thread??, you are zero.zero help. Why did you even bother to post? Concerning the question, I rarely see subs in the wild.

Because 16 pages of the exact same subject was discussed 4 weeks ago and with it being so recent, most that participated in the last one will probably not repeat themselves here. If opinions on the subject is what the OP is looking for, he very well might find more immediate info on it by simply clicking the link. But keep chewing people's heads off for helping lol

[Seaswirl]

Agree with the OP. I rarely see Subs in NYC. I must not be in the right places.

[Solo118]

I see more 16610's than 116610's, but definitely see them around. These days they are harder to get so I am seeing many more people sporting datejusts or swapping to AP/Patek.

[ArtNouveau]

Certain events are hotbeds for watch spotting. At the recent MotoGP in Austin I saw literally dozens of Subs amongst the spectators along with a couple of BLNR’s and GMT-LN’s. At a charity party thrown by former World Champion Kevin Schwantz I saw 3 Subs, 3 DayDates, and a black 116520 on the attendees. Kevin himself(who owns a bunch of watches including a couple of Daytonas he won at Daytona) was wearing an Explorer I.
Any car shows I’ve been too also feature lots of nice watches. I think gearheads in general dig mechanical watches.

[reddog4063]

In nyc i either see subs or older datejusts. Atleast 2 subs a month on average. Also see an occassional polar dial exp2.

[WWC]

Should go to Singapore or especially Hong Kong... everybody and their dog has a Rolex in the professional line. Lots of Sub Dates

[csaltphoto]

Originally Posted by Fchernyak

The funny thing is not only do i not see them too often, but sometime people compliment me on my watch and say they have never actually seen one in person, but they still know what it is


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This is what I get most often. There is something about the quality and execution of even a SS Rolex that stands out. When people finally figure out what it is they want to check it out. Most have never even held one.

Then I get out on a commercial boat of some kind (fishing/science/biz) and there are Rolexes everywhere.

[_speedmaster_]

I feel like this question gets asked every week.
Depending on where you live/work, the answer varies. For me, other than the I-watch, a SS sub is the most common watch I see.... and it's not even close. I spot at least two a day.

[Thanos]

Originally Posted by RJK

I think the most concentrated place I’ve seen Subs were on cruises. Lots more DJs, and DDs but more subs than I cared to count.

x2

All inclusive resorts are Rolex conventions.

[Fchernyak]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

I feel like this question gets asked every week.
Depending on where you live/work, the answer varies. For me, other than the I-watch, a SS sub is the most common watch I see.... and it's not even close. I spot at least two a day.

Obviously it would vary. Like i said I’m from nyc. Millions of people walking. It’s a stupid habit of mine but as I’m walking down the street with my AirPods on, I’m constantly wrist watching. For no apparent reason lol


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[Thanos]

Its not so much Rolex is common compared to fashion brands etc. Rolex is common in regards to the 'luxury' segment.

I see more Rolex than Omega, Panerai, IWC, Grand Seiko combined. All 5 compete in same luxury segment.

[Fat_ninja]

Ive never seen one

[MTdweller]

Very rare where I live. I’ve seen maybe one per year.

[ksyu]

Hi new member here from Sydney ��

Never have I seen a Sub anywhere here on the streets, trains, or at work. It's a unicorn watch but I also suspect I'm not hanging around at the right places.

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by Fchernyak

Obviously it would vary. Like i said I’m from nyc. Millions of people walking. It’s a stupid habit of mine but as I’m walking down the street with my AirPods on, I’m constantly wrist watching. For no apparent reason lol


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That's the point though, where you live and work determins your perception (even within the same location). I commute to midtown every weekday from lower CT. If I worked or lived in Brooklyn, Queens or the upper East side, I'd likely not spot many at all (which is your experience). But, on the train and walking around midtown (in the office as well) subs are common.