Under the radar Rolex?

[MyLord]

Is there such a thing?

In some industries, such as luxury goods or high-end real estate, a Rolex might be seen as a symbol of success and credibility. However, in my line of work, it might come across as ostentatious. I can not even drive a luxury brand vehicle!

Anyone else in an industry where you don’t want your customers feeling uncomfortable or negatively impact their perception of you or the company?

Indeed, projecting an image of making significantly more money than your customers can lead to several potential issues…

I sure am tired of wearing my Apple Watch. Away from work, I’m wearing whatever I want on my wrist.

Maybe a JLC Polaris chrono. Most would have no idea what a JLC is.

My current collection I can never wear in front of customers:

YG DD Roman dial
Ghost
Panda
Bluesy
Batgirl

[Seddyspaghetti]

Most non watch people have no idea what a daytona is or looks like. DJ or DD maybeee. Sub, maybe but unlikely. My point is, if there is no gold or blingy parts like a fluted bezel, its unlikely they would even notice or care about your watch.

[DoubleDeac]

Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

Most non watch people have no idea what a daytona is or looks like. DJ or DD maybeee. Sub, maybe but unlikely. My point is, if there is no gold or blingy parts like a fluted bezel, its unlikely they would even notice or care about your watch.

This. An oyster perpetual or explorer 1 would be perfect. Maybe an explorer 2 but it does have some polished parts and is 42 mm. The air king has the huge Rolex logo, so would be a no go for me.

[DoctorsOrders]

An oyster perpetual has no polished links and doesn't have the date bubble, pretty simple. Probably most under the radar you could have.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by DoctorsOrders

An oyster perpetual has no polished links and doesn't have the date bubble, pretty simple. Probably most under the radar you could have.

I was about to say the same. Get black or silver. The only giveaway is the coronet at 12:00.

Kat


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[javier]

Originally Posted by DoctorsOrders

An oyster perpetual has no polished links and doesn't have the date bubble, pretty simple. Probably most under the radar you could have.

Vintage Air King as well

[Easy E]

I agree with Spaghetti. You could probably pull off a Daytona with little to no issue. Plenty of killer watch guy watches out there to throw down on. Tudor, Omega, Moser, GO, a Cartier Santos, Grand Seiko, Breitling has some really cool options, IWC also has some smoking pieces. For that matter you could probably roll in with a VC 4500/5500 and most would have no clue what you are wearing. Step out.

[Stonerolex]

Get the oyster perpetual

[ltmgeller]

WG YM on OF

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

WG YM on OF

Agreed. A 226659 could be overlooked easily.

[TimeAZ]

Oyster Perpetual or Explorer.

FYI: Most normal people have no clue what a Daytona is. The average person only recognizes Rolex when there is a cyclops and jubilee, or president bracelet.

[nighthawk77]

I wear my Explorer when I want something under the radar and find it works well

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Originally Posted by nighthawk77

I wear my Explorer when I want something under the radar and find it works well

This ^ either my explorer or explorer II 16570

[shammad10]

Vintage is your friend here.
4 digit sub or SD. I wear my 1680 a lot and it is never noticed by clients or in meetings etc.

[Krash]

Just curious…what is your line of business?


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Krash

Just curious…what is your line of business?


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Same

[77T]

Originally Posted by Krash

Just curious…what is your line of business?


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Judging by OP's post Fq, he'll be back to us in 1-3 years...


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[ArtNouveau]

OP41 in black, blue, or silver. GADA three hander watch with brushed finish and no cyclops. You might get compliments but they will just be “nice watch.” They won’t even know it’s a Rolex.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

^additional note. I find most anything on a nato to fly under the radar.

[RoRoRo]

Cartier Santos

[Neil McCauley]

It's a tricky one; in the past, I've been overly considerate about the image I think it portrays when visiting clients or customers at work. The truth is, usually, they're not paying that much attention to your watch. I concluded that I wear what makes me comfortable. In fact, I now pretty much only wear my BLNR for important business meetings, simply because some of the most important things in my career have happened while wearing that watch, and it gives me confidence. I'm a superstitious soul, what can I say.

However, it's certainly a thing - for example, if you arrive in a car that's a little on the fancy side, you can either look like you charge too much or alternatively, that you do a good job; it's all down to the perception and character of the person you are dealing with in that instance. You cannot account for this, it can either be appealing to them or unappealing.

That said, more often than not, if I am the client and I see the person wearing a nice watch, I tend to presume that this person knows their stuff when it comes to the job at hand. I get that not everyone has that same feeling; to some, wearing a $10,000+ watch, especially to work, is the definition of insanity.

I say, wear what you feel most comfortable in. If you exude confidence because you're relaxed and comfortable, that will be what your clients remember you for, not what was on your wrist.

[Madman37]

Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

It's a tricky one; in the past, I've been overly considerate about the image I think it portrays when visiting clients or customers at work. The truth is, usually, they're not paying that much attention to your watch. I concluded that I wear what makes me comfortable. In fact, I now pretty much only wear my BLNR for important business meetings, simply because some of the most important things in my career have happened while wearing that watch, and it gives me confidence. I'm a superstitious soul, what can I say.

However, it's certainly a thing - for example, if you arrive in a car that's a little on the fancy side, you can either look like you charge too much or alternatively, that you do a good job; it's all down to the perception and character of the person you are dealing with in that instance. You cannot account for this, it can either be appealing to them or unappealing.

That said, more often than not, if I am the client and I see the person wearing a nice watch, I tend to presume that this person knows their stuff when it comes to the job at hand. I get that not everyone has that same feeling; to some, wearing a $10,000+ watch, especially to work, is the definition of insanity.

I say, wear what you feel most comfortable in. If you exude confidence because you're relaxed and comfortable, that will be what your clients remember you for, not what was on your wrist.

I know exactly what you are talking about i have had it with cars and watches where people say ohhhh how much do you get paid. With the car i just say oh its my dad and he isnt driving it so asked me to drive it to keep the car running (this was a mercedes s class). For watch i can def tell you there seems to be much more people into their watches then i realised. It annoying. I just ended up using the wifes car and then nobody said anything which was good.

[Mr Ben]

Aside from sentimental value, this is one reason I keep my old watches. I’d much rather turn up to a fee negotiation wearing an old Tag that might be worth £500 on a good day.

[padi56]

All Rolex watches are under the radar as long as you don't go around with a sign on your forehead saying hey look at me I am wearing a Rolex.

[Madman37]

Originally Posted by padi56

All Rolex watches are under the radar as long as you don't go around with a sign on your forehead saying hey look at me I am wearing a Rolex.

Not true at all.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Madman37

Not true at all.

Why is it not true been wearing Rolex watches longer than many have been alive on forum. And wearing them world wide for over 50 years, yet you could count on one hand, the number of people that have remarked on a Rolex or any watch I was wearing.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by padi56

Why is it not true been wearing Rolex watches longer than many have been alive on forum. And wearing them world wide for over 50 years, yet you could count on one hand, the number of people that have remarked on a Rolex or any watch I was wearing.

doesn't necessarily mean they don't notice though. most people just don't say anything, that's completely different from not noticing

[77T]

Originally Posted by huncho

doesn't necessarily mean they don't notice though. most people just don't say anything, that's completely different from not noticing

Or they say it behind one's back to the wearer's detriment. As in, "he/she doesn't need a raise, did you see that Rolex?"


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[pearson1995]

I am in a similar situation. For work, my G shock, seiko 5 or Reverso gets most wrist time.

I sometimes think about building ‘2 watch collections’. One with my luxury watches. And another with more under the radar or cheap options.

SARB 033/035
G shock
Reverso

If going with a Rolex, explorer 1. But then when someone asks you what it is and you say the word Rolex, game over.

[Madman37]

[QUOTE=padi56;13282199]Why is it not true been wearing Rolex watches longer than many have been alive on forum. And wearing them world wide for over 50 years, yet you could count on one hand, the number of people that have remarked on a Rolex or any watch I was wearing.[/QUOTE

people notice rolex trust me even if they are not watch geeks. all of social media has made it much more recognisable