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MBS430 · 12 May 2011, 07:27 AM

In my social circle, I am one of few who wear Rolex.
I notice more Rolies in my work place but still minority.

Then last week, my wife & I went on a cruise with Royal Caribbean – Allure of the Sea …
I expected to see some Rolexes but … Oh Myyy … it truly is dime a dozen there.
Almost all men wear Rolex; and they mostly are shiny new ceramic Sub or TT GMT ii model. I also noticed several all gold Presidents with the older gents. There are some ladies with Datejust too.

It’s just quite a view seeing that many Rolexes on one sun deck.
where else do you notice where Rolex are the majority?

btw,
I tried to start a conversation, “oh hi, that’s a great GMT Master!”
His response, “No, it’s a Rolex”
I said, “oh yes. Great watch!”.
That’s it. I decided to shut up for the rest of the cruise

MBS430 · 12 May 2011, 07:31 AM

cedargrove · 12 May 2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MBS430

That's a nice pair. Different watches, but similar in looks.

MBS430 · 13 May 2011, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cedargrove

That's a nice pair. Different watches, but similar in looks.

Thank you.

I feel the sport model has more robust/solid feel. Specially when adjusting the time .. dunno maybe due to the size & weight.
I keep telling my wife that my Rolex is better than hers and she rolls her eyes ....

RobY330i · 12 May 2011, 07:32 AM

I was in a similar situation on a Cathay flight to Singapore.
Everyone in business class, except for one, was wearing a Rolex. Amazing!

Wolfgang427 · 12 May 2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MBS430

btw,
I tried to start a conversation, “oh hi, that’s a great GMT Master!”
His response, “No, it’s a Rolex”
I said, “oh yes. Great watch!”.
That’s it. I decided to shut up for the rest of the cruise

That's a common mistake made by most WIS, just because we are fanatics about watches doesn't mean everyone else is, even though they have a nice watch.

Roselló · 12 May 2011, 07:35 AM

I went to Riverwalk in San Antonio last month and I was very surpriced with all the DJ's I saw, it was at least 15 men DJ's in about 3 hours walking there.

R.G · 12 May 2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MBS430

In my social circle, I am one of few who wear Rolex.
I notice more Rolies in my work place but still minority.

Then last week, my wife & I went on a cruise with Royal Caribbean – Allure of the Sea …
I expected to see some Rolexes but … Oh Myyy … it truly is dime a dozen there.
Almost all men wear Rolex; and they mostly are shiny new ceramic Sub or TT GMT ii model. I also noticed several all gold Presidents with the older gents. There are some ladies with Datejust too.

It’s just quite a view seeing that many Rolexes on one sun deck.
where else do you notice where Rolex are the majority?

btw,
I tried to start a conversation, “oh hi, that’s a great GMT Master!”
His response, “No, it’s a Rolex”
I said, “oh yes. Great watch!”.
That’s it. I decided to shut up for the rest of the cruise

Ha ha that is funny...

Grumpy Badger · 12 May 2011, 07:41 AM

I had a similar experience at a BBQ... A fella had been going on about how he was a pilot... I mentioned his Rolex and asked if it was a GMT or a GMT II... He said "it's the Pilot one". ...Ahh, I said. I didn't bother mentioning that it also looked like it was badly made in Bangkok!

rolexertion · 13 May 2011, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

I had a similar experience at a BBQ... A fella had been going on about how he was a pilot... I mentioned his Rolex and asked if it was a GMT or a GMT II... He said "it's the Pilot one". ...Ahh, I said. I didn't bother mentioning that it also looked like it was badly made in Bangkok!

See above.

GerardoG · 12 May 2011, 07:41 AM

Vegas

rad87gn · 12 May 2011, 07:43 AM

Yep, Vegas for sure.

kareemthedream33 · 12 May 2011, 07:45 AM

I've tried to start conversations with the same result. All people care about is that it's a Rolex, they know nothing else.

Abid · 12 May 2011, 08:13 AM

Been in similar situations...died a little from the inside each time.

Speed · 12 May 2011, 08:56 AM

That's hilarious...

Lots of folks seem NOT to know the model of their Rolex. I cannot imagine a Ford Taurus owner not knowing they had a Taurus but simply a Ford.

Explorer 2011 · 12 May 2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

That's hilarious...

Lots of folks seem NOT to know the model of their Rolex. I cannot imagine a Ford Taurus owner not knowing they had a Taurus but simply a Ford.

Its true I commented on a colleagues GMT and he referred to it as a datejust!

enronforme · 12 May 2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Abid

Been in similar situations...died a little from the inside each time.

Now that made me laugh out loud!!!

Bob

Grumpy Badger · 12 May 2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by enronforme

Now that made me laugh out loud!!!

Bob

You ain't the only one!

Megalobyte · 12 May 2011, 09:24 AM

Me and the family were on the Allure too about 2 weeks back. I was wearing a Pam 24, and was only really looking for other Pams. :)

I saw one Pam 88. Rolexes are harder for me to spot withought being obvious and looking ultra geeky. Plus, so many fakes out there. My eyes aren't so great, but even with my glasses I find it hard to get a good look at someone's watch unless it's a Pam which is hard to miss even with Mr. McGoo's eyes. :)

I just scored a new Sub C, might be a dime a dozen, but it's my dime. :) A whole bunch of them actually.

threemonkeys · 12 May 2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

Me and the family were on the Allure too about 2 weeks back. I was wearing a Pam 24, and was only really looking for other Pams. :)

I saw one Pam 88. Rolexes are harder for me to spot withought being obvious and looking ultra geeky. Plus, so many fakes out there. My eyes aren't so great, but even with my glasses I find it hard to get a good look at someone's watch unless it's a Pam which is hard to miss even with Mr. McGoo's eyes. :)

I just scored a new Sub C, might be a dime a dozen, but it's my dime. :) A whole bunch of them actually.

Awesome looking datejust.

sleddog · 12 May 2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Awesome looking datejust.

I think you mean Sub!?!?!

KirkWilfred · 12 May 2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Awesome looking datejust.

That's one fine Yacht Master...wow...love the white gold!

boogiebot · 12 May 2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

Me and the family were on the Allure too about 2 weeks back. I was wearing a Pam 24, and was only really looking for other Pams. :)

I saw one Pam 88. Rolexes are harder for me to spot withought being obvious and looking ultra geeky. Plus, so many fakes out there. My eyes aren't so great, but even with my glasses I find it hard to get a good look at someone's watch unless it's a Pam which is hard to miss even with Mr. McGoo's eyes. :)

I just scored a new Sub C, might be a dime a dozen, but it's my dime. :) A whole bunch of them actually.

how can you not love this watch. congrats buddy i got one last week b4 the increase and it has not left my wrist.

in fact i think the other watches are a little jealous

KiKo · 13 May 2011, 07:23 AM

If you want to see Rolex watches for hours on end, just go to the Miami Boat Show

Sarajevo · 13 May 2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

Me and the family were on the Allure too about 2 weeks back. I was wearing a Pam 24, and was only really looking for other Pams. :)

I saw one Pam 88. Rolexes are harder for me to spot withought being obvious and looking ultra geeky. Plus, so many fakes out there. My eyes aren't so great, but even with my glasses I find it hard to get a good look at someone's watch unless it's a Pam which is hard to miss even with Mr. McGoo's eyes. :)

I just scored a new Sub C, might be a dime a dozen, but it's my dime. :) A whole bunch of them actually.

Is that the diver's watch?

Megalobyte · 13 May 2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarajevo

Is that the diver's watch?

Ceramic Sub, unless you're joking, in which case, it's an Airking. :)

Mystro · 13 May 2011, 01:57 AM

How often do you have to put a battery in it?.....

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Originally Posted by Sarajevo

Is that the diver's watch?

Snowdog · 12 May 2011, 12:28 PM

Mega, thats not a dime a dozen! Thats a rolex! congrats.

Wisconsin Proud · 12 May 2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MBS430

where else do you notice where Rolex are the majority?

At highend sportscar racing. Check the pit/paddock area at an ALMS sportscar race and Indy-type open wheel racing..

dddrees · 12 May 2011, 12:37 PM

Vegas, New York, and the AD I frequent. There are some places where you see more than others. A cruise like you are talking about doesn't suprise me.

12 May 2011, 07:27 AM	#1
MBS430 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 30	Rolex is dime a dozen on “Allure of the Sea” cruise ship In my social circle, I am one of few who wear Rolex. I notice more Rolies in my work place but still minority. Then last week, my wife & I went on a cruise with Royal Caribbean – Allure of the Sea … I expected to see some Rolexes but … Oh Myyy … it truly is dime a dozen there. Almost all men wear Rolex; and they mostly are shiny new ceramic Sub or TT GMT ii model. I also noticed several all gold Presidents with the older gents. There are some ladies with Datejust too. It’s just quite a view seeing that many Rolexes on one sun deck. where else do you notice where Rolex are the majority? btw, I tried to start a conversation, “oh hi, that’s a great GMT Master!” His response, “No, it’s a Rolex” I said, “oh yes. Great watch!”. That’s it. I decided to shut up for the rest of the cruise

12 May 2011, 07:35 AM	#7
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	I went to Riverwalk in San Antonio last month and I was very surpriced with all the DJ's I saw, it was at least 15 men DJ's in about 3 hours walking there. __________________ ......... All In.

12 May 2011, 07:41 AM	#9
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I had a similar experience at a BBQ... A fella had been going on about how he was a pilot... I mentioned his Rolex and asked if it was a GMT or a GMT II... He said "it's the Pilot one". ...Ahh, I said. I didn't bother mentioning that it also looked like it was badly made in Bangkok! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

12 May 2011, 07:43 AM	#12
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Yep, Vegas for sure. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

12 May 2011, 12:37 PM	#30
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Vegas, New York, and the AD I frequent. There are some places where you see more than others. A cruise like you are talking about doesn't suprise me. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 May 2011, 07:31 AM	#2
MBS430 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 30

12 May 2011, 07:32 AM	#5
RobY330i "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Robert Location: Ottawa Watch: SS GMT IIc "V" Posts: 97	I was in a similar situation on a Cathay flight to Singapore. Everyone in business class, except for one, was wearing a Rolex. Amazing!

12 May 2011, 07:41 AM	#11
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Vegas

12 May 2011, 07:45 AM	#13
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	I've tried to start conversations with the same result. All people care about is that it's a Rolex, they know nothing else.

12 May 2011, 08:13 AM	#14
Abid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: 16610LV Posts: 466	Been in similar situations...died a little from the inside each time.

12 May 2011, 08:56 AM	#15
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	That's hilarious... Lots of folks seem NOT to know the model of their Rolex. I cannot imagine a Ford Taurus owner not knowing they had a Taurus but simply a Ford.

12 May 2011, 09:24 AM	#19
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Me and the family were on the Allure too about 2 weeks back. I was wearing a Pam 24, and was only really looking for other Pams. :) I saw one Pam 88. Rolexes are harder for me to spot withought being obvious and looking ultra geeky. Plus, so many fakes out there. My eyes aren't so great, but even with my glasses I find it hard to get a good look at someone's watch unless it's a Pam which is hard to miss even with Mr. McGoo's eyes. :) I just scored a new Sub C, might be a dime a dozen, but it's my dime. :) A whole bunch of them actually.

13 May 2011, 07:23 AM	#24
KiKo Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida Watch: M Series 16610 Posts: 45	If you want to see Rolex watches for hours on end, just go to the Miami Boat Show

12 May 2011, 12:28 PM	#28
Snowdog Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: 116613LN Sub Posts: 137	Mega, thats not a dime a dozen! Thats a rolex! congrats.

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