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Haswell · 2 May 2013, 03:36 AM

Hello all. New poster here. Do any of you feel vulnerable when wearing a Rolex? Or am I just imagining it? Some models do seem to attract attention. . .

SCsailor · 2 May 2013, 03:43 AM

Nope. Very few people notice, less care

The GMT Master · 2 May 2013, 03:46 AM

I've never felt vulnerable - as above, the vast majority of people won't know a Rolex when they see one, and if there's ever anyone who is acting suspiciously, I just slip my sleeve over the watch

mjclark32 · 2 May 2013, 03:46 AM

Nope. I try to avoid any areas where I may not be safe, regardless of what I'm wearing/driving.

Haswell · 2 May 2013, 03:46 AM

Might be a little different in the U.K?

Thanks for the replies.

beshannon · 2 May 2013, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haswell

Might be a little different in the U.K?

Thanks for the replies.

Why?

SaddleSC · 2 May 2013, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haswell

Might be a little different in the U.K?

Thanks for the replies.

Chris (TheGMTMaster) lives in the UK and his response (posted above) seems to mirror the others...

beshannon · 2 May 2013, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haswell

Hello all. New poster here. Do any of you feel vulnerable when wearing a Rolex? Or am I just imagining it? Some models do seem to attract attention. . .

Never.

Although much to my suprise someone did comment on my watch the other day, my Breitling Superocean Steelfish

Vincent65 · 2 May 2013, 03:48 AM

good grief

Haswell · 2 May 2013, 03:55 AM

I've been asked a couple of times if it was a 'real Rolex' and felt a bit nervous but thanks for the replies.

Lucky777 · 2 May 2013, 05:22 AM

If I was uncomfortable I wouldn't wear it, plain and simple. Believe it or not, very few people notice your watch.

Alex Ks · 2 May 2013, 05:36 AM

In YG maybe, but SS, WG, or PT should be fine

impalass · 2 May 2013, 06:39 AM

Stainless Steel no, Gold maybe, Gold + Diamonds, yes.

landroverking · 2 May 2013, 06:48 AM

No

dimster · 2 May 2013, 06:51 AM

It depends on the neighborhood but usually no.

MrLee · 2 May 2013, 06:53 AM

Don't feel remotely vunerable in the UK, barely anyone even knows what a Rolex looks like, don't worry about it

Reu · 2 May 2013, 07:01 AM

One long word to say about this thread...

... Booooooooooooo....

kamek · 2 May 2013, 07:04 AM

Not gonna lie, I sometimes do since I so frequently take public transportation in NYC (subway, etc.) and my WG DJ with Jubilee really shines.

HL65 · 2 May 2013, 07:06 AM

Can't say I do.

jbsmith · 2 May 2013, 07:19 AM

Not at all, especially with my concealled carry and good insurance.

votepresident · 2 May 2013, 07:31 AM

In New Zealand it doesnt matter, I feel safe there.
In Berlin, Germany when I know where I am going is not a "nice" neighbourhood, I simply dont wear a flashy watch or cloths, its that simple.

If you take a stroll thrue the Projects flashing your bling, you will either look like an NFL linebacker or wear pinstripes with black & white shoes

francis · 2 May 2013, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbsmith

not at all, especially with my concealled carry and good insurance.

+1

TX - Longhorns · 2 May 2013, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbsmith

Not at all, especially with my concealled carry and good insurance.

Annan · 2 May 2013, 07:39 AM

Yep...my Rolexes attract beautiful women like moths to a flame. Problem is, at my age I no longer remember what to do with them.

Thatguy · 2 May 2013, 08:04 AM

No

watch watcher · 2 May 2013, 08:10 AM

NO, but I assume that they assume it's a fake (it's not) , so I don't worry.

Bangel · 2 May 2013, 08:19 AM

Vulnerable? Never.

I did feel a little self conscious initially as it was the most expensive watch I've ever worn and it had the "R" name on it. That dissipated quickly and like has been said, no one really notices or even cares.

boogiebot · 2 May 2013, 08:21 AM

cant say that i feel vulnerable. in the beginning i was a little OCD about not wanting to scratch it but thats really it.

unless youre walking around sticking your watch in someones face and screaming "HEY LOOK AT ME EVERYONE THIS IS A ROLEX ON MY WRIST!!!!" you should be fine

superdog · 2 May 2013, 08:22 AM

In the middle of Mexico City I did not feel vulnerable with my rolex on.

AK797 · 2 May 2013, 08:37 AM

I usually forget Im wearing a watch at all.

2 May 2013, 03:36 AM	#1
Haswell "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Newcastle Upon ty Posts: 15	Vulnerability? Hello all. New poster here. Do any of you feel vulnerable when wearing a Rolex? Or am I just imagining it? Some models do seem to attract attention. . .

2 May 2013, 03:46 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nope. I try to avoid any areas where I may not be safe, regardless of what I'm wearing/driving. __________________

2 May 2013, 03:48 AM	#9
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	good grief Attached Images

2 May 2013, 06:39 AM	#13
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Vulnerable ? Stainless Steel no, Gold maybe, Gold + Diamonds, yes.

2 May 2013, 07:06 AM	#19
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Can't say I do. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 May 2013, 03:43 AM	#2
SCsailor "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 334	Nope. Very few people notice, less care

2 May 2013, 03:46 AM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I've never felt vulnerable - as above, the vast majority of people won't know a Rolex when they see one, and if there's ever anyone who is acting suspiciously, I just slip my sleeve over the watch

2 May 2013, 03:55 AM	#10
Haswell "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Newcastle Upon ty Posts: 15	I've been asked a couple of times if it was a 'real Rolex' and felt a bit nervous but thanks for the replies.

2 May 2013, 05:22 AM	#11
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	If I was uncomfortable I wouldn't wear it, plain and simple. Believe it or not, very few people notice your watch.

2 May 2013, 05:36 AM	#12
Alex Ks "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 289	In YG maybe, but SS, WG, or PT should be fine

2 May 2013, 06:48 AM	#14
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	No

2 May 2013, 06:51 AM	#15
dimster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denver CO Posts: 361	It depends on the neighborhood but usually no.

2 May 2013, 06:53 AM	#16
MrLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: London Watch: Sub c, smp Posts: 327	Don't feel remotely vunerable in the UK, barely anyone even knows what a Rolex looks like, don't worry about it

2 May 2013, 07:01 AM	#17
Reu Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,152	One long word to say about this thread... ... Booooooooooooo....

2 May 2013, 07:04 AM	#18
kamek "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC Posts: 534	Not gonna lie, I sometimes do since I so frequently take public transportation in NYC (subway, etc.) and my WG DJ with Jubilee really shines.

2 May 2013, 07:19 AM	#20
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,869	Not at all, especially with my concealled carry and good insurance.

2 May 2013, 07:31 AM	#21
votepresident Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Mo Location: GermanyNewZealand Watch: Tiffany & Co NY NY Posts: 69	In New Zealand it doesnt matter, I feel safe there. In Berlin, Germany when I know where I am going is not a "nice" neighbourhood, I simply dont wear a flashy watch or cloths, its that simple. If you take a stroll thrue the Projects flashing your bling, you will either look like an NFL linebacker or wear pinstripes with black & white shoes

2 May 2013, 07:39 AM	#24
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Yep...my Rolexes attract beautiful women like moths to a flame. Problem is, at my age I no longer remember what to do with them. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

2 May 2013, 08:04 AM	#25
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	No

2 May 2013, 08:10 AM	#26
watch watcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ME Watch: Vintages Posts: 565	NO, but I assume that they assume it's a fake (it's not) , so I don't worry.

2 May 2013, 08:19 AM	#27
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Vulnerable? Never. I did feel a little self conscious initially as it was the most expensive watch I've ever worn and it had the "R" name on it. That dissipated quickly and like has been said, no one really notices or even cares.

2 May 2013, 08:21 AM	#28
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	cant say that i feel vulnerable. in the beginning i was a little OCD about not wanting to scratch it but thats really it. unless youre walking around sticking your watch in someones face and screaming "HEY LOOK AT ME EVERYONE THIS IS A ROLEX ON MY WRIST!!!!" you should be fine

2 May 2013, 08:22 AM	#29
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	In the middle of Mexico City I did not feel vulnerable with my rolex on. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

2 May 2013, 08:37 AM	#30
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I usually forget Im wearing a watch at all.

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