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ice_lester · 2 July 2014, 04:36 PM

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Hi guys, just wanna start a survey. What is the most popular watch in the world? This is in terms of accuracy, reliability and tough nest. Affordability is not an issue. Just the three. Thanks and hope to hear from you guys. Peace! :)

For me Rolex is the most Popular watch in the world. Co'z everybody knows the Brand Rolex. :)

shnxx · 2 July 2014, 04:41 PM

By quantity or by revenue?

MonBK · 2 July 2014, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by shnxx

By quantity or by revenue?

He said: "accuracy, reliability and tough nest"

unclesallie · 6 July 2014, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

He said: "accuracy, reliability and tough nest"

Well, there are a lot of tough nests out there.......I would think the toughest
is that of the Australian Ostrich.........

shnxx · 2 July 2014, 04:45 PM

I believe that would have to be a quartz watch, obviously.
One of those quartz that automatically adjusts time according to atomic clocks.

Demosthene · 2 July 2014, 04:45 PM

Casio Gshock in that case.

nickb732 · 2 July 2014, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Demosthene

Casio Gshock in that case.

x1000

ice_lester · 2 July 2014, 04:55 PM

I meant Known by all people in the world. By all walks of life. I'm not a newbie in watch collecting. I know the higher end brand like the Patek, Ap, Vacheron and so forth. It's just my Opinion that anywhere in the world, they know the brand Rolex.

shnxx · 2 July 2014, 05:08 PM

http://www.google.com/trends/explore...20seiko&cmpt=q

Clearly Casio is more popular.

It's really fascinating that around christmas time, the statistics spike.

also interesting that there is a general downward trend, most noticeably for casio

Old Expat Beast · 2 July 2014, 05:15 PM

Casio, followed by Seiko.

shnxx · 2 July 2014, 05:56 PM

Google Trends

But it's quite interesting to see that the interest spikes around Christmas.
Also interesting to see that there is a general decline.

Watches

Popular brands

"Trinity"+lange

"Smart watch" category

77T · 3 July 2014, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shnxx

But it's quite interesting to see that the interest spikes around Christmas.
Also interesting to see that there is a general decline.

The decline in luxury watch interest has not returned to pre-recession levels yet. But the sales revenue has because prices are higher despite lagging unit sales.

On the OP's question - popularity is fickle thing but I'd agree Casio has the plastic world covered while Seiko has the metal-cased watch world well in hand.

locutus49 · 3 July 2014, 06:51 AM

The question is, will luxury watch sales return to pre-crash levels, or is the decline a function of the smart phone and some younger people not even wearing watches? So if the latter, then the decline may be permanent.

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Originally Posted by 77T

The decline in luxury watch interest has not returned to pre-recession levels yet. But the sales revenue has because prices are higher despite lagging unit sales.

On the OP's question - popularity is fickle thing but I'd agree Casio has the plastic world covered while Seiko has the metal-cased watch world well in hand.

69mach351 · 2 July 2014, 11:31 PM

By the perimeters laid out, I would have to say Casio or Seiko. A mechanical watch is only going to be so good for so long. It is mentioned all the time on here, how you lay it down at night can impact how it keeps time. I can't say the same for any of my g-shocks.

That said, Rolex does a helluva job marketing. That is one of the reasons they are as popular as they are. I imagine they out-spend a lot of others at their price point. But, just because people know about them, does not make them the most popular by the criteria laid out.

Lion · 3 July 2014, 12:19 AM

I'm in agreement with many here so far with Casio's G-Shock filling the requirements set forth. As for what are considered "luxury watches," then I would think Rolex would be at or near the top(remember many here complain and bitch about the accuracy of their Rolex watches when they are only 2-3 seconds fast or slow a day and how they expected better)!!!

cop414 · 3 July 2014, 12:22 AM

Probably Casio and Timex worldwide I'd guess.

Kingair · 3 July 2014, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Probably Casio and Timex worldwide I'd guess.

X 2

Morning Tim ;)

Lion · 3 July 2014, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Probably Casio and Timex worldwide I'd guess.

Oops...yes, I agree, Timex watches are very popular at least here in America. Remember their advertising back in the 1960's, " Takes a licking and keeps on ticking."

Presa canary · 3 July 2014, 01:06 AM

The toughest nest watch is def a g shock, it's also awfully reliable and accurate. Rolex is the most popular higher end manufacture, if that's what you're looking for?

bayerische · 3 July 2014, 01:22 AM

I'm sure a Casio G-Shock could take that prize. Most well known and popular luxury watch is Rolex.

lipjin · 3 July 2014, 01:39 AM

Interesting google trends graphs!

AK797 · 3 July 2014, 05:09 AM

Normal watch - Casio
Luxury watch - Rolex
High Luxury watch - PP

Wesley Crusher · 3 July 2014, 05:40 AM

Accuracy, reliability and toughness?

The atomic G Shock comes to mind.

stockae92 · 3 July 2014, 05:58 AM

a $20 cheapo Casio or Timex ... doesn't even needs to be shock resistant or solar.

they are accurate, reliable and tough enough for most people and cheap enough to be replaced once every 3-5 years.

shnxx · 3 July 2014, 08:30 AM

Included timex citizen and swatch

Watches vs some other popular items

Danny83 · 3 July 2014, 01:30 PM

I think a sub.

onlysteel · 6 July 2014, 01:08 AM

by quantity --- casio g-shock.

2 July 2014, 04:36 PM	#1
ice_lester "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Lester Location: manila,philippine Watch: Rolex Sub/BLNR Posts: 60	What is the most Popular watch in the world? [IMG]Rolex Sea Dweller by ice_lester2, on Flick[/IMG] Hi guys, just wanna start a survey. What is the most popular watch in the world? This is in terms of accuracy, reliability and tough nest. Affordability is not an issue. Just the three. Thanks and hope to hear from you guys. Peace! :) For me Rolex is the most Popular watch in the world. Co'z everybody knows the Brand Rolex. :)

2 July 2014, 04:41 PM	#2
shnxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,120	By quantity or by revenue? __________________ newb watch collector

2 July 2014, 04:45 PM	#5
shnxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,120	I believe that would have to be a quartz watch, obviously. One of those quartz that automatically adjusts time according to atomic clocks. __________________ newb watch collector

2 July 2014, 05:08 PM	#9
shnxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,120	http://www.google.com/trends/explore...20seiko&cmpt=q Clearly Casio is more popular. It's really fascinating that around christmas time, the statistics spike. also interesting that there is a general downward trend, most noticeably for casio __________________ newb watch collector

2 July 2014, 05:56 PM	#11
shnxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,120	What is the most Popular watch in the world? Google Trends But it's quite interesting to see that the interest spikes around Christmas. Also interesting to see that there is a general decline. Watches Popular brands "Trinity"+lange "Smart watch" category __________________ newb watch collector

2 July 2014, 04:45 PM	#6
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Casio Gshock in that case.

2 July 2014, 04:55 PM	#8
ice_lester "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Lester Location: manila,philippine Watch: Rolex Sub/BLNR Posts: 60	I meant Known by all people in the world. By all walks of life. I'm not a newbie in watch collecting. I know the higher end brand like the Patek, Ap, Vacheron and so forth. It's just my Opinion that anywhere in the world, they know the brand Rolex.

2 July 2014, 05:15 PM	#10
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Casio, followed by Seiko.

2 July 2014, 11:31 PM	#14
69mach351 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: 116900 Posts: 1,066	By the perimeters laid out, I would have to say Casio or Seiko. A mechanical watch is only going to be so good for so long. It is mentioned all the time on here, how you lay it down at night can impact how it keeps time. I can't say the same for any of my g-shocks. That said, Rolex does a helluva job marketing. That is one of the reasons they are as popular as they are. I imagine they out-spend a lot of others at their price point. But, just because people know about them, does not make them the most popular by the criteria laid out.

3 July 2014, 12:19 AM	#15
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I'm in agreement with many here so far with Casio's G-Shock filling the requirements set forth. As for what are considered "luxury watches," then I would think Rolex would be at or near the top(remember many here complain and bitch about the accuracy of their Rolex watches when they are only 2-3 seconds fast or slow a day and how they expected better)!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

3 July 2014, 12:22 AM	#16
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	Probably Casio and Timex worldwide I'd guess. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

3 July 2014, 01:06 AM	#19
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	The toughest nest watch is def a g shock, it's also awfully reliable and accurate. Rolex is the most popular higher end manufacture, if that's what you're looking for?

3 July 2014, 01:22 AM	#20
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I'm sure a Casio G-Shock could take that prize. Most well known and popular luxury watch is Rolex. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

3 July 2014, 01:39 AM	#21
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	Interesting google trends graphs! __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

3 July 2014, 05:09 AM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Normal watch - Casio Luxury watch - Rolex High Luxury watch - PP

3 July 2014, 05:40 AM	#23
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Accuracy, reliability and toughness? The atomic G Shock comes to mind.

3 July 2014, 05:58 AM	#24
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	a $20 cheapo Casio or Timex ... doesn't even needs to be shock resistant or solar. they are accurate, reliable and tough enough for most people and cheap enough to be replaced once every 3-5 years. __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

3 July 2014, 08:30 AM	#25
shnxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,120	What is the most Popular watch in the world? Included timex citizen and swatch Watches vs some other popular items __________________ newb watch collector

3 July 2014, 01:30 PM	#26
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	I think a sub.

6 July 2014, 01:08 AM	#27
onlysteel Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 246	by quantity --- casio g-shock.

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