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imranahmed · 10 November 2010, 02:57 PM

Whenever I wear a GMT pepsi or daytona it get's noticed by people who know. However the only verbal compliments I have received ids for the green sub LV.
No less than 4 times or 3 if you discount one from a salesman in a shop.

Hydrographer · 10 November 2010, 03:15 PM

When I was in the Royal Navy I never got complimented on my GMT II, but on 2 occasions I was asked if I was wearing a fake Rolex. They were both officers, I was a junior rate at the time.

Dr. Robert · 10 November 2010, 03:24 PM

My dad's gold Rolex datejust....because it's on a strap rather than bracelet.....people think it's different.

DaveDK · 10 November 2010, 04:32 PM

no compliments - and I appreciate it that way.. I would hate to start a discussion on "how stupid it is to spend +10k on a single watch"..

Hydrographer · 10 November 2010, 04:45 PM

Bob,
never felt Id be a big fan of all gold watches but when its on a strap like that it just looks great! Understated class.

Tek · 10 November 2010, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveDK

no compliments - and I appreciate it that way.. I would hate to start a discussion on "how stupid it is to spend +10k on a single watch"..

X2

johnbeth · 10 November 2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveDK

no compliments - and I appreciate it that way.. I would hate to start a discussion on "how stupid it is to spend +10k on a single watch"..

I feel the same way!

dddrees · 10 November 2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveDK

no compliments - and I appreciate it that way.. I would hate to start a discussion on "how stupid it is to spend +10k on a single watch"..

Rolex is an understated elegence. I know what I am wearing, it makes me smile, and I like it that way.

danberger · 10 November 2010, 08:13 PM

WIS will comment on any watch i wear

non WIS have only ever commented on my Milly GV - its the green glass that gets them !

RolexABC · 10 November 2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveDK

no compliments - and I appreciate it that way.. I would hate to start a discussion on "how stupid it is to spend +10k on a single watch"..

X3

It is nice however when someone who appreciates notices. Its a great conversation piece.

My Uncle noticed my Submariner (SS, Black Dial, Black Bezel) last night. He has a TT (SS/YG/Gold Dial with Diamond Markers). He asked if its was a fake which I bought back from Dubai. I said no, its the real deal. We then did a little wrist swap.

The funny thing was, when we handed the watches back he promptly asked if I was considering selling it. "'I'll give you £2500 for it" he said.

Just goes to show how special the Submariner is!

gettocard · 10 November 2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveDK

no compliments - and I appreciate it that way.. I would hate to start a discussion on "how stupid it is to spend +10k on a single watch"..

and the annoying " is it a real one ? " question...

rayt · 10 November 2010, 11:23 PM

milgauss gv the green crystal

Colnago · 10 November 2010, 11:29 PM

I have more than one Rolex.....and I'm lucky enough to have 2 Tudor Chrono's......out of them all, this one is the one that gets the compliments....from WIS and non-WIS

SaddleSC · 10 November 2010, 11:31 PM

Sea Dweller on NATO for some reason gets the most attention.

Speed · 11 November 2010, 12:12 AM

Never got a compliment on a Rolex - ever.

dalip · 11 November 2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Colnago

I have more than one Rolex.....and I'm lucky enough to have 2 Tudor Chrono's......out of them all, this one is the one that gets the compliments....from WIS and non-WIS

I remember doing just that Bill in SW London

My Daytona and GV.

Colnago · 11 November 2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dalip

I remember doing just that Bill in SW London

My Daytona and GV.

Cheers mate...good times.....good times

R1@160@alltimes · 11 November 2010, 12:24 AM

I never get compliments

PS I prefer it that way

dalip · 11 November 2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Colnago

Cheers mate...good times.....good times

Be back again next July

Colnago · 11 November 2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dalip

Be back again next July

If I'm home I will make a point of hooking up even if it's just a couple of us again.....last time was brilliant

Kanger · 11 November 2010, 12:48 AM

The pre ceramic LV has brought me several compliments, by people who know it is a Rolex and by people who do not know it is a Rolex.

Sunshine · 11 November 2010, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Hydrographer

When I was in the Royal Navy I never got complimented on my GMT II, but on 2 occasions I was asked if I was wearing a fake Rolex. They were both officers, I was a junior rate at the time.

Try geting that in High School!!

When people see my Milguass I have to explain the whole story. Impressed yes, but they still walk off with an odd look on there face. LOL

fc3s2k · 11 November 2010, 01:54 AM

My Polar Explorer II recently got some attention. My PAM 177 get some attention because of the size, and they know the whole history behind it.

Tunacan26 · 11 November 2010, 02:18 AM

When I played a tree in the 2nd grade play.

Rolesor · 11 November 2010, 02:22 AM

My DJ has gotten a few compliments from strangers and clients. All I assume are WIS's on some level lol

Joey_V · 11 November 2010, 02:29 AM

Gv...

Trailblazer · 11 November 2010, 02:33 AM

Not very often but not that i care either...LOL

WARVET · 11 November 2010, 02:41 AM

I gave up on compliments, usually people want to tell me about their 20 watch that keeps great time and how they can't understand why anybody would spend 5k on a watch. These are the same people who spend 7k on a trip to Disneyworld and have nothing to show for it but memories.

007Willster · 11 November 2010, 02:49 AM

I got complimented on my SS white dial Daytona once at the vets office - they said it was "shinny"...

JBat · 11 November 2010, 03:51 AM

In the three years I've owned Rolex watches, I think I've gotten maybe 2-3 comments. People just don't seem to notice watches that much, which is fine by me. No need to draw attention to an expensive timepiece.

10 November 2010, 02:57 PM	#1
imranahmed Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Imran Location: Karachi Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 146	Which of your Roles's have got compliments ? Whenever I wear a GMT pepsi or daytona it get's noticed by people who know. However the only verbal compliments I have received ids for the green sub LV. No less than 4 times or 3 if you discount one from a salesman in a shop.

10 November 2010, 03:24 PM	#3
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	My dad's gold Rolex datejust....because it's on a strap rather than bracelet.....people think it's different. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 November 2010, 11:29 PM	#13
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Strange... I have more than one Rolex.....and I'm lucky enough to have 2 Tudor Chrono's......out of them all, this one is the one that gets the compliments....from WIS and non-WIS Attached Images __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

10 November 2010, 11:31 PM	#14
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Sea Dweller on NATO for some reason gets the most attention. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

11 November 2010, 12:24 AM	#18
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	I never get compliments PS I prefer it that way __________________

10 November 2010, 03:15 PM	#2
Hydrographer Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: Offshore Watch: 116610LN 116613LB Posts: 219	When I was in the Royal Navy I never got complimented on my GMT II, but on 2 occasions I was asked if I was wearing a fake Rolex. They were both officers, I was a junior rate at the time.

10 November 2010, 04:32 PM	#4
DaveDK Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Denmark Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 61	no compliments - and I appreciate it that way.. I would hate to start a discussion on "how stupid it is to spend +10k on a single watch"..

10 November 2010, 04:45 PM	#5
Hydrographer Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: Offshore Watch: 116610LN 116613LB Posts: 219	Bob, never felt Id be a big fan of all gold watches but when its on a strap like that it just looks great! Understated class.

10 November 2010, 08:13 PM	#9
danberger Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Posts: 500	WIS will comment on any watch i wear non WIS have only ever commented on my Milly GV - its the green glass that gets them !

10 November 2010, 11:23 PM	#12
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	milgauss gv the green crystal

11 November 2010, 12:12 AM	#15
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Never got a compliment on a Rolex - ever.

11 November 2010, 12:48 AM	#21
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	The pre ceramic LV has brought me several compliments, by people who know it is a Rolex and by people who do not know it is a Rolex.

11 November 2010, 01:54 AM	#23
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	My Polar Explorer II recently got some attention. My PAM 177 get some attention because of the size, and they know the whole history behind it.

11 November 2010, 02:18 AM	#24
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	When I played a tree in the 2nd grade play.

11 November 2010, 02:22 AM	#25
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	My DJ has gotten a few compliments from strangers and clients. All I assume are WIS's on some level lol __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

11 November 2010, 02:29 AM	#26
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Gv... __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

11 November 2010, 02:33 AM	#27
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	Not very often but not that i care either...LOL

11 November 2010, 02:41 AM	#28
WARVET "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Vincent Location: Louisiana Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 448	I gave up on compliments, usually people want to tell me about their 20 watch that keeps great time and how they can't understand why anybody would spend 5k on a watch. These are the same people who spend 7k on a trip to Disneyworld and have nothing to show for it but memories.

11 November 2010, 02:49 AM	#29
007Willster "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Nashville, TN Watch: 116520 Posts: 127	I got complimented on my SS white dial Daytona once at the vets office - they said it was "shinny"... __________________ STOC: Rolex SS WD Daytona, Rolex SS Submariner Date, Rolex SS Submariner, Ω De Ville Hour Vision, Ω Speedy Pro Sa, Ω De Ville Co-Axial SSec, Ω PO 45.5mm 600M Co-Axial,Ω SMP 300M Diver Chrono, Ω SMP 200M Quartz, Panerai Radiomir Black Seal, Breitling Navitimer, Sinn 356 Flieger Sa, TAG Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 5, Citizen Blue Angels Skyhawk.

11 November 2010, 03:51 AM	#30
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	In the three years I've owned Rolex watches, I think I've gotten maybe 2-3 comments. People just don't seem to notice watches that much, which is fine by me. No need to draw attention to an expensive timepiece.

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