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HobokenRolex · 13 May 2014, 11:08 AM

I've been reading the threads for a while. Have learned a lot - thanks, all!

Here's a question I haven't seen (although I'm sure it's been discussed here) ... how many Rolexes do you see "out in the wild" on a given day? In NYC today, I saw eight. Four Subs (three SS, one TT blue), three DJs (two SS, one YG), and one SS Daytona. Eight in a day was more than I usually see, but it was warm so more exposed wrists than during the cold weather. How many are normal for you to see?

Laszlo · 13 May 2014, 01:28 PM

I don't see them as often as I would like too. I don't conduct a lot of "spotting" here in San Francisco... I see maybe one or two a day. One is usually the one I'm wearing on my wrist, the other is when I get home.

adamlea · 13 May 2014, 01:32 PM

Usually just one - mine.

Old Expat Beast · 13 May 2014, 01:32 PM

I could probably see 50 in Hong Kong in one day if I set my mind to it (on the MTR/subway).

sea-dweller · 13 May 2014, 01:35 PM

2-3 per day

SUBversive · 13 May 2014, 01:35 PM

I very infrequently look at another mans wrist

Laszlo · 13 May 2014, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBversive

I very infrequently look at another mans wrist

GGGMT · 13 May 2014, 02:24 PM

1-2 per day.

FiftyTwoEighty · 13 May 2014, 02:44 PM

I see quite a few every day.

The wife and I were out to breakfast last Thursday at our local's only dive breakfast place, there were 3 Subs within my line of vision.

A.Sharp · 13 May 2014, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HobokenRolex

I've been reading the threads for a while. Have learned a lot - thanks, all!

Here's a question I haven't seen (although I'm sure it's been discussed here) ... how many Rolexes do you see "out in the wild" on a given day? In NYC today, I saw eight. Four Subs (three SS, one TT blue), three DJs (two SS, one YG), and one SS Daytona. Eight in a day was more than I usually see, but it was warm so more exposed wrists than during the cold weather. How many are normal for you to see?

No clue. a lot of days none, but then again i'm not looking regularly. I do agree with you on a nice spring day they seem to pop up all over the place. One day I just saw one after the other, I probably counted in the mid teens!

ltmgeller · 13 May 2014, 08:49 PM

Quite a few if you count mine and the Mrs. Watches. I don't get out much.

cop414 · 13 May 2014, 08:53 PM

Most days none but that all depends on where I'm at. When I visit my daughter in Philly I see many more.
Welcome to TRF, great bunch here!

HogwldFLTR · 13 May 2014, 08:57 PM

Hardly any; it makes shopping for cheap Rolexes almost impossible. I do keep a stiletto handy just in case.

beshannon · 13 May 2014, 09:19 PM

No idea as I rarely bother to look

illiguy · 13 May 2014, 09:40 PM

1-5 per day here in Downtown Chicago. If I bothered to look closely, I am sure it'd be much more. With the weather heating up and less winter coats, I imagine the number, through casual browsing, would be more like 5-10.

bparone · 13 May 2014, 09:46 PM

Not many at all

mjclark32 · 13 May 2014, 09:48 PM

Depends on the day and where I am, anywhere from just my own to a whole lot

Brucie D · 13 May 2014, 09:49 PM

Not many out and about in my city. Customers of my Porsche dealership will frequently wear Rolexes. Major airports are also good for spotting.

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77T · 13 May 2014, 09:54 PM

At the track I see a lot - maybe 50-60 per day - but when out and about in the general population never notice.

jjnd08 · 13 May 2014, 10:26 PM

When I'm out and about in Dallas, I can see a few. Normally I see subs or GMTs on the younger crowd, and DJ (especially TT) on the older crowd. Every now and then I do catch someone with a Coke on as well.

There is a guy in my office though that has a Patek Perpetual Annual Calendar, and a TT DJ in his collection...I love when I have meetings with him!

samsam · 13 May 2014, 11:21 PM

Once a month or less maybe. If I go to Phoenix area, it's much more. Especially in a Scottsdale.

thomaspp · 13 May 2014, 11:24 PM

Tons here in Miami. If I go to bal Barbour or aventura malls on the weekends they are a dime a dozen!

tkerrmd · 13 May 2014, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HobokenRolex

I've been reading the threads for a while. Have learned a lot - thanks, all!

Here's a question I haven't seen (although I'm sure it's been discussed here) ... how many Rolexes do you see "out in the wild" on a given day? In NYC today, I saw eight. Four Subs (three SS, one TT blue), three DJs (two SS, one YG), and one SS Daytona. Eight in a day was more than I usually see, but it was warm so more exposed wrists than during the cold weather. How many are normal for you to see?

normally three, the ones my other family members wear

brettpaul · 13 May 2014, 11:29 PM

Lots of them.....Middle East and all...

mike · 13 May 2014, 11:45 PM

Welcome.

As with most things where you are located plays a big part. "Rolex" is not a rare watch though some references are less likely to be seen than others.

In certain locales a Rolex watch is closer to the norm than other things. Rolex makes a ton of watches every year. That they maintain their popularity to the extent they do is IMO a testament to the marketing juggernaught that is Rolex as well as the quality the watches have shown over the years.

No matter how many you see the one on your wrist is yours and serves as a statement of the value you place on quality and history.

13 May 2014, 11:08 AM	#1
HobokenRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,066	1st post & question I've been reading the threads for a while. Have learned a lot - thanks, all! Here's a question I haven't seen (although I'm sure it's been discussed here) ... how many Rolexes do you see "out in the wild" on a given day? In NYC today, I saw eight. Four Subs (three SS, one TT blue), three DJs (two SS, one YG), and one SS Daytona. Eight in a day was more than I usually see, but it was warm so more exposed wrists than during the cold weather. How many are normal for you to see?

13 May 2014, 01:28 PM	#2
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	I don't see them as often as I would like too. I don't conduct a lot of "spotting" here in San Francisco... I see maybe one or two a day. One is usually the one I'm wearing on my wrist, the other is when I get home. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

13 May 2014, 02:44 PM	#9
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	I see quite a few every day. The wife and I were out to breakfast last Thursday at our local's only dive breakfast place, there were 3 Subs within my line of vision. __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

13 May 2014, 08:53 PM	#12
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	Most days none but that all depends on where I'm at. When I visit my daughter in Philly I see many more. Welcome to TRF, great bunch here! __________________ 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

13 May 2014, 08:57 PM	#13
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	Hardly any; it makes shopping for cheap Rolexes almost impossible. I do keep a stiletto handy just in case. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

13 May 2014, 01:32 PM	#3
adamlea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Great Plains Watch: Exp II 216570 Blk Posts: 1,190	Usually just one - mine.

13 May 2014, 01:32 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	I could probably see 50 in Hong Kong in one day if I set my mind to it (on the MTR/subway).

13 May 2014, 01:35 PM	#5
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	2-3 per day

13 May 2014, 01:35 PM	#6
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	I very infrequently look at another mans wrist

13 May 2014, 02:24 PM	#8
GGGMT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,346	1-2 per day.

13 May 2014, 08:49 PM	#11
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Quite a few if you count mine and the Mrs. Watches. I don't get out much.

13 May 2014, 09:19 PM	#14
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	No idea as I rarely bother to look __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

13 May 2014, 09:40 PM	#15
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,662	1-5 per day here in Downtown Chicago. If I bothered to look closely, I am sure it'd be much more. With the weather heating up and less winter coats, I imagine the number, through casual browsing, would be more like 5-10.

13 May 2014, 09:46 PM	#16
bparone "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Watch: DSSD, DJII, Smstr Posts: 498	Not many at all

13 May 2014, 09:48 PM	#17
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Depends on the day and where I am, anywhere from just my own to a whole lot __________________

13 May 2014, 09:49 PM	#18
Brucie D "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Bruce Location: Saskatoon SK CAN Watch: DJ / BLNR / SUBCLV Posts: 1,381	Not many out and about in my city. Customers of my Porsche dealership will frequently wear Rolexes. Major airports are also good for spotting. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13 May 2014, 09:54 PM	#19
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	At the track I see a lot - maybe 50-60 per day - but when out and about in the general population never notice. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 May 2014, 10:26 PM	#20
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	When I'm out and about in Dallas, I can see a few. Normally I see subs or GMTs on the younger crowd, and DJ (especially TT) on the older crowd. Every now and then I do catch someone with a Coke on as well. There is a guy in my office though that has a Patek Perpetual Annual Calendar, and a TT DJ in his collection...I love when I have meetings with him!

13 May 2014, 11:21 PM	#21
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	Once a month or less maybe. If I go to Phoenix area, it's much more. Especially in a Scottsdale.

13 May 2014, 11:24 PM	#22
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Tons here in Miami. If I go to bal Barbour or aventura malls on the weekends they are a dime a dozen! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

13 May 2014, 11:29 PM	#24
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Lots of them.....Middle East and all...

13 May 2014, 11:45 PM	#25
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome. As with most things where you are located plays a big part. "Rolex" is not a rare watch though some references are less likely to be seen than others. In certain locales a Rolex watch is closer to the norm than other things. Rolex makes a ton of watches every year. That they maintain their popularity to the extent they do is IMO a testament to the marketing juggernaught that is Rolex as well as the quality the watches have shown over the years. No matter how many you see the one on your wrist is yours and serves as a statement of the value you place on quality and history.

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