Under the radar Rolex?

[huncho]

Originally Posted by padi56

Why is it not true been wearing Rolex watches longer than many have been alive on forum. And wearing them world wide for over 50 years, yet you could count on one hand, the number of people that have remarked on a Rolex or any watch I was wearing.

doesn't necessarily mean they don't notice though. most people just don't say anything, that's completely different from not noticing

[Dougmc]

Originally Posted by Stew7

Rolex is the most recognized luxury brand in the entire world so I would pick something from another brand rather than shoot for the less blingy Rolex.

Omega Aqua Terra or Speedmaster, Grand Seiko, or just a regular Seiko, IWC Pilot watch, or a JLC like you mentioned.

Agree with this. Most people know about Rolex even if not into watches. You can wear other brands and, even if more expensive, very few will notice.


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[77T]

Originally Posted by huncho

doesn't necessarily mean they don't notice though. most people just don't say anything, that's completely different from not noticing

Or they say it behind one's back to the wearer's detriment. As in, "he/she doesn't need a raise, did you see that Rolex?"


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[Krash]

Originally Posted by Dougmc

Agree with this. Most people know about Rolex even if not into watches. You can wear other brands and, even if more expensive, very few will notice.


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Yes. Most people know about Rolex. That is true.

But whether or not they can identify one in public is a completely different thing altogether. I’m not so sure the average person can pick one out even if it’s right in front of their face.


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[Bill2e]

What line of work?

I also share some of your concerns. My wife doesn't seem to care.

She sells new construction, I am in the adult beverage industry.

I rarely where my Rolex to meetings, opting for a Tag, Breitling or Tudor.

She drives a Mercedes E class, and I think it is an over stated car and wouldn't want her to go any higher due to what it projects. I know it's silly, just how I feel. On the flipside, we live in a sensible home and decided to spend our money on travel and other things that we enjoy.

It really should be no ones business, but people do judge.

To answer your question, an Explorer I or II would fit the bill. Especially a black Explorer II

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by Bill2e

My wife doesn't seem to care

I think it is an over stated car and wouldn't want her to go any higher due to what it projects.

It really should be no ones business, but people do judge.

They do judge, don't they...

...

"what it projects."
- what you perceive it to project

If your wife doesn't care, let her do her thing

[MrMercedes]

I don´t care about others

[brandrea]

A Rolex without shiny surfaces might be less noticeable … PCL’s, jubilees, flutted bezels etc may draw the eye more than those that have brushed bracelets and down low colors.

I think the new YM Ti is pretty low key, as well as the EXP, a black dial OP … something along those lines.

[RTG]

Originally Posted by brandrea

A Rolex without shiny surfaces might be less noticeable … PCL’s, jubilees, flutted bezels etc may draw the eye more than those that have brushed bracelets and down low colors.

I think the new YM Ti is pretty low key, as well as the EXP, a black dial OP … something along those lines.

YM42 Ti does fly right under the radar of even WIS friends. People who normally key up on a new watch are super slow to notice.

[Time Bandit]

There is no under the radar Rolex and it will absolutely make an impression on some people… sometimes positive, sometimes negative. There’s no getting around it.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by RTG

YM42 Ti does fly right under the radar of even WIS friends. People who normally key up on a new watch are super slow to notice.

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[Madman37]

[QUOTE=padi56;13282199]Why is it not true been wearing Rolex watches longer than many have been alive on forum. And wearing them world wide for over 50 years, yet you could count on one hand, the number of people that have remarked on a Rolex or any watch I was wearing.[/QUOTE

people notice rolex trust me even if they are not watch geeks. all of social media has made it much more recognisable

[tacotaco]

I work in a hospital and rock every single piece I have
But now I’m getting a Day date and it’s giving me pause for some odd reason as even the most highly compensated physicians don’t wear flashy pieces like that

[padi56]

[QUOTE=Madman37;13282275]

Originally Posted by padi56

Why is it not true been wearing Rolex watches longer than many have been alive on forum. And wearing them world wide for over 50 years, yet you could count on one hand, the number of people that have remarked on a Rolex or any watch I was wearing.[/QUOTE

people notice rolex trust me even if they are not watch geeks. all of social media has made it much more recognisable

Well today it's not social media more like un-social media especially today's younger age as there phones and so-called social media runs there lives.Never had any use for it and never will as long as I am still alive and got the use of my own brain to think for myself.

[DC116710LN]

The Explorer 36 is what I reach for when I want something a bit more discreet. A black OP or other similar piece would also work

[watchwatcher]

I find the 116519 very low key- as about as low key as they come. I would - and have- worn that thing anywhere and everywhere.

The percentage of the population that knows what a Rolex is and looks like has, for the most part, no clue there's such a thing as a Rolex rubber strap ...so I would look no further than that.

[aniconic]

Originally Posted by tacotaco

I work in a hospital and rock every single piece I have
But now I’m getting a Day date and it’s giving me pause for some odd reason as even the most highly compensated physicians don’t wear flashy pieces like that

I've had exactly one person comment on my WG DD (40mm, no diamonds) since it became my daily, but this person then showed me his vintage bubble back.

Even spending a long time in close proximity to people, the vast majority do not notice. I was visiting friends (and staying at their house) and on the 3rd day, the conversation somehow led to watches and Rolex came up. They asked if I had one, even though it had been on my wrist the whole time. I was wearing a T shirt.

This is exactly why I went for WG instead of YG or RG: It's damn near invisible to the majority of people. I suspect the YG/RG would be much more recognized, or any model that is blinged out.

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

WG YM on OF

Agreed. A 226659 could be overlooked easily.

[worldofoyster]

explorer 1

[pearson1995]

I am in a similar situation. For work, my G shock, seiko 5 or Reverso gets most wrist time.

I sometimes think about building ‘2 watch collections’. One with my luxury watches. And another with more under the radar or cheap options.

SARB 033/035
G shock
Reverso

If going with a Rolex, explorer 1. But then when someone asks you what it is and you say the word Rolex, game over.

[AF_Rob]

As others have said, I think the best one for "under the radar" would be an OP in 36mm. I don't even think the dial would matter. I have a 34 in green and people only notice it when it's in their hands. People always say something since green isn't all that common.

I don't work in an industry where I have to worry about customers, but I do travel a lot. Under the radar, relatively inexpensive and easy to replace are considerations.

[steveclr]

Originally Posted by Krash

Yes. Most people know about Rolex. That is true.

But whether or not they can identify one in public is a completely different thing altogether. I’m not so sure the average person can pick one out even if it’s right in front of their face.


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I'm middle class and would be surprised if 1 in 100 people that I meet would recognize a Rolex. They've heard the name with all of the exposure (golf affiliations, Ric Flair, whatever). There is no way that the average person can pick out a Rolex, not even close. If you're a Ferrari dealer or yacht club president, your results may vary.

[shaunylw]

I would agree with the others that mentioned an explorer. I’ve had maybe a handful of people ever notice an explorer. Tudor might be another great option if you want something low key.


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[0nly5iv3Digits]

Originally Posted by tacotaco

I work in a hospital and rock every single piece I have
But now I’m getting a Day date and it’s giving me pause for some odd reason as even the most highly compensated physicians don’t wear flashy pieces like that

Every physician knows - the DD's are for clinical days. Steel sports are for hospital rounds

[Marciano]

Originally Posted by MrMercedes

I don´t care about others

I don’t understand how mods don’t delete comments like this. OP is asking about under the radar rolex models to wear while at work.


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[Andad]

Originally Posted by Easy E

1. Not commenting is not the same as not noticing. 2. A 618LB Sub is the opposite of under the radar.

If they don’t comment E how do you know they noticed?

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by Marciano

I don’t understand how mods don’t delete comments like this. OP is asking about under the radar rolex models to wear while at work.


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Because there's an undertone in the thread regarding caring what others think about your watch selection.

The post you're referring to is saying that they don't care what others think. It's a perfectly ok response.

[travisb]

I'd consider another brand, You've got a solid Rolex collection.
Maybe Omega, IWC, JLC, Tudor are just a few to explore.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by steveclr

I'm middle class and would be surprised if 1 in 100 people that I meet would recognize a Rolex. They've heard the name with all of the exposure (golf affiliations, Ric Flair, whatever). There is no way that the average person can pick out a Rolex, not even close. If you're a Ferrari dealer or yacht club president, your results may vary.

I disagree. Middle class people are aware of Rolex, especially black sub dates, and any Datejust with a fluted bezel. That bezel and the cyclops are quintessential Rolex. Before becoming a “watch nerd”, I was certainly well aware of Rolex, and could identify one.

Kat


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[StanCho]

To be honest, nobody notices my ND SubC and that is a synonym for Rolex, isn't it?

So, if pushed for under the rader + rolex in the same sentence, I'd say OP, Exp1 or Exp2 is the most under the radar you can go.