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st8edge · 26 January 2020, 11:44 AM

Since 1973 I have been wearing Rolexes and only about 6-7 times.

TheWatchmen · 26 January 2020, 01:18 PM

One word answer: NO.

Two word answer: We wish.

timepieceluvr · 26 January 2020, 01:49 PM

I’m too narcissistic to be aware of other people.

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RolexNorth · 26 January 2020, 03:50 PM

Yeah, at least once daily. Gets to a point that sometimes in conversations, people who I'm talking to at work know what it is and their eyes travel down my arm to my wrist. Have had to put my hands in my lap under the desk to discourage it.

It was neat in the beginning, but that was 13 years ago. Not some much these days and I only wear SS. No PM's.

watchaser · 26 January 2020, 04:51 PM

I live in So Cal and I get zero attention. Only comments I get is from I wear one of my PM AP.

Pongster · 26 January 2020, 06:02 PM

My father in law always does.

And my sister.

And my watch buddies.

All others dont.

Even my wife doesnt notice sometimes.

Mando88 · 26 January 2020, 06:51 PM

I've actually had the most comments when I've been out at the pub on a night out, I instantly reply that it's fake just so if stops the conversation dead.

Two work colleagues noticed it on different occasions and turned out they were WIS so had a lengthy conversation with them.

HogwldFLTR · 26 January 2020, 09:20 PM

At work people know I'm intro watches and, yes, people notice.

OmaniRolex · 26 January 2020, 10:28 PM

Never. But I never comment on anyone else’s either. Usually people who do comment are wearing an expensive watch as well and wants you to notice theirs.

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Houston77 · 26 January 2020, 10:57 PM

Many people have commented on my watches, especially my TT DJ 41. I think the “people don’t notice” applies mostly to SS sports.

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Wingslogo · 26 January 2020, 11:53 PM

Very rarely, I do find that people enjoy when I compliment on theirs. Usually sparks a nice conversation.

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Mihislau · 27 January 2020, 12:00 AM

Just once since I started wearing nice watches in 2006.

RolyMoly · 27 January 2020, 12:58 AM

Most watches I own, no.

My rose gold DaytonaC on OF, all the time.

My platinum Day-Date, frequently. More often than I’d think considering it’s a white metal.

All of my others? Not often at all unless it’s another watch nerd like us.

Brian Page · 27 January 2020, 01:56 AM

Yeah, it happens but I think more people notice but don't comment

fmoore5667 · 27 January 2020, 02:00 AM

I get comments everyday on my Panerai

mistercoach32 · 27 January 2020, 02:27 AM

No. In my years of wearing Rolex, I’ve only had three comments.

Dr. Robert · 27 January 2020, 02:28 AM

Yup, all of my cronies in the watch geek squad.

zenlee · 27 January 2020, 02:41 AM

Public : not really (though some people glance and I think they notice it’s Rolex)
Friends : some who know about watches

Personally I would prefer to have my watch unnoticed, as I feel safer that way. Thus I wear my GMT LN more often than hulk.

Toproll85 · 27 January 2020, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramorter

Do many people notice or comment on your watch?

As you say, we always take a look at people's wrists because we love watches…

But by doing so, do we allow ourselves to "disturb" the person for a comment ?
I don't think so, so that's what we clearly get back too.

For many years that I wear different watches, I have never had a remark. In everyday life and in all situations, I noticed a few looks, that's all.

Arcticsub · 27 January 2020, 03:02 AM

Yes, once. Whilst walking through a busy shopping street, I heard one guy close to me giving the Cliff Notes version on the speedy to his buddy walking next to him.

wilsonpepper · 27 January 2020, 03:25 AM

Rolex ad attached

doramas · 27 January 2020, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRISTROLEX

If nobody notices them, then why are folks worried when traveling.....

Must be only those thieves in Lima and around the globe, that notice them!

Do not personalize in a city. I've had a hard time in some city in the United States because I wasn't safe, but that doesn't mean the whole country is the same.
Peru and Lima are wonderful, and their people are very hospitable

R G · 27 January 2020, 04:07 AM

Yes.

When I wear my DJ41 it literally pops with glimmer and shine. Today, my wife, our baby, and I, went to a coffee house. We sat at a table and I noticed a couple of different people glaring at my watch.

airchitect · 27 January 2020, 04:26 AM

I can see gold on the oyster flex getting a ton because it pops. Others, prob not.

Rado63 · 27 January 2020, 04:27 AM

Of all of my watches, only my DJII Azzurro blue dial gets any attention.

teabags001 · 27 January 2020, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R G

Yes.

When I wear my DJ41 it literally pops with glimmer and shine. Today, my wife, our baby, and I, went to a coffee house. We sat at a table and I noticed a couple of different people glaring at my watch.

Nice. What model do you have? If I recall I think we have the same one. ;)

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MSchu · 27 January 2020, 05:42 AM

the Seiko frat boys notice... the Rolex guys dont.

Bizcut1 · 27 January 2020, 06:24 AM

Sub never. DJ 41 occasionally.

R G · 27 January 2020, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teabags001

Nice. What model do you have? If I recall I think we have the same one. ;)

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Hi, it’s this one;

Although I am on the verge of trading it for a 36mm.

stockjock1975 · 27 January 2020, 07:12 AM

Only once. A very attractive lady at a Banana Republic store commented on my Yacht-Master while I was signing the receipt. She was wearing a DateJust that looked perfect on her. We had a nice conversation about our mutual interest in watches.

But other than that....nothing.

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26 January 2020, 09:20 PM	#158
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	At work people know I'm intro watches and, yes, people notice. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

27 January 2020, 02:28 AM	#167
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,313	Yup, all of my cronies in the watch geek squad. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 January 2020, 03:25 AM	#171
wilsonpepper 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 511	From the 70's Rolex ad attached Attached Images

27 January 2020, 04:27 AM	#175
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	Of all of my watches, only my DJII Azzurro blue dial gets any attention. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

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26 January 2020, 11:44 AM	#151
st8edge "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Coast USA Watch: Sea Dweller 4K Posts: 68	Since 1973 I have been wearing Rolexes and only about 6-7 times.

26 January 2020, 01:18 PM	#152
TheWatchmen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,367	One word answer: NO. Two word answer: We wish.

26 January 2020, 01:49 PM	#153
timepieceluvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,963	I’m too narcissistic to be aware of other people. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 January 2020, 03:50 PM	#154
RolexNorth Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Toronto Watch: YM2SS,SD43,HULK Posts: 558	Yeah, at least once daily. Gets to a point that sometimes in conversations, people who I'm talking to at work know what it is and their eyes travel down my arm to my wrist. Have had to put my hands in my lap under the desk to discourage it. It was neat in the beginning, but that was 13 years ago. Not some much these days and I only wear SS. No PM's.

26 January 2020, 04:51 PM	#155
watchaser 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 1,446	I live in So Cal and I get zero attention. Only comments I get is from I wear one of my PM AP.

26 January 2020, 06:02 PM	#156
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	My father in law always does. And my sister. And my watch buddies. All others dont. Even my wife doesnt notice sometimes.

26 January 2020, 06:51 PM	#157
Mando88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 9	I've actually had the most comments when I've been out at the pub on a night out, I instantly reply that it's fake just so if stops the conversation dead. Two work colleagues noticed it on different occasions and turned out they were WIS so had a lengthy conversation with them.

26 January 2020, 10:28 PM	#159
OmaniRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Muscat, Oman Posts: 92	Never. But I never comment on anyone else’s either. Usually people who do comment are wearing an expensive watch as well and wants you to notice theirs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 January 2020, 10:57 PM	#160
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,653	Many people have commented on my watches, especially my TT DJ 41. I think the “people don’t notice” applies mostly to SS sports. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 January 2020, 11:53 PM	#161
Wingslogo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Tennessee Watch: Sky Dweller Posts: 631	Very rarely, I do find that people enjoy when I compliment on theirs. Usually sparks a nice conversation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 January 2020, 12:00 AM	#162
Mihislau "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Spain Watch: Rolex Posts: 81	Just once since I started wearing nice watches in 2006.

27 January 2020, 12:58 AM	#163
RolyMoly Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Chicago, FL/TN Posts: 447	Most watches I own, no. My rose gold DaytonaC on OF, all the time. My platinum Day-Date, frequently. More often than I’d think considering it’s a white metal. All of my others? Not often at all unless it’s another watch nerd like us.

27 January 2020, 01:56 AM	#164
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,625	Yeah, it happens but I think more people notice but don't comment

27 January 2020, 02:00 AM	#165
fmoore5667 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Peter Lyden Location: Alabama Watch: Rolex Posts: 19	I get comments everyday on my Panerai

27 January 2020, 02:27 AM	#166
mistercoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wisconsin Watch: SD43 Posts: 894	No. In my years of wearing Rolex, I’ve only had three comments.

27 January 2020, 02:41 AM	#168
zenlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: N/A Watch: 116710LN Posts: 15	Public : not really (though some people glance and I think they notice it’s Rolex) Friends : some who know about watches Personally I would prefer to have my watch unnoticed, as I feel safer that way. Thus I wear my GMT LN more often than hulk.

27 January 2020, 03:02 AM	#170
Arcticsub "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Local group Posts: 226	Yes, once. Whilst walking through a busy shopping street, I heard one guy close to me giving the Cliff Notes version on the speedy to his buddy walking next to him.

27 January 2020, 04:07 AM	#173
R G Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,659	Yes. When I wear my DJ41 it literally pops with glimmer and shine. Today, my wife, our baby, and I, went to a coffee house. We sat at a table and I noticed a couple of different people glaring at my watch.

27 January 2020, 04:26 AM	#174
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	I can see gold on the oyster flex getting a ton because it pops. Others, prob not.

27 January 2020, 05:42 AM	#177
MSchu Banned Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Schumacher Location: Las vegas Posts: 826	the Seiko frat boys notice... the Rolex guys dont.

27 January 2020, 06:24 AM	#178
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,253	Sub never. DJ 41 occasionally.

27 January 2020, 07:12 AM	#180
stockjock1975 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	Only once. A very attractive lady at a Banana Republic store commented on my Yacht-Master while I was signing the receipt. She was wearing a DateJust that looked perfect on her. We had a nice conversation about our mutual interest in watches. But other than that....nothing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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