What is the most recognisable SS Rolex on the wrist?

[TimeAZ]

BLRO on jubilee is most recognizable SS model.
Overall most recognized Rolex is YG DD or TT DJ on jubilee.

[CFR]

As others indicated, a Datejust (especially two-tone) or anything with a cyclops screams "Rolex!" Most people who aren't watch enthusiasts don't know what a Daytona or Pepsi is.

[Cauhauna]

Originally Posted by Mystro

White SS Daytona gets not only stares but uncomfortable double takes.

Wow - really?

I live in Phoenix, and my 116500 has been commented on and/or stared at fewer than 5 times in 18 mos of daily wear, excluding friends and other WIS or Dealers

I actually think it flies relatively under the radar

[Watch-Geek]

Originally Posted by CFR

As others indicated, a Datejust (especially two-tone) or anything with a cyclops screams "Rolex!" Most people who aren't watch enthusiasts don't know what a Daytona or Pepsi is.

While I agree with you on the Datejust and cyclops, the Pepsi IS very recognizable.

There is a pop song in my region that covers about 5 countries that used to be one that is CALLED Rolex Pepsi, and the whole song is about a girl flexing her Rolex Pepsi

So at least here, the younger generations already want a Pepsi, because she sings about it

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[HL65]

Originally Posted by springer

The Datejust for sure.

Without a doubt and it isn’t even close.

[Babalaas]

Originally Posted by Watch-Geek

While I agree with you on the Datejust and cyclops, the Pepsi IS very recognizable.

There is a pop song in my region that covers about 5 countries that used to be one that is CALLED Rolex Pepsi, and the whole song is about a girl flexing her Rolex Pepsi

So at least here, the younger generations already want a Pepsi, because she sings about it

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Wow! Who would have thought.

[BraveBold]

In general, the Datejust.

[Agamemnon]

116500 Panda

[77T]

I suppose we must not forget that SS and Pt. and WG are all doppelgänger Rolex metals to the casual observer.

Out of the watches I’ve worn over 20+ years, only one caught any remarks by people - and it was the Platona.

I think the more colorful the dial, the more likely it would be noticed. So the Bubbles OP is destined for true SS observation.


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Mystro

My Pepsi on jubilee draws about as much looks as my LVc Sub. I think most expect to see a Rolex Sub in black so in green confuses some.

Didn’t you sell the BLRO?

[brandrea]

I agree with the folks saying DJ.

Non WIS really don’t know a Submariner from a BLRO from a Daytona, they just know that it looks like a “Rolex”

[Cru Jones]

Of the four you listed in your post (considering the Sub and Sub Date as being different), the Sub Date without a doubt.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Didn’t you sell the BLRO?

Yup. Just chiming in on my owners observation with the watch when owning it.

[Nairn1980]

My HULK gets more compliments than anything else

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Yup. Just chiming in on my owners observation with the watch when owning it.

I thought so ... I guess the way you wrote it, I interpreted as present tense

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[amh]

To the masses it's going to be a datejust or Sub.

WIS types looooove to think everyone will recognize their Pepsi!

Most people wouldn't even know what it is.

[travisb]

Sub Date and DJ with jubilee bracelet / fluted bezel.

[PenDelicate]

Two-tone DJ.

A non-enthusiast will probably say that _anything_ two-tone is a Rolex.

[1William]

The Submariner or the Date Just.

[Bmats]

Datejust (or Day Date, which probably by a large portion of the population thinks the two are the same).

But for those that know a little bit about Rolex, probably a Panda.

[Snowballs]

Originally Posted by Cassian739

General public - Sub-date black bezel
Watch lovers - Pepsi, then Panda Daytona

Total agreement as above

[Gab27]

The DJ w/ fluted bezel or Submariner.

[vitalsigns]

The Sub.

There is a difference between the long lingering stares of a fanboi and aspirational owner (Daytona, BLRO, BLNR), which might be most noticeable and memorable to the wearer, than overall recognizability by the general public.

[MJZRolex]

I vote for the Sub Date as the most recognizable Rolex.

[Kenny G]

I’m in agreement with many others here in that the DJ/DD are generally the only ones to get the odd “is that a Rolex?’’ comment from non-watch folk….for the simple fact that they look flashy which to non-watch people equates to expensive in their mind. Even then, many might just think it’s some flashy department store garbage.

Most non-watch people find all the other models pretty blah from my experience…

[Rolex1982]

I think datejust jubilee fluted or sub. Cyclops helps in recognition.

[KatGirl]

Black sub date

Kat


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[vesnyder]

A DateJust with either bracelet. The sport watches could be any brand to most people.

I agree. I would have to go with the Datejust two-tone with the jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel. That is the classic Rolex.

[PenDelicate]

Or the pre-Daytona 6238 chronograph.

[2thdock]

Originally Posted by subtona

Anything w a cyclops

This is my vote as well. I have seen some other brands do this but so few that the cyclops remains the biggest recognizable feature. Second would be the “Pepsi” , but there are so many copies now. ( I don’t mean fakes or replicas)