Has your Rolex ever been upstaged

[R!$]

theres more money than passion in this club now
thats why prices are out the roof

[Frits1980]

Originally Posted by Brew

I guess that if this were the type of thing that concerned me, I'd wear the moon watch pro, which is impossible to upstage, imo.

So true. If someone is woried about getting their gold sub "upstaged" get a speedy or reverso, problem solved.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

What if u pull out your johnson and you still get upstaged, that would be embarrassing lol
J/k

Then we move straight to the duel.

[littleolemoi]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Then we move straight to the duel.

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[joli160]

Originally Posted by Trailboss516

I wouldn't say "upstaged" but I always look at what watches other people are wearing. I'm an enthusiast, so love seeing another person wearing a nice watch as well, hoping they appreciate it as much as I appreciate wearing mine.

:)

I feel like this as well

[nick c]

I always look at my back yard only.

[TeddyS]

Mine is the SD43....


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by GB-man

When this happens I just pull out my johnson and settle it on the spot. Either that or we duel.

Don’t you have a couple lambs if I recall? You’re the one upstaging cats most of the day

Whipping it out is one thing Tom, but a swordfight is going too far, you don't know where it's been.

[breitlings]

was wearing a 16710 in disney land. the guy next to me in star tours was wearing a RM. mentioned it was an amazing.

[RTG]

Originally Posted by Kostas

Something shiny catches my eye on the sons wrist , I take another look - bewm rose gold AP , gold bracelet the works , damn !

It would only be possible if somebody had something I desired or lusted after. Even then, don't think I would feel upstaged...maybe envy. I have never liked a single AP watch or Genta designed watch for that matter. So whether I'm wearing my EXPII or solid gold Sky-Dweller. It's not possible for anything AP to upstage me.

I do love checking out peoples watches though. I guess I am a 'wrist-peeper'

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by AK797

Whipping it out is one thing Tom, but a swordfight is going too far, you don't know where it's been.

I walked right into that one. Hilarious

[Jonesy2099]

Not sure why anyone would feel upstaged if they are content with the watch they have. My favourite watch is the Submariner Date. Closely followed by the GMT Master II BLNR. If I’m wearing either of those (not that I care) but I wouldn’t feel upstaged by anyone. In fact, if I was a millionaire I’d be content with those two watches.

[R!$]

Its usually the SS rolex fan boys who are looking

[Phrank]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’ve never felt upstaged. I’m not saying I haven’t been though

I know there are people with more money, nicer homes, better cars and watches etc etc etc. I feel at home wearing my Submariner in any situation and don’t think of it as being upstaged I guess.

+1 - couldn't agree more and well said.....

[broken_link]

Originally Posted by RTG

It would only be possible if somebody had something I desired or lusted after. Even then, don't think I would feel upstaged...maybe envy. I have never liked a single AP watch or Genta designed watch for that matter. So whether I'm wearing my EXPII or solid gold Sky-Dweller. It's not possible for anything AP to upstage me.



I do love checking out peoples watches though. I guess I am a 'wrist-peeper'

My thinking is along the same line: I could get a more expensive watch than a GMTII but it would be more fragile one. Thus actually less utility, wrist time, and thus less emotional attachment.
But I nevertheless got a WG to have a joker in my sleeve for those who cares.

[MinMay]

Originally Posted by Kostas

That’s pretty cool that you could strike up a conversation

In my situation it would have been weird for me to go up to the kid half my age and say “ wow cool AP”

No, I just ordered my favourite Roast Pork Bahn Mi roll ( with pate and crackling ) :drool: and soon felt a lot better

It's Banh Mi :)

Saw a mailman wearing this watch today

[Takonwong]

Originally Posted by Phrank

+1 - couldn't agree more and well said.....

Comfortable with my lot whatever it maybe and I like it when I see other people wearing nice watches. No jealousy, no feeling of being upstaged.

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

I never feel upstaged by anyone’s watch, however when walking around in Longboat Key in Florida, I often see Pateks, RMs, and APs. I enjoy watch spotting, but am never jealous because I am comfortable with my own timepieces (we all find our comfort zones). It’s just fun to spot a cool watch or car that one gets to rarely see in person.

⬆️⬆️⬆️ Agree! I don’t see many out in the wild, weather it be exotic cars, high end watches, etc....but when I do, i just think ....great car, great watch, etc...

[Nikrnic]

I've never really felt upstaged maybe because l am passionate over my collection. My Rolex AD just had a reveal party at a cigar bar to showcase their new Seiko line and there were some guys rocking some nice stuff and a few brought their collections with them. One wearing a platinum Daytona and another with his WG DD, plua a Zenith Daytona as well. It felt more like a commeraderie between us. I was wearing my week old Blnr thanks to my AD and feeling pretty good too.

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[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Wearing my OP out the other day for a drink; the older guy next to me at the bar had a yellow gold Sub. I guess the OP was outclassed. We had a nice discussion about the Sub.

Just to make it clear, I know what I have at home and I really do believe that the gold submariner is one of the classiest watches Rolex makes. When I started the discussion in the neighborhood watering hole (almost all there are local) I explained I collect watches. I didn't even mention the watch I was wearing. I just thought hearing the story behind his watch (there was one) and seeing the Gold Sub in the wild was a great experience. Whether we call it outclassed or just seeing something we consider exceptional doesn't really matter. It's just semantics.

Originally Posted by bmrisko

It is a good lesson to be humble as there is always something bigger, nicer or faster out there.

I think this goes without saying. Another saying is that pride goeth before the fall.

Originally Posted by 77T

That is an apt scenario - especially since “glancing at his wrist” also includes everything in that line of sight...

Casting no aspersions on the OP’s mall strolling practice of checking wrists - but hope he realized that only HE knew that his gaze was just the wrist.

After all, a GMT - the object of his admiration - could easily have been misidentified as “package envy” as observed by a casual onlooker...


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Ya know what they say about homophobes...

Originally Posted by Richris1

⬆️⬆️⬆️ Agree! I don’t see many out in the wild, weather it be exotic cars, high end watches, etc....but when I do, i just think ....great car, great watch, etc...

Absolutely. Not certain why so many are intent on making judgments about the language which was chosen and the implications. I don't believe anyone here who spotted an exceptional watch in the wild felt threatened. I know I didn't the couple of times it's happened. Another time was at the health club. A fellow was wearing a Pt DD. I mentioned what a great watch it was and again got a discussion of its story and how he happened to have it. He insisted I try it on.

I think for many their exquisite watches stand for something significant in their life about which they enjoy telling the tale.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by MinMay

It's Banh Mi :)

Saw a mailman wearing this watch today

Was it Paulie?

[Oakley12]

I recently acquired my first Rolex (BLNR) and I am super proud of it. Recently, a client comes into work with my grail watch, a DD - 228238.

I mentioned to him I admired his watch and without hesitation, he took it off and told me to try it on. I was in disbelief and in admiration of such an iconic Rolex.

One day, I told myself, one day; but not today :)

[lamnyc]

On a NYC subway and saw a young woman wearing a Pepsi with a faded bezel. Man, they both look great.

[GreatHarry]

Just out of interest.
Reverse the situation. Does anybody here feel a slight smugness when their watch upstages a watch that has been "wrist-peeped" and is the owner's opinion, considered better.
Certainly if the "wrist-peeped" watch appeared at first glance to be a "bells & whistles" piece, but instead turns out to be a fake.....

[rtalk]

Hey, there is always some collector who has something rarer/more desirable than you. I just enjoy the pieces I have and happily smile for the other guy.

On the flip side, there are guys who would kill to have the pieces you have! So enjoy it in good health.

On the flip side, som

[GoingPlaces]

I love seeing beautiful watches in the wild. Even if they are levels above what I'm wearing.

[snyde]

I’ll admire other people’s watches or good fortune. I’ve never felt inadequate or ashamed. Plus for all they know this might be your lowest valued watch that you own.

[Dirt]

It happens to me every day.
According to my wife her Rolex blows mine clean out of the water.
That is until the lights go out and mine outshines. lol.

[WristEnvy]

I was in Hong Kong last week and it seems that everyone including the taxi drivers had a sub on. I had my BLNR and felt a little different. Then in multiple occurrences in the elevator of the Cordis Hotel where I stayed in Mong Kok and walking around Harbor City in TST you'd see RMs, PM APs and PM Pateks and then I felt like a local!

[Mousehunter]

Not a huge thing, but a little suprise. My son was in invited to a birthday party. When I went to pick him up I noticed the mother blasting the party was wearing a 38(?)mm date just. Pretty sure my AK was unnoticed.