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jets · 18 March 2011, 02:58 PM

...someone notices your SDDS and tells you what a nice submariner you have there? Happened when I was shopping for my surround system and the clerk made the comment. It's a bit different than a sub I pointed out quietly.

Been a while off forums hope everyone has been doing well the last few months.

davida · 18 March 2011, 07:39 PM

No. Not arsed mate.

dddrees · 18 March 2011, 07:58 PM

I don't have one so I wouldn't know, however I think it's unusual they even noticed it's a Rolex.

padi56 · 18 March 2011, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jets

...someone notices your SDDS and tells you what a nice submariner you have there? Happened when I was shopping for my surround system and the clerk made the comment. It's a bit different than a sub I pointed out quietly.

Been a while off forums hope everyone has been doing well the last few months.

Its only the WIS type that would know anything or even look at watches on wrists.In well over 30 years of Rolex wearing, you could count on one hand, the number of people that have made any comment, on whatever watch I was wearing.And to most non WIS types the DSSD looks like a Sub,and whatever he called it does it really matter its just a wristwatch to most people.

The GMT Master · 18 March 2011, 08:53 PM

To be honest, I would just be impressed they realised it was a Rolex. It's funny, everyone has heard of Rolex, but only a tiny fraction actually know what one looks like...

ExpII · 18 March 2011, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jets

...someone notices your SDDS and tells you what a nice submariner you have there? Happened when I was shopping for my surround system and the clerk made the comment. It's a bit different than a sub I pointed out quietly.

Been a while off forums hope everyone has been doing well the last few months.

Please, people think my 16570 is an esquire.

rolexsweep · 18 March 2011, 09:36 PM

be grateful he even realised it was a rolex and then made a comment about your watch, and also named a watch that is similar to the submariner for an untrained eye.

SeamasterGMT · 18 March 2011, 09:56 PM

Most people will think it's a sub or a SD4000 if they're "a bit" knowledgeable. That's what makes me laugh when Sub/SD4000 owners call the SDDS ugly or blingy.

People often ask me if my SeamasterGMT is automatic or quartz.

jets · 18 March 2011, 10:43 PM

All good points...he has been the only guy who has ever commented on any of my watches ever!

MonBK · 18 March 2011, 10:52 PM

Maybe because it looks like a Sub on steroids?

jeremyam · 18 March 2011, 11:10 PM

don't have a SDDS or DSSD but have a sub and wouldn't be bothered in your situation, they were making small talk, essentially attempting to be friendly and or nice...

never2late · 18 March 2011, 11:16 PM

In 23 years of wearing my Explorer II, only two people noticed it at all. One recognized it as a Rolex - he owned one as well - and one asked what it was because he really like its looks.

Singslinger · 18 March 2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by davida

No. Not arsed mate.

Yup, me too.

Le Chef · 19 March 2011, 04:04 AM

He could have told you it was a fake Sub...no cyclops and too thick for a real sub. Must have a Chinese movement in it.

rad87gn · 19 March 2011, 05:20 AM

Jodie has been asked if her Datejust is a Seiko. I'm surprised someone recognized it as a Rolex.

PHDX2 · 19 March 2011, 05:56 AM

Consider it to be an opportunity to educate!

SaddleSC · 19 March 2011, 05:59 AM

It doesn't bother me at all...it is likely that the clerk was only trying to compliment you to establish rapport. In reality, he probably could not care less about your watch.

Paulie 50 · 19 March 2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by davida

No. Not arsed mate.

Same same.

RedwinGV · 19 March 2011, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jets

...someone notices your SDDS and tells you what a nice submariner you have there? Happened when I was shopping for my surround system and the clerk made the comment. It's a bit different than a sub I pointed out quietly.

Been a while off forums hope everyone has been doing well the last few months.

Does it bother you? If so, why?

sleddog · 19 March 2011, 08:10 AM

It would not bother me in the slightest Mario....Infact, I'd prefer not to be noticed at all wearing a Rolex!

moviefreak · 19 March 2011, 08:12 AM

It is only a problem when the person noticing your watch is pointing you with a weapon and asking you to hand it over..

MortgageGuy · 19 March 2011, 12:27 PM

Yeah I am surprised someone noticed as well, I would be impressed they spotted it was indeed a Rolex since it doesnt even have the real "giveaway" being the cyclops

ingoodtime · 19 March 2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

To be honest, I would just be impressed they realised it was a Rolex. It's funny, everyone has heard of Rolex, but only a tiny fraction actually know what one looks like...

They look like invicta's don't they? Jk lol

Watch Professor · 19 March 2011, 01:55 PM

There are so few young people wearing watches these days, that I'm surprised that he recognized it as a watch.

Fearsome Puppy · 19 March 2011, 02:07 PM

Wouldn't bug me and I'd probably not bother pointing out the difference unless them seemed interested in watches...

Lol-x · 19 March 2011, 02:19 PM

Try wearing a white gold Sub and the number of people 'know' it is stainless steel is remarkable

johnbeth · 19 March 2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Try wearing a white gold Sub and the number of people 'know' it is stainless steel is remarkable

That's the issue Stevo, only a person who knows about Rolex will appreciate that awesome watch that's on your arm. When I was in Greece with my WG daytona they thought it was steel. Better so I didn't get mugged!

dalip · 19 March 2011, 03:57 PM

Wouldn't worry about it...the woman serving in our now notoriously bad AD here in Perth told me that I should go for the subC LV over the LN because the LN C looks like just another run of the mill seiko......

I ordered a new LN C from David SW the next day.

PS: no offence to seiko intended in this post (in fact I think I indicated the opposite by my actions).

jets · 3 April 2011, 02:20 AM

I kind dropped off the map when I started this thread. Just to be clear it didn't bother me when he called it a sub. I didn't give enough detail about our conversation it was more that the guy continued talking about Rolex and Omega like he knew everything and so it just kept getting old. Then he wanted to quiz me on what the five crown points symbolize and I was saying buddy, hand over the speakers and let me get outta here :)

I have to wonder though. Would I have gotten a "better" discount on my purchase had the gentleman NOT noticed my watch??? Cooks my noodle sometimes; this sort of situation.

jets · 3 April 2011, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Try wearing a white gold Sub and the number of people 'know' it is stainless steel is remarkable

I hear that. Once in an AD a guy browsing had a WG Daytona Panda on. I commented "The extra weight of the gold makes it even nicer to wear doesn't it?" He actually told me I was the first person that ever knew the watch wasn't SS, then asked if I needed a trailer for my SDDS LOL

18 March 2011, 02:58 PM	#1
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Doesn't it just bug you when... ...someone notices your SDDS and tells you what a nice submariner you have there? Happened when I was shopping for my surround system and the clerk made the comment. It's a bit different than a sub I pointed out quietly. Been a while off forums hope everyone has been doing well the last few months. __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

18 March 2011, 07:58 PM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I don't have one so I wouldn't know, however I think it's unusual they even noticed it's a Rolex. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 March 2011, 09:36 PM	#7
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	be grateful he even realised it was a rolex and then made a comment about your watch, and also named a watch that is similar to the submariner for an untrained eye. __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

18 March 2011, 10:43 PM	#9
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	All good points...he has been the only guy who has ever commented on any of my watches ever! __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

19 March 2011, 05:20 AM	#15
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Jodie has been asked if her Datejust is a Seiko. I'm surprised someone recognized it as a Rolex. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

18 March 2011, 07:39 PM	#2
davida Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockport England Watch: White SS Daytona Posts: 161	No. Not arsed mate.

18 March 2011, 08:53 PM	#5
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	To be honest, I would just be impressed they realised it was a Rolex. It's funny, everyone has heard of Rolex, but only a tiny fraction actually know what one looks like...

18 March 2011, 09:56 PM	#8
SeamasterGMT Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: DeepSea Posts: 822	Most people will think it's a sub or a SD4000 if they're "a bit" knowledgeable. That's what makes me laugh when Sub/SD4000 owners call the SDDS ugly or blingy. People often ask me if my SeamasterGMT is automatic or quartz.

18 March 2011, 10:52 PM	#10
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Maybe because it looks like a Sub on steroids?

18 March 2011, 11:10 PM	#11
jeremyam Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Toronto, Ontario Watch: 16610 V Posts: 511	don't have a SDDS or DSSD but have a sub and wouldn't be bothered in your situation, they were making small talk, essentially attempting to be friendly and or nice...

18 March 2011, 11:16 PM	#12
never2late "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jerry Location: Cleveland, Ohio Watch: 116610LN Posts: 827	In 23 years of wearing my Explorer II, only two people noticed it at all. One recognized it as a Rolex - he owned one as well - and one asked what it was because he really like its looks.

19 March 2011, 04:04 AM	#14
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	He could have told you it was a fake Sub...no cyclops and too thick for a real sub. Must have a Chinese movement in it.

19 March 2011, 05:56 AM	#16
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	Consider it to be an opportunity to educate! __________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

19 March 2011, 05:59 AM	#17
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	It doesn't bother me at all...it is likely that the clerk was only trying to compliment you to establish rapport. In reality, he probably could not care less about your watch. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

19 March 2011, 08:10 AM	#20
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	It would not bother me in the slightest Mario....Infact, I'd prefer not to be noticed at all wearing a Rolex! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

19 March 2011, 08:12 AM	#21
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	It is only a problem when the person noticing your watch is pointing you with a weapon and asking you to hand it over.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

19 March 2011, 12:27 PM	#22
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Yeah I am surprised someone noticed as well, I would be impressed they spotted it was indeed a Rolex since it doesnt even have the real "giveaway" being the cyclops __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

19 March 2011, 01:55 PM	#24
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	There are so few young people wearing watches these days, that I'm surprised that he recognized it as a watch. __________________

19 March 2011, 02:07 PM	#25
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Wouldn't bug me and I'd probably not bother pointing out the difference unless them seemed interested in watches... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

19 March 2011, 02:19 PM	#26
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Try wearing a white gold Sub and the number of people 'know' it is stainless steel is remarkable __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

19 March 2011, 03:57 PM	#28
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Wouldn't worry about it...the woman serving in our now notoriously bad AD here in Perth told me that I should go for the subC LV over the LN because the LN C looks like just another run of the mill seiko...... I ordered a new LN C from David SW the next day. PS: no offence to seiko intended in this post (in fact I think I indicated the opposite by my actions). __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

3 April 2011, 02:20 AM	#29
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	I kind dropped off the map when I started this thread. Just to be clear it didn't bother me when he called it a sub. I didn't give enough detail about our conversation it was more that the guy continued talking about Rolex and Omega like he knew everything and so it just kept getting old. Then he wanted to quiz me on what the five crown points symbolize and I was saying buddy, hand over the speakers and let me get outta here :) I have to wonder though. Would I have gotten a "better" discount on my purchase had the gentleman NOT noticed my watch??? Cooks my noodle sometimes; this sort of situation. __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

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