Watch spotting in NYC

[chloebear]

We’ve been in Manhattan a few days and one in Brooklyn. I’ve been surprised how few Rolexes I’ve spotted. The “Submariner is everywhere” I always hear about seems pretty overblown. It’s definitely the model I’ve seen the most, but certainly not everywhere.

I’ve seen:

1 x 40mm Explorer II
2 x Hulks
2 x Bluesy’s
2 x Daytona’s (one steel and one ceramic on a really young girl)
1 x Z Blue Milgauss (my first ever Milgauss in the wild)
2 x GMT’s (5 digit and 6 digit black)
2 x DJ’s)
10 x black Submariner’s

2 x Royal Oak Offshore’s

The most stunning by a mile was the Z Blue Milgauss, although the black GMT was stunning too.

I stopped by Tourneau (Salesforce Building). That was a blast. Really nice sales lady there. I fell in love with a JLC Master Control with date. Beautiful in person.

I also got to handle and try on an 114270 Explorer. I really liked it, but it’s definitely too small for my tastes. At least I know now.

Overall it’s been a lot of fun checking out the city and checking out watches!




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[TimeToWatch]

Sounds about right - I see tons of Rolex when I’m in NYC. Go out to the Hamptons if you want to see that on steroids....

[reddog4063]

Didnt see me today lol

I actually saw 2 116610s on a single train ride on tuesday.

[Pballkm21]

take a stroll down 47th between 5th and 6th ave and you will see some heavy hitters on the sidewalk and in the show cases

[reddog4063]

Ithere were 14 richard milles and 10 pateks in just one window last week

Originally Posted by Pballkm21

take a stroll down 47th between 5th and 6th ave and you will see some heavy hitters on the sidewalk and in the show cases

[Pballkm21]

Originally Posted by reddog4063

Ithere were 14 richard milles and 10 pateks in just one window last week

thats just in ONE display! I know the place you are talking about. SO many "iced" out watches as well

if you like drooling over windows you can spend a little while walking down both sides of the street!

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by reddog4063

Didnt see me today lol

I actually saw 2 116610s on a single train ride on tuesday.

What were you wearing? Like most of us on here, we spot every nice watch within 50 feet.

If you see an obvious tourist waiting for the walk sign to illuminate, wearing a black 42mm Explorer II, stop me and say hello!


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[lamnyc]

More women wears Rolex than men in nyc.

[bigfatpauli]

Originally Posted by chloebear

The “Submariner is everywhere” I always hear about seems pretty overblown.
I’ve seen:

1 x 40mm Explorer II
2 x Hulks
2 x Bluesy’s
2 x Daytona’s (one steel and one ceramic on a really young girl)
1 x Z Blue Milgauss (my first ever Milgauss in the wild)
2 x GMT’s (5 digit and 6 digit black)
2 x DJ’s)
10 x black Submariner’s
2 x Royal Oak Offshore’s

So of 24 watches 12 were Subs...

[LndLord]

Originally Posted by lamnyc

More women wears Rolex than men in nyc.

This actually might be true

[Coolex]

Originally Posted by chloebear

The most stunning by a mile was the Z Blue Milgauss, although the black GMT was stunning too.

Go on...

[Saaci]

Saw a 16600 with lug holes on the bus today.


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[ArtNouveau]

I was there a couple of weeks ago and outside of watch stores only noticed maybe half a dozen Datejusts on both men and women. Both of the new Watches of Switzerland locations in Soho and Hudson Yards are very nice stores.
Had a nice sparkling water at the Hudson Yards bar and tried on a couple of Yachtmasters (SS blue dial 40m, and RG on Oysterflex.) While chatting with the salesman a guy held up the catalogue with the BLRO on the cover and asked if they had one of them to look at. The salesman said “sorry, none in stock, but the gentleman here has one on his wrist.” We all laughed a bit and I said “not for sale.”

[Jsol]

I’ve noticed a ton more Rolexes on wrists in NYC as well. I’ve also seen a bunch of fake ones for sale in Chinatown. Wouldn’t be surprised if some of the OP sightings were knockoffs.

[Wingslogo]

I agree with this post! Thanks for counting them


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[JayHantz]

Surprised that the Subs took the lead, but also makes me smile that the YM is still rare in person.

[DLCU2]

I live in NYC and I actually see the GMT and DJs far more than the sub.

Originally Posted by chloebear

We’ve been in Manhattan a few days and one in Brooklyn. I’ve been surprised how few Rolexes I’ve spotted. The “Submariner is everywhere” I always hear about seems pretty overblown. It’s definitely the model I’ve seen the most, but certainly not everywhere.

I’ve seen:

1 x 40mm Explorer II
2 x Hulks
2 x Bluesy’s
2 x Daytona’s (one steel and one ceramic on a really young girl)
1 x Z Blue Milgauss (my first ever Milgauss in the wild)
2 x GMT’s (5 digit and 6 digit black)
2 x DJ’s)
10 x black Submariner’s

2 x Royal Oak Offshore’s

The most stunning by a mile was the Z Blue Milgauss, although the black GMT was stunning too.

I stopped by Tourneau (Salesforce Building). That was a blast. Really nice sales lady there. I fell in love with a JLC Master Control with date. Beautiful in person.

I also got to handle and try on an 114270 Explorer. I really liked it, but it’s definitely too small for my tastes. At least I know now.

Overall it’s been a lot of fun checking out the city and checking out watches!




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[Slider817]

I live in NYC, allot of high end watches, but Miami has way more than here. Although I saw two guys today wearing a Patek 5980r here In Queens (not in the same place)so I guess it just depends where you are.

[Ricky Rolex]

Originally Posted by chloebear

We’ve been in Manhattan a few days and one in Brooklyn. I’ve been surprised how few Rolexes I’ve spotted. The “Submariner is everywhere” I always hear about seems pretty overblown. It’s definitely the model I’ve seen the most, but certainly not everywhere.

I’ve seen:

1 x 40mm Explorer II
2 x Hulks
2 x Bluesy’s
2 x Daytona’s (one steel and one ceramic on a really young girl)
1 x Z Blue Milgauss (my first ever Milgauss in the wild)
2 x GMT’s (5 digit and 6 digit black)
2 x DJ’s)
10 x black Submariner’s

2 x Royal Oak Offshore’s

The most stunning by a mile was the Z Blue Milgauss, although the black GMT was stunning too.

I stopped by Tourneau (Salesforce Building). That was a blast. Really nice sales lady there. I fell in love with a JLC Master Control with date. Beautiful in person.

I also got to handle and try on an 114270 Explorer. I really liked it, but it’s definitely too small for my tastes. At least I know now.

Overall it’s been a lot of fun checking out the city and checking out watches!




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214270 at 39mm much better on the wrist IMO.

[Oyster Al]

Live with Kelly and Ryan is a daily tv show filmed in NYC. Ryan has been sporting the PepsiC jubilee lately. It looks damn good I must say.

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by Jsol

I’ve noticed a ton more Rolexes on wrists in NYC as well. I’ve also seen a bunch of fake ones for sale in Chinatown. Wouldn’t be surprised if some of the OP sightings were knockoffs.

At a quick glance I’m pretty sure one of the Bluesy’s was a knockoff.


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[chloebear]

Originally Posted by Coolex

Go on...

The Z Blue just really looked impressive. All that high polish, perfect size, hint of the green crystal, then that beautiful blue dial. Just a notch above.


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[chloebear]

Update: Just saw a dude wearing a Pepsi. Whoa it looked impressive!!! Of all places at Shake Shack!


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[Fat_ninja]

Bet u cant spot me...I’m a ninja

[Art 1]

I rarely see Rolex’s in NYC. Other than for sale.

[Mr.Rolex1]

No Patek or Day-Date?

[pepsiretail]

Originally Posted by chloebear

The Z Blue just really looked impressive. All that high polish, perfect size, hint of the green crystal, then that beautiful blue dial. Just a notch above.


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It's so true, like I've said about it before, it's like the watch is alive.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Art 1

I rarely see Rolex’s in NYC. Other than for sale.

That's funny, I see plenty of watches in NYC but none are ever for sale

[jlovda]

Originally Posted by Slider817

I live in NYC, allot of high end watches, but Miami has way more than here. Although I saw two guys today wearing a Patek 5980r here In Queens (not in the same place)so I guess it just depends where you are.

They wear short sleeve shirts in Miami.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

That's funny, I see plenty of watches in NYC but none are ever for sale

It’s strange. I always hear folks say they see so many there but I never do. Don’t think I ever saw one. But I’ll see dozens a day when home in Florida.