Can you spot a Rolex?

[Vintagerolex62]

I get joy out of spotting a Rolex from a mile away. Something about the beautiful shiny bezel always catches my eyes. And once I see someone wearing the crown I take the opportunity to use it as a conversation starter. I want to know if any of you out there do the same thing and if so did it lead to any interesting conversations?

[Martin_Taylor]

yes easily spotted some rolex

sometimes would wonder if those in people's wrist are real or not

[Uppersouth]

Recently had a customer wearing a brand new LVc. I said "your Hulk looks awesome ". He gave me this puzzled look and said what are you talking about. In that moment I realized I'd been on TRF too much lately. He said he had just bought it the previous week while on vacation. Knew nothing about his watch other than it was a green Rolex. It was an enlightening conversation.

[ragingcao]

I do sometimes but with subtlety. First thing I look for is the oyster or jubilee bracelet then slowly try to get a glimpse of the case, bezel, and dial. I do get fooled sometimes with a copy cat. I almost never strike a conversation though. Maybe it's a culture thang

[VICI]

Originally Posted by Uppersouth

Recently had a customer wearing a brand new LVc. I said "your Hulk looks awesome ". He gave me this puzzled look and said what are you talking about. In that moment I realized I'd been on TRF too much lately. He said he had just bought it the previous week while on vacation. Knew nothing about his watch other than it was a green Rolex. It was an enlightening conversation.

Sounds like the majority of Rolex owners (unfortunately)

Originally Posted by MrInternational

I do not yet own a Rolex but am very close to my first. I have lurked here for years, and read articles online and in print, and stopped by the AD window shopping and relationship building for the day I am ready. I subconsciously look at nearly everyone's wrist to see what they are wearing. Rolex steel looks different even from a distance. It's brighter than other steel. Their cases are iconic and relatively easy to identify. Stienhart and Invicta (both of which I see in the wild) do sometimes cause me to double take. I am outgoing and talk to everyone I come into contact with (e g I am the guy who says good morning and talks about the weather to strangers in the elevator). If I notice their watch is a Rolex I briefly and sincerely tell them I admire their watch in a way that does not expect a response. If they engage so do I. Unfortunately it may make some feel awkward or uncomfortable. To them I hope my warmth and sincerity eases their pain. As for the others : we have a fun energetic conversation for a minute. I love meeting new people!

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Sound like a cool guy. Good luck getting one soon!

Originally Posted by ragingcao

I do sometimes but with subtlety. First thing I look for is the oyster or jubilee bracelet then slowly try to get a glimpse of the case, bezel, and dial. I do get fooled sometimes with a copy cat. I almost never strike a conversation though. Maybe it's a culture thang

The bezel and dial will come looking for you in the right light. That's what makes it a Rolex.

[Yzord]

Originally Posted by Uppersouth

Recently had a customer wearing a brand new LVc. I said "your Hulk looks awesome ". He gave me this puzzled look and said what are you talking about. In that moment I realized I'd been on TRF too much lately. He said he had just bought it the previous week while on vacation. Knew nothing about his watch other than it was a green Rolex. It was an enlightening conversation.

It mostly means that their watches are fake. Specially bought on vacation. If you buy a thousands dollar watch then you also want to know what you buy/ have bought. He would have known it was called the Hulk ;)

All Rolex owners i know have digged into the history of Rolex.

[JohnLT]

Originally Posted by Yzord

It mostly means that their watches are fake. Specially bought on vacation. If you buy a thousands dollar watch then you also want to know what you buy/ have bought. He would have known it was called the Hulk ;)

All Rolex owners i know have digged into the history of Rolex.

That is complete nonsense. Many people own Rolex without a clue as to history and nicknames. My wife owns a DJ but she can't even remember the name. its just a piece of jewelry to her.

[Yzord]

Originally Posted by JohnLT

That is complete nonsense. Many people own Rolex without a clue as to history and nicknames. My wife owns a DJ but she can't even remember the name. its just a piece of jewelry to her.

That is also the difference between men en women. Most here on the forum are men.

[Romeojk]

Originally Posted by JohnLT

That is complete nonsense. Many people own Rolex without a clue as to history and nicknames. My wife owns a DJ but she can't even remember the name. its just a piece of jewelry to her.

Agree. And it is certainly not a woman thing. I've talked to a couple recently who barely knew the model of their Rolex especially, and I expect they were genuine. No reason not to assume that.


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[mtgjr]

Originally Posted by Yzord

It mostly means that their watches are fake. Specially bought on vacation. If you buy a thousands dollar watch then you also want to know what you buy/ have bought. He would have known it was called the Hulk ;)

All Rolex owners i know have digged into the history of Rolex.

Utterly and completely false.

[Eva123]

Originally Posted by Yzord

It mostly means that their watches are fake. Specially bought on vacation. If you buy a thousands dollar watch then you also want to know what you buy/ have bought. He would have known it was called the Hulk ;)

All Rolex owners i know have digged into the history of Rolex.

This is definitely not true. There are many people outside TRF who buy Rolex and do not have a clue what means Hulk, Bluessy Smurf or other nicknames. Usually they buy watch because they like it and also see brand name Rolex.

[Canefan1]

Originally Posted by Eva123

This is definitely not true. There are many people outside TRF who buy Rolex and do not have a clue what means Hulk, Bluessy Smurf or other nicknames. Usually they buy watch because they like it and also see brand name Rolex.

Spot on.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Eva123

This is definitely not true. There are many people outside TRF who buy Rolex and do not have a clue what means Hulk, Bluessy Smurf or other nicknames. Usually they buy watch because they like it and also see brand name Rolex.

Yup, this is why nicknames, altho we don't always love them, are acceptable to us here, whereas a generic term like "Rollie" is not as that indicates a purely wealth and status buy, with no deeper knowledge of the watch whatsoever.

[NoVaSubowner]

Originally Posted by Yzord

It mostly means that their watches are fake. Specially bought on vacation. If you buy a thousands dollar watch then you also want to know what you buy/ have bought. He would have known it was called the Hulk ;)

All Rolex owners i know have digged into the history of Rolex.

You must have tapped into a subset of the species that live on this forum because I can tell you that the OP's interaction with the LV-C owner is about par for the course. 99.9% Of Rolex buyers walk into a jeweler say I want a Rolex and thats it.
They could care less about the minutia people obsess about on this website.

They know they now own a Rolex and thats all they care about.

[116500LN]

Wait til you get trolled by a wild Steinhart or Invicta

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by 116500LN

Wait til you get trolled by a wild Steinhart or Invicta

That's happened before...

I've received some very nice comments on my
blue sub C and had a couple of interesting conversations...
On the other hand I spotted others wearing a Rolex and started the
conversation...

[CrazyMD]

These days I can't tell who's is real and who's is fake. The good fakes are are hard to tell on someone's wrist


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[Cibbersicks]

Now here's an interesting question to add - do you look at the person wearing it and try and decide if it's real or not?
In my opinion you shouldn't judge a book by its cover as they say, but it's really hard with this one!


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[stillsane]

Originally Posted by Cibbersicks

Now here's an interesting question to add - do you look at the person wearing it and try and decide if it's real or not?
In my opinion you shouldn't judge a book by its cover as they say, but it's really hard with this one!


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I rent a $450 a month apartment, drive a 2013 Mazda 3, and wear cloth from JCPenney. Yes please hold the Judgment. LOL

[NothingToSeeHere]

Originally Posted by Cibbersicks

Now here's an interesting question to add - do you look at the person wearing it and try and decide if it's real or not?
In my opinion you shouldn't judge a book by its cover as they say, but it's really hard with this one!


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If you wanted to play this game, I'd be willing to bet people who are overdressed with cheap clothes would be the most likely to wear fake. I.e. Guys is decked out in banana republic suit walking around the mall with a gold sub. Probably fake lol

I'd say casual people are mostly likely wearing a legit Rolex. I wear it with a ratty t-shirt and gym or polo shorts and flip flops to Home Depot.

In the end it's nearly impossible to accurately judge someone and whether or not their Rolex is real.

[Bigsykedaddy]

Originally Posted by NothingToSeeHere

If you wanted to play this game, I'd be willing to bet people who are overdressed with cheap clothes would be the most likely to wear fake. I.e. Guys is decked out in banana republic suit walking around the mall with a gold sub. Probably fake lol

I'd say casual people are mostly likely wearing a legit Rolex. I wear it with a ratty t-shirt and gym or polo shorts and flip flops to Home Depot.

In the end it's nearly impossible to accurately judge someone and whether or not their Rolex is real.

^This. On the weekends I'll go out and run quick errands in basketball shorts a t-shirt and flip flops (from doing house work.) I have a nice home and a reasonably nice car (I'm not a car guy, I'd rather spend money elsewhere) but I dress casually and have visible tattoos like others on these forums. I'm sure a lot of people think my watches are fake and that's a good thing in my book

[JayB]

I notice a lot more now since buying my first and joining here, never started a conversation though. I'd feel uncomfortable if a stranger came up to me and starting talking about my watch, I wouldn't like to put someone else in that position.

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by JayB

I notice a lot more now since buying my first and joining here, never started a conversation though. I'd feel uncomfortable if a stranger came up to me and starting talking about my watch, I wouldn't like to put someone else in that position.

Same here.

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by JayB

I'd feel uncomfortable if a stranger came up to me and starting talking about my watch, I wouldn't like to put someone else in that position.

Truth.

[Yogi20]

Just had 17 days in the U.S, not many in North Michigan but saw lots in Florida and NY, maybe it's because I have a Bluesy but that was the most popular one I spotted or it could be there easy to spot too?

[The Libertine]

Usually, yes, but rarely do I even see someone wearing a watch - let alone wearing a Rolex.

[Old Geezer]

I usually spot them from a distance. I give people the benefit of the doubt and assume the watches are genuine but probably there have been fakes amongst the many I have spotted in the wild.

[1William]

Sure. Great fun.

[Ck8]

Go to Hong Kong, they are ubiquitous.

You will not able to talk to all.

[brandrea]

I can spot one easily (not from a mile away though)