People noticing you're wearing an AP

[malb85]

I'm sure this has been posted many times before, so apologies in advance!

How often do people notice you've got an AP on? I assume those of you working in banking/finance have it happen more regularly, but I've only ever had one person comment on mine and the first question was 'is that a fake'

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by malb85

I'm sure this has been posted many times before, so apologies in advance!

How often do people notice you've got an AP on? I assume those of you working in banking/finance have it happen more regularly, but I've only ever had one person comment on mine and the first question was 'is that a fake'

One of the best parts about wearing in AP in my circle is that nobody knows what they are. I like that. Especially when it comes to my clients.

Now I’m sure I run into people in the wild who are WIS that know but do say anything.

I bet it’s a different situation if you work for Chase Bank in your offices in New York City. I remember being in a nice restaurant in New York over the summer and I noticed plenty of APs as well as Cartier and Pateks being worn. So I think it completely depends on where you are.

[malb85]

Originally Posted by Patton250

One of the best parts about wearing in AP in my circle is that nobody knows what they are. I like that. Especially when it comes to my clients.

Now I’m sure I run into people in the wild who are WIS that know but do say anything.

I bet it’s a different situation if you work for Chase Bank in your offices in New York City. I remember being in a nice restaurant in New York over the summer and I noticed plenty of APs as well as Cartier and Pateks being worn. So I think it completely depends on where you are.

Yeah, I totally agree. With the SS models on rubber straps especially, people assume it's a $100 watch which I love

[Beleedat]

All depends on where you are. I get a lot of questions when I am on vacation.


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[HL65]

I never have anyone notice or comment on any of my watches period AP, Patek or Rolex. Most could care less I am sure. Now here on the forum that’s a different story!

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by HL65

I never have anyone notice or comment on any of my watches period AP, Patek or Rolex. Most could care less I am sure. Now here on the forum that’s a different story!

Exactly.

[malb85]

Originally Posted by HL65

I never have anyone notice or comment on any of my watches period AP, Patek or Rolex. Most could care less I am sure. Now here on the forum that’s a different story!

With some of the pics I've seen of your collection that's pretty surprising! I'd probably stand drooling over the gold RO for at least half an hour

[GB-man]

I might and I stress might get one comment on my watches from a stranger every 2 years. I've only had one stranger comment on an AP. It was a 15400.

[singe89]

Almost never and thats what I like about them. I can wear any of my APs around clients, friends, family, etc. and they dont even notice.

Usually when someone does notice they say "nice watch...what kind is it?" and I say Audemars Piguet and they just have a confused look. Although I was in a 1st meeting with the CEO and CFO of a company we are trying to forge a strategic relationship with and the CEO looks a my watch and says "is that an Audemars Piguet" slightly butchering the name. He's into watches but had never seen one in person. He also races porsche GT3s and GT4s and I used to race offroad cars so the conversation really helped kick off the meeting.

I think APs fly under the radar but for those that know the brand they really appreciate it.

[Lordofrolex]

Originally Posted by HL65

I never have anyone notice or comment on any of my watches period AP, Patek or Rolex. Most could care less I am sure. Now here on the forum that’s a different story!

Same story. Not once has anyone said "Nice watch", "Is that a *Blank", My DD is pretty flashy and still not one word.

[7sins]

Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

Same story. Not once has anyone said "Nice watch", "Is that a *Blank", My DD is pretty flashy and still not one word.

Surprised that has been your experience in LA? I usually receive a comment once or twice a week especially if I am wearing the 15400OR (probably the bracelet that catches the eye) and my silver dial diver on white strap. Usually positive comments, often from non-WIS.

[tng11]

I've had a comment on my JT a few times, as well as the Jumbo from random strangers. Typically they were all other WISes.

[texasmade]

I was in a meeting with the director of finance for my division for North America (also my boss), the director of financial reporting for North America, and the North America CFO discussing internal audit remediation plan. I was going over the various controls being implemented when the CFO just stops the meeting and asks is that a Royal Oak I'm wearing. We then spend the next 10-15 minutes discussing watches since he wears an Omega Speedmaster and my boss wears an IWC Portuguese.

Now every once in awhile the CFO makes a comment jokingly saying that I'm making too much since I drive a C63 S AMG and wear a RO. I always tell him don't have kids and you could be doing living large also.

[solrac6262]

a guy asked me if it was a Hublot lol

[tcheeco]

Originally Posted by solrac6262

a guy asked me if it was a Hublot lol

Lol, had the same ‘issue’

[justdate]

Originally Posted by tcheeco

Lol, had the same ‘issue’

I had a friend ask if my ROO 42mm wasn’t a bit too much of a copy of a hublot!

And my fiancée thinks the whole idea of the visible screw heads was copied from the Cartier Love Bracelet anyway!

[Superburrito]

I had a valet in a parking garage compliment my Yachtmaster, which is funny because it is a fairly obscure and not very flashy watch.

[NRD]

Funny how people spot my rolex watches, but dont know about my AP's. I like that. The few times i got a comment is the question if its a Hublot :-/

[benlee]

I got some positive remarks about my RG44 on a few occasions and that's about it. I did get quite a lot of "stares" at my RG Skeleton, esp after fitting it with a bracelet. This actually has the opposite effect of making me wear it less.

[malb85]

Originally Posted by benlee

I got some positive remarks about my RG44 on a few occasions and that's about it. I did get quite a lot of "stares" at my RG Skeleton, esp after fitting it with a bracelet. This actually has the opposite effect of making me wear it less.

Yeah, I get that. I get more people staring at my DayDate than anything else I own, and it's getting to the point where I'm starting to considering moving it on because of that.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by benlee

I got some positive remarks about my RG44 on a few occasions and that's about it. I did get quite a lot of "stares" at my RG Skeleton, esp after fitting it with a bracelet. This actually has the opposite effect of making me wear it less.

Were you wearing it in october? If not, maybe its because of the offseason wearing of a halloween watch and people were being overly judgmental. Its kind of like wearing white after labor day when the summer is over.

If it was me i would stare too though, as its just so unique looking. I guarantee though they didn't know what they just saw.

[P2725TMB]

I was in a bar in London yesterday handing over my Rolex D-Blue to a chap who'd bought it. The waiter spotted it and was most impressed - more so than in my RG44, which didn't get a second glance!

[AK797]

No, never got a comment but many ADs who don't hold AP are interested in my APs. But maybe a very few WIS do notice and say nothing. I was on the Tube a few weeks ago and saw an Italian guy wearing a Buemi I think, he was chatting away happily with a couple of others so I let them be.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by AK797

No, never got a comment but many ADs who don't hold AP are interested in my APs. But maybe a very few WIS do notice and say nothing. I was on the Tube a few weeks ago and saw an Italian guy wearing a Buemi I think, he was chatting away happily with a couple of others so I let them be.

i was in houston once trying on a Rolex. It was an explorer II or something or maybe it was a Panerai i can't really remember. What i do remember is the salesman looked at my watch before i left and when giving me his card he told me to give him a call when i was ready to "upgrade". He had no clue. It was at the US equivalent of the UK's WoS, a large chain AD.

[underpar31009]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i was in houston once trying on a Rolex. It was an explorer II or something or maybe it was a Panerai i can't really remember. What i do remember is the salesman looked at my watch before i left and when giving me his card he told me to give him a call when i was ready to "upgrade". He had no clue. It was at the US equivalent of the UK's WoS, a large chain AD.

Hahahahahahah!!! Would love to know your response.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by underpar31009

Hahahahahahah!!! Would love to know your response.

I hope Tyler gave him a stirring and heartfelt rendition of Beyoncé's Upgrade Ya.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AFbSSjWjh8

[underpar31009]

Originally Posted by AK797

I hope Tyler gave him a stirring and heartfelt rendition of Beyoncé's Upgrade Ya.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AFbSSjWjh8

That's freakin awesome! ..."Audemars Piguet you, Switch your necktie to purple labels, Upgrade ya...

[ndrenfro]

My experience is the same as the OP. Only once has anyone ever said anything to me about my AP. And he said, “Is that a real Jumbo?” Oh wait, the other day a lady at a doc office said “nice watch” to me when I had the Jumbo on. So that’s twice in 3 years.

[dayusmc]

I only ever get a comment when I am wearing my Rolex, never with any other watch. Seems like everyone spots a Rolex and thinks "Rolex is the most expensive" but most people don't have a clue. Unless you hang out in crowds that everyone makes money, most average people don't know about the other more expensive "Big" brands. But most of the crowds I hang out with aren't into watches except one of my friends. Hell he knows more then me. He was the one that pointed out AP to me, now I will probably never turn back. Probably will only buy AP from now on.

[lapince]

Nope, no one ever commented on my AP, I did get one comment from a friend about my PP 5712, « is that a Royal Oak? » I explained what it was. But in general apart from 2 friends who know I love watches no one ever asked me about my watch and I am fine like that, my friends and people I know are not into watches at all, even the ones who are very wealthy...
I like under the radar watches and am very happy that no one notices what I am wearing...