Is Rolex as popular in Europe?

[Tijssan]

Originally Posted by Puffy

click this link http://www.google.com/insights/search/#q=rolex&cmpt=q to get an indication of who looks for Rolex and where

based on regional interest Hong Kong is #1 and the US 10, which isn't the surprising...

1. Hong Kong
2. Italy
3. Singapore
4. Greece
5. Switzerland
6. Iraq
7. Lebanon
8. United Kingdom
9. United Arab Emirates
10. United States

interesting to see Iraq is #6, i guess that is the volume of overseas contractors pulling in tax free cash, wanting to spend some on Rolex...

Awesome link! Not sure what the relation to actual sales is though... Let's not forget that Google's market share in one of the biggest markets in the world - China - is very small, so although a very intreresting reference I wouldn't go as far as saying this is representative for world population.

Still a great question and link!


Edit: a lot of google china traffic is routed to HK - this partially explains position #1 imho

[snowbird]

Originally Posted by cid

Perhaps being from France he should have been wearing a Cartier? Might be similar to the President's motorcade consisting of BMW SUVs instead of GMC SUVs.

Interesting - that may be right.

[Starwalker]

I think outside of the US, other brands get a lot more recognition. Massively heavily discounted Omega's and Breitlings, IWC's, Cartiers and AP's only exist in the US. Good luck trying to get 35% of in any other part of the world. Rolex is popular everywhere no doubt, however, there is a lot more recognition and appreciation for different brands. How often do you see someone sporting a Sinn in the states.

[Starwalker]

I think outside of the US, other brands get a lot more recognition. Massively heavily discounted Omega's and Breitlings, IWC's, Cartiers and AP's only exist in the US. Good luck trying to get 35% of in any other part of the world. Rolex is popular everywhere no doubt, however, there is a lot more recognition and appreciation for different brands. How often do you see someone sporting a Sinn in the states????

[acadianl79]

From a couple of Canadian Rolex owners...

Canada is probably #120 and up on the list...

Citizen, Seiko, Casio and Timex are everywhere around here

[wokafu]

interestin countdown...wonder wats da most popular watch brand in UK/US

[Changmaisausage]

Originally Posted by RolexABC

Most of the people I talk watches with, in the UK, only ever mention Rolex and sometimes Tag. They have never heard of Panerai, IWC and dont regard Omega as a premium brand. Omega falls into the same category as Seiko for most people I know.

Hublot is getting more attention now, most likely because of their connection with Manchester United.

Most people I know started with Omega, including me.

Strange you say Omega falls in the same category as Seiko maybe they need to get out more as they know squat about watches, if they dont know Panerai, IWC but class Omega at Seiko level (no offence to Seiko owners, great watches).

[danberger]

Popular in switzerland where ALL rolex are born !!

[the KING]

POPULAR here in FRANCE!

[Rolex Portugal]

If you consider the influence & trend, sorry but I will have to say that it's very much popular in Europe & that there are markets that really influence the quotations, especially in vintage & neo-vintage models. The Newman dial & orange hand Explorer, not forgetting the Patrizzi dial were all Italian "inventions"... In my opinion, the best Rolex "bibles" were written in Italy by Guido Mondani & Osvaldo Patrizzi... In a user point of view, I guess there are no borders for good taste ;-)

[Rolex Junky]

Originally Posted by Rolex Portugal

If you consider the influence & trend, sorry but I will have to say that it's very much popular in Europe & that there are markets that really influence the quotations, especially in vintage & neo-vintage models. The Newman dial & orange hand Explorer, not forgetting the Patrizzi dial were all Italian "inventions"... In my opinion, the best Rolex "bibles" were written in Italy by Guido Mondani & Osvaldo Patrizzi... In a user point of view, I guess there are no borders for good taste ;-)

A bit of topic; but according to an article in a watch magazine I subscribe to; when the Daytona was first introduced no one was intrested in it. It was thought to be plain and boring. It was the Italian high society and fashion industry; Italians being huge Paul Newman fans; whom promoted the Daytona and made it into the popular line it is today.

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