What's your most natural reaction when you spot another Rolex wearer in the wild?

[mjclark32]

Depends on a variety of factors, setting, model, vibe etc etc

[1William]

It all depends on the location and setting. I typically mind my own business.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by brandrea

None of the above

Exactly!

[Raku]

None of those options.
I live in London, people are not that friendly, you can't talk to strangers about their watches, they would think you might want to rob them.

[Bob the brush]

I have been a 'spotter' for years now, but have never ever commented, nor, I might add, has anyone ever commented on mine, and I have sported a Rolex on my left wrist for the best part of 37 years. Time flies.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Pretend I didn’t notice and mind my own business.

This!


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[antbkny]

my awareness is pretty good and its usually we notice each others watch. sometimes they may say something, not me usually. this happens daily around here. todays rolex spotting was while getting breakfast, saw him notice my d-blue, checked his wrist and he was wearing a white dialed milgauss.

[lamnyc]

Nothing.

[Flier]

First thought
Is it fake ????
Where I live majority its fake but I never comment
Is not my business

[h20addict]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Someone posted on here quite a while back that they commented on a person's watch by reference name. I forget which one but it was something along the lines of:

'Hey, nice Daytona'.

'Excuse me?'

'Your watch, nice Daytona.'

'No, it's a Rolex.'


It might've been a Sub, DD, whatever, but you get the gist.

This was my last experience attempting a conversation, but a GMT instead. Was rather awkward to say the least.


I had a valet one time comment on my Hulk, then I noticed he was wearing a Seiko Monster, we ended up having a brief conversation about watches and cars.

[fmc000]

I voted "Both of you see each other's watches, but pretend that you don't." but also "Try to gain a better view of the other Rolex wearer's watch: model, year, and other details." would do.

Never, ever, start a conversation or pull up the sleeve.

[Hard_Six]

If its a sweet model, I usually stare (and generally drool)...

[T01]

Definitely do not try and take a picture of their watch.

[Wcdhtwn]

Originally Posted by Etschell

i cry and run away.

Oh good... I thought I was the only one.

[smym18]

I usually just look at it and try to figure out what watch it is.

[SubMarine]

Originally Posted by smym18

I usually just look at it and try to figure out what watch it is.

It sounds like Choice #2 for you.

[mementomori1983]

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by mementomori1983

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by drmizzou

Depends on the scenario but if the moment arises why not start a friendly conversation.

[Dogdad]

None of the above...could care less what others have on or if they like my Rolex...but I'll vote to see the results

[BNABOD]

Originally Posted by RHIII

I’ll may say something to my wife (if she’s with me), like look...they’re wearing a whatever and she’ll roll her eyes...


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That is my wife right there, I was wearing a PO8500 on a flight back from FL and the dude across the aisle was wearing a gmt master II. He said man that is nice watch which I said you too (but felt odd since I was caught by surprise) I have one of those at home. My wife got really excited saying something like “see, someone said something about your trinket”

[DocMorpheus]

Only make a comment if they are wearing a Zenith...



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[Richard6129]

Being new to the world of Rolex, I don't know enough about the reference numbers or the technical nuances to have an intelligent conversation but saying" Hey nice watch" is a good icebreaker for a short conversation.

[4BostonB]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

I did say to a guy once on holiday a few years back that his red sub was lovely , and he said if you don't go away I'm calling the police .

"Alright, bud"

[c41006]

I’m not a very outgoing person to start with so I rarely comment but the few times I have it hasn’t gone the way I would like. Most people simply don’t care about watches.

I think a common assumption is that if someone is spending thousands on a watch they must be a WIS but it isn’t the case at all. Especially with Rolex. Tons of people just want the name on their wrist.

[Roy Webber]

Originally Posted by MinMay

Just another wannabe or is it a fake lol

[HogwldFLTR]

I've talked with people who have apparent Rolex watches. One in particular comes to mind who has a Sub Date (maybe) and claims he bought it while he was in the service in 'Nam in the '60s. I knew by the white gold plots on the hour markers it was BS. I had to hold my tongue while he was sitting there. Some BS can really flow regarding watches.

Originally Posted by mementomori1983

Interesting user name...Tempus Fugit!!!

[Andad]

Originally Posted by jasonmush99

Great thread!!!

I generally say something! Like, "I like your Explorer!" I think most people enjoy chatting about it!!

Most people will reciprocate, but occasional they don't!! Either way, it's cool to see in the wild!!

I'm hoping to see a Millgauss sometime, as that is my daily wear!


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Nice choice J but i hope it doesn't say that on the dial.

[michael8238]

I'll try to identify the specific ref of that piece first--- if it's a very uninspiring piece, I'll just move on; if it's something interesting, I'll stare at it a little bit

[Reinhard in SA]

I have had some mixed reactions over the years.

Valentine's day I noticed the guy opposite us was wearing a Coke Bezel GMT. Nice fade on the bezel, but what threw me was the fact that it appeared to have PCLs. I was curious as hell, so when his wife left for a smoke break I quickly popped over and complimented him on his watch. He had no idea what I was talking about. His wife saw me leaving their table and obviously asked what it was about. She then came over to us saying she bought him the watch and then showed us what she was wearing. So at least they have one WIS in the family

Some people like to chat watches, some just wanted a Rolex and some almost seem embarrassed when you notice what they are wearing.

I have seen some guys check out my wrist, fortunately not in a gym sauna as someone mentioned