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greg8125 · 31 January 2011, 02:23 PM

Just got a compliment the other day on my Tissot Sea Touch. That brings me up to 3-4 in the eight months since I bought it, which is nice. By comparison though my relatively cheap $150 Fossil (orange face on steel/aluminum) brought in way more compliments back in my college days ('95-'99). One person even stopped me on the street to say nice watch back then, but ah well.

I don't have my first rolex yet, but I'm pondering getting a DJ in salmon or blue, a polar ExpII, an ExpI, or a TOG in white, blue, or black. No diamonds. Having never been a Rolex owner I'm a slightly concerned about getting "is that real?" remarks and how I would handle them. I suppose that will depend on where I am and who sees it. I tend to mix with a wide segment of the population.

That brings me to the question. What watch(es) do you get the most compliments on? And how does it typically go down?

sea-dweller · 31 January 2011, 03:34 PM

My Sub, SD or DJ. Usually, I receive a "nice watch there" or something similar.

Speed · 31 January 2011, 03:38 PM

Ah...the return of this thread.

No compliments on Rolex. Ever.

Dr. Robert · 31 January 2011, 04:40 PM

About 8 years ago, I was standing in line @ Disneyland waiting for the ride, when a WIS walks by and says..."wow, nice 1655 explorer2"
That's been it since....I was impressed he could notice that quickly, walking by...he was a pro-WIS!

manuu · 31 January 2011, 04:42 PM

definitely my omega PO 42mm. I get compliments regularly on that ...

kilyung · 31 January 2011, 04:45 PM

JLC Reverso Grande GMT and Daytona

Kanger · 31 January 2011, 04:55 PM

Back when I owned my LV, that was the one.

Singslinger · 31 January 2011, 07:40 PM

The TT Sub C in black.

xelor63 · 31 January 2011, 07:48 PM

This one:
They are very rare.

XELOR

duckdown · 31 January 2011, 07:49 PM

Don't have a Rolex yet, but looking at the DJ II, I think it's very pretty

I have gotten compliments on my Bulova Marine Star and Seiko Orange Monster though in the past!

aboen · 31 January 2011, 08:00 PM

My Seiko Discus...lots of double and triple takes and comments by folks who normally could careless about watches...it actually gets more attention then I like.

duckdown · 31 January 2011, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aboen

My Seiko Discus...lots of double and triple takes and comments by folks who normally could careless about watches...it actually gets more attention then I like.

Wow cool, never seen one like that! I am definitely a Seiko fan too though, I have two!

Clay · 31 January 2011, 11:21 PM

I must travel in the wrong circles....I hear stories all the time about people having their watches noticed...???
I've been wearing a Rolex of one kind or another, for almost 30 years and have had my watch noticed once....May it's me....

HL65 · 31 January 2011, 11:25 PM

Here we go again--for me--never happens. The only ones who notice are my fellow WIS's on the forums. For me--I like it that way!!!

karmatp · 31 January 2011, 11:27 PM

My G Shock and Panerai's are the only watches someone has ever noticed and said, "nice watch".

padi56 · 31 January 2011, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clay

i must travel in the wrong circles....i hear stories all the time about people having their watches noticed...???
I've been wearing a rolex of one kind or another, for almost 30 years and have had my watch noticed once....may it's me....

x2.

TattooedGQ · 1 February 2011, 12:18 AM

Never on the Rolexes. My Breitling Cockpit gets notices and my G-shocks....weird.

Puffy · 1 February 2011, 12:22 AM

very rarely, and when it happens it's mostly by friends who are aware of my passion for watches...

EvEr34 · 1 February 2011, 12:43 AM

Has never happened to me.

JJL · 1 February 2011, 12:48 AM

I find it interesting that several people don't get their watches noticed, although I think an individuals surroundings could have something to do with it.

For example, I've owned a blue dialed Tag Heuer SeaRacer for about 7 years. It's been noticed and complimented on dozens of times. I'm 30 now, but throughout my 20s, while going out all the time and being at a lot of social events, many people complimented on it. Outside of the social scene, I'd say it gets noticed most on vacations. At the resort bars, snorkling/boat excursions, at the pool, etc... My wife was the one that bought it for me, so she enjoys the compliments I get as well.

Now, I've owned my YachtMaster for 2 months but nobody has said anything about it yet. However, we are buried in snow in the North East, and my wife is pregnant - so we aren't exactly out and about all the time. Although I am extremely confident that when the summer hits, I will get compliments ;) If for some reason I don't, I'm fine with that as well because I couldn't be happier with the watch!

(I don't have a pic of my Tag on me at work, but here is a stock photo - it truly is stunning in person)

MortgageGuy · 1 February 2011, 01:11 AM

Never noticed here either... unless I am at an AD of course

m5blitzer · 1 February 2011, 01:14 AM

Nothing from me. I try not to make it too obvious unless I am at an AD and want them to focus their attention on me.

skypilot · 1 February 2011, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Here we go again--for me--never happens. The only ones who notice are my fellow WIS's on the forums. For me--I like it that way!!!

Couldn't have said it better.

Zed Homme · 1 February 2011, 01:36 AM

Im sure my watches get noticed, but comments are rare. My Panerais seem to get the most and probably because of their size...

GradyPhilpott · 1 February 2011, 01:44 AM

Among those who've followed my evolving interest in watches, the DJ is by far the most complimented.

However, among the general public, I cannot say that anyone ever notices whatever watch I'm wearing.

jwkunkle · 1 February 2011, 01:51 AM

When I was wearing Panerai it seemed to get the most looks/comments.

slcbbrown · 1 February 2011, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwkunkle

When I was wearing Panerai it seemed to get the most looks/comments.

Why the Infantry School avatar?

slcbbrown · 1 February 2011, 02:18 AM

My experience is that the boldest watches get the most comments. The more difficult the watch is to ignore, the higher the chance that it will get commented on. That doesn't necessarily mean the folks making the comments really love the watch. But, few people are going to say something uncomplimentary to a casual acquaintance.

lady yachtmaster · 1 February 2011, 02:31 AM

My DateJust and white face Daytona receive alot of compliments. I think its because of the white face on both, but few know that they are Rolex.

dsio · 1 February 2011, 02:39 AM

The Omega Seamaster chrono gets the most comments in general, main reason being its very, very shiny.

Submariner is not shiny, gets no compliments.

Shiny = good, not shiny = bad.

31 January 2011, 03:34 PM	#2
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	My Sub, SD or DJ. Usually, I receive a "nice watch there" or something similar. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

31 January 2011, 04:40 PM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,962	About 8 years ago, I was standing in line @ Disneyland waiting for the ride, when a WIS walks by and says..."wow, nice 1655 explorer2" That's been it since....I was impressed he could notice that quickly, walking by...he was a pro-WIS! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 January 2011, 07:49 PM	#10
duckdown "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: R Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: d a t e j u s t 2 Posts: 462	Don't have a Rolex yet, but looking at the DJ II, I think it's very pretty I have gotten compliments on my Bulova Marine Star and Seiko Orange Monster though in the past! __________________ My current "Rolex Fund" savings status: ~$15,000 CAD What am I buying next? I want a solid 18k gold Rolex. Got a great deal I should know about within my budget? Tell me!!

31 January 2011, 08:00 PM	#11
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	By far..... My Seiko Discus...lots of double and triple takes and comments by folks who normally could careless about watches...it actually gets more attention then I like.

31 January 2011, 11:25 PM	#14
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	Here we go again--for me--never happens. The only ones who notice are my fellow WIS's on the forums. For me--I like it that way!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

31 January 2011, 03:38 PM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Ah...the return of this thread. No compliments on Rolex. Ever.

31 January 2011, 04:42 PM	#5
manuu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: M Location: CA Watch: Rolex CHNR Posts: 186	definitely my omega PO 42mm. I get compliments regularly on that ...

31 January 2011, 04:45 PM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	JLC Reverso Grande GMT and Daytona

31 January 2011, 04:55 PM	#7
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	Back when I owned my LV, that was the one.

31 January 2011, 07:40 PM	#8
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	The TT Sub C in black.

31 January 2011, 07:48 PM	#9
xelor63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: netherlands Posts: 3,703	This one: They are very rare. XELOR

31 January 2011, 11:21 PM	#13
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I must travel in the wrong circles....I hear stories all the time about people having their watches noticed...??? I've been wearing a Rolex of one kind or another, for almost 30 years and have had my watch noticed once....May it's me....

31 January 2011, 11:27 PM	#15
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	My G Shock and Panerai's are the only watches someone has ever noticed and said, "nice watch". __________________ My grails:

1 February 2011, 12:18 AM	#17
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Never on the Rolexes. My Breitling Cockpit gets notices and my G-shocks....weird. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

1 February 2011, 12:22 AM	#18
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	very rarely, and when it happens it's mostly by friends who are aware of my passion for watches... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

1 February 2011, 12:43 AM	#19
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	Has never happened to me.

1 February 2011, 12:48 AM	#20
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	I find it interesting that several people don't get their watches noticed, although I think an individuals surroundings could have something to do with it. For example, I've owned a blue dialed Tag Heuer SeaRacer for about 7 years. It's been noticed and complimented on dozens of times. I'm 30 now, but throughout my 20s, while going out all the time and being at a lot of social events, many people complimented on it. Outside of the social scene, I'd say it gets noticed most on vacations. At the resort bars, snorkling/boat excursions, at the pool, etc... My wife was the one that bought it for me, so she enjoys the compliments I get as well. Now, I've owned my YachtMaster for 2 months but nobody has said anything about it yet. However, we are buried in snow in the North East, and my wife is pregnant - so we aren't exactly out and about all the time. Although I am extremely confident that when the summer hits, I will get compliments ;) If for some reason I don't, I'm fine with that as well because I couldn't be happier with the watch! (I don't have a pic of my Tag on me at work, but here is a stock photo - it truly is stunning in person)

1 February 2011, 01:11 AM	#21
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Never noticed here either... unless I am at an AD of course __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

1 February 2011, 01:14 AM	#22
m5blitzer Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: Enough is enough!! Posts: 597	Nothing from me. I try not to make it too obvious unless I am at an AD and want them to focus their attention on me.

1 February 2011, 01:36 AM	#24
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Im sure my watches get noticed, but comments are rare. My Panerais seem to get the most and probably because of their size...

1 February 2011, 01:44 AM	#25
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	Among those who've followed my evolving interest in watches, the DJ is by far the most complimented. However, among the general public, I cannot say that anyone ever notices whatever watch I'm wearing. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

1 February 2011, 01:51 AM	#26
jwkunkle 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Josh Location: Indiana Watch: The Next One Posts: 645	When I was wearing Panerai it seemed to get the most looks/comments.

1 February 2011, 02:18 AM	#28
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	My experience is that the boldest watches get the most comments. The more difficult the watch is to ignore, the higher the chance that it will get commented on. That doesn't necessarily mean the folks making the comments really love the watch. But, few people are going to say something uncomplimentary to a casual acquaintance.

1 February 2011, 02:31 AM	#29
lady yachtmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ Watch: Daytona Posts: 188	My DateJust and white face Daytona receive alot of compliments. I think its because of the white face on both, but few know that they are Rolex.

1 February 2011, 02:39 AM	#30
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	The Omega Seamaster chrono gets the most comments in general, main reason being its very, very shiny. Submariner is not shiny, gets no compliments. Shiny = good, not shiny = bad. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

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