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ohfivepro · 2 February 2011, 11:39 PM

Some watches you see and know right away - "I want that" but what watches did you guys and girls see and think "nope, not for me" but you kept getting drawn back to, maybe even buying eventually?

For me it's the Omega Ploprof and the white dial EXPII. Neither clicked with me right away but I now own and love my EXPII and I really like the different style of the Omega. I probably won't ever buy one but stranger things have happened.

ducatidoc · 3 February 2011, 12:52 AM

The Mega Port Royal Zeniths, in my case. It took me 3 or 4 months of staring at photos before deciding to take the shot. Part of the problem was they only made a few dozen, and nobody stocked them to actually see in the flesh.

mfer · 3 February 2011, 01:36 AM

For me it was Panerai. I saw all these people posting pics of them online and was like 'eh. Just didn't get the excitement. Then my AD made me try one on. Big mistake.

vukotab · 4 February 2011, 12:09 AM

Rolex Datejust and Date models!
There was a time when I thought that this watches are beautiful, but somewhat "old people`s" watches, too small, and too dressy...
I was completely wrong, when I tried my beloved Tudor Prince Date (almost dead ringer to Rolex Date), I knew that this love will last!

Dan Pierce · 4 February 2011, 12:15 AM

Seiko Monster. Never thought twice about them, the model or brand. That progressed to considering them so ugly that they started looking kinda cool. Fast forward to the generously gifted OM [thanks, Chris!!] and once it was on my wrist, I was sold.
Now, just like M&M's, I want more!!!!
dP

learningtofly · 4 February 2011, 12:44 AM

Tuna. Fugliest watch I've ever seen, HATED it at first, and now love it to bits.

Paracentesis · 4 February 2011, 07:20 AM

I used to hate the PP Nautilus. Now I think it's absolutely sensational.

RRGHOST1 · 4 February 2011, 09:12 AM

I replied to many a post here, saying the new Subc LV and the Blue Subc was too green and too blue. Then i had the opportunity from a fellow TRF member, to try on his 116613 LB, that was it, loved it and now it be my next Rolex. Hated it,now loved it.

dddrees · 4 February 2011, 09:28 AM

For me it is Panerai as well. Not yet close enough to commit, but getting closer.

2 February 2011, 11:39 PM	#1
ohfivepro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scotand Watch: Too many :o) Posts: 262	Not love at 1st sight Some watches you see and know right away - "I want that" but what watches did you guys and girls see and think "nope, not for me" but you kept getting drawn back to, maybe even buying eventually? For me it's the Omega Ploprof and the white dial EXPII. Neither clicked with me right away but I now own and love my EXPII and I really like the different style of the Omega. I probably won't ever buy one but stranger things have happened.

3 February 2011, 12:52 AM	#2
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	The Mega Port Royal Zeniths, in my case. It took me 3 or 4 months of staring at photos before deciding to take the shot. Part of the problem was they only made a few dozen, and nobody stocked them to actually see in the flesh. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

3 February 2011, 01:36 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	For me it was Panerai. I saw all these people posting pics of them online and was like 'eh. Just didn't get the excitement. Then my AD made me try one on. Big mistake. __________________ member#3242

4 February 2011, 12:09 AM	#4
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Rolex Datejust and Date models! There was a time when I thought that this watches are beautiful, but somewhat "old people`s" watches, too small, and too dressy... I was completely wrong, when I tried my beloved Tudor Prince Date (almost dead ringer to Rolex Date), I knew that this love will last! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

4 February 2011, 12:15 AM	#5
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,334	Seiko Monster. Never thought twice about them, the model or brand. That progressed to considering them so ugly that they started looking kinda cool. Fast forward to the generously gifted OM [thanks, Chris!!] and once it was on my wrist, I was sold. Now, just like M&M's, I want more!!!! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

4 February 2011, 12:44 AM	#6
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	Tuna. Fugliest watch I've ever seen, HATED it at first, and now love it to bits. __________________ Tony

4 February 2011, 07:20 AM	#7
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	I used to hate the PP Nautilus. Now I think it's absolutely sensational.

4 February 2011, 09:12 AM	#8
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 4,004	I replied to many a post here, saying the new Subc LV and the Blue Subc was too green and too blue. Then i had the opportunity from a fellow TRF member, to try on his 116613 LB, that was it, loved it and now it be my next Rolex. Hated it,now loved it.

4 February 2011, 09:28 AM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	For me it is Panerai as well. Not yet close enough to commit, but getting closer. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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