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Randy Marsh · 19 November 2008, 02:53 AM

SD for me...of course Sub date does not count,that would be an obvious result. Let's see If it's so hard to spot a kermit around..

sea-dweller · 19 November 2008, 03:10 AM

Interesting question, I would have to say 'none', since these are rarely seen 'in the wild' around here. I see the Sub date (both SS, TT) a lot, but it's not on the list...

Randy Marsh · 19 November 2008, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Interesting question, I would have to say 'none', since these are rarely seen 'in the wild' around here. I see the Sub date (both SS, TT) a lot, but it's not on the list...

yep...Sub date everywhere over here too. I still have to see a no date one and my LV is the second LV I see in the wild since it came out.

DDastady · 19 November 2008, 03:35 AM

I see more Sub dates.

mike · 19 November 2008, 03:36 AM

It is an interesting question. When you factor out the Sub date things get thin. I've seen two LVs in the wild(not counting my own).

As I recall I've seen more SDs in my area than any other, but really not many of those.

Tools · 19 November 2008, 03:46 AM

between those three, it's mostly the Sub that I see.... I leldom see an LV. Hard to tell the SD from a distance, but those are almost as rare aas the LV.

Of course, the DJ is the one that I see most in the wild..

watchnut · 19 November 2008, 04:20 AM

Can honestly say I've never seen any of those three in the wild. I'd like to see an SD sometime, though. I always look for guys with an overdeveloped left arm.

moby33 · 19 November 2008, 04:25 AM

Since I've seen a LV & SD in the wild, I had to go w/ the SubND as my vote. Then again...I've only seen one LV & one SD in the wild...so in the end they are all relatively rare to me. Sub Date on the other hand...wow, I can't believe how many of those I run across on a weekly basis. Cheers.

sea-dweller · 19 November 2008, 05:14 AM

I've seen 3 SD's in my life, 2 ND Subs, and I think only 1 LV 'in the wild'. These are pretty rare with the general population, come to think of it.

builtforspeed · 19 November 2008, 08:51 AM

I went years before seeing an LV on any wrist but my own. I voted for the ND, but upon reflection, I don't see many NDs or SDs, either.

Cheers,

Chris

Blown Wide Open · 19 November 2008, 08:55 AM

I have never seen a SD in the wild beside my own, have seen about 50 or so sub dates.

Psmith · 19 November 2008, 08:11 PM

I've only ever seen one LV in the wild (& I think it was a fake at that), no SDs, and only a few NDs.

Of the non-poll options: Sub Dates everywhere, followed by Exp IIs, Daytonas and DJs in roughly equal numbers. Oh, and a nice looking Sub Date 1680 "red" on a recent trip to Sydney. Chap standing in the street reading a newspaper. Brief daydream ensued whereby I politely inquired as to whether it was for sale, and he replied "what - this old thing? Sure, $50."

Cheers

Singslinger · 19 November 2008, 08:17 PM

In this order (with the most commonly-seen first) I'd say - no-date Sub, SD, and then LV.

toph · 19 November 2008, 08:22 PM

I very rarely see any, but have seen a few sea Dwellers

teo · 19 November 2008, 08:35 PM

I say none of it I saw in my life time except mine.

Gasoil4ever · 19 November 2008, 08:41 PM

Actually from my AUDI Showroom point of view :

N°1 : Daytona's
N°2 : Sub Dates
N°3 : DateJusts
N°4 : LVs / SD / GMTIIc / GMTII

hflee55 · 19 November 2008, 10:01 PM

see the Sub Date in the wild all the time....there seems to be very few sightings of LV and the Sub ND

SS Oyster · 19 November 2008, 11:37 PM

If Rolex cranks out so many watches per year, how come they (other than DJs and DDs) are so hard to find in the wild?

I work with and talk to tons of businessmen and see lots of DDs and DJs in first class as I walk the "walk of shame" back to coach, but rarely see the Professional models. Maybe that's why they command such a premium on the gray market.

In the past year, saw 1 GMT IIc (other than mine), 1 YM (Platty ... for you JJ), and 1 SubDate.

Never saw the LV in the wild (other than mine ... at the time).

Gasoil4ever · 19 November 2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

If Rolex cranks out so many watches per year, how come they (other than DJs and DDs) are so hard to find in the wild?

I work with and talk to tons of businessmen and see lots of DDs and DJs in first class as I walk the "walk of shame" back to coach, but rarely see the Professional models. Maybe that's why they command such a premium on the gray market.

In the past year, saw 1 GMT IIc (other than mine), 1 YM (Platty ... for you JJ), and 1 SubDate.

Never saw the LV in the wild (other than mine ... at the time).

I do see many in the wild (many compared to JLC, PP, Omegas, etc). But the more i see after Seikos are Breitlings... which i really dislike (the Breitlings...).

In all of 2008 have must have seen one every two weeks at a customer's wrist. Some of them where real WIS owning more than one.

Beside as soon as you turn on french TV every other person will wear one, same in fashion magazines around here.

Btw... i do watch some TV programs... just to spot the Rolexes in them... is that a terrible disease ?? (Yes Dear, Magnum PI, another one with Charlie Sheen and is Platy which i don't know the original name, etc)

Trurolexer · 20 November 2008, 12:11 AM

I think Subdate.

chazha · 20 November 2008, 12:40 AM

SD for sure. I havent seen any SD non dates so far. Put from times to times there is a few LV coming up :-D

Randy Marsh · 20 November 2008, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

If Rolex cranks out so many watches per year, how come they (other than DJs and DDs) are so hard to find in the wild?

I work with and talk to tons of businessmen and see lots of DDs and DJs in first class as I walk the "walk of shame" back to coach, but rarely see the Professional models. Maybe that's why they command such a premium on the gray market.

In the past year, saw 1 GMT IIc (other than mine), 1 YM (Platty ... for you JJ), and 1 SubDate.

Never saw the LV in the wild (other than mine ... at the time).

maybe because a lot more people then you may think do what I do : buy the watch,wear it for few days and then leave it in the safe. That's what's is going on with my 2 weeks old LV......

Gil F. · 20 November 2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Interesting question, I would have to say 'none', since these are rarely seen 'in the wild' around here. I see the Sub date (both SS, TT) a lot, but it's not on the list...

Yup, I agree. I've seen lots of sub dates, but only one sub ND, one LV, and my SD

folexhater · 20 November 2008, 11:47 AM

Very rare for any of those watches I see often! Oh yes, an lv in a casino 2 years ago! Oh excuse me, that was a bluesy! I vote none!

esm · 20 November 2008, 09:50 PM

have to say SD and GMTII variants a close 2nd.

i have only seen 1 x LV in the wild so far.

Davvan · 20 November 2008, 10:54 PM

Art 1 · 20 November 2008, 11:01 PM

Lv.

Doug507 · 20 November 2008, 11:43 PM

There are seven other Rolex owners in my company - and they're all Sub Dates!

I saw one LV at an airport but never a SD in the wild - at least not that I recognized.

View Poll Results: Sub ND,Sub LV,SD...wich one of these you spot more often in the wild?
Sub ND	40	43.96%
Sub LV	13	14.29%
SD	38	41.76%
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19 November 2008, 02:53 AM	#1
Randy Marsh Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Andrew Location: Sardinia,Italy Posts: 262	Sub ND,LV,SD..wich one of these you see more often in the wild.... SD for me...of course Sub date does not count,that would be an obvious result. Let's see If it's so hard to spot a kermit around..

19 November 2008, 03:10 AM	#2
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Interesting question, I would have to say 'none', since these are rarely seen 'in the wild' around here. I see the Sub date (both SS, TT) a lot, but it's not on the list... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

19 November 2008, 03:46 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,502	between those three, it's mostly the Sub that I see.... I leldom see an LV. Hard to tell the SD from a distance, but those are almost as rare aas the LV. Of course, the DJ is the one that I see most in the wild.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 November 2008, 05:14 AM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I've seen 3 SD's in my life, 2 ND Subs, and I think only 1 LV 'in the wild'. These are pretty rare with the general population, come to think of it. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

19 November 2008, 03:35 AM	#4
DDastady Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 300	I see more Sub dates.

19 November 2008, 03:36 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	It is an interesting question. When you factor out the Sub date things get thin. I've seen two LVs in the wild(not counting my own). As I recall I've seen more SDs in my area than any other, but really not many of those.

19 November 2008, 04:20 AM	#7
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	Can honestly say I've never seen any of those three in the wild. I'd like to see an SD sometime, though. I always look for guys with an overdeveloped left arm.

19 November 2008, 04:25 AM	#8
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	Since I've seen a LV & SD in the wild, I had to go w/ the SubND as my vote. Then again...I've only seen one LV & one SD in the wild...so in the end they are all relatively rare to me. Sub Date on the other hand...wow, I can't believe how many of those I run across on a weekly basis. Cheers.

19 November 2008, 08:51 AM	#10
builtforspeed "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 380	I went years before seeing an LV on any wrist but my own. I voted for the ND, but upon reflection, I don't see many NDs or SDs, either. Cheers, Chris __________________ 16610 LV F serial, 16600 K serial, 16622 F serial, 116710 BLNR, 116400 GV, Air King ca. 1988, et al.

19 November 2008, 08:55 AM	#11
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	I have never seen a SD in the wild beside my own, have seen about 50 or so sub dates. __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

19 November 2008, 08:11 PM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I've only ever seen one LV in the wild (& I think it was a fake at that), no SDs, and only a few NDs. Of the non-poll options: Sub Dates everywhere, followed by Exp IIs, Daytonas and DJs in roughly equal numbers. Oh, and a nice looking Sub Date 1680 "red" on a recent trip to Sydney. Chap standing in the street reading a newspaper. Brief daydream ensued whereby I politely inquired as to whether it was for sale, and he replied "what - this old thing? Sure, $50." Cheers __________________

19 November 2008, 08:17 PM	#13
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	In this order (with the most commonly-seen first) I'd say - no-date Sub, SD, and then LV.

19 November 2008, 08:22 PM	#14
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	I very rarely see any, but have seen a few sea Dwellers __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

19 November 2008, 08:35 PM	#15
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	I say none of it I saw in my life time except mine.

19 November 2008, 08:41 PM	#16
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	Actually from my AUDI Showroom point of view : N°1 : Daytona's N°2 : Sub Dates N°3 : DateJusts N°4 : LVs / SD / GMTIIc / GMTII

19 November 2008, 10:01 PM	#17
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	see the Sub Date in the wild all the time....there seems to be very few sightings of LV and the Sub ND

19 November 2008, 11:37 PM	#18
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,207	If Rolex cranks out so many watches per year, how come they (other than DJs and DDs) are so hard to find in the wild? I work with and talk to tons of businessmen and see lots of DDs and DJs in first class as I walk the "walk of shame" back to coach, but rarely see the Professional models. Maybe that's why they command such a premium on the gray market. In the past year, saw 1 GMT IIc (other than mine), 1 YM (Platty ... for you JJ), and 1 SubDate. Never saw the LV in the wild (other than mine ... at the time).

20 November 2008, 12:11 AM	#20
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I think Subdate.

20 November 2008, 12:40 AM	#21
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	SD for sure. I havent seen any SD non dates so far. Put from times to times there is a few LV coming up :-D

20 November 2008, 11:47 AM	#24
folexhater Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: kel Location: Los Angeles Posts: 481	Very rare for any of those watches I see often! Oh yes, an lv in a casino 2 years ago! Oh excuse me, that was a bluesy! I vote none!

20 November 2008, 09:50 PM	#25
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	have to say SD and GMTII variants a close 2nd. i have only seen 1 x LV in the wild so far.

20 November 2008, 11:01 PM	#27
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Lv.

20 November 2008, 11:43 PM	#28
Doug507 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 167	I voted LV There are seven other Rolex owners in my company - and they're all Sub Dates! I saw one LV at an airport but never a SD in the wild - at least not that I recognized. __________________ GMT Master II 16760 Submariner 14060M

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