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Boopie · 13 January 2009, 01:25 PM

My husband treated me to a nice lunch at a popular downtown Los Angeles restaurant today (although it was only 1/2 full, perhaps due to the economy). Of course, what does any WIS do but check out watches? I was wearing my ladies' SS/platinum Yachtmaster and he was wearing his TT/black face Submariner.

The gentleman at the next table (who was dining alone) was also wearing a TT Sub, but from my angle I couldn't see if it was a blue or black face. I just saw it sideways, noticing the TT Oyster-style bracelet, gold bezel, and cyclops.

At the table behind my husband sat a casually dressed young man (in his 20s) with two women (go figure). He was sporting what appeared to be some type of Date Just that I didn't recognize. I could see the SS Oyster-style bracelet, but I quickly saw a gold face and what appeared to be a gold fluted bezel (and of course the cyclops from the angle). One of the women sported a mid-size Yachtmaster in my color combination (SS/platinum).

The other diners were either too far away (although I could rule out a Rolex by looking at some men's watch bracelets) or they kept their arms down.

So...counting ourselves, there were 6 diners sporting 5 Rolexes at 3 adjoining tables.

My lunch tasted great, by the way.

kcmo · 13 January 2009, 01:38 PM

Sounds like my kinda lunch!

jas55 · 13 January 2009, 01:55 PM

I just finished having lunch too, and noticed a guy wearing a black stainless steel Submariner Date. In the past month I have also seen 2 gold and steel Submariner Date's, with the black dial.

Dalton · 13 January 2009, 02:07 PM

Nice Restaurant. I'm in Downtown too and have noticed a lot of TT and SS Subs. Gotta love it when you're amongst friends(the watches at least)

jas55 · 13 January 2009, 02:19 PM

Your in Beverly Hills, is that the Rolex capital of the world?

Taffi Abernathy · 13 January 2009, 02:26 PM

What would really be weird is if these people turned out to be fellow TRFers that are on here every night! You never know . . .

cody p · 13 January 2009, 02:27 PM

so far, the only rolex i've seen in my hometown is on the wrist of a funeral home director.

death and taxes.

JimC · 13 January 2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

so far, the only rolex i've seen in my hometown is on the wrist of a funeral home director.

I was going to say that it was only a handful less (give or take) than our one and only AD here in Alaska.

rayt · 13 January 2009, 02:51 PM

hi there
thats kinda typical for a rolex owner.to notice rolexes around him/her....coz you love rolex

Singslinger · 13 January 2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jas55

Your in Beverly Hills, is that the Rolex capital of the world?

Could be..or maybe that distinction belongs to either Milan or Hong Kong?

jas55 · 13 January 2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singslinger

Could be..or maybe that distinction belongs to either Milan or Hong Kong?

Yes, I wonder where the Rolex capital is?

Singslinger · 13 January 2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jas55

Yes, I wonder where the Rolex capital is?

Here're my guesses: if it's solid gold Rolexes we're talking about, it'd probably be either somewhere in Italy (maybe Milan because that's their fashion capital) or maybe Hong Kong. If it's the S/S Daytona, then maybe Tokyo. But if it's just Rolex in general, then perhaps Beverly Hills?

Cato · 13 January 2009, 04:18 PM

Here's my LA report...

Sunday Mass in San Marino I saw a 50ish guy with a solid gold Subbie.

Tonight at a Vietnamese Restaurant in Rosemead I spotted a SS DJ Black dial, jubillee bracelet and a waiter with a Panerai on a strap.

Last Saturday at Dimsum in Rosemead I saw a DJ black dial and oyster bracelet and a Subbie with date. At COSCO I saw a guy with a beat up Subbie Date: loved the patina!

jas55 · 13 January 2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cato

Here's my LA report...

Sunday Mass in San Marino I saw a 50ish guy with a solid gold Subbie.

Tonight at a Vietnamese Restaurant in Rosemead I spotted a SS DJ Black dial, jubillee bracelet and a waiter with a Panerai on a strap.

Last Saturday at Dimsum in Rosemead I saw a DJ black dial and oyster bracelet and a Subbie with date. At COSCO I saw a guy with a beat up Subbie Date: loved the patina!

I have been told that the white dials are more popular in Asia.

folexhater · 13 January 2009, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jas55

Yes, I wonder where the Rolex capital is?

maybe.....Geneva, Switzerland?

Marrk · 13 January 2009, 05:01 PM

Is it time to organize an L.A. GTG? Maybe something casual (easy to do) but at a decent place (I'm betting that we all enjoy good food and drink)?

Shall I start a thread?

TheVTCGuy · 13 January 2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

Is it time to organize an L.A. GTG? Maybe something casual (easy to do) but at a decent place (I'm betting that we all enjoy good food and drink)?

Shall I start a thread?

By all means Mark, do! There has got to be a lot of TRFers in LA, and I for one would gladly make the trip up for an event with my fellow Wis!

slvrstar · 13 January 2009, 05:39 PM

Mark, start a thread, I'm down. or I can start one if you're busy. Let me know.

xjeeunitx · 13 January 2009, 05:47 PM

Awesome thread, I try to look at people's wrists all the time. Last time I was flying First Class and I saw a man in mid thirties raise his hand to change his air conditioning direction. I then saw the oyster band and the black bezel. I knew it was some type of Rolex but it sure does feel good to just notice things like that.

PanAm · 13 January 2009, 06:14 PM

I think you are suffering from a syndrome where you have seen so many Rolexes and are that in love with them, you keep noticing others with Rolexes too lol. You are just hoping they are rolexes to feed your need :D

rolexgiants · 13 January 2009, 11:27 PM

i live in manhattan, work on wall street.... even though times are bad.... all i see is rolex.... a ton of traders wear ss daytona....and also a lot of ss sub and gold day date..

TempoKing · 14 January 2009, 12:06 AM

Maaaannn...I love being a fellow member in such a "rich" forum.

Quicksilver · 14 January 2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

What would really be weird is if these people turned out to be fellow TRFers that are on here every night! You never know . . .

Yep - the guy with two girls, that was me

vapalux · 14 January 2009, 02:58 AM

Wow. nice dining!

I am afraid you may be lucky if you can spot a watch at all at out local chip shop

Glad you enjoyed lunch

Si

2th Dr · 14 January 2009, 05:46 AM

I'm always checking out others wrists to see what Rolex they have. Drives my girlfriend crazy!
On a side note, as a newbie to TRF, I've pretty much figured out most the acronyms used, but one still stumps me, and when you tell what it means, I'll probably feel like a complete moron, but what's a "WIS"? Go easy on me guys!

Numismatist · 14 January 2009, 05:51 AM

I just came back from Disneyland in California; I was amazed at the amount of Rolex wearers in the parks.

Jubilee bands beat out Oyster 2 to 1 I'd say.

2th Dr · 14 January 2009, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

....I was amazed at the amount of Rolex wearers in the parks.

In Houston, the Astros or Rockets games are where I notice the most people wearing Rolexes.

f16570 · 14 January 2009, 05:56 AM

Cannot beat a bit of Rollie spotting.

allmatch · 14 January 2009, 05:58 AM

Great lunch :)
Here in Denmark it is not that common, the only one I've seen wearing a Rolex is my AD

chunala · 14 January 2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2th DR

I'm always checking out others wrists to see what Rolex they have. Drives my girlfriend crazy!
On a side note, as a newbie to TRF, I've pretty much figured out most the acronyms used, but one still stumps me, and when you tell what it means, I'll probably feel like a complete moron, but what's a "WIS"? Go easy on me guys!

"WIS" = Watch Idiot Savant

and WELCOME to our world

13 January 2009, 01:25 PM	#1
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,942	Spotting Rolexes at lunch today My husband treated me to a nice lunch at a popular downtown Los Angeles restaurant today (although it was only 1/2 full, perhaps due to the economy). Of course, what does any WIS do but check out watches? I was wearing my ladies' SS/platinum Yachtmaster and he was wearing his TT/black face Submariner. The gentleman at the next table (who was dining alone) was also wearing a TT Sub, but from my angle I couldn't see if it was a blue or black face. I just saw it sideways, noticing the TT Oyster-style bracelet, gold bezel, and cyclops. At the table behind my husband sat a casually dressed young man (in his 20s) with two women (go figure). He was sporting what appeared to be some type of Date Just that I didn't recognize. I could see the SS Oyster-style bracelet, but I quickly saw a gold face and what appeared to be a gold fluted bezel (and of course the cyclops from the angle). One of the women sported a mid-size Yachtmaster in my color combination (SS/platinum). The other diners were either too far away (although I could rule out a Rolex by looking at some men's watch bracelets) or they kept their arms down. So...counting ourselves, there were 6 diners sporting 5 Rolexes at 3 adjoining tables. My lunch tasted great, by the way.

13 January 2009, 01:55 PM	#3
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	I just finished having lunch too, and noticed a guy wearing a black stainless steel Submariner Date. In the past month I have also seen 2 gold and steel Submariner Date's, with the black dial. __________________ Explorer 2-Polar Omega Seamaster Quartz

13 January 2009, 02:19 PM	#5
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	Your in Beverly Hills, is that the Rolex capital of the world? __________________ Explorer 2-Polar Omega Seamaster Quartz

13 January 2009, 05:01 PM	#16
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Boopie, Cato, Dalton Is it time to organize an L.A. GTG? Maybe something casual (easy to do) but at a decent place (I'm betting that we all enjoy good food and drink)? Shall I start a thread?

13 January 2009, 05:47 PM	#19
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,468	Awesome thread, I try to look at people's wrists all the time. Last time I was flying First Class and I saw a man in mid thirties raise his hand to change his air conditioning direction. I then saw the oyster band and the black bezel. I knew it was some type of Rolex but it sure does feel good to just notice things like that. __________________ *2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENABLED.*

13 January 2009, 01:38 PM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Sounds like my kinda lunch!

13 January 2009, 02:07 PM	#4
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	Nice Restaurant. I'm in Downtown too and have noticed a lot of TT and SS Subs. Gotta love it when you're amongst friends(the watches at least)

13 January 2009, 02:26 PM	#6
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	What would really be weird is if these people turned out to be fellow TRFers that are on here every night! You never know . . .

13 January 2009, 02:27 PM	#7
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	so far, the only rolex i've seen in my hometown is on the wrist of a funeral home director. death and taxes.

13 January 2009, 02:51 PM	#9
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	hi there thats kinda typical for a rolex owner.to notice rolexes around him/her....coz you love rolex

13 January 2009, 04:18 PM	#13
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Here's my LA report... Sunday Mass in San Marino I saw a 50ish guy with a solid gold Subbie. Tonight at a Vietnamese Restaurant in Rosemead I spotted a SS DJ Black dial, jubillee bracelet and a waiter with a Panerai on a strap. Last Saturday at Dimsum in Rosemead I saw a DJ black dial and oyster bracelet and a Subbie with date. At COSCO I saw a guy with a beat up Subbie Date: loved the patina!

13 January 2009, 05:39 PM	#18
slvrstar Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: usa Posts: 165	Mark, start a thread, I'm down. or I can start one if you're busy. Let me know.

13 January 2009, 06:14 PM	#20
PanAm Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 126	I think you are suffering from a syndrome where you have seen so many Rolexes and are that in love with them, you keep noticing others with Rolexes too lol. You are just hoping they are rolexes to feed your need :D

13 January 2009, 11:27 PM	#21
rolexgiants "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: new york, usa Posts: 2,902	i live in manhattan, work on wall street.... even though times are bad.... all i see is rolex.... a ton of traders wear ss daytona....and also a lot of ss sub and gold day date..

14 January 2009, 12:06 AM	#22
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Maaaannn...I love being a fellow member in such a "rich" forum.

14 January 2009, 02:58 AM	#24
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Wow. nice dining! I am afraid you may be lucky if you can spot a watch at all at out local chip shop Glad you enjoyed lunch Si

14 January 2009, 05:46 AM	#25
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	I'm always checking out others wrists to see what Rolex they have. Drives my girlfriend crazy! On a side note, as a newbie to TRF, I've pretty much figured out most the acronyms used, but one still stumps me, and when you tell what it means, I'll probably feel like a complete moron, but what's a "WIS"? Go easy on me guys!

14 January 2009, 05:51 AM	#26
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	I just came back from Disneyland in California; I was amazed at the amount of Rolex wearers in the parks. Jubilee bands beat out Oyster 2 to 1 I'd say. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

14 January 2009, 05:56 AM	#28
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Cannot beat a bit of Rollie spotting. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

14 January 2009, 05:58 AM	#29
allmatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Morten Location: Denmark Posts: 414	Great lunch :) Here in Denmark it is not that common, the only one I've seen wearing a Rolex is my AD __________________ Best regards, Morten

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