What is the most easily recognizable of all Rolex watches?

[SD4K]

By-Tor brought me to an interesting point with a comment on my explorer I review:
What is the most easily recognizable of all Rolex watches?
The more classic datejust/daydate line, or the Sportsmodels like Sub, SD, Explorer...

Discuss!

 

[jfreeman420]

Although many people may think it is the submariner because it is the most replicated watch, the President is the most recognizable by far. When people talk about a "Rolex link" or "Rolex design" jewelry it is always modeled after the president bracelet. There are countless rolex design bracelets, necklaces and rings for sale and it is a timeless design.

I have more people ask me what kind of watch my yachtmaster, daytona and sub is. When I wear a president most people say "nice Rolex".

 

[pugwash]

All-gold Pres. It's the one almost everyone thinks when you say "Rolex".

 

[By-Tor]

Yeah, the Prez or TT Datejust. Almost everyone notices them as Rolexes... Submariner doesn't come even close. I think even the "Bond" Seamaster or TAG Link get recognized as well as the Sub around my neck of woods.

DateJust is also THE Rolex for the old people. I don't see younger generation buying those a lot.

This is not based on any facts... just my "gut feeling" from where I live. Maybe it's different in the States.

 

[vantri]

DJ, DD, Exp, YM, Sub, etc while all very recognizable I'm of the opinion that the Subs are most scrutinized by everyone as reps whether by gen owners or not. It's ashame because if I were to eventually get into one gen it would be a Sub model.

Who do you think spends more time spotting reps....Rep Owners or gen Owners???

 

[sub4me]

TT DJ for sure. 8)

 

[hooligan]

All-gold Pres. It's the one almost everyone thinks when you say "Rolex".

Gotta agree with Pugs on this. 99.99% of all non-WIS' would picture an all gold Pres when you say the word "Rolex".

 

[AllergyDoc]

Sub

I'm weighing in with the Sub.

I was at a conference this weekend with 500 other people. I saw 6 or 7 subs, one DJ, and one Panerai. I wore my GMT.

But I admit, Subs are usually fitted for wearing over the wrist itself and not the end of the forearm. The opposite is true for most dress watches, like the DJ and Pres. They more easy to hide under a sleeve.

 

[jiro]

sub is more popular but DD & DJ are fat more recongnizable IMO

 

[d4m.test]

agree dd/dj are more recognizable even my brother- and sister-in-laws rave about their dj with jubilee bracelet, said the jubilee is a rolex trademark and i have to own one. they know nothing about the sports models.

-bk

 

[Jumbie]

DateJust is also THE Rolex for the old people. I don't see younger generation buying those a lot.

This is not based on any facts... just my "gut feeling" from where I live. Maybe it's different in the States.

I don't know but personally I'd go with the DateJust (smooth bezel) and I'm 27 years old.

Like the Explorer II or Yachtmaster as well.

Don't really like the sub.

As for the original question, I have really no opinion as I'm not too versed in Rollies.

 

[rosnik]

BMW.
It's sure DJ .
The every more sold Rolex in the world.
Only young peoples and Rolex lovers know the sportive types.

 

[hk45ca]

defiantly date just and day date. you can see the bracelet from 20 feet away and you already know what it is. when you say rolex those watches are what comes to the minds of the public.

 

[seanf]

Don't think there's any question-- gold and silver Datejust with Jubilee bracelet and mag window. Can't stand 'em myself--mainly because they've been so copied and ripped off by everyone from Timex to Seiko to Fossil. I prefer a simple Sub, but, with the exception of the date mag bubble, I think many people wouldn't even necessarily think it's a Rolex, at least until they see it up close.

 

[joeyz400]

People say "ROLEX" and I think this

 

[seanf]

Joey, you've got some SERIOUS bling going on there.

 

[joeyz400]

It is an acquired sickness :lol: I love all my Rolexes, Yachtmasters and Subs as well.

 

[daytona4me]

"What is the most easily recognizable of all Rolex watches?"

I would have to say reps are the most recognizable Rolex.. lol.. :lol:

Sorry... I'm a rolex hater.. :roll:

But seriously, I would have to say.. hmm.. A SS Datejust. IMO.

 

[Blandford]

.....the consensus emerging from the Posts thus far favour the DJ/DD as being the most easily recognisable Rollies, so how come the Sportline models are ahead in the poll? :shock:

I would interested to hear from those who have voted that way !!

Blandford

 

[SD4K]

The submariner is at least that recognisable, Klaus Kleinfeld (CEO of Siemens AG) has had it retouched away for a magazine-cover:

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