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Mack Bolan · 13 June 2014, 12:24 AM

I know a lot of the time one must see a watch in person because pics can be misleading, but has anyone ever been disappointed by the watch in person after being thrilled by pics on internet?

Annan · 13 June 2014, 12:32 AM

Have to admit I was a little less thrilled with the GMTIIC LN and BLNR in person than I expected. Both are beautiful watches, I would be OK with owning either, both sang to me but just not loudly. I had the completely opposite experience, however when I first saw the EXPII 216570 in person. Once again, all a matter of personal preference and taste.

viper9669 · 13 June 2014, 12:35 AM

Yes, the white dial Milgauss, it looked very nice in promo pics. I considered buying one, then I saw it at the AD.
I guess different folks like different watches, which makes Rolex such an interesting brand to me.

Mack Bolan · 13 June 2014, 12:38 AM

What happened to me was I was amazed by the BLNR in many of the beautiful pics here on the forum...I went to AD and was ready to try on the BATMAN! When handed, I actually thought I was looking at the wrong watch...It was beautiful of course but it didn't have the BANG it does in close up pics..I guess that could be said for any watch really...

The opposite was true with the Sub C TT Bluesy - Pics were ok, depending on angle and sunlight etc...But then I saw it in person and I couldn't believe it...

Damn you HD pics!

viper9669 · 13 June 2014, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mack Bolan

What happened to me was I was amazed by the BLNR in many of the beautiful pics here on the forum...I went to AD and was ready to try on the BATMAN! When handed, I actually thought I was looking at the wrong watch...It was beautiful of course but it didn't have the BANG it does in close up pics..I guess that could be said for any watch really...

Damn you HD pics!

I recently noticed there are different shades of blue on the BLNR bezels, some darker, some brighter blue. I must be hanging around ADs too often, under the same store lighting, 2 different shades of blue on 2 BLNRs.

BBQ BOY · 13 June 2014, 12:44 AM

The Explorer.

AK797 · 13 June 2014, 12:51 AM

The DJ2 blue dial looks amazing here but when I tried it on the blue was a bit dark and underwhelmed me a touch, altho I did try on the DD2 choco just before it so it's probably not a fair assessment. While the blue YM1 surprised me in reverse, just loved it in the ADs.

Travelair007 · 13 June 2014, 12:55 AM

Travelair007 · 13 June 2014, 12:56 AM

The same could be said about online dating...>!!

She said she was model....I didn't realize she was a model of a large watery mammal...

....hmmm...I feel guilty writing that yet...can't get myself to remove it....

thomaspp · 13 June 2014, 12:59 AM

yes

tomchicago · 13 June 2014, 01:00 AM

Yes all the Maxi Dials. Way too much for me.

Vipes · 13 June 2014, 01:00 AM

Good question/thread. Happens a lot for me. I like the BLNR but it did not sing to me (love it in pics though). I love some of the Grand Seikos but again did nothing for me when I tried it on.

wantonebad · 13 June 2014, 01:08 AM

Happened to me with the Omega Bumble Bee, loved the idea of the non ferrous movement and also loved the look of AT case and yellow striped second hand, but it person, not the looker I had hoped for...

mjm800 · 13 June 2014, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mack Bolan

I know a lot of the time one must see a watch in person because pics can be misleading, but has anyone ever been disappointed by the watch in person after being thrilled by pics on internet?

I'll take flak for this...but, the Hulk looked so amazing in the prerelease photos and when I saw it, it was just OK to me.

Baselman · 13 June 2014, 01:14 AM

The platinum daytona looks really great in pics but in person totally different story it looks even better!!

sierra11b · 13 June 2014, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mjm800

I'll take flak for this...but, the Hulk looked so amazing in the prerelease photos and when I saw it, it was just OK to me.

Same here but part of the let down was that the gumby green bezel matches identically to the corporation logo I work for. Didn't want to be reminded of work everytime I wore it.

Others that left me cold were the Explorers (not the Exp42) and the black and white Milgauss.

malarky_hk · 13 June 2014, 01:49 AM

The BLNR.

Baco Noir · 13 June 2014, 02:15 AM

The 40mm polar Exp II did that to me. I went in ready to buy after years for drooling and it just felt small in person. I've seen the new 42mm IRL and love it!

TonyD · 13 June 2014, 02:29 AM

I LOVE it when that happens! It saves me $$ and the trouble of flipping a watch I don't really truly love in a few months. I love to read about new watches and lust after them. If it doesn't sing to me in person then I had fun thinking about it but don't look back.

DCgator · 13 June 2014, 03:03 AM

That effect happened with the EXPII 216570 polar. After a few months I traded it for a BLNR, which I lusted after in pics and it was even better in person. Happily wearing BLNR mostly all the time for the past two months.

CWIN · 13 June 2014, 03:06 AM

Yes. I try to reserve all judgement until I try it on in the flesh.

T01 · 13 June 2014, 03:35 AM

The only watch I've ever bough sight unseen in person was my BLNR and was very pleased.

E70x5 · 13 June 2014, 03:49 AM

For me, it's always the two tones watches. Online the pics look great and the gold has a softer color to it, almost like how alluminum looks. But in the real life the gold has a harder more shiny look to me. I've always loved the Dj II tt grey dial green makers, but in person it was no beuno for me.

Also, the lighting at the AD sometimes doesn't portray the real color of the watch. I always try on and walk to a spot in the store with a little more natural light.

samsam · 13 June 2014, 04:00 AM

Yes, so many times coming to think about it. BLNR, Milgauss GV, ExpII Polar, Omega AT are the few that come to mind now.

tkerrmd · 13 June 2014, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Baselman

The platinum daytona looks really great in pics but in person totally different story it looks even better!!

man beat me to that one

Broker Boy · 13 June 2014, 05:09 AM

114270

Brucie D · 13 June 2014, 05:14 AM

I found the BLNR was initially underwhelming upon my first visit to the AD to see it. Then I saw more and more real life photos on TRF especially in the sunlight which made me take a harder look at it (almost bought a 116610 instead). Now after four months with the watch it is still surprising me from different angles. Moral of the story: use all the resources available and trust your own eyes and tastes.

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fmc000 · 13 June 2014, 05:17 AM

DateJust II TT with grey dial. Looks fantastic in pics but on my wrist it was a totally different story, too big and unbalanced.

PADI_Diver · 13 June 2014, 05:21 AM

When I saw a platinum day date in person I was disappointed, it was wrapped in plastic though

iazrollie · 13 June 2014, 05:22 AM

Chocolate DaytonaC. Photographs perfectly, but dial is too dark in person.

13 June 2014, 12:24 AM	#1
Mack Bolan Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Anywhere but here Watch: Submariner Posts: 259	Looks Great In Pics..But Not in Person? I know a lot of the time one must see a watch in person because pics can be misleading, but has anyone ever been disappointed by the watch in person after being thrilled by pics on internet?

13 June 2014, 12:32 AM	#2
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,177	Have to admit I was a little less thrilled with the GMTIIC LN and BLNR in person than I expected. Both are beautiful watches, I would be OK with owning either, both sang to me but just not loudly. I had the completely opposite experience, however when I first saw the EXPII 216570 in person. Once again, all a matter of personal preference and taste. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

13 June 2014, 12:35 AM	#3
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Looks Great In Pics..But Not in Person? Yes, the white dial Milgauss, it looked very nice in promo pics. I considered buying one, then I saw it at the AD. I guess different folks like different watches, which makes Rolex such an interesting brand to me.

13 June 2014, 12:59 AM	#10
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	yes __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

13 June 2014, 01:08 AM	#13
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,843	Happened to me with the Omega Bumble Bee, loved the idea of the non ferrous movement and also loved the look of AT case and yellow striped second hand, but it person, not the looker I had hoped for... __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

13 June 2014, 12:38 AM	#4
Mack Bolan Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Anywhere but here Watch: Submariner Posts: 259	What happened to me was I was amazed by the BLNR in many of the beautiful pics here on the forum...I went to AD and was ready to try on the BATMAN! When handed, I actually thought I was looking at the wrong watch...It was beautiful of course but it didn't have the BANG it does in close up pics..I guess that could be said for any watch really... The opposite was true with the Sub C TT Bluesy - Pics were ok, depending on angle and sunlight etc...But then I saw it in person and I couldn't believe it... Damn you HD pics!

13 June 2014, 12:44 AM	#6
BBQ BOY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 512	The Explorer.

13 June 2014, 12:51 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,298	The DJ2 blue dial looks amazing here but when I tried it on the blue was a bit dark and underwhelmed me a touch, altho I did try on the DD2 choco just before it so it's probably not a fair assessment. While the blue YM1 surprised me in reverse, just loved it in the ADs.

13 June 2014, 12:55 AM	#8
Travelair007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,514

13 June 2014, 12:56 AM	#9
Travelair007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	The same could be said about online dating...>!! She said she was model....I didn't realize she was a model of a large watery mammal... ....hmmm...I feel guilty writing that yet...can't get myself to remove it....

13 June 2014, 01:00 AM	#11
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Yes all the Maxi Dials. Way too much for me.

13 June 2014, 01:00 AM	#12
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,855	Good question/thread. Happens a lot for me. I like the BLNR but it did not sing to me (love it in pics though). I love some of the Grand Seikos but again did nothing for me when I tried it on.

13 June 2014, 01:14 AM	#15
Baselman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Switzerland Watch: 1665 GreatWhite SD Posts: 1,527	The platinum daytona looks really great in pics but in person totally different story it looks even better!!

13 June 2014, 01:49 AM	#17
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	The BLNR.

13 June 2014, 02:15 AM	#18
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,829	The 40mm polar Exp II did that to me. I went in ready to buy after years for drooling and it just felt small in person. I've seen the new 42mm IRL and love it! __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

13 June 2014, 02:29 AM	#19
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,458	I LOVE it when that happens! It saves me $$ and the trouble of flipping a watch I don't really truly love in a few months. I love to read about new watches and lust after them. If it doesn't sing to me in person then I had fun thinking about it but don't look back. __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

13 June 2014, 03:03 AM	#20
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	That effect happened with the EXPII 216570 polar. After a few months I traded it for a BLNR, which I lusted after in pics and it was even better in person. Happily wearing BLNR mostly all the time for the past two months.

13 June 2014, 03:06 AM	#21
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Yes. I try to reserve all judgement until I try it on in the flesh.

13 June 2014, 03:35 AM	#22
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	The only watch I've ever bough sight unseen in person was my BLNR and was very pleased.

13 June 2014, 03:49 AM	#23
E70x5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Phila Watch: Subc 116610 Posts: 392	For me, it's always the two tones watches. Online the pics look great and the gold has a softer color to it, almost like how alluminum looks. But in the real life the gold has a harder more shiny look to me. I've always loved the Dj II tt grey dial green makers, but in person it was no beuno for me. Also, the lighting at the AD sometimes doesn't portray the real color of the watch. I always try on and walk to a spot in the store with a little more natural light.

13 June 2014, 04:00 AM	#24
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	Looks Great In Pics..But Not in Person? Yes, so many times coming to think about it. BLNR, Milgauss GV, ExpII Polar, Omega AT are the few that come to mind now.

13 June 2014, 05:09 AM	#26
Broker Boy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Marcus Location: Texas Gulf Coast Watch: 116610 Posts: 248	114270

13 June 2014, 05:14 AM	#27
Brucie D "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Bruce Location: Saskatoon SK CAN Watch: DJ / BLNR / SUBCLV Posts: 1,381	I found the BLNR was initially underwhelming upon my first visit to the AD to see it. Then I saw more and more real life photos on TRF especially in the sunlight which made me take a harder look at it (almost bought a 116610 instead). Now after four months with the watch it is still surprising me from different angles. Moral of the story: use all the resources available and trust your own eyes and tastes. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13 June 2014, 05:17 AM	#28
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	DateJust II TT with grey dial. Looks fantastic in pics but on my wrist it was a totally different story, too big and unbalanced.

13 June 2014, 05:21 AM	#29
PADI_Diver "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Brendan Location: USA Posts: 228	When I saw a platinum day date in person I was disappointed, it was wrapped in plastic though

13 June 2014, 05:22 AM	#30
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	Chocolate DaytonaC. Photographs perfectly, but dial is too dark in person. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

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