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Old 9 June 2024, 12:40 AM   #1
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What is the ultimate go anywhere do anything watch?

What model would you say is the highest end go anywhere do anything watch in Rolex’s line up?
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Old 9 June 2024, 12:42 AM   #2
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What do you mean by "high end"??

Frankly, every model they produce is a go-anywhere-do-anything watch.
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Old 9 June 2024, 12:43 AM   #3
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Old 9 June 2024, 12:49 AM   #4
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My GMT Meteorite, it goes everywhere with me.
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Old 9 June 2024, 12:50 AM   #5
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White Gold Daytona on Oysterflex.

So under the radar.
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Old 9 June 2024, 12:52 AM   #6
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Explorer 1 imho
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:02 AM   #7
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Sub, sub date LN, and SS black Daytona. My BLNR is close, but nothing beats the versatility of the black sub.
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:06 AM   #8
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:13 AM   #9
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I was going to say a Gshock.

But an Explorer is quite the tool watch.
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:13 AM   #10
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Probably Sky Dweller - does everything really , Swiss army watch …
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:16 AM   #11
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I would say any GMT or Diver in the catalog but all Rolex models will really work.
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:19 AM   #12
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I’ll have to go with the Sub. For nearly 19 years I’ve worn mine daily through tons of world travels, tons of vacation traveling to all over, in the ocean, boating, swimming, etc., office work and meetings plus thousands of hours of field engineering (nuclear submarines and nuclear reactor plants) plus clearing land the hard way, using all manner of power tools from my tractor, chain saws, impact hammer drills, doing masonry and tile work, exercising, dressing up for formal occasions, going to sporting events. I cannot come up with an activity where I do not and cannot wear it. My Rolex SA even said that perhaps that I might consider lightening up on it. Yet it still appears perfect but for a tiny scratch on the bezel that you cannot see without close inspection.
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:21 AM   #13
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Probably the sub
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:23 AM   #14
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Whichever is your favorite, and all Rolexes are high end.

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Old 9 June 2024, 01:26 AM   #15
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What do you mean by "high end"??

Frankly, every model they produce is a go-anywhere-do-anything watch.
Exactly that only difference in many models is the depth water resistant rating that it's doubtful if many users will ever use them today.The oyster case is one of the top almost destruction proof watches made by man.
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:39 AM   #16
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:39 AM   #17
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Actually, I think it's the user's interests that dictate the answer to the OP's question. In my case, any GMT-Master II model or Explorer II model with 3185 caliber movement or later (independently adjustable 12-hour hand) would be my choice. My 16710 fits the bill perfectly for me and my interests.
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:40 AM   #18
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The one that’s on your wrist at any given time.

If I had to get specific though, probably an Explorer II
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:41 AM   #19
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The Rolex you like will be the one that goes everywhere with you. Take your pick.
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:42 AM   #20
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The Submariner - dress it up with a suit or down with a t-shirt. Anything goes!
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:46 AM   #21
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The beauty of Rolex is that it could be any model. No Rolex is dainty, flimsy, or delicate. They can take a beating.

Some are flashier than others due to finishings and materials. So if you’re looking for one that doesn’t stand out, avoid ceramic materials, any bracelet other than oyster, and avoid a cyclops.
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Old 9 June 2024, 01:54 AM   #22
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White Gold Daytona on Oysterflex.

So under the radar.
Agreed
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Old 9 June 2024, 02:07 AM   #23
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the Rolex that is on my wrist for the day
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Old 9 June 2024, 02:08 AM   #24
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In my collection AA sub or GMT

But they call it an Explorer for a reason…
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Old 9 June 2024, 02:25 AM   #25
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Explorer II (in my opinion)
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Old 9 June 2024, 02:27 AM   #26
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Old 9 June 2024, 02:50 AM   #27
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I really feel like the 1908 is the only Rolex that isn't "go anywhere, do anything"
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Old 9 June 2024, 02:51 AM   #28
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Old 9 June 2024, 02:53 AM   #29
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Rolex Explorer 124270 wear it most days for the do anything nature
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Old 9 June 2024, 02:57 AM   #30
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CHNR;
Dresses up or down
Rugged as any other
GMT for multiple time zones to go anywhere
Depth rating more than enough for a recreational dive
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