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Spoonage · 16 November 2022, 11:21 PM

If I had to choose I'd keep my BLNR. It is both the most day to day functional for me as well as my most meaningful watch.

brandrea · 16 November 2022, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Tough choice between a SS Sub or GMT.

Exact same for me.

I’d probably opt for the diver reference, that’s what I always seem to gravitate to

Stan Cooper · 17 November 2022, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by B2 Stealth

GMT. Historical, modern, suits my aviation lifestyle. SS BLRO checks all the boxes.

B2 Stealth nails it. Again...

Stainless Steel BLRO!

Gerry62 · 17 November 2022, 12:15 AM

Certainly my SD 16600

All subsequent references (ceramic) are wonderful but none of them give me a "definitive" feeling

GONZO2LR · 17 November 2022, 12:37 AM

subdate goes with everything and anything....meaning formal, casual, shorts, swim wear, task, looks great and matter not what others think...it's a Rolex...i have other low cost watches...but my sub makes me smile.

beshannon · 17 November 2022, 12:37 AM

If it had to be Rolex, it would be my BLNR.

If it had to be one watch, it would not be a Rolex

ts3 · 17 November 2022, 12:54 AM

I had an IWC Mark XV as my only watch for many years and didn't feel miserable whatsoever.

As of today, if it had to be a Rolex, I'd have to get one finally.

If it had to be one watch, I would keep said IWC Mark XV or the 5711 blue.

MHB · 17 November 2022, 01:12 AM

Either my VTNR or Explorer I.

JettyOne · 17 November 2022, 01:22 AM

No steel, if one-and-done.
If it has to be a Rolex, YM40 rose, for me.
Why? It will look good on my daughter when I’m gone.

yorkzilla · 17 November 2022, 01:27 AM

My GMT-Master II BLRO. I travel.

Easy E · 17 November 2022, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SLWoodster

Paul Newman’s daytona.

It fulfills all your requirements. Everything else feels extremely inexpensive after

Don’t settle for less, that’s not marketed Rolex way.

You have a good point here.

dafuture · 17 November 2022, 01:51 AM

I have a ND Sub on order, so that's my choice.

I only own 3 other watches; Cartier, Oris, and Seiko. Depending on what you consider to be "inexpensive," the Oris and Seiko could stay. The Cartier is a wedding gift, so that's a no-doubt keeper. Guess my collection would stay intact!

Roger Lococco · 17 November 2022, 01:56 AM

One of these two … or maybe my BLNR.

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kieselguhr · 17 November 2022, 01:58 AM

If I didn’t already have an heirloom, and it had to be a modern Rolex, it would be the model that put a wide smile on my face the first time I saw it.

Luckily for me. I don’t need to theorize if it will work as a daily do everything watch. I already know it will.

It has followed me to depths of various oceans, the summit of mountains, the dark reaches of caves, and even through mundane formal events.

Its been worn over a wet suit, under the cuff of a tailored suit, and heck even no suit.

It would be the Z-Blue

FloydRedford · 17 November 2022, 01:58 AM

16710; the most versatile Rolex ever made

prnceofpersia23 · 17 November 2022, 02:02 AM

Easily this one.

alphadweller · 17 November 2022, 02:08 AM

SD43, the perfect one and done watch to me. Best looking black diver there is, perfect size for my wrist, feels special enough hence not too boring. Divers are my favourite genre and black is versatile.

There are more exciting watches in my collection like the TT blue Sub, or more understated ones like the YM pt dial. However, if I can only keep one, then the Sea-Dweller strikes the right balance, thinking long term. I would terribly miss my other two though, I don't really believe in a single luxury watch. I need variety and rotation to keep the flame alive.

Kevin of Larchmont · 17 November 2022, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by omar-rye

Two words; artificial scarcity

If they are not readily available then the scarcity is real.

brandon13 · 17 November 2022, 02:18 AM

I've debated this a lot over the years...and always land on the Black SS Sub Date.

jingerman · 17 November 2022, 02:20 AM

GMT for me!

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tifosi · 17 November 2022, 02:28 AM

Such an easy decision for me. 124060.

IamJacky · 17 November 2022, 03:17 AM

126710BLRO with both bracelets for me

cerendigit · 17 November 2022, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by douglasf13

p.s. didn’t you just sell your Explorer??

Haha yes I did. I have a zero-watch collection at the moment.

kegan · 17 November 2022, 03:23 AM

Option 3 neither fancy or plain. Acquired 23 years ago for its intended purpose and easily one and only if I had to choose.

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TeddyS · 17 November 2022, 03:23 AM

For me it would definitely be my blue Sky-Dweller. Although I do love my Daytona’s and other bits the Sky-Dweller has it all. Plus I have a rather large wrist ( 3 links added ) so prefer the size without the added heft of my SD43

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matthew P · 17 November 2022, 03:45 AM

Easy choice for me

New explorer in 36mm is sporty enough for everyday wear. Smaller and dressy enough for most occasions.
Insanely comfortable with zero wrist fatigue under any conditions

To this day I’m still staggered that they went back to the smaller size - but very happy they did

..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos..

Matteo E · 17 November 2022, 03:48 AM

Easy choice!

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medcoastsol · 17 November 2022, 04:06 AM

tough choice but might go with Explorer 39

douglasf13 · 17 November 2022, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerendigit

Haha yes I did. I have a zero-watch collection at the moment.

Well, darn it, you kinda already sold the answer to this question. IIRC, you don't have a particularly huge wrist. Why sell the 36mm Exp and now look at 39mm versions??

JoeJoeBobo · 17 November 2022, 04:31 AM

Not being difficult but is only one watch actually a collection?

17 November 2022, 12:37 AM	#36
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	If it had to be Rolex, it would be my BLNR. If it had to be one watch, it would not be a Rolex __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

17 November 2022, 12:54 AM	#37
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,516	“One-Watch collection” philosophy I had an IWC Mark XV as my only watch for many years and didn't feel miserable whatsoever. As of today, if it had to be a Rolex, I'd have to get one finally. If it had to be one watch, I would keep said IWC Mark XV or the 5711 blue.

17 November 2022, 01:27 AM	#40
yorkzilla "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Real Name: Greg Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 287	My GMT-Master II BLRO. I travel. __________________ Rolexes, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Breguet, Blancpain, Omegas, Breitling, Zenith, Cartier, Heuers, Longines, Bell & Ross, Laco, Doxa, Zodiac, Glycine, Movado, Seikos, Casios, Victorinox, and Tugaris.

17 November 2022, 01:51 AM	#42
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	I have a ND Sub on order, so that's my choice. I only own 3 other watches; Cartier, Oris, and Seiko. Depending on what you consider to be "inexpensive," the Oris and Seiko could stay. The Cartier is a wedding gift, so that's a no-doubt keeper. Guess my collection would stay intact! __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

17 November 2022, 01:56 AM	#43
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,980	One of these two … or maybe my BLNR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

16 November 2022, 11:21 PM	#31
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	If I had to choose I'd keep my BLNR. It is both the most day to day functional for me as well as my most meaningful watch.

17 November 2022, 12:15 AM	#34
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,502	Certainly my SD 16600 All subsequent references (ceramic) are wonderful but none of them give me a "definitive" feeling

17 November 2022, 12:37 AM	#35
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,395	subdate goes with everything and anything....meaning formal, casual, shorts, swim wear, task, looks great and matter not what others think...it's a Rolex...i have other low cost watches...but my sub makes me smile.

17 November 2022, 01:12 AM	#38
MHB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: VTNR, 214270, FXD Posts: 442	Either my VTNR or Explorer I.

17 November 2022, 01:22 AM	#39
JettyOne "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: USA Posts: 305	No steel, if one-and-done. If it has to be a Rolex, YM40 rose, for me. Why? It will look good on my daughter when I’m gone.

17 November 2022, 01:58 AM	#44
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	“One-Watch collection” philosophy If I didn’t already have an heirloom, and it had to be a modern Rolex, it would be the model that put a wide smile on my face the first time I saw it. Luckily for me. I don’t need to theorize if it will work as a daily do everything watch. I already know it will. It has followed me to depths of various oceans, the summit of mountains, the dark reaches of caves, and even through mundane formal events. Its been worn over a wet suit, under the cuff of a tailored suit, and heck even no suit. It would be the Z-Blue

17 November 2022, 01:58 AM	#45
FloydRedford 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Real Name: Ryan Location: Evergreen State Watch: 16710 Posts: 227	16710; the most versatile Rolex ever made

17 November 2022, 02:02 AM	#46
prnceofpersia23 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: AZ, USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 2,021	Easily this one.

17 November 2022, 02:08 AM	#47
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	SD43, the perfect one and done watch to me. Best looking black diver there is, perfect size for my wrist, feels special enough hence not too boring. Divers are my favourite genre and black is versatile. There are more exciting watches in my collection like the TT blue Sub, or more understated ones like the YM pt dial. However, if I can only keep one, then the Sea-Dweller strikes the right balance, thinking long term. I would terribly miss my other two though, I don't really believe in a single luxury watch. I need variety and rotation to keep the flame alive.

17 November 2022, 02:18 AM	#49
brandon13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 113	I've debated this a lot over the years...and always land on the Black SS Sub Date.

17 November 2022, 02:20 AM	#50
jingerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Singapore Posts: 108	GMT for me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 November 2022, 02:28 AM	#51
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Such an easy decision for me. 124060. __________________ Russ

17 November 2022, 03:17 AM	#52
IamJacky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 1,018	126710BLRO with both bracelets for me __________________ Two-Factor Authentication Enabled

17 November 2022, 03:23 AM	#54
kegan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 605	Option 3 neither fancy or plain. Acquired 23 years ago for its intended purpose and easily one and only if I had to choose. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 November 2022, 03:23 AM	#55
TeddyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Teddy Location: London U.K. Watch: sea-dweller 126600 Posts: 670	For me it would definitely be my blue Sky-Dweller. Although I do love my Daytona’s and other bits the Sky-Dweller has it all. Plus I have a rather large wrist ( 3 links added ) so prefer the size without the added heft of my SD43 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 November 2022, 03:45 AM	#56
matthew P "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 466	Easy choice for me New explorer in 36mm is sporty enough for everyday wear. Smaller and dressy enough for most occasions. Insanely comfortable with zero wrist fatigue under any conditions To this day I’m still staggered that they went back to the smaller size - but very happy they did ..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos..

17 November 2022, 03:48 AM	#57
Matteo E "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 377	Easy choice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 November 2022, 04:06 AM	#58
medcoastsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Real Name: Ayodeji Location: Las Vegas Watch: 116710LN, 126234 Posts: 332	tough choice but might go with Explorer 39

17 November 2022, 04:31 AM	#60
JoeJoeBobo Banned Join Date: May 2022 Real Name: Joesph Joe BoB Location: USA Posts: 625	Not being difficult but is only one watch actually a collection?

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