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Saxon007 · 29 May 2012, 09:04 AM

A Daytona with the tachymeter on the dial and a rotating 12 hr bezel would not be perfect - nothing is - but it would be nice.

White_Au · 29 May 2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by patrike

A Daytona 116505 would be perfect..if:
- The were no criminals wanting to rob you of yout fine watch.

- If the boss at the office wouldn´t look at you and think "who the h*ll does he think he is wearing a $30K watch"
- If the general Svenska Avundsjukan (Swedish envy) didn´t exist

There is a perfect watch, mine! (well, at least for me it is!)

For your points above:

1. I'm not worried about that due to certain laws allowing carrying of certain things we shall not talk about on TRF.

2. I have been wearing mine around the office and no one has noticed much less said anything.
3. Not familiar with Swedish envy, there is good old USA envy though. Maybe not the same though.

If you can get one you should do it and not worry about it!
I highly recommend it!

chorne · 29 May 2012, 02:38 PM

There are a lot of perfect watches. I have bought and sold at least 25 of them.

Chris

gwalker · 29 May 2012, 02:45 PM

IMHO there isn't. I think the SubC is about as close to all around perfection that Rolex makes.

vintagewaferthin · 30 June 2012, 12:29 AM

There is indeed the perfect watch, the ss Daytona with the black dial, it's perfect in my book and is defiantly on my list of future watch purchases.

capote · 30 June 2012, 12:51 AM

AP 15202 and ALS Datograph are perfect.

impalass · 30 June 2012, 01:35 AM

The Submariner covers all the bases from shorts and tee shirts to a tuxedo, can't be beat imho.

watchwatcher · 30 June 2012, 11:42 PM

Yes it does. Of course, the more subjective criteria one uses to assess the candidates, the more limited the choices.

Megalobyte · 1 July 2012, 12:02 AM

For me it would be:

A Sub C, but...

42mm (I'm not fashionable or trendy, but at 6'8, 350 lbs, size 17 feet, 42 is 39 on me ;) ) And we're talking about MY perfect watch. :)

A quick change strap/bracelet, similar to Panerai, but NOT proprietary like IWC/Cartier.

A clever hidden pushbutton system that allows you to quickly detach a bezel or insert to install a different color. Like blue, red, green, etc. the colored inserts sold as accessories.

(I fully realize the last 2 will never happen. )

More tapered lugs. Pointy crown guards.

The Glidelock version the Deepsea uses.

Even brighter, longer lasting lume.

3-5 day power reserve.

Replace rotor bearing sleeve with ceramic bearings.

Increase WR to 1000m without increasing thickness of the watch.

Make the bezel pip/pearl flush with insert.

That's all I want. :)

sig-x · 30 June 2012, 11:59 PM

No such thing!

Bruno C · 1 July 2012, 12:05 AM

16610, with SUBMARINER legend in red will be perfection

Mike1066 · 1 July 2012, 12:08 AM

Yes. It is called the 1665. Vintage w/ soul, unparalleled dive history, bullet proof movement, rare, cool HEV for some pop, sweet domed crystal, decent bracelet, and three varieties for you (DRSD, Rail Dial, Great White).

roadcarver · 1 July 2012, 12:12 AM

All subjective to the eye of the beholder...

datejust24 · 1 July 2012, 12:12 AM

14060M...just a classic beauty that is what I consider to be perfect...

zeuloa · 5 July 2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jay1988

Hmm no it doesn't.

If I had to pick only two watches they would be the Royal Oak and the Nautilus. They are the closest it comes. Kudos to Mr Genta on that one.

If you asked me to pick just one ? I'd tell you to get lost :)

Agree. For me it would probably be one of these 2.

HL65 · 5 July 2012, 08:25 AM

For me it would be the A Lange & Sohne Platinum Double Split. This watch is hard to beat from every angle IMHO. It is a delight to look at and wear and to me is the ultimate in haute horlogerie as the world's only double rattrapante.

PS. And yes I am quite biased but in this case rightfully so.

michel33 · 5 July 2012, 08:27 AM

A pure and simple 5513 with a Maxi-dial.

The GMT Master · 5 July 2012, 08:35 AM

I guess the perfect watch for me is that one watch that is perfect for every situation, easy to use, has some flair, and is a standout amongst its competitors. In which case, I think the SS GMT IIc is just about as close as you can get to a perfect everyday luxury watch.

Now, an ultimate watch would be something different indeed, in which case, I would probably have an ALS Datograph - see Ken's watch porn for more details

29 May 2012, 09:04 AM	#1
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	A Daytona with the tachymeter on the dial and a rotating 12 hr bezel would not be perfect - nothing is - but it would be nice. __________________ Licensed to kill time.

1 July 2012, 12:08 AM	#12
Mike1066 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 16600 Posts: 728	Yes. It is called the 1665. Vintage w/ soul, unparalleled dive history, bullet proof movement, rare, cool HEV for some pop, sweet domed crystal, decent bracelet, and three varieties for you (DRSD, Rail Dial, Great White). __________________ V/R Mike

1 July 2012, 12:12 AM	#13
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	All subjective to the eye of the beholder... __________________ I'm just a cook...

5 July 2012, 08:25 AM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	For me it would be the A Lange & Sohne Platinum Double Split. This watch is hard to beat from every angle IMHO. It is a delight to look at and wear and to me is the ultimate in haute horlogerie as the world's only double rattrapante. PS. And yes I am quite biased but in this case rightfully so. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

29 May 2012, 02:38 PM	#3
chorne "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 66	There are a lot of perfect watches. I have bought and sold at least 25 of them. Chris

29 May 2012, 02:45 PM	#4
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	IMHO there isn't. I think the SubC is about as close to all around perfection that Rolex makes.

30 June 2012, 12:29 AM	#5
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	There is indeed the perfect watch, the ss Daytona with the black dial, it's perfect in my book and is defiantly on my list of future watch purchases.

30 June 2012, 12:51 AM	#6
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	AP 15202 and ALS Datograph are perfect.

30 June 2012, 01:35 AM	#7
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	The Submariner covers all the bases from shorts and tee shirts to a tuxedo, can't be beat imho.

30 June 2012, 11:42 PM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Yes it does. Of course, the more subjective criteria one uses to assess the candidates, the more limited the choices.

1 July 2012, 12:02 AM	#9
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	For me it would be: A Sub C, but... 42mm (I'm not fashionable or trendy, but at 6'8, 350 lbs, size 17 feet, 42 is 39 on me ;) ) And we're talking about MY perfect watch. :) A quick change strap/bracelet, similar to Panerai, but NOT proprietary like IWC/Cartier. A clever hidden pushbutton system that allows you to quickly detach a bezel or insert to install a different color. Like blue, red, green, etc. the colored inserts sold as accessories. (I fully realize the last 2 will never happen. ) More tapered lugs. Pointy crown guards. The Glidelock version the Deepsea uses. Even brighter, longer lasting lume. 3-5 day power reserve. Replace rotor bearing sleeve with ceramic bearings. Increase WR to 1000m without increasing thickness of the watch. Make the bezel pip/pearl flush with insert. That's all I want. :)

30 June 2012, 11:59 PM	#10
sig-x "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	No such thing!

1 July 2012, 12:05 AM	#11
Bruno C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Bruno Location: Argentina Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 449	16610, with SUBMARINER legend in red will be perfection

1 July 2012, 12:12 AM	#14
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	14060M...just a classic beauty that is what I consider to be perfect...

5 July 2012, 08:27 AM	#17
michel33 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: france Posts: 796	A pure and simple 5513 with a Maxi-dial.

5 July 2012, 08:35 AM	#18
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I guess the perfect watch for me is that one watch that is perfect for every situation, easy to use, has some flair, and is a standout amongst its competitors. In which case, I think the SS GMT IIc is just about as close as you can get to a perfect everyday luxury watch. Now, an ultimate watch would be something different indeed, in which case, I would probably have an ALS Datograph - see Ken's watch porn for more details

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