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173rdabn · 26 November 2020, 10:17 AM

Opinions will differ. That's why we don't all drive black Fords.

timlaw · 26 November 2020, 11:02 AM

i love my 2 5 digit references and really cant choose between my GMT and Explorer 2 - both are classic Rolex models that i find wear perfectly - never selling either one

Brny11 · 26 November 2020, 02:14 PM

16610lv with a black insert is close. Still “cheaper” build quality (by no means cheap though) so no cigar. 126610 is very close, but 41mm, large bracelet.. nope. Daytona’s close, but pcl, so no. Explorer 1 is extremely close but dial proportions drops it a step below perfection. Final 2 that are as close to perfect as it gets are 126710blro (if not too flashy for you), and the winner IMO... 114300 black and / or white.

Honorable mention (slightly to thick and top heavy, otherwise absolute perfection) is SD4K.

FWIW, I have explorer 1 and fat boy 116610ln. Love them but far from perfect!

TimeAZ · 26 November 2020, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brny11

16610lv with a black insert is close. Still “cheaper” build quality (by no means cheap though) so no cigar. 126610 is very close, but 41mm, large bracelet.. nope. Daytona’s close, but pcl, so no. Explorer 1 is extremely close but dial proportions drops it a step below perfection. Final 2 that are as close to perfect as it gets are 126710blro (if not too flashy for you), and the winner IMO... 114300 black and / or white.

Honorable mention (slightly to thick and top heavy, otherwise absolute perfection) is SD4K.

FWIW, I have explorer 1 and fat boy 116610ln. Love them but far from perfect!

Completely agree and would also add that the previous generation OP36 (reference 116000) feels great, has an outstanding bracelet, and easily surpasses expectations as a great daily driver.

7sins · 26 November 2020, 03:21 PM

Anyone else prefer vintage?

vassosent · 26 November 2020, 04:01 PM

116600

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eightball76 · 26 November 2020, 04:48 PM

I think it's another vote for the SD4K from me. It has everything I need, it's the right size for my wrist and its just that little be different to make it special.
I don't believe theres such a thing as the "perfect" watch but there is such a thing as the perfect watch for now.

salt&pepper · 26 November 2020, 04:52 PM

The one on my wrist!

jamesbondOO7 · 26 November 2020, 04:58 PM

The 16600, even if I sold mine.

brucethemanlee · 26 November 2020, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seabreeze60

As I look at my new 126200 I think about the features of a Rolex. It is an engineering and design marvel.

What Rolex model do you feel is the ultimate in quality and design?

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Daytona

ArchMerlin · 26 November 2020, 09:47 PM

116600 gets my vote. It’s proportion is second to none.

fskywalker · 27 November 2020, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rockmastermike

Another vote for an Explorer 1 as one of the best!

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TopDog2315 · 27 November 2020, 12:32 AM

For me it’s the EXP II, value/price/design is unbeatable. I used to believe the 16610 was the one until I purchased this one.... ; )

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Rocketman39 · 27 November 2020, 12:45 AM

So many Greats to choose from. However, the "Green Monster" is my Grail !

ndrs63 · 27 November 2020, 01:55 AM

Shape-wise is indeed perfect. Love wearing it when I travel, as it goes unnoticed. Aside from that, I find it just slightly underwhelming, occasionally.

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GGGMT · 27 November 2020, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TopDog2315

For me it’s the EXP II, value/price/design is unbeatable. I used to believe the 16610 was the one until I purchased this one.... ; )

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I’m with you bro! Tho exp1 maybe!

GGGMT · 27 November 2020, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Another vote for an Explorer 1 as one of the best!

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I’m with you bro but exp2 too!

Maxtor · 27 November 2020, 02:17 AM

I would suggest the Submariner ND or the Explorer 1. For me simpler is better.

Art Collector · 27 November 2020, 05:26 AM

Daytona for me--perfect proportions, visually interesting 3 subdials/bezel/pushers, 100m WR perfect for daily wear, elegant yet masculine, playboy race car driver vibe.

iTreelex · 27 November 2020, 05:29 AM

116600. Nothing beats it

Bladeshot · 28 November 2020, 01:17 PM

16710. Jumping hour hand, 3 time zones. Light and bulletproof.

8 OEM watches in one. (Or however many different inserts and straps you want to use.)

pah5153 · 29 November 2020, 01:32 PM

Ok I've got to be the one to say it. "Most Perfect " is a silly comment. Something is either perfect or it's not. There is no variations of perfect.

seabreeze60 · 29 November 2020, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pah5153

Ok I've got to be the one to say it. "Most Perfect " is a silly comment. Something is either perfect or it's not. There is no variations of perfect.

Whoops I checked with Google and there is a ‘most perfect’. Here’s Google’s response:

“There is no such thing as “more perfect.” It's either perfect or the most perfect. These two options are the only options that are grammatically correct. There are some quality adjectives that do not admit of different degrees and therefore cannot be compared: eternal, perfect, round, square, unique, universal.”

DoctorA · 4 December 2020, 12:20 AM

Must be this one!
With three inserts and two bracelets, you get 6 watches in one!

WatchNutcase · 5 December 2020, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Meyrin

One can argue about and discuss this forever, which is fun, but whichever conclusions one comes to I do think the 14060 Sub must be somewhere near the top of the list! It´s been called the "last of the best". Here's mine from 1996:
Attachment 1185384

The 114060 is now titled "last of the best" because it's the last classic 40mm in the range.

Stud Screw · 5 December 2020, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rmagoo57

I'll give a shout out to this classic DJ as well. Rolex sold a ton of these over the years!

Stan Cooper · 5 December 2020, 09:55 AM

For current Rolex models, it has to be the Sky-Dweller.

faz · 5 December 2020, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seabreeze60

As I look at my new 126200 I think about the features of a Rolex. It is an engineering and design marvel.

What Rolex model do you feel is the ultimate in quality and design?

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From an engineering and design marvel, as an engineer I truly believe DSSD is the one. Are there any other watches from other manufacturers that can achieve that depth and are wearable and look like a normal watch? (I am truly asking here, would like to know.)

From a quality point of view, I want to say Day Date, but in reality, I think DJ dials and DD dials are of similar quality really.

wgdaytona · 5 December 2020, 01:53 PM

Just for conversation, my idea of the "best" or "iconic" grail Rolexes would be a Platona and a DD40 with the gun blued hands and numbers. Damn, these are two pretty watches with substance to back it.

vassosent · 5 December 2020, 02:18 PM

All rolex watches are perfect and made with fine detail. I own 6 of them and i want to ad a ceramic daytona . Cant decide what to sell because i find all the six i have perfect

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26 November 2020, 11:02 AM	#92
timlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: Worcestershire,UK Watch: Coke 16710 Posts: 894	i love my 2 5 digit references and really cant choose between my GMT and Explorer 2 - both are classic Rolex models that i find wear perfectly - never selling either one __________________ Tim. 124060 Submariner, 16710 Coke, 16570 Black dial, Datejust 41 Wimbledon dial, Tudor Black Bay GMT, Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue, Tudor Black Bay 58 925, Tudor Prince Date Chronograph (panda dial)

26 November 2020, 03:21 PM	#95
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,622	Anyone else prefer vintage? __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

26 November 2020, 04:58 PM	#99
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	The 16600, even if I sold mine. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

28 November 2020, 01:17 PM	#111
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,850	16710. Jumping hour hand, 3 time zones. Light and bulletproof. 8 OEM watches in one. (Or however many different inserts and straps you want to use.) __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

4 December 2020, 12:20 AM	#114
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Must be this one! With three inserts and two bracelets, you get 6 watches in one! Attached Images __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

26 November 2020, 10:17 AM	#91
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,421	Opinions will differ. That's why we don't all drive black Fords.

26 November 2020, 02:14 PM	#93
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,460	16610lv with a black insert is close. Still “cheaper” build quality (by no means cheap though) so no cigar. 126610 is very close, but 41mm, large bracelet.. nope. Daytona’s close, but pcl, so no. Explorer 1 is extremely close but dial proportions drops it a step below perfection. Final 2 that are as close to perfect as it gets are 126710blro (if not too flashy for you), and the winner IMO... 114300 black and / or white. Honorable mention (slightly to thick and top heavy, otherwise absolute perfection) is SD4K. FWIW, I have explorer 1 and fat boy 116610ln. Love them but far from perfect!

26 November 2020, 04:01 PM	#96
vassosent "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GR Posts: 66	116600 Στάλθηκε από το SM-A515F μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk

26 November 2020, 04:48 PM	#97
eightball76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: england Watch: 16520, LV, SD4K Posts: 319	I think it's another vote for the SD4K from me. It has everything I need, it's the right size for my wrist and its just that little be different to make it special. I don't believe theres such a thing as the "perfect" watch but there is such a thing as the perfect watch for now.

26 November 2020, 04:52 PM	#98
salt&pepper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Vienna Watch: EXP2 Posts: 57	The one on my wrist!

26 November 2020, 09:47 PM	#101
ArchMerlin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Singapore Posts: 97	116600 gets my vote. It’s proportion is second to none.

27 November 2020, 12:32 AM	#103
TopDog2315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Allessandro Location: Canada Watch: 16610/16570/16220 Posts: 705	For me it’s the EXP II, value/price/design is unbeatable. I used to believe the 16610 was the one until I purchased this one.... ; ) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 November 2020, 12:45 AM	#104
Rocketman39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Florida Watch: 5513,Hulk,GMTII Posts: 364	So many Greats to choose from. However, the "Green Monster" is my Grail !

27 November 2020, 01:55 AM	#105
ndrs63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 1,102	Shape-wise is indeed perfect. Love wearing it when I travel, as it goes unnoticed. Aside from that, I find it just slightly underwhelming, occasionally. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 November 2020, 02:17 AM	#108
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	I would suggest the Submariner ND or the Explorer 1. For me simpler is better.

27 November 2020, 05:26 AM	#109
Art Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: U.S.A. Watch: 07 116520 Z Serial Posts: 81	Daytona for me--perfect proportions, visually interesting 3 subdials/bezel/pushers, 100m WR perfect for daily wear, elegant yet masculine, playboy race car driver vibe.

27 November 2020, 05:29 AM	#110
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	116600. Nothing beats it

29 November 2020, 01:32 PM	#112
pah5153 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Pat Location: ohio Posts: 139	Ok I've got to be the one to say it. "Most Perfect " is a silly comment. Something is either perfect or it's not. There is no variations of perfect.

5 December 2020, 09:55 AM	#117
Stan Cooper 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,888	For current Rolex models, it has to be the Sky-Dweller. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M Traveler GMT Meteorite, Seiko SSC813 quartz solar powered chronograph It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

5 December 2020, 01:53 PM	#119
wgdaytona 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 919	Just for conversation, my idea of the "best" or "iconic" grail Rolexes would be a Platona and a DD40 with the gun blued hands and numbers. Damn, these are two pretty watches with substance to back it.

5 December 2020, 02:18 PM	#120
vassosent "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GR Posts: 66	All rolex watches are perfect and made with fine detail. I own 6 of them and i want to ad a ceramic daytona . Cant decide what to sell because i find all the six i have perfect Στάλθηκε από το SM-A515F μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk

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