Which Rolex or Tudor is the most legible?

[JakeK]

Apologies if this has been discussed before. I searched for this topic and didn't see anything recently.

Which Rolex or Tudor model do you think is most legible during a quick glance at the wrist based on your own experience?

Of all the models i've tried on, for me it is the Pelagos with the black dial.

Disclaimer, i've never tried on an EXP1 or a Polar EXP2.

[Tikandtokalot]

Mine in profile Black dial.

[padi56]

Will if any watch watch was not legible to read the time not much point in selling them. Myself 79 years old and wear bifocal glasses and not found any watch that I could not read the time even some of my 30mm vintage ones.

[-dustin]

Polar ExpII or non-LHD Pelagos, based on my experience.

[JakeK]

Originally Posted by padi56

Will if any watch watch was not legible to read the time not much point in selling them. Myself 79 years old and wear bifocal glasses and not found any watch that I could not read the time even some of my 30mm vintage ones.

Agree, the majority of watches are legible; however, in my own experience some are far more legible, especially for the quick glance at the wrist, and for some reason i find those more visually appealing overall.

For example, I found the legibility of the pelagos to be far superior to the Tudor BB GMT, EXP2 black dial, DJ Wimbledon, Yachtmaster and the white dial OP, and my desire to acquire any of those diminished as soon as I tried them on.

[brandrea]

I personally think the less writing and fewer complications there are on the dial, the easier they are to read.

Probably a 2 line Sub

[logo]

I vote Omega Speedmaster, as the textbook lesson in contrast.

But within Rolex, probably a datejust or OP with a black dial. Explorer is close but too much extra text on the dial to clutter it. Same for the sub.

[samson66]

Fair and reasonable question to ask. Some watches are much easier to read than others.

I find most Tudors extremely easy to read. Thicker hands and the snowflake on the hour hand really helps. They use a lot of lume as well.

My BB GMT is a very easy to read, even with a fourth hand

[Timetracker]

214270 for my old eyes

[enjoythemusic]

Polar.

If you're really blind at night, Pam1118 TRON.

[rM3panno]

Tudor Heritage Ranger

[JakeK]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Polar.

If you're really blind at night, Pam1118 TRON.

My vision is definitely getting worse at night. I've never seen that PAM Tron before. Wild! maybe a bit too wild for me though.

[JakeK]

Originally Posted by samson66

Fair and reasonable question to ask. Some watches are much easier to read than others.

I find most Tudors extremely easy to read. Thicker hands and the snowflake on the hour hand really helps. They use a lot of lume as well.

My BB GMT is a very easy to read, even with a fourth hand

a bit off topic, but i so wanted to love the BB GMT. I got to try one on and my heart sunk. Just wasn't for me. I tried the pelagos on right after and really enjoyed it, but not enough to displace my Omega Seamaster. Flipping through the pictures of the GMT and the Pelagos, i really think the better legibility of the Pelagos made the difference. If i never would have tried on the Pelagos i probably would have bought the GMT!

[WILLIWALKER]

Trust me, Daytona for sure.

[JakeK]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I personally think the less writing and fewer complications there are on the dial, the easier they are to read.

Probably a 2 line Sub

Brian, after looking at pictures i see what you mean. The balance of 2 lines above and 2 lines below on the older no-dates just makes for a cleaner looking and to me more visually appealing sub.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JakeK

Brian, after looking at pictures i see what you mean. The balance of 2 lines above and 2 lines below on the older no-dates just makes for a cleaner looking and to me more visually appealing sub.

Thanks Jake, and I agree.

I truly wish Rolex would take the "superlative chronometer officially certified" blurb and move it to the case back, they could use some decoration back there. To those of us in the know ... they could drop it entirely

EDIT: I should add that’s a fantastic reference you have there Jake

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[samson66]

Originally Posted by JakeK

a bit off topic, but i so wanted to love the BB GMT. I got to try one on and my heart sunk. Just wasn't for me. I tried the pelagos on right after and really enjoyed it, but not enough to displace my Omega Seamaster. Flipping through the pictures of the GMT and the Pelagos, i really think the better legibility of the Pelagos made the difference. If i never would have tried on the Pelagos i probably would have bought the GMT!

I was just the opposite. My AD called me when they got one in and when I tried it on I loved it and bought it on the spot, even though it was on leather and I preferred the bracelet. The Pelagos is even more legible than the GMT. I can't argue with that. But most Tudors I've seen do a great job of keeping it simple and being easy to read. For night viewing this GMT is the most legible watch I own. Again the much maligned snowflake hands make reading it much quicker and easier, especially in low light.

Which Seamaster do you have. My biggest gripe with my 300M was how difficult I found the skeleton hands to read at night. That's probably the biggest reason I didn't hold onto it. Great watch otherwise though.

[GolfJunkie]

These are both really legible



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[JakeK]

Originally Posted by samson66

Which Seamaster do you have. My biggest gripe with my 300M was how difficult I found the skeleton hands to read at night. That's probably the biggest reason I didn't hold onto it. Great watch otherwise though.

2220.80 the casino royale seamaster and you are right the skeleton hands make it almost impossible to read in low light especially if the lume isn't fully charged up.

I miss their old sword hands.

[JakeK]

Originally Posted by WILLIWALKER

Trust me, Daytona for sure.

wow. wasn't expecting this one. say more!

[911991]

I vote polar

[JakeK]

Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

These are both really legible



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I think these are the front runners for me. Polar might have it by a minute marker for me.

[Dan Pierce]

I can read this from Ohio.
dP

[Brian Page]

Polar

[wmb194]

The North Flag.

[samson66]

I don't own one but to me the 58 looks super legible. Nice big markers and hands. Simple design.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by WILLIWALKER

Trust me, Daytona for sure.

An attempt at humor, I suppose?

[Meyrin]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I personally think the less writing and fewer complications there are on the dial, the easier they are to read.

Probably a 2 line Sub

Yes! You beat me to it, I was going to write that I find my old 5-digit "2-liner" Sub extremely legible, for the reasons you mention and also the stark contrast between the hands and black dial! It's what I so love about it!

[JakeK]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I can read this from Ohio.
dP

Can't agree more Dan!

Ohio is my old home. Sometimes i miss it, mostly just the chili though.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I can read this from Ohio.
dP

Me too!!!!