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9 August 2023, 11:32 PM | #1 |
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The single perfect watch
What, in YOUR opinion, is the single most perfect watch ever made?
Doesn't have to be Rolex, but I figure that most of us are here for a reason. Casio? AP? Rolex? Cartier? A. Lange? Something completely different?? What are YOUR thoughts and opinions? PDG |
9 August 2023, 11:39 PM | #2 |
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Apple Watch (ducking…)
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9 August 2023, 11:41 PM | #3 |
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It’s kind of like “single most perfect automobile”, there are too many use cases to crown one ultimate winner (if you’ll pardon the pun). But it’s a fun thought experiment. I would nominate a simple 3-hand, no complications… something like a Patek 5227.
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G-shock Solar. Perfect for apocalypse.
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9 August 2023, 11:44 PM | #5 |
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I’m a Rolex fanboy so for me it’d be the Submariner Date LN.
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9 August 2023, 11:44 PM | #6 |
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It doesn’t exist
Seriously though, there’s always something about any watch I’ve owned that could be improved … as hobbyists, I guess we are a finicky bunch. I’d say the Submariner 124060 is pretty close, except for the clasp being a smidge large. |
9 August 2023, 11:46 PM | #7 |
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The single perfect watch
The original Rolex: The iconic Oyster Perpetual. Time only, classic design, and beautiful in its simplicity. If you need to know the date, look at your phone.
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9 August 2023, 11:47 PM | #8 |
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For me, it’s this one… No frills, and nothing particularly elegant about it… It has pretty much everything I want or “need” in a watch, and is a reminder that I should occasionally be able to splurge on something for myself.
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9 August 2023, 11:48 PM | #9 |
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This one is as good as any I’ll wager. |
9 August 2023, 11:48 PM | #10 |
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Sub or Sub Date for my taste, both are fantastic and I'm pretty split on which I prefer. Have the Sub Date currently and am perfectly happy with it and have enjoyed having the date available at a glance.
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That would be my second choice, and will likely be my next Rolex. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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9 August 2023, 11:51 PM | #13 |
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214270 Explorer. Versatile, reliable, durable.
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Steel Submariner, or Explorer 1 and 2. There’s three choices and most of us aren’t capable of making just one.
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10 August 2023, 12:00 AM | #15 |
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DJ 36 fluted bezel on jubilee with white stick dial. Currently not available new. Sub is close second.
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10 August 2023, 12:05 AM | #16 |
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Sub 16610. Case with no holes
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10 August 2023, 12:06 AM | #17 |
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I'm not sure this is such a thing as a "perfect watch" overall, but I feel there is a perfect watch that meets our need/desires. I value accuracy in a watch above all else, so I agree with Roger Lococco on the Apple Watch, especially the Ultra variant. it ticks a lot of boxes for me. I'm also a G-Shock fan.
For a traditional, analog watch, I picked up a Seiko Astron GPS a little over a month ago and it could easily be a "one and done" watch for me. Solar power, GPS time sync accurate to 1 second every 100,000 years, perpetual calendar, and dual time zones. If I were picking mechanical only, then it would be the Speedy Moonwatch. I've been enjoying everyone's responses! |
10 August 2023, 12:09 AM | #18 |
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I thought this might be a fun topic. There is, of course, no right answer - but to see people's opinions and thoughts is absolutely fantastic!
For me, I hope that someone brings up a watch I don't know - or points out something really amazing about watches that I do know. So far, I am loving reading all of the responses. PDG |
10 August 2023, 12:18 AM | #19 |
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The one you are wearing on your wrist otherwise you would not have bought it.
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ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder |
10 August 2023, 12:25 AM | #20 |
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This is my perfect single watch.
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10 August 2023, 12:33 AM | #21 |
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10 August 2023, 12:40 AM | #22 |
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10 August 2023, 12:42 AM | #23 |
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This one. I’m not saying it’s the best watch ever, because I’ve not encountered enough different ones to know for sure. But this is the best watch I’ve ever owned, by some margin.
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10 August 2023, 12:43 AM | #24 |
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The 36mm Rolex Explorer
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10 August 2023, 12:55 AM | #25 |
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For me. For now. This one.
It’s relatively inexpensive. Zero pretentiousness. I feel good wearing it. Love the design and how it feels. It’ll go good with near any attire. Can wear to work and in front of customers. Can bring on vacation.
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10 August 2023, 01:20 AM | #27 |
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My perfect watch is having two. One is more sporty, the other is more dressy. But I can swim with either. I can also wear either with a suit. Perfect combination that covers every scenario.
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10 August 2023, 01:37 AM | #28 |
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Rolex Explorer 1 - 36mm for anyone 7 inches and below, 39 or 40mm for anyone above.
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10 August 2023, 01:46 AM | #29 |
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Before the 124060 came out I’d say the 14060m. The 41mm, adjustable clasp and larger hour markers make it perfect to me.
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10 August 2023, 01:54 AM | #30 |
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The BB GMT covers all the important criteria for me: form, function, and most importantly, the sheer joy it provides every time I wear it.
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