Have you found a 'perfect' watch?

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

Heck yeah

This dial color

[pepsiretail]

Originally Posted by paltak

My 16610LV gets the most wrist time and is as close to perfect as it's going to get for me. My 16710 comes in a close 2nd.

Agree 16610LV is sublime but disagree that the 16710 is close to it. It is nowhere near close.

[nick800]

SD43 is very close to perfect for me

[Quailhunter]

Yes. It’s a Swiss Army watch. It keeps perfect time, doesn’t show wear or scratches (black plastic), only needs a battery every 5 years, and costs $150.

[Houston77]

Define "perfect." I owned a blue dial, fluted DJ on oyster and found it to be the ultimate "do it all" watch. That's also why I sold it as it didn't seem to fit in well in a collection.

[Annan]

[charlitos]

Single red.

[watchtabs]

Many come to mind that I've owned. Patek 5712, 5164, 5167... BUT... I think none of them come close to the absolutely amazing, 16710 Pepsi.... And to be honest, none of the latest Rolex models come to mind. None, and I've had most of them.

I think the 16710 is the perfect watch, and second to it would be my 5164.



This is a grear article on Hodinkee on the 16710.

[gmstevenson]

16520 gets my vote

[Pimpsy]

PP 5712

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by pearson1995

I also have smaller wrists, the 16610 I agree is close to perfect. But if I had to be critical, it’s not perfect imo. Compared to today’s standards the bracelet is poor. But I do agree the size is superior to current subs



The BB chrono... the hour hands block the minutes dial which I just see as a complete failure. Shame as a waterproof Chrono by Tudor really does fill a niche in the market.

See, I have have been one of the lucky ones and have a fantastic fit with the 16610 bracelet and find that the light weight adds to the comfort. The 4 fine adjustments have been more than adequate. My Daytona has the solid bracelet, and only the quarter link quick adjustment. The added heft while feeling more luxury does not actually add strength.

But that black bay looks like it’s a cross between a Daytona and sub, but you are spot on; the hands obscure the time and a fair amount as well. As I need the chrono, the possibility exists that it may not impact me all that much, but I feel that for even 4 grand, it’s a compromise I’m not willing to make. The only other possibility for a water proof chrono would be the VC overseas, but I don’t really care for the styling, though it’s a great watch for sure.


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[kieselguhr]

Perfection lies in the eye of the beholder, be it due to sentiment, form, or function. For me, that would be my father’s 1601 as it keeps COSC time, looks great with scrubs, suits, and board shorts, and puts a wide smile on my face every time I look at it on my wrist.


AOW

[tanask211]

Nothing is perfect else we wouldn't be kept buying one after another..

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[Etschell]

No such thing exists

[Joemck]

I never tire of, and always return to, sub c date.

[BradSomrak]

Originally Posted by Etschell

No such thing exists

Sadly, this is true.

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by Etschell

No such thing exists

True... I think if a 16570 polar and 14060M had a baby, it would be close for me.

Though, I'm not sure what I would take from each. A date, diver bezel (for timing) and a second time zone are great. sadly, it's hard to pack into one watch. Closest would be a Tudor Heritage Chrono. However, they are too big for me.

[jvb.nc]

yes. i just don’t own it yet.

YET.




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[mrarchiegoodwin]

Originally Posted by BradSomrak

Sadly, this is true.

Of watches, of crafted items, of designed creations, true. As near as humans get to perfection is what we call art. Yet all around us we can find perfection if we observe nature.

[Setarip]

RG DD 40...or any DD

The President bracelet is buttery smooth and pleasure to wear

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

This dial color

I love it. I want one of those!

[Bshaf]

White dial sky dweller! All in one watch. GMT, date, time and month function!


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[LandWatch]

Submariner 114060.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by pearson1995

I’ve often look at the VC’s and think they are close to perfect. I was really let down when trying one on with how it sits on the wrist. And I much prefer the previous gens date window... the display case back is beautiful though. It’s close to perfect, but for me it’s not quite there.

How it fits is of course always going to be the acid test, and that will also always be very individual. For me, it’s the best fit I’ve had in the about 14-15 luxury watches I’ve had the good fortune of owning so far, so pretty perfect in that regard, but I can easily see how that would likely be different for someone else. I also find that the strap options are very counter intuitive on this watch. You’d think it’s a steel only watch with two straps thrown in as a gimmick, but on wrist, the leather is where things really come together for me and the rubber is such a fantastic option for things like hikes or generally on hot and humid days.

[gunhose]

My close to perfect is PP 5066 I bought new in 1999. I own a few Rolexes but that damn 5066 is it for me !

[gleiden]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Yes.

Love this - just wish they made a 39mm

[rcclarkie]

I'd say a 16710 with all three bezels (Pepsi/Coke/black) - perfection only lasts so long so at least you get the option to update it every time you eye starts to wander.

Too bad the current 6-digit GMT references don't offer this same inter-changability.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by gleiden

Love this - just wish they made a 39mm

That's the thing, it wouldn't be perfect for me anymore.

[J-E]

yep the 114060

[matt009au]

36mm 116200 datejust for me.