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Old 21 November 2020, 11:52 AM   #1
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The most perfect Rolex ever made

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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Old 21 November 2020, 11:54 AM   #2
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The most perfect Rolex ever made

I would say engineering and design marvel: SkyDweller


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Old 21 November 2020, 12:05 PM   #3
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I'm partial to the Explorer, Submariner, and SkyDweller.

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Old 21 November 2020, 12:07 PM   #4
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They way the hour markers are cut out and shortened on the SkyDweller is terrible in my opinion
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Old 21 November 2020, 12:08 PM   #5
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It’s hard to beat this


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Old 21 November 2020, 12:11 PM   #6
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Old 21 November 2020, 12:13 PM   #7
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The 39mm OP range that was recently discontinued was possibly the greatest modern Rolex release of this century.

I also absolutely love the Explorer 1 and the Submariner (but not the Submariner Date).
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Old 21 November 2020, 12:35 PM   #8
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Old 21 November 2020, 12:52 PM   #9
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Old 21 November 2020, 12:54 PM   #10
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Old 21 November 2020, 07:06 PM   #11
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Old 21 November 2020, 08:35 PM   #12
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That's Rolex in a nutshell for you: I was making my choice, then looked at the contenders already entered in this thread, and thought to myself, "Yeah, they all have a good claim."

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Old 21 November 2020, 08:44 PM   #13
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The pinnacle of Rolex design is the the 16610LV, it’s not been bettered or probably ever will be in my opinion .
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Old 21 November 2020, 08:54 PM   #14
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For me the perfect Rolex are the watches that are the backbone of range, the DateJust and the Submariner.

These iconic watches created the paths that others follow.
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Old 21 November 2020, 08:57 PM   #15
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For engineering and design it's got to be the Sky Dweller for me.

For iconic design there are too many models to chose from. I'd have to sub categorise.
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Old 21 November 2020, 09:01 PM   #16
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The DSSD and SkyD stand out
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Old 21 November 2020, 09:06 PM   #17
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I've owned 14 Rolex watches (16570 twice though)... so 13 different ones. And without a doubt 16610 with lug holes is the "most perfect one" to me.

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Old 21 November 2020, 09:09 PM   #18
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Literally speaking; quality and design

The Rolex SD DeepSea

Because it has been engineered to go 3900m deep and still fits on the wrist and looks very reasonable in size compared to some of the deep divers of the past.

You can't get better design and engineering than that.
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Old 21 November 2020, 09:10 PM   #19
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The most perfect Rolex ever made

Congratulations on your new DJ!!! DJs are beautiful watches although really not a watch for which I really have much desire especially in the 36mm variety.

Rolex has so many beautiful models starting with the OP and on through Daytonas. To me the Daytonas are just absolutely engineering marvels and for my money the most complicated of the Rolex offerings even though the mechanics are long established. There are those who complain about the dials being illegible and complicated. I find the models very legible and in the complication lies their beauty. And as for size and fit, there's no other Rolex I've seen that packs so much into such a comfortable package.

At any rate DJs are beautiful as well and a new Rolex is always a thing of beauty. As is said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. There's beauty in all Rolex watches and we all find the ones we own as our favorites.

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Old 21 November 2020, 09:56 PM   #20
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Modern, Skydweller. Vintage, Gold Moon Phase Oyster Chronograph pre-Daytona Date.
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Old 21 November 2020, 10:24 PM   #21
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I’d agree, best value for money in terms of functions too.
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Old 21 November 2020, 10:30 PM   #22
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Old 21 November 2020, 10:31 PM   #23
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They way the hour markers are cut out and shortened on the SkyDweller is terrible in my opinion
I want to get to a place in life where I need to be reminded what month it is...
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Old 21 November 2020, 10:36 PM   #24
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... is the most iconic wrist watch ever made

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Old 21 November 2020, 10:53 PM   #25
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The 39mm OP range that was recently discontinued was possibly the greatest modern Rolex release of this century.

I also absolutely love the Explorer 1 and the Submariner (but not the Submariner Date).
Yes that was a great one.
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Old 21 November 2020, 11:08 PM   #26
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Old 21 November 2020, 11:08 PM   #27
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The pinnacle of Rolex design is the the 16610LV, it’s not been bettered or probably ever will be in my opinion .

This is flatout embarrassing to suggest, let alone to actually believe and post.
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Old 21 November 2020, 11:27 PM   #28
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Every Rolex has its charm and all are well made regardless of age.......The older models established the brand and for that I would say that the greatest rolexes are the datejusts and the subs.... the new models are continuing to make history and they have something in the range for everyone.
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Old 21 November 2020, 11:41 PM   #29
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Most perfect - Submariner.
Engineering - DSSD
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Old 21 November 2020, 11:42 PM   #30
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Anything with a cyclops doesn’t count
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