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Old 26 November 2020, 10:17 AM   #91
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Opinions will differ. That's why we don't all drive black Fords.
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Old 26 November 2020, 11:02 AM   #92
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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



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Old 26 November 2020, 02:14 PM   #93
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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!
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Old 26 November 2020, 03:21 PM   #94
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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.
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Old 26 November 2020, 03:21 PM   #95
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Old 26 November 2020, 04:01 PM   #96
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Old 26 November 2020, 04:48 PM   #97
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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.
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Old 26 November 2020, 04:52 PM   #98
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The one on my wrist!
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Old 26 November 2020, 04:58 PM   #99
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The 16600, even if I sold mine.
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Old 26 November 2020, 05:57 PM   #100
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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 26 November 2020, 09:47 PM   #101
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116600 gets my vote. It’s proportion is second to none.
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Old 27 November 2020, 12:19 AM   #102
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Another vote for an Explorer 1 as one of the best!


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Old 27 November 2020, 12:32 AM   #103
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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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Old 27 November 2020, 12:45 AM   #104
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So many Greats to choose from. However, the "Green Monster" is my Grail !
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Old 27 November 2020, 01:55 AM   #105
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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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Old 27 November 2020, 02:12 AM   #106
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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!
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Old 27 November 2020, 02:13 AM   #107
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Another vote for an Explorer 1 as one of the best!


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I’m with you bro but exp2 too!
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Old 27 November 2020, 02:17 AM   #108
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I would suggest the Submariner ND or the Explorer 1. For me simpler is better.
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Old 27 November 2020, 05:26 AM   #109
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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.
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Old 27 November 2020, 05:29 AM   #110
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116600. Nothing beats it
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Old 28 November 2020, 01:17 PM   #111
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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.)



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Old 29 November 2020, 01:32 PM   #112
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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.
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Old 29 November 2020, 01:39 PM   #113
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The most perfect Rolex ever made

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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.”
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Old 4 December 2020, 12:20 AM   #114
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Must be this one!
With three inserts and two bracelets, you get 6 watches in one!
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Old 5 December 2020, 07:08 AM   #115
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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:
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The 114060 is now titled "last of the best" because it's the last classic 40mm in the range.
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Old 5 December 2020, 07:54 AM   #116
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I'll give a shout out to this classic DJ as well. Rolex sold a ton of these over the years!
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Old 5 December 2020, 09:55 AM   #117
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For current Rolex models, it has to be the Sky-Dweller.
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Old 5 December 2020, 11:59 AM   #118
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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.
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Old 5 December 2020, 01:53 PM   #119
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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.
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Old 5 December 2020, 02:18 PM   #120
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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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