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samgobigs · 20 September 2021, 02:31 PM

I’d be interested to hear what your opinion as to which Rolex model is best for legibility? I’m talking all sorts of scenario from broad daylight (prefer one without too much glare) to 3am in the middle of the night to driving (and being able to tell the time with only a quick glance). I also wear glasses and it would be nice to have a watch that I could be able to easily read without the glasses.

Bitmover · 20 September 2021, 02:46 PM

124060, high contrast, lots of lume, no date.

Ichiran · 20 September 2021, 02:58 PM

In my view, the black-dial 41mm sub with AR coating is the most legible.

zdefonte · 20 September 2021, 03:02 PM

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OrangeSport · 20 September 2021, 03:05 PM

Sub, OP, Explorer or Milgauss

3 hands, no date, clear dial and good lume

the dark knight · 20 September 2021, 03:19 PM

FWIW, my 39mm Explorer I is the most legible watch I've ever owned by quite a bit. The markers/hands vs black matte dial has awesome contrast. The 39mm size is all dial and is often maligned (which may be fair) but the positive is the thing is like a damn clock on my wrist. The 3-6-9 markers serve as really good reference points, and no date.

If nothing else, it is truly a time checking machine.

-dustin · 20 September 2021, 03:35 PM

6 digit Polar ExpII, no doubt.

Oxfordian · 20 September 2021, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bitmover

124060, high contrast, lots of lume, no date.

This

The 124060 wins, hands down, no contest easy win in the legibility stakes for the Submariner.

BigAppleBill · 20 September 2021, 03:42 PM

The larger lumed indices of the YM42 make it a very legible dial, day or night. And personally I happen to also prefer the legibility of the OP39 white dial.

Old Expat Beast · 20 September 2021, 04:41 PM

Kyle3130 · 20 September 2021, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bitmover

124060, high contrast, lots of lume, no date.

This.

Master_Grogu · 20 September 2021, 05:13 PM

126660 because it has a loupe effect on a gigantic dial.

JSolution · 20 September 2021, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by zdefonte

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Yep this one

Harry-57 · 20 September 2021, 06:06 PM

Explorer 2 Polar.

The most legible watch I have seen and easily the most legible watch I will ever own.

Andrews148 · 20 September 2021, 06:11 PM

I would say the 2254.50 Omega Seamaster is the most legible watch I've seen (and with amazing lume), but from the Rolex lineup the new Explorer with the AR coating has to be up there.
Also the white dial OPs.

Xerxes77 · 20 September 2021, 06:13 PM

All Rolex with black dial…..

Tikandtokalot · 20 September 2021, 06:24 PM

Black sub or Explorer.
Or if Tudor mine.

Peter Toronto · 20 September 2021, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by the dark knight

FWIW, my 39mm Explorer I is the most legible watch I've ever owned by quite a bit. The markers/hands vs black matte dial has awesome contrast. The 39mm size is all dial and is often maligned (which may be fair) but the positive is the thing is like a damn clock on my wrist. The 3-6-9 markers serve as really good reference points, and no date.

If nothing else, it is truly a time checking machine.

Based on what I’ve owned from Rolex, I totally agree with this. The 39mm Explorer is very legible. However, the Pelagos is my most legible watch by a mile.

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rambo99 · 20 September 2021, 08:30 PM

the explorer ii white dial, definitely.

Chester01 · 20 September 2021, 08:33 PM

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This right here. No doubt.

phillyEagles · 20 September 2021, 08:52 PM

Legible white/ eggshell dial

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911991 · 20 September 2021, 08:54 PM

this one

Duckman25 · 20 September 2021, 09:24 PM

The classic submariner.

BroncoOne · 20 September 2021, 10:38 PM

NOT a Daytona LOL. That is a very busy dial.

In my collection it is the Sub.

brandrea · 20 September 2021, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

The larger lumed indices of the YM42 make it a very legible dial, day or night. And personally I happen to also prefer the legibility of the OP39 white dial.

I was struck by just how large the plots on this dial appear when I handled this reference.

brandrea · 20 September 2021, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bitmover

124060, high contrast, lots of lume, no date.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichiran

In my view, the black-dial 41mm sub with AR coating is the most legible.

Notwithstanding what I said above, I agree with these guys.

Any reference with a date cyclops is just a tad more difficult to read IMHO.

RichM · 20 September 2021, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

Explorer 2 Polar.

The most legible watch I have seen and easily the most legible watch I will ever own.

X2

rmagoo57 · 20 September 2021, 11:25 PM

This black dial Exp II gets my vote

Golfbone · 20 September 2021, 11:35 PM

As far as Rolex goes the Sub is the most legible I've seen. But it cannot begin to compare to my IWC 3717 for legibility. That watch, even though it's a chronometer with date and day is so easy to read in any lighting that it's a study in legibility others could learn from.

Qristian · 20 September 2021, 11:39 PM

Exp2 Polar 216570.

20 September 2021, 02:31 PM	#1
samgobigs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Canada Posts: 42	Best Rolex for legibility - what’s your suggestion? I’d be interested to hear what your opinion as to which Rolex model is best for legibility? I’m talking all sorts of scenario from broad daylight (prefer one without too much glare) to 3am in the middle of the night to driving (and being able to tell the time with only a quick glance). I also wear glasses and it would be nice to have a watch that I could be able to easily read without the glasses.

20 September 2021, 03:05 PM	#5
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	Sub, OP, Explorer or Milgauss 3 hands, no date, clear dial and good lume __________________

20 September 2021, 06:11 PM	#15
Andrews148 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Steve Andrews Location: Jersey Posts: 164	I would say the 2254.50 Omega Seamaster is the most legible watch I've seen (and with amazing lume), but from the Rolex lineup the new Explorer with the AR coating has to be up there. Also the white dial OPs. __________________ Omega Seamaster 2254.50 Rolex OP39 114300 black Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270

20 September 2021, 11:39 PM	#30
Qristian "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 211	Exp2 Polar 216570. __________________ Rolex 116610LV Rolex 216570 Polar Rolex 116400GV Black Omega Speedmaster Pro 005

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20 September 2021, 02:46 PM	#2
Bitmover "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 52	124060, high contrast, lots of lume, no date.

20 September 2021, 02:58 PM	#3
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,591	In my view, the black-dial 41mm sub with AR coating is the most legible.

20 September 2021, 03:02 PM	#4
zdefonte "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: US Posts: 25	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 September 2021, 03:19 PM	#6
the dark knight 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,380	FWIW, my 39mm Explorer I is the most legible watch I've ever owned by quite a bit. The markers/hands vs black matte dial has awesome contrast. The 39mm size is all dial and is often maligned (which may be fair) but the positive is the thing is like a damn clock on my wrist. The 3-6-9 markers serve as really good reference points, and no date. If nothing else, it is truly a time checking machine.

20 September 2021, 03:35 PM	#7
-dustin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dustin Location: A, TX Posts: 1,568	6 digit Polar ExpII, no doubt.

20 September 2021, 05:13 PM	#12
Master_Grogu Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Tokyo Posts: 969	126660 because it has a loupe effect on a gigantic dial.

20 September 2021, 06:06 PM	#14
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,637	Explorer 2 Polar. The most legible watch I have seen and easily the most legible watch I will ever own.

20 September 2021, 06:13 PM	#16
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	All Rolex with black dial…..

20 September 2021, 06:24 PM	#17
Tikandtokalot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Scotland Watch: Tudor BB41 M79540 Posts: 648	Black sub or Explorer. Or if Tudor mine.

20 September 2021, 08:30 PM	#19
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	the explorer ii white dial, definitely.

20 September 2021, 08:52 PM	#21
phillyEagles "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: US Watch: Two tone Sub Posts: 184	Legible white/ eggshell dial Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 September 2021, 09:24 PM	#23
Duckman25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Tysons Corner, VA Posts: 47	The classic submariner.

20 September 2021, 10:38 PM	#24
BroncoOne "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Boston Posts: 1,206	NOT a Daytona LOL. That is a very busy dial. In my collection it is the Sub.

20 September 2021, 11:35 PM	#29
Golfbone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 689	As far as Rolex goes the Sub is the most legible I've seen. But it cannot begin to compare to my IWC 3717 for legibility. That watch, even though it's a chronometer with date and day is so easy to read in any lighting that it's a study in legibility others could learn from.

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