The single perfect watch

[michaelmclees]

Rolex Explorer 1 - 36mm for anyone 7 inches and below, 39 or 40mm for anyone above.

[austinp]

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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[Dan Pierce]

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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[Michael T]

228238.

[JParm]

This.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JParm

This.

Lovely, just perfect

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by JParm

This.

GMT is always the right answer.

[Galaga167]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

GMT is always the right answer.

OK, this too.

[Galaga167]

Originally Posted by JParm

This.

Magnificent

[WILLIWALKER]

Originally Posted by Michael T

228238.

Fantastic shot !!!

228238 for me too


Never had that feeling on any other reference or any other brand

[Chrasmus]

The Omega Speedmaster!

[Ferdelious]

Sea-Dweller 116600

[Giovannibravo]

I’d say either EXP1 or Submariner.

[LSU-MOOSE]

When I was 18 years old I took up scuba diving. We were on a check out dive and my dive master had his watch on. I stopped him and reminded him to take off his watch. He then proceeded to tell me how his “Submariner” was designed for scuba diving. I was studying mechanical engineering and was fascinated by this watch. I went back home and went to the LSU library and started researching this brand Rolex. I was amazed and decided this is the watch for me.

On our next dive the dive master let me wear the watch to monitor my bottom time. OMG, I was hooked. I went to the local AD and my world was rocked. I couldn’t come close to being able to afford this watch. So I decided one day this will be my watch and I will never wear anything else.

Life proceeded, marriage, children, expenses…. Each time I checked the prices they were just out of reach, more important things to spend my money on.

31 years later my second wife, who knew the entire story gave me my Submariner for my 51st birthday. It is my favorite watch. It doesn’t get as much wrist time because of my collection but is still my favorite.

[Nads786]

Originally Posted by LSU-MOOSE

When I was 18 years old I took up scuba diving. We were on a check out dive and my dive master had his watch on. I stopped him and reminded him to take off his watch. He then proceeded to tell me how his “Submariner” was designed for scuba diving. I was studying mechanical engineering and was fascinated by this watch. I went back home and went to the LSU library and started researching this brand Rolex. I was amazed and decided this is the watch for me.

On our next dive the dive master let me wear the watch to monitor my bottom time. OMG, I was hooked. I went to the local AD and my world was rocked. I couldn’t come close to being able to afford this watch. So I decided one day this will be my watch and I will never wear anything else.

Life proceeded, marriage, children, expenses…. Each time I checked the prices they were just out of reach, more important things to spend my money on.

31 years later my second wife, who knew the entire story gave me my Submariner for my 51st birthday. It is my favorite watch. It doesn’t get as much wrist time because of my collection but is still my favorite.

Great story! Thanks for sharing.


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[enjoythemusic]

At the core, what is its purpose? Make things as simple, and durable, as possible.

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[superdog]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

At the core, what is its purpose? Make things as simple, and durable, as possible.

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I’m with you here.

Might just be perfect.

[ts3]

5711/1A blue came close, at least until the recent hype which people can find off-putting. I couldn't care less though.

[Gladiat0r]

Another vote for stainless Submariner. Whichever model works for you, date or no date.
The watch is good for ALL occasions and is an icon for a reason. If I could only have one, it would be that.

[espanol]

The current GMT "Pepsi" is the greatest watch Rolex has ever made, IMO. It's absolutely perfect. Proportions, colors, wearability, plus you can switch between factory oyster and jubilee. It's great.

[manuu]

The original Planet ocean with the 2500D movement.



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[Galaga167]

Originally Posted by manuu

The original Planet ocean with the 2500D movement.



random pic from the interwebz

This.

[TheVTCGuy]

Does everything I need

[Token74]

Daytona 116500. Can be worn dress up or dress down. Just as tough as any other Rolex so can be used for beating as well, and can go plenty deep enough for 99.9% of people.

I sold mine as it didn’t get much time as part of a collection, but if I were to go back to just having one watch, it would be the 116500 without any hesitation.


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[Carguy87]

Don’t think there’s one perfect watch, that’s why almost all of us have a collection of various sizes. If I had to pick only one watch to wear daily forever? I’d probably go with a VC Overseas dual time black dial. The bracelet/leather/rubber strap changes allow you to dress it up or down, black dial goes with everything clothing-wise, the GMT complication is nice for travel, and since it’s not a Rolex I feel like it’s more under the radar than other pieces for occasions where you don’t want to draw attention with an expensive watch.

[Easy E]

As a one and only, got to be my 116610LN.

[JJGreen]

Rolex Daytona 116500 or 116520, I'll get specific...white dial.

[HHIslander]

OP39 white. Simple yet elegant and fits just about every occasion.

[denmanproject]

Originally Posted by HHIslander

OP39 white. Simple yet elegant and fits just about every occasion.

Yup

[shedlock2000]

Hmm. This is actually more challenging if a question than it seems.

There was recently a thread about the Platinic form of watch embodied — which I selected the Roberts Grand Complication 5



But that’s not the most perfect watch.

I want to say something like the Smiths De Luxe, but it’s not perfect for me because it has no date (and, after having no-date watches, they irk me in their lack of functionality).



I’d like to say the watch I actually have, the 1675 — and it would be very, very, close:



But I miss the functionality afforded by the 3185/6. It’s definitely not the 116710 because the flat crystal make it hard to see and it’s shouty bezel is too gauche.

I’m going to say something like the 226570 — with the caveat that it should be 40mm (the 16570 fails on many fronts — not limited to the lack of Explorer hand). I’m on the list for one again, and I’m not sure that I’d pick my 1675 over it.




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