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pearson1995 · Yesterday, 10:44 PM

I’ve often wondered, what Rolex is the one which is as good as it gets. I would presume it has to be PM. Sub/GMT/Daytona and DD are probably the likely contenders. Platinum over gold? If so that would be the platinum Daytona vs the DD. I would say I don’t like diamonds on a man’s watch (general rule of thumb). Is the Daytona / DD platinum the best it gets for Rolex in your opinion?

Calatrava r · Yesterday, 10:46 PM

They are all made the same in the same factories out of the same materials. So, the answer lies in the one you like best.

PenDelicate · Yesterday, 10:55 PM

Yup.

Oyster Al · Yesterday, 10:59 PM

Modern tech integrated with a direct visual from the past, what could possibly beat the Le Mans as pinnacle?or at least in the conversation.

brandrea · Yesterday, 11:02 PM

Beauty in the eye of the beholder. One could argue that any which one is the pinnacle.

For me, it’s probably the Submariner.

Mystro · Yesterday, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

They are all made the same in the same factories out of the same materials. So, the answer lies in the one you like best.

^^^This is the answer.

dolceman81 · Yesterday, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pearson1995

I’ve often wondered, what Rolex is the one which is as good as it gets. I would presume it has to be PM. Sub/GMT/Daytona and DD are probably the likely contenders. Platinum over gold? If so that would be the platinum Daytona vs the DD. I would say I don’t like diamonds on a man’s watch (general rule of thumb). Is the Daytona / DD platinum the best it gets for Rolex in your opinion?

IMHO a DD platinum quadrant dial!

1William · Yesterday, 11:49 PM

Maybe. PM take a pick.

Kevin of Larchmont · Yesterday, 11:51 PM

Every one of my Rolexes has been the pinnacle until the next one.

LuxLemon · Yesterday, 11:51 PM

Ah the holy grail? That is up to you - until you buy it - and think of a new grail.

Sephiroth · Yesterday, 11:55 PM

Probably Daytona and SkyD from a movement perspective.

thesharkfactor · Today, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

They are all made the same in the same factories out of the same materials. So, the answer lies in the one you like best.

Perfect answer.

Yobber76 · Today, 12:10 AM

I agree with everyone, it's in the eye of the beholder. And for me, every time I get one that I think is the ONE, before too long there's another. Right now it's GMTs.

padi56 · Today, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by pearson1995

I’ve often wondered, what Rolex is the one which is as good as it gets. I would presume it has to be PM. Sub/GMT/Daytona and DD are probably the likely contenders. Platinum over gold? If so that would be the platinum Daytona vs the DD. I would say I don’t like diamonds on a man’s watch (general rule of thumb). Is the Daytona / DD platinum the best it gets for Rolex in your opinion?

Myself not a fan of any of the Daytona range especially any precious metal ones but what's best in any Rolex is what that person wants to own and wear. Irrespective perceived price hype etc.

fozzyf18 · Today, 12:21 AM

Like Brian said, it is a personal choice. I too shunned diamonds on a man's watch, but the platinum DD with ice blue dial and diamond hour markers would definitely be the exception for me. Love the roman numerals, never thought I would like the diamonds, but I can't refute that pics of that dial really looks good. On the other hand, I am not a fan of diamond bezels.

Other than that, a gold Sub- 126618LB to be exact.

nyc2la · Today, 12:26 AM

To each his/her own for defining the pinnacle Rolex.

This is my choice.

Although I love my SS sports Rolex as well.

There’s room in the Watchbox for it all, not just the “pinnacle”.

Robf52 · Today, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LuxLemon

Ah the holy grail? That is up to you - until you buy it - and think of a new grail.

This.

0nly5iv3Digits · Today, 05:03 AM

More or less any model from the 5 digit era

Old Geezer · Today, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by pearson1995

I’ve often wondered, what Rolex is the one which is as good as it gets. I would presume it has to be PM. Sub/GMT/Daytona and DD are probably the likely contenders. Platinum over gold? If so that would be the platinum Daytona vs the DD. I would say I don’t like diamonds on a man’s watch (general rule of thumb). Is the Daytona / DD platinum the best it gets for Rolex in your opinion?

Everything in the Rolex public catalog is varying degrees of greatness. The off catalog pieces are next level.

yowlie · Today, 06:41 AM

For me it became the 1665. It was a true feat of engineering . . .

Barada7 · Today, 06:43 AM

Explorer 214270 MkII, 39 mm. Great movement, comfortable, easy to read. It’s the pinnacle of Rolex engineering.

fozzyf18 · Today, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

To each his/her own for defining the pinnacle Rolex.

This is my choice.

Although I love my SS sports Rolex as well.

There’s room in the Watchbox for it all, not just the “pinnacle”.

That's it. That's the one that I spoke of. She is a beaut Clarke!

ROlesorusLEX · Today, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 0nly5iv3Digits

More or less any model from the 5 digit era

Bingo.

For me, it's the 16600 Sea Dweller. Beautiful lines. A bit thicker and prouder on the wrist, but not too dissimilar from a Submariner. Not jewelry like a 6 digit. Capable. Indestructible. Subtle. Economic.

Will look good in 50 years.

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Bazil · Today, 09:40 AM

VTNR - will go down in history as the greatest … you heard it here first …

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nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,303	To each his/her own for defining the pinnacle Rolex. This is my choice. Although I love my SS sports Rolex as well. There’s room in the Watchbox for it all, not just the “pinnacle”. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

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0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: EARTH Watch: What is "watch"? Posts: 1,134	More or less any model from the 5 digit era __________________ “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

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Calatrava r 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,071	They are all made the same in the same factories out of the same materials. So, the answer lies in the one you like best.

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PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: Just a Daytona Posts: 1,297	Yup.

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Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,543	Modern tech integrated with a direct visual from the past, what could possibly beat the Le Mans as pinnacle?or at least in the conversation.

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brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,565	Beauty in the eye of the beholder. One could argue that any which one is the pinnacle. For me, it’s probably the Submariner.

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1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,767	Maybe. PM take a pick.

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Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,234	Every one of my Rolexes has been the pinnacle until the next one.

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LuxLemon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: North America Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 165	Ah the holy grail? That is up to you - until you buy it - and think of a new grail.

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Sephiroth "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: FL Posts: 173	Probably Daytona and SkyD from a movement perspective.

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Yobber76 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,922	I agree with everyone, it's in the eye of the beholder. And for me, every time I get one that I think is the ONE, before too long there's another. Right now it's GMTs.

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fozzyf18 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: NC Watch: GMTII,TT & SS Sub Posts: 164	Like Brian said, it is a personal choice. I too shunned diamonds on a man's watch, but the platinum DD with ice blue dial and diamond hour markers would definitely be the exception for me. Love the roman numerals, never thought I would like the diamonds, but I can't refute that pics of that dial really looks good. On the other hand, I am not a fan of diamond bezels. Other than that, a gold Sub- 126618LB to be exact.

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yowlie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oakland Watch: 1680 pumpkin Posts: 136	For me it became the 1665. It was a true feat of engineering . . .

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Barada7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Rhode Island Watch: Explorer Posts: 411	Explorer 214270 MkII, 39 mm. Great movement, comfortable, easy to read. It’s the pinnacle of Rolex engineering.

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