The pinnacle of Rolex

[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?

[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.

[PenDelicate]

Yup.

[Oyster Al]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Maybe. PM take a pick.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

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

[LuxLemon]

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

[Sephiroth]

Probably Daytona and SkyD from a movement perspective.

[thesharkfactor]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

More or less any model from the 5 digit era

[Old Geezer]

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]

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

[Barada7]

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

[fozzyf18]

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]

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]

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

[Poodlopogus]

114270: They say perfection is achieved not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.

16710: Combination of what are, IMO, the most interesting and practical collection of Rolex's technical innovations (some of which were invented way earlier).

If you want to say the gold version of the latter, fine, go for it. I'm not a gold guy but I get it.

[jcdevoe26]

Originally Posted by Barada7

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

Very strong argument there!!! I love mine...so simple, so classic...and the dial!!!!

[Andad]

1) Choose the movement that givee you the functions you want.

2) Select the wrapping.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Bazil

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

Maybe in Australia?

[dmash]

Originally Posted by ROlesorusLEX

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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Agree

And it’s exactly why I just bought a NOS one. It’s pinnacle Rolex tool watch, hands down (imo).

5 digit and before has a soul, 6 digit is kind of lifeless jewelry. Although many models look good, they just don’t sing to me like the older ones do. Feel sterile in all honesty.

[travisb]

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.