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patrike · 28 May 2012, 01:19 AM

Do you feel there is such a thing as the perfect watch? The watch you love without compromising a single thing.

For example I would love the Sub-c... if it had:
- 16610 Case size (still want the new bracelet etc)
- Red Submariner text

I would get the GMTII-c at once... if:
- It had the smaller bezel font (16710), not the cartoonish ones
- 16710 case size (not a fan of the new wider lugs)

A Daytona 116505 would be perfect..if:
- The were no criminals wanting to rob you of yout fine watch.

- If the boss at the office wouldn´t look at you and think "who the h*ll does he think he is wearing a $30K watch"
- If the general Svenska Avundsjukan (Swedish envy) didn´t exist

The Patek 5146J-001 would look almost perfect if:
- If they changed the dial and removed the three number markers to the simple sticks

At the moment the watch that´s closest to perfection is the JLC Reverso. But still, I would like it to be rugged and water resistant as a Rolex.

The search will continue for me and I guess I will own every Rolex model available until I find what I am looking for.

drockadam · 28 May 2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by patrike

Do you feel there is such a thing as the perfect watch? The watch you love without compromising a single thing.

For example I would love the Sub-c... if it had:
- 16610 Case size (still want the new bracelet etc)
- Red Submariner text

I would get the GMTII-c at once... if:
- It had the smaller bezel font (16710), not the cartoonish ones
- 16710 case size (not a fan of the new wider lugs)

A Daytona 116505 would be perfect..if:
- The were no criminals wanting to rob you of yout fine watch.

- If the boss at the office wouldn´t look at you and think "who the h*ll does he think he is wearing a $30K watch"
- If the general Svenska Avundsjukan (Swedish envy) didn´t exist

The Patek 5146J-001 would look almost perfect if:
- If they changed the dial and removed the three number markers to the simple sticks

At the moment the watch that´s closest to perfection is the JLC Reverso. But still, I would like it to be rugged and water resistant as a Rolex.

The search will continue for me and I guess I will own every Rolex model available until I find what I am looking for.

As you said, the search will continue!

When I was in Beverly Hills last year, I went in Philippe's Watches. They had a 16610, but the previous owner customized the dial to get the "SUBMARINER" printed in red! SUBMARINER it was quite neat! I didn't have my camera at the time, my folks had it they were out taking pics of Rodeo Dr. Also tried on a 1680 RED, it was quite beautiful!

QueueCumber · 28 May 2012, 01:24 AM

Nothing is perfect (except God).

Badandy · 28 May 2012, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Nothing is perfect (except God).

Then good thing there isn't more perfection in the world.

QueueCumber · 28 May 2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Badandy

Then good thing there isn't more perfection in the world.

I try not to confuse mankind's abuse of concepts, in order to control people, with things that mankind cannot begin to comprehend...

SaddleSC · 28 May 2012, 01:25 AM

To me, the Sub C is as close as I think I am ever going to get! It could easily be my only watch.

Darlinboy · 28 May 2012, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

To me, the Sub C is as close as I think I am ever going to get! It could easily be my only watch.

x2

learpilot · 28 May 2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

To me, the Sub C is as close as I think I am ever going to get! It could easily be my only watch.

What he said !!!

JP(Canada) · 28 May 2012, 01:27 AM

That's like asking if the perfect personality exists....even the most outwardly positive people can be a pain in the butt sometimes.

There are excellent watches, but if you look hard enough (which I think you are when you are concerned about who will steal your Daytona) you'll find something to pick on with any of them. True love means you make it work and you learn to love those little issues...lol...sounds like I'm talking about something else...lol...

Anyways, this one's as close to perfection as I've ever been...

Pep04 · 28 May 2012, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JP(Canada)

That's like asking if the perfect personality exists....even the most outwardly positive people can be a pain in the butt sometimes.

There are excellent watches, but if you look hard enough (which I think you are when you are concerned about who will steal your Daytona) you'll find something to pick on with any of them. True love means you make it work and you learn to love those little issues...lol...sounds like I'm talking about something else...lol...

Anyways, this one's as close to perfection as I've ever been...

AWESOME PICTURE!!!!!!

Boothroyd · 28 May 2012, 11:43 AM

Anyways, this one's as close to perfection as I've ever been...

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I would say AP Royal Oak SS Black, or the 216570 pictured. But I have my 214270 in reserve. Very difficult to get to one watch.

Chris in Melbourne · 29 May 2012, 05:41 AM

Awsome photo, awsome watch! Love it!!

sushisummo · 28 May 2012, 01:27 AM

It will never ends...........:)

jimbones43 · 28 May 2012, 01:27 AM

Unless you become a Rolex designer you'll have to settle for their current imperfect models !! :)

patrike · 28 May 2012, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbones43

Unless you become a Rolex designer you'll have to settle for their current imperfect models !! :)

I actually thought of that. Studying mechanicalengineering and productdesign at the university. So there might be a chance of that in the future.

Until then I might have to redesign a Sub-c and make the guys at work go crazy with the CNC milling machine.

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Originally Posted by JP(Canada)

...True love means you make it work and you learn to love those little issues...lol...sounds like I'm talking about something else...lol...

So very true! BTW seen some of your photos on the forums, great work!!!

superdog · 28 May 2012, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by patrike

A Daytona 116505 would be perfect..if:
- The were no criminals wanting to rob you of yout fine watch.

- If the boss at the office wouldn´t look at you and think "who the h*ll does he think he is wearing a $30K watch"
- If the general Svenska Avundsjukan (Swedish envy) didn´t exist

thats why you go white gold. no one will ever know the difference. i just picked it up, have not gotten even one second glance and i could not be happier with it. i may even brush the PCL's.

then again, the perfect watch will always be in the eye of the beholder.

Dan Pierce · 28 May 2012, 01:30 AM

Yes it does, it's a 16710.

dP

Check · 30 June 2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Yes it does, it's a 16710.

dP

goog53 · 28 May 2012, 01:33 AM

If a Perfect watch existed then nobody would buy multiple watches. Variety is the key

douglasf13 · 29 May 2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by goog53

If a Perfect watch existed then nobody would buy multiple watches. Variety is the key

I only wear one watch: a stainless steel, silver stick dial (with outside roman numeral track,) 16200 DJ. It looks great and classic, and it is very versatile, going from dress to sport, depending on the band used. I guess that it still isn't perfect, though, because I wish mine had the newer oyster strap, but without PCLs. Right now, I'm wearing it on leather, and I'm even experimenting with a NATO, which looks surprisingly good and sport-watch like.

A lot of DJs are fancier, with fluted bezels, fancy dials, gold, Jubilee, diamonds, etc. but I like the way my version blurs the line between dress and sport.

jets · 28 May 2012, 01:42 AM

Sdds.

Mickey® · 28 May 2012, 01:46 AM

I believe FOR ME perfection is the LV.
Original Classic case
Correct Lugs
Maxi dial
Better hands
And Im am not a fan of the new bracelet...

So perfection for me....

NO right answer for everyone...

JP(Canada) · 28 May 2012, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

I believe FOR ME perfection is the LV.
Original Classic case
Correct Lugs
Maxi dial
Better hands
And Im am not a fan of the new bracelet...

So perfection for me....

NO right answer for everyone...

I have to say, that's one I really miss. Shouldn't have flipped that one...hmmmpf...

Art 1 · 28 May 2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JP(Canada)

I have to say, that's one I really miss. Shouldn't have flipped that one...hmmmpf...

I made the mistake of flipping the LV once, I now have another and am wearing it now.

IMO, the watch the is closest to perfection that Rolex makes is the GMT2c, followed by the Ex2 42.

david_ord · 28 May 2012, 01:49 AM

The DSSD would be perfect if it didn't have the curved crystal, which distorts vision, taking away depth of the dial.

SaddleSC · 28 May 2012, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by david_ord

The DSSD would be perfect if it didn't have the curved crystal, which distorts vision, taking away depth of the dial.

The curved crystal is one of my favorite parts about the watch:) I think the way that it distorts the light gives the watch a very unique appearance and the dome actually increases readability under water.

If I could change one thing about the DSSD to make it perfect, I would build the case/bracelet completely out of Titanium to keep the weight around 160 grams max. I have never had a problem with the height of the watch, but it does have a very high center of gravity that I can definitely feel by the end of the day.

Johny · 28 May 2012, 06:44 AM

perfect with green datewheel.

textech · 29 May 2012, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

perfect with green datewheel.

Great looking combo.

Z-Sub · 28 May 2012, 03:55 PM

Keep looking, keep buying...

Old Blue · 28 May 2012, 02:02 AM

perfect watch? why yes. it does exist. I'm wearing it right now.

28 May 2012, 01:19 AM	#1
patrike "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Patrik Location: WISland Watch: The sun go down. Posts: 895	The perfect watch, does it really exist??? Do you feel there is such a thing as the perfect watch? The watch you love without compromising a single thing. For example I would love the Sub-c... if it had: - 16610 Case size (still want the new bracelet etc) - Red Submariner text I would get the GMTII-c at once... if: - It had the smaller bezel font (16710), not the cartoonish ones - 16710 case size (not a fan of the new wider lugs) A Daytona 116505 would be perfect..if: - The were no criminals wanting to rob you of yout fine watch. - If the boss at the office wouldn´t look at you and think "who the h*ll does he think he is wearing a $30K watch" - If the general Svenska Avundsjukan (Swedish envy) didn´t exist The Patek 5146J-001 would look almost perfect if: - If they changed the dial and removed the three number markers to the simple sticks At the moment the watch that´s closest to perfection is the JLC Reverso. But still, I would like it to be rugged and water resistant as a Rolex. The search will continue for me and I guess I will own every Rolex model available until I find what I am looking for. __________________

28 May 2012, 01:25 AM	#6
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	To me, the Sub C is as close as I think I am ever going to get! It could easily be my only watch. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

28 May 2012, 01:27 AM	#9
JP(Canada) "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB, CAN Posts: 795	That's like asking if the perfect personality exists....even the most outwardly positive people can be a pain in the butt sometimes. There are excellent watches, but if you look hard enough (which I think you are when you are concerned about who will steal your Daytona) you'll find something to pick on with any of them. True love means you make it work and you learn to love those little issues...lol...sounds like I'm talking about something else...lol... Anyways, this one's as close to perfection as I've ever been... __________________ JP

28 May 2012, 11:43 AM	#11
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,257	Anyways, this one's as close to perfection as I've ever been... [/QUOTE] I would say AP Royal Oak SS Black, or the 216570 pictured. But I have my 214270 in reserve. Very difficult to get to one watch. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

29 May 2012, 05:41 AM	#12
Chris in Melbourne "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 213	+ 1 Awsome photo, awsome watch! Love it!!

28 May 2012, 01:24 AM	#3
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Nothing is perfect (except God).

28 May 2012, 01:27 AM	#13
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	It will never ends...........:) __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

28 May 2012, 01:27 AM	#14
jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	Unless you become a Rolex designer you'll have to settle for their current imperfect models !! :)

28 May 2012, 01:30 AM	#17
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,191	Yes it does, it's a 16710. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

28 May 2012, 01:33 AM	#19
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,075	If a Perfect watch existed then nobody would buy multiple watches. Variety is the key

28 May 2012, 01:42 AM	#21
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Sdds. __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

28 May 2012, 01:46 AM	#22
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I believe FOR ME perfection is the LV. Original Classic case Correct Lugs Maxi dial Better hands And Im am not a fan of the new bracelet... So perfection for me.... NO right answer for everyone...

28 May 2012, 01:49 AM	#25
david_ord Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: David Location: Florida, USA Watch: Deep Sea 116660 Posts: 495	The DSSD would be perfect if it didn't have the curved crystal, which distorts vision, taking away depth of the dial.

28 May 2012, 03:55 PM	#29
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Keep looking, keep buying... __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

28 May 2012, 02:02 AM	#30
Old Blue Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Ted Location: SF Bay Area Watch: tt Ceramic Sub Posts: 141	perfect watch? why yes. it does exist. I'm wearing it right now.

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