The Essence of Rolex / Which Rolex is the most „Rolex“?
Here is my 16234 from 1990 and I think it gets very very close to the essence of Rolex in terms of elegance and Design, what do You think?
Which Rolex is the most „Rolex“ ?
What is your Pick for the quintessential Rolex?
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Luca
Hello, I'm Luca! 🇩🇪 I like watches a little tooo much🥴 My all time Grail is my Milgauss Z Blue❤️ Felipe Pikullik Ambassador 👑
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Yeah i'll go datejust, thought which reference would be up for debate. I know the Sub will be right up there, but i think when i was a kid, the Datejust was the one I thought of
Nice shots Luca!
Nice shots Luca!
Thank you 🫡
Growing up in the 60s, I loved Rolex before the Submariner hype. All the wannabe double-ohs killed it for me! 😊
For me the GMT is the Rolex more Rolex
I think the obvious one for me has its origins in the 1980s & that is either the two tone Datejust with the fluted bezel & Jubilee bracelet or the all gold model, same specs.
These watches were what every successful pro golfer was wearing back then & at that time I was very active in the sport. Neither are the Datejust I'd pick to wear myself as I'm not into gold watches. I far prefer the model you have which is beautiful.
For me it would be the OP.
It's the Datejust. The same clock they use on airport signs.
(edit: it's missing the date?)
It’s gotta be the datejust all the way. When I think of Rolex since I was young, the Datejust is what came to mind.
When I was younger, I saw Subs as THE Rolex. But I understand now how DJs are just as iconic. So both!
I’d fully agree. The white dial with Roman numerals, with the fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet are a truly beautiful combo.
Oyster Perpetual
I think it's the Oyster Perpetual and the Datejust.
Datejust, Submariner, and GMT Master are what make Rolex, Rolex imo
President or DD. It’s the most Rolex Datejust there is. Cyclops, President bracelet, all gold, 100m WR, luxe, elegant, sporty, and All Rolex!
Oyster Perpetual - with or without a date.
I think it has changed over the years, but I’d say that the Submariner is the one that comes to mind. Before it would have been the OP
DJ.
Gotta be "the Hulk". Classic diver in Rolex green.
A great choice! Wear it in good health!
I think the Sky Dweller is peak Rolex craftsmanship. But that dial sure is mesmerizing, very nice to look at!
Oyster Perpetual.
DJ bimetal or DD YG. Both are quintessential Rolex.