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His&hers · 19 March 2016, 12:33 AM

Here is the other one. Aftermarket bezel and dial. I wouldn't probably do that again. I like the new watch with all factory dial/bezel but this one is still very lovely and tons of compliments on it.

It's all preference. I like diamond bezel more than no diamond bezel if it meant two tone versus all gold. Clear as mud?

Manofsteelpt · 19 March 2016, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by His&hers

Here is the other one. Aftermarket bezel and dial. I wouldn't probably do that again. I like the new watch with all factory dial/bezel but this one is still very lovely and tons of compliments on it.

It's all preference. I like diamond bezel more than no diamond bezel if it meant two tone versus all gold. Clear as mud?

Does your Pt President have a factory diamond dial and bezel too?

I like Pt over WG, but like someone else said, WG is no sore loser.

His&hers · 19 March 2016, 12:56 AM

My platinum watch is all factory. Diamond bezel and jubilee diamond dial. I totally love it and love that I can get it serviced without hassle.

My two tone was considerably more affordable with the custom bezel versus factory and honestly, I think just as lovely to my laymen eyes. At the time I didn't know much about Rolex so never thought about it until buying the platinum one and finding these forums. With that said I think they're both gorgeous.

The only thing I don't like is not being able to get service on the aftermarket watch because of the bezel. I have the original fluted that I can put back on for service but it's a hassle.

I would never want anyone to feel bad about factory versus custom. It's all what you can afford and actually what you think looks pretty!

Like different rims on a car or adding racing stripes! Go with what you like.

nyc2la · 19 March 2016, 01:07 AM

Go platinum! I tried these DD40s on yesterday...both are oh so nice!

And one with the Platona next to them (sorry it's sideways).

Daytona88 · 19 March 2016, 01:14 AM

Tried a Platona on last weekend and wow is that weight awesome! Too heavy for me so I did not buy it...yeah, THATS why I didn't buy it...

jdegg · 19 March 2016, 01:30 AM

Great pics, thanks for posting. Think I just have to try in person, unfortunately no AD's carry around here, so I'll have to take a road trip. Chicago's not too far!

Manofsteelpt · 19 March 2016, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by His&hers

My platinum watch is all factory. Diamond bezel and jubilee diamond dial. I totally love it and love that I can get it serviced without hassle.

My two tone was considerably more affordable with the custom bezel versus factory and honestly, I think just as lovely to my laymen eyes. At the time I didn't know much about Rolex so never thought about it until buying the platinum one and finding these forums. With that said I think they're both gorgeous.

The only thing I don't like is not being able to get service on the aftermarket watch because of the bezel. I have the original fluted that I can put back on for service but it's a hassle.

I would never want anyone to feel bad about factory versus custom. It's all what you can afford and actually what you think looks pretty!

Like different rims on a car or adding racing stripes! Go with what you like.

Thanks, not trying to look dumb here, just that I've never seem a Platty DateJust like that before. Do you (or anyone) know the reference # for that model?

jdegg · 19 March 2016, 02:13 AM

I've seen a couple bring up that the weight of platinum is too heavy - is that a real concern?

VicLeChic · 19 March 2016, 02:25 AM

WG will always be an alloy. Basically you take YG and add white metals to make it sort of white. In the end it's a "fake" of fabricated white metal.

Platinum on the other hand is purer and whiter. There's also the extra weight which is appealing to to some people.

Memphis · 19 March 2016, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by His&hers

My wedding and engagement rings are in white goldhowever my husband just bought me a platinum President and I love it. It feels very substantial and does have a different look than the white gold. The preference is so personal really.

just for clarification purposes....

a "President" is the name reserved for the day-date model, you don't have a platinum president, you have a platinum datejust.

the bracelet, which is not how we refer to our watches, is a president style bracelet.

Paul_81 · 19 March 2016, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by His&hers

My wedding and engagement rings are in white goldhowever my husband just bought me a platinum President and I love it. It feels very substantial and does have a different look than the white gold. The preference is so personal really.

Wow stunning on you thanks for sharing that

Islatate · 19 March 2016, 03:38 AM

Platinum! Just became proud owner of a Platona! I initially wanted a PT DD40 but having zero regret as I am loving the sportiness of the Daytona.

schwantz1 · 19 March 2016, 05:35 AM

Platinum versus white gold.

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His&hers · 19 March 2016, 09:13 AM

Not sure if you're asking for my model number or not but it's 69146 if you are. Yes, it's the date just with a President band. Sorry! Still learning.

The weight isn't an issue and I got used to it pretty quickly. It is surprising how it makes my other watch feel like a "toy watch"....only in weight and not in looks. Both are really pretty!

Seaotter · 19 March 2016, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by descartes

Platinum is a magical metal for watches, IMO.

+1 !!!!

All the gold mined in history would barely fit in two Olympic-sized swimming pools.
And all of the platinum mined in history would just fill this average American living room.

http://thevelvetrocket.com/2009/10/2...-in-the-world/

Took me three weeks to get used to the weight !
It's really heavy !!! 31% more than (750) 18K gold.

DD 40 in Bangkok:
ma 21 december 2015.jpeg

Manofsteelpt · 19 March 2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by His&hers

Not sure if you're asking for my model number or not but it's 69146 if you are. Yes, it's the date just with a President band. Sorry! Still learning.

The weight isn't an issue and I got used to it pretty quickly. It is surprising how it makes my other watch feel like a "toy watch"....only in weight and not in looks. Both are really pretty!

Yes, I was trying to figure out which model that is, as I've never heard of that... Please not, I know about as much about the woman's Rolex's as I do woman's make up (basically, not a lot at all, lol).

Thank you, it's def a beauty! If it was 42-43mm, I'd wear that myself, diamonds and all!

tkerrmd · 19 March 2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Go platinum! I tried these DD40s on yesterday...both are oh so nice!

And one with the Platona next to them (sorry it's sideways).

Amazing watches!!

tkerrmd · 19 March 2016, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Islatate

Platinum! Just became proud owner of a Platona! I initially wanted a PT DD40 but having zero regret as I am loving the sportiness of the Daytona.

Wow Ken HUGE congrats !!!!

madmax21 · 19 March 2016, 12:11 PM

For me they both just imitate stainless steel anyway so I wouldn't bother with either but if I were to get one I would stay with white gold

returntorolex · 19 March 2016, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by robbonds

the only problem with a pm rolex is once you own one you cant ever buy a SS rolex again...i love the new ceramic daytona - but i cant wear a feather light SS watch after a WG rolex...

Depends.....

I have a WG DD and just picked up (today) a 34mm Oyster Perpetual. I really like them both for different reasons

robbonds · 19 March 2016, 10:39 PM

what is the difference in weight between a plat DD40 and a platona?

returntorolex · 19 March 2016, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by zama

Absolutely love my platinum it just pops, also flies under the radar better than my other watches. This will be the last watch i ever sell.

I am impressed to see a lady wearing one as it is no lightweight as far as watches go.

The nickname is a bonus too....sugar daddy IIRC?

kilyung · 19 March 2016, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jdegg

I've seen a couple bring up that the weight of platinum is too heavy - is that a real concern?

They were kidding. It's heavy but not uncomfortable so.

Islatate · 19 March 2016, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by robbonds

what is the difference in weight between a plat DD40 and a platona?

I don't have the exact specifications but there's a substantial difference in weight between the Platona and the PT DD40. After trying on both references and ultimately deciding on the Platona, the best comparison would be akin to wearing the WG Pepsi versus the SS BLNR.

Islatate · 19 March 2016, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Wow Ken HUGE congrats !!!!

Thank you Tom! Safe to say my other pieces won't be seeing much wrist time in the foreseeable future.

Ckci · 19 March 2016, 11:57 PM

I almost bought a Plat President in Nov. This is making me wish I had. I'm going to have to say Platinum.

AK797 · 20 March 2016, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by madmax21

For me they both just imitate stainless steel anyway so I wouldn't bother with either but if I were to get one I would stay with white gold

This is the best attitude to survive this forum.

domrusso10 · 20 March 2016, 12:21 AM

I would go with platinum if money isn't the issue.

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Lumberjact · 20 March 2016, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ColRam425

One thing is if you ever scratch platinum then none of the metal is actually lost and can be smoothed out.

I'm intrigued by this. How come the metal is not lost through scratches? Does this mean that you can polish platinum without losing some of the metal?

I ask, not because I have a platinum watch, but a platinum wedding band...

LightOnAHill · 20 March 2016, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by madmax21

For me they both just imitate stainless steel anyway so I wouldn't bother with either but if I were to get one I would stay with white gold

19 March 2016, 01:07 AM	#34
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,184	Go platinum! I tried these DD40s on yesterday...both are oh so nice! And one with the Platona next to them (sorry it's sideways). __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

19 March 2016, 10:39 PM	#51
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	what is the difference in weight between a plat DD40 and a platona? __________________ 41mm SS ROC blue dial

19 March 2016, 12:56 AM	#33
His&hers "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 11	My platinum watch is all factory. Diamond bezel and jubilee diamond dial. I totally love it and love that I can get it serviced without hassle. My two tone was considerably more affordable with the custom bezel versus factory and honestly, I think just as lovely to my laymen eyes. At the time I didn't know much about Rolex so never thought about it until buying the platinum one and finding these forums. With that said I think they're both gorgeous. The only thing I don't like is not being able to get service on the aftermarket watch because of the bezel. I have the original fluted that I can put back on for service but it's a hassle. I would never want anyone to feel bad about factory versus custom. It's all what you can afford and actually what you think looks pretty! Like different rims on a car or adding racing stripes! Go with what you like.

19 March 2016, 01:14 AM	#35
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,602	Tried a Platona on last weekend and wow is that weight awesome! Too heavy for me so I did not buy it...yeah, THATS why I didn't buy it...

19 March 2016, 01:30 AM	#36
jdegg "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Northville Posts: 7	Great pics, thanks for posting. Think I just have to try in person, unfortunately no AD's carry around here, so I'll have to take a road trip. Chicago's not too far!

19 March 2016, 02:13 AM	#38
jdegg "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Northville Posts: 7	I've seen a couple bring up that the weight of platinum is too heavy - is that a real concern?

19 March 2016, 02:25 AM	#39
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	WG will always be an alloy. Basically you take YG and add white metals to make it sort of white. In the end it's a "fake" of fabricated white metal. Platinum on the other hand is purer and whiter. There's also the extra weight which is appealing to to some people.

19 March 2016, 05:35 AM	#43
schwantz1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Greensburg, Pa Watch: 228206 116719 Posts: 171	Platinum versus white gold. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

19 March 2016, 09:13 AM	#44
His&hers "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 11	Not sure if you're asking for my model number or not but it's 69146 if you are. Yes, it's the date just with a President band. Sorry! Still learning. The weight isn't an issue and I got used to it pretty quickly. It is surprising how it makes my other watch feel like a "toy watch"....only in weight and not in looks. Both are really pretty!

19 March 2016, 12:11 PM	#49
madmax21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: GMT Master ll Posts: 1,036	For me they both just imitate stainless steel anyway so I wouldn't bother with either but if I were to get one I would stay with white gold

19 March 2016, 11:57 PM	#56
Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	I almost bought a Plat President in Nov. This is making me wish I had. I'm going to have to say Platinum.

20 March 2016, 12:21 AM	#58
domrusso10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: new york Watch: 116334 & 116610 Posts: 1,310	I would go with platinum if money isn't the issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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