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19 March 2016, 12:33 AM | #31 |
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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? |
19 March 2016, 12:40 AM | #32 | |
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19 March 2016, 12:56 AM | #33 |
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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, 01:07 AM | #34 |
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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).
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19 March 2016, 01:14 AM | #35 |
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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...
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19 March 2016, 01:30 AM | #36 |
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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!
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19 March 2016, 01:34 AM | #37 | |
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19 March 2016, 02:13 AM | #38 |
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I've seen a couple bring up that the weight of platinum is too heavy - is that a real concern?
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19 March 2016, 02:25 AM | #39 |
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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, 02:28 AM | #40 | |
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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. |
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19 March 2016, 03:23 AM | #41 |
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Wow stunning on you thanks for sharing that
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19 March 2016, 03:38 AM | #42 |
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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.
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19 March 2016, 05:35 AM | #43 |
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Platinum versus white gold. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk |
19 March 2016, 09:13 AM | #44 |
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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, 10:48 AM | #45 |
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+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 |
19 March 2016, 11:06 AM | #46 | |
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Thank you, it's def a beauty! If it was 42-43mm, I'd wear that myself, diamonds and all! |
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19 March 2016, 12:06 PM | #47 |
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19 March 2016, 12:08 PM | #48 |
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19 March 2016, 12:11 PM | #49 |
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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
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19 March 2016, 12:54 PM | #50 | |
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I have a WG DD and just picked up (today) a 34mm Oyster Perpetual. I really like them both for different reasons
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19 March 2016, 10:39 PM | #51 |
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what is the difference in weight between a plat DD40 and a platona?
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19 March 2016, 10:49 PM | #52 |
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The nickname is a bonus too....sugar daddy IIRC?
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19 March 2016, 10:57 PM | #53 |
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19 March 2016, 11:41 PM | #54 |
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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.
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19 March 2016, 11:44 PM | #55 |
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Thank you Tom! Safe to say my other pieces won't be seeing much wrist time in the foreseeable future.
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19 March 2016, 11:57 PM | #56 |
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I almost bought a Plat President in Nov. This is making me wish I had. I'm going to have to say Platinum.
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20 March 2016, 12:10 AM | #57 |
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20 March 2016, 12:21 AM | #58 |
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I would go with platinum if money isn't the issue.
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20 March 2016, 12:35 AM | #59 | |
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I ask, not because I have a platinum watch, but a platinum wedding band...
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20 March 2016, 12:43 AM | #60 |
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