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joli160 · 2 January 2019, 02:29 AM

Daytona with the baguette dial. I don't like Daytona's in general but seen this one in real life and an absolute stunner.

Don't worry about value retention, when you own this one you can sell all your SS watches, these will get no more wrist time

(Great collection btw

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Chope Man · 2 January 2019, 02:38 AM

OP, you already have 2 daytona but have no DD yet.

I would then recommend a DD. Which is also my holly grail in platinum, by the way and which I prefer over a Platona.

Now, both are stunning pieces.

Rocco21 · 2 January 2019, 02:43 AM

For me there is only one playinum rolex and that is the platona.

mjclark32 · 2 January 2019, 02:44 AM

Platona is probably more popular, my guess.
Value retention depends on the usual. - bought new or used? What kind of discount etc.

Personally I’m not a huge Daytona fan so I’d go DD40

Bxtek · 2 January 2019, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 2001jesper

Day Date. Not a fan of the brown bezel on the Daytona

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexpatek363

That brown bezel is a total show-stopper for me, so DD 40 or 36.

I've never had the pleasure of seeing a Platona in person. Is the bezel really brown color? I always thought it was just the way the light was hitting it in photos. Why did they decide to go brown on this model?

jltait · 2 January 2019, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bxtek

I've never had the pleasure of seeing a Platona in person. Is the bezel really brown color? I always thought it was just the way the light was hitting it in photos. Why did they decide to go brown on this model?

Yes it’s like a brown red oxblood type color. Absolutely gorgeous. Not sure why they didn’t do a black bezel, but it is special.

jltait · 2 January 2019, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

imo the dd with deconstructed romans is the nicest platinum watch in the line up.

I think with your collection that would be the way i’d go.

x2!

rmlovett1 · 2 January 2019, 03:02 AM

If you’re not changing anything in your collection, I’d go DD.
Couple points I’d consider, if choosing between the two....
-The DD will show more wear on the bezel, but the bracelet hides scratches well. -The Daytona, just the opposite.
-The DD a bit more elegant vs a sportier Daytona
-Both are gorgeous, but I’d say the Daytona is more interesting to look at (with brown sub-dial version)

If I had your collection.....I’d trade the Daytona’s you have towards a YG DD40, and purchase the platinum Daytona. JMO

Good luck!

TswaneNguni · 2 January 2019, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

If I had your collection.....I’d trade the Daytona’s you have towards a YG DD40, and purchase the platinum Daytona. JMO

Good luck!

DoctorA · 2 January 2019, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by scarlet knight

I voted DD. I have 5 Rolexes and many other watches. There are some great and expensive watches that are getting no wrist time. My latest move is to consolidate. Trade 2 or 3 for 1.

Are your watches getting wristtime?

Yes but with varying percentages!
The Pepsi and deep blue get 80% of my wrist time. The rest compete for the other 20

GSBC · 2 January 2019, 03:43 AM

The platinum DD40 is amazing - no question. However, the DD experience needs a fluted bezel...and in rose or yellow gold. That’s the iconic look.
Between the two listed, I voted platinum DD40 because you don’t have a DD.

Personally, and based on your collection, I’d sell one of the 2 SS Daytona’s and buy a Platona and a DD40 in Everose.

jeffnnj · 2 January 2019, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Had both in hand ...underwhelmed by the plat DD40,smooth bezel perhaps the biggest factor.

Daytona Nespresso ...AWESOME !! the combination of brown and blue ,just perfect.

(The BLNR is upside down in the pic)

Personal taste is always interesting. The smooth bezel on the DD is literally the only reason I’d consider it. If it was offered on my 228235 I wouldn’t have hesitated.

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TswaneNguni · 2 January 2019, 03:50 AM

Well Dokkie ,100 votes in and its 55/45 to the DD .

I am in the losing side

marselluswallace · 2 January 2019, 03:56 AM

Both fantastic watches but it would always be the Platona for me(diamond dial)

rolexpatek363 · 2 January 2019, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jltait

Yes it’s like a brown red oxblood type color. Absolutely gorgeous. Not sure why they didn’t do a black bezel, but it is special.

In that case there must be some variation, because the one I tried on had a flat-toned, mid-brown bezel. Pretty unappetizing, to my eyes, at least.

Bxtek · 2 January 2019, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jltait

Yes it’s like a brown red oxblood type color. Absolutely gorgeous. Not sure why they didn’t do a black bezel, but it is special.

Wow, that's beautiful! I think I like it being unique like that. They might have done it to distinctly make the Platinum model stand out from its SS relative. I think I'm gonna have to vote for the Platona!

Andrejb · 2 January 2019, 04:52 AM

DD40 100%

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rolexpatek363 · 2 January 2019, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bxtek

Wow, that's beautiful! I think I like it being unique like that. They might have done it to distinctly make the Platinum model stand out from its SS relative. I think I'm gonna have to vote for the Platona!

It's a dull flat brown, the photos here are what you see:

https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmog...6506-0001.html

HogwldFLTR · 2 January 2019, 04:56 AM

I think the DD40 Pt looks plain in comparison to the Daytona 50th!!! I made the same decision not too long ago. The Daytona won out. For a DD I'd like a scalloped bezel.

huncho · 2 January 2019, 04:59 AM

since you have 2 daytonas i would go with the DD40 for sure. are you only considering sticks or romans as well?

ahlee00023 · 2 January 2019, 05:01 AM

Platona is super nice, but DD is king.

TswaneNguni · 2 January 2019, 05:08 AM

I am in the losing side

BUT ...what a wonderful threesome of Daytonas this will be :

Platona
Black Ceramic
White ceramic

adawil2002 · 2 January 2019, 05:20 AM

For me, DD40 without a doubt!

zjd168 · 2 January 2019, 05:25 AM

DD for me if I would choose. Frankly I think the SS Daytona C white somewhat makes the platona a lot less desirable. After its introduction the platona is no longer in my dream watch list.

Wcdhtwn · 2 January 2019, 05:28 AM

I voted DD, mainly as you already have two Daytona's.

returntorolex · 2 January 2019, 05:29 AM

Choices.....

Wiener48 · 2 January 2019, 05:33 AM

For sure the Daytona. My personal watch of the year

rolexguynfl · 2 January 2019, 05:33 AM

Got to love this comment!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Please stop posting pictures like this one.

Thanks,
Wife of Roger Lococco

The one I tried on at an AD early 2018 was stunning! But I'm not much for DD models so I may be biased.

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Originally Posted by rolexpatek363

In that case there must be some variation, because the one I tried on had a flat-toned, mid-brown bezel. Pretty unappetizing, to my eyes, at least.

opawlows · 2 January 2019, 07:23 AM

Platinum DD40 with ice blue dial/diamond markers as you already have two daytonas.

Chiboy · 2 January 2019, 07:41 AM

I would strongly encourage you to get what I think is best, because I like it!

View Poll Results: Which platinum watch?
Platinum Daytona (platona)	222	48.05%
Platinum DayDate 40	240	51.95%
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2 January 2019, 02:29 AM	#31
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,475	Daytona with the baguette dial. I don't like Daytona's in general but seen this one in real life and an absolute stunner. Don't worry about value retention, when you own this one you can sell all your SS watches, these will get no more wrist time (Great collection btw ) __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

2 January 2019, 02:44 AM	#34
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Platona is probably more popular, my guess. Value retention depends on the usual. - bought new or used? What kind of discount etc. Personally I’m not a huge Daytona fan so I’d go DD40 __________________

2 January 2019, 04:56 AM	#49
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I think the DD40 Pt looks plain in comparison to the Daytona 50th!!! I made the same decision not too long ago. The Daytona won out. For a DD I'd like a scalloped bezel. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

2 January 2019, 05:01 AM	#51
ahlee00023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 462	Platona is super nice, but DD is king. __________________ "The Secret of Life is to Enjoy It"

2 January 2019, 02:38 AM	#32
Chope Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jean-Michel Location: Paris, France Watch: Blue dial 16618 Posts: 293	OP, you already have 2 daytona but have no DD yet. I would then recommend a DD. Which is also my holly grail in platinum, by the way and which I prefer over a Platona. Now, both are stunning pieces.

2 January 2019, 02:43 AM	#33
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	For me there is only one playinum rolex and that is the platona.

2 January 2019, 03:02 AM	#38
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,772	If you’re not changing anything in your collection, I’d go DD. Couple points I’d consider, if choosing between the two.... -The DD will show more wear on the bezel, but the bracelet hides scratches well. -The Daytona, just the opposite. -The DD a bit more elegant vs a sportier Daytona -Both are gorgeous, but I’d say the Daytona is more interesting to look at (with brown sub-dial version) If I had your collection.....I’d trade the Daytona’s you have towards a YG DD40, and purchase the platinum Daytona. JMO Good luck!

2 January 2019, 03:43 AM	#41
GSBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Posts: 329	The platinum DD40 is amazing - no question. However, the DD experience needs a fluted bezel...and in rose or yellow gold. That’s the iconic look. Between the two listed, I voted platinum DD40 because you don’t have a DD. Personally, and based on your collection, I’d sell one of the 2 SS Daytona’s and buy a Platona and a DD40 in Everose.

2 January 2019, 03:50 AM	#43
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Well Dokkie ,100 votes in and its 55/45 to the DD . I am in the losing side

2 January 2019, 03:56 AM	#44
marselluswallace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Will Location: UK Watch: Rolex 116506 Posts: 265	Both fantastic watches but it would always be the Platona for me(diamond dial)

2 January 2019, 04:52 AM	#47
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	DD40 100% Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2019, 04:59 AM	#50
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,440	since you have 2 daytonas i would go with the DD40 for sure. are you only considering sticks or romans as well?

2 January 2019, 05:08 AM	#52
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	I am in the losing side BUT ...what a wonderful threesome of Daytonas this will be : Platona Black Ceramic White ceramic

2 January 2019, 05:20 AM	#53
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,763	For me, DD40 without a doubt! __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

2 January 2019, 05:25 AM	#54
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	DD for me if I would choose. Frankly I think the SS Daytona C white somewhat makes the platona a lot less desirable. After its introduction the platona is no longer in my dream watch list.

2 January 2019, 05:28 AM	#55
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,984	I voted DD, mainly as you already have two Daytona's.

2 January 2019, 05:33 AM	#57
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	For sure the Daytona. My personal watch of the year

2 January 2019, 07:23 AM	#59
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,180	Platinum DD40 with ice blue dial/diamond markers as you already have two daytonas.

2 January 2019, 07:41 AM	#60
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,416	I would strongly encourage you to get what I think is best, because I like it! __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

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