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nyc2la · 27 January 2018, 09:44 AM

A few more

One Ping Only · 27 January 2018, 09:48 AM

Looks fantastic Steve!

Otto · 27 January 2018, 10:11 AM

Wow! That's one beautiful watch!

Congrats!

lovetherolex · 27 January 2018, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Thanks.

It wasn't as hard as I expected, especially once the new one is on the wrist. They are different animals, and the Platona is a fantastic watch, but the DD40 was calling my name.

Lovely, do elaborate!

ss96 · 27 January 2018, 10:18 AM

wow! Definitely one of the most beautiful modern Rolex's! Wear it in good health

drefrank · 27 January 2018, 11:00 AM

Beautiful - I know you'll enjoy it...

The Argonaut · 27 January 2018, 12:00 PM

Gorgeous.

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ragingcao · 27 January 2018, 12:16 PM

Absolutely beautiful

Thatguy · 27 January 2018, 12:23 PM

Congrats Steve! Best DD made IMO!

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dmitrii_ · 27 January 2018, 01:13 PM

The power of a trf thread. Love it. Wonder which ice blue dial is more popular. Romans or this one?

Laszlo · 27 January 2018, 01:16 PM

Really stunning watch.

aczaja10 · 27 January 2018, 01:22 PM

That is one of the most beautiful watches I have seen. The pictures are gorgeous as well. Congrats many times over. It looks superb on your wrist. Well done!

Danny83 · 27 January 2018, 01:25 PM

Steve man Congrats im sad to see the Platona go but theres just something about the Daydate!!! I hope you love it

ScottD · 27 January 2018, 01:28 PM

Stunning piece. Congratulations

G8RDPM · 27 January 2018, 02:00 PM

Huge congrats,my friend. Can’t wait to try it on and share a toast soon!

benlee · 27 January 2018, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

This arrived yesterday. The Platona is out.

Supple bracelet. Ice blue. Weighty.

Very happy with this one.

Congrats! Pics looks amazingly. You are really good at capturing the brilliance of Platinum, be it on a DD40 or the 5170P

DoctorA · 27 January 2018, 02:09 PM

Beautiful!! Congratulations

HogwldFLTR · 27 January 2018, 02:13 PM

I can't believe I missed this earlier; that is just magnificent!!!

Love the dial magnification through the cyclops window as well!!!

jschmidtdmd · 27 January 2018, 02:23 PM

Congrats!

Despite being the same metal and having similar dial colors these watches have completely different wrist presence. At the same time, they are both sporty and also dressy.

I think they can co-exist in a collection, but I would agree with your decision if selecting one. The DD40 PT is just a KILLER watch.

I hope you enjoy it for many years to come! I've recently added the quadrant dialed piece back into my collection and love it.

JPS

JW.ESQ · 27 January 2018, 02:41 PM

This is the BEST Rolex model in my opinion.

dmitrii_ · 27 January 2018, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JW.ESQ

This is the BEST Rolex model in my opinion.

Top 5 dead or alive

WatchinMD · 27 January 2018, 03:02 PM

Beautiful watch! Congrats

GerardoG · 27 January 2018, 03:09 PM

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!

nyc2la · 27 January 2018, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ss96

wow! Definitely one of the most beautiful modern Rolex's! Wear it in good health

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by lovetherolex

Lovely, do elaborate!

The Platona is a very heavy watch, but wears really nicely. It wears bigger than the steel models. It has great wrist presence. But at the end of the day, I lost interest in it. In part because I just got a Patek 5170p, and that is far and away my favorite watch. The 5170p is also a chronograph and platinum, and despite the two being totally different, I kind of lost the lust for the Platona. And 2 1/2 years ago when I bought the Platona, I really struggled in deciding between it and the DD40 platinum I just bought. So in the end, I got to enjoy the Platona for 2 1/2 years, but its residual value went towards the new DD40, and I will get to enjoy the DD40 for years to come.

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Originally Posted by Otto

Wow! That's one beautiful watch!

Congrats!

Thanks very much!

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Originally Posted by Thatguy

Congrats Steve! Best DD made IMO!

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Thanks, Wayne!

Looking forward to seeing you in Vegas!

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Originally Posted by dmitrii_

Top 5 dead or alive

Thanks very much!

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Originally Posted by The Argonaut

Gorgeous.

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Thank you!

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Originally Posted by ragingcao

Absolutely beautiful

Many thanks!

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Originally Posted by drefrank

Beautiful - I know you'll enjoy it...

Cheers! Already can’t stop looking at it!

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Originally Posted by JW.ESQ

This is the BEST Rolex model in my opinion.

Thanks for the kind words!

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Originally Posted by benlee

Congrats! Pics looks amazingly. You are really good at capturing the brilliance of Platinum, be it on a DD40 or the 5170P

Thank you, Sir!

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Originally Posted by aczaja10

That is one of the most beautiful watches I have seen. The pictures are gorgeous as well. Congrats many times over. It looks superb on your wrist. Well done!

Many thanks!

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Originally Posted by G8RDPM

Huge congrats,my friend. Can’t wait to try it on and share a toast soon!

Thank you, and can’t wait to get together in Vegas!

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Originally Posted by One Ping Only

Looks fantastic Steve!

Thanks, Ken!

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Steve man Congrats im sad to see the Platona go but theres just something about the Daydate!!! I hope you love it

Thanks, Danny! And it was great to catch up earlier. Hope it works out so you can make it to the GTG!

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Originally Posted by ScottD

Stunning piece. Congratulations

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by dmitrii_

The power of a trf thread. Love it. Wonder which ice blue dial is more popular. Romans or this one?

Both are great, but the sticks won out. Here’s a pic of both I took a few years ago.

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

Really stunning watch.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

Beautiful!! Congratulations

Thanks very much!

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I can't believe I missed this earlier; that is just magnificent!!!

Love the dial magnification through the cyclops window as well!!!

Appreciate the kind words! The dial is special.

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Originally Posted by WatchinMD

Beautiful watch! Congrats

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!

Thanks, G! See you soon, my friend!

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Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

Congrats!

Despite being the same metal and having similar dial colors these watches have completely different wrist presence. At the same time, they are both sporty and also dressy.

I think they can co-exist in a collection, but I would agree with your decision if selecting one. The DD40 PT is just a KILLER watch.

I hope you enjoy it for many years to come! I've recently added the quadrant dialed piece back into my collection and love it.

JPS

Completely agree they can coexist in a collection, but it wasn’t to be for me. I added a different chrono last month, which was part of the reason I let go of be Platona. The DD40 compliments the new chrono better, IMHO. Thanks again for your kinda words.

kilyung · 27 January 2018, 05:52 PM

I’d have made the same choice

Mick8moses · 27 January 2018, 07:26 PM

Congratulations beautiful

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ejvette · 27 January 2018, 08:20 PM

Beautiful piece

returntorolex · 27 January 2018, 09:17 PM

Stephen, you are continually scratching the same serious itch. CONGRATS my friend - it’s absolutely beautiful!!!!!!

Perfect dial.
DD with all the upgrades.
President bracelet.

Enjoy your new addition to your collection!!!!!!!

lwrm23 · 28 January 2018, 01:11 AM

Goals!!

nyc2la · 28 January 2018, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

Stephen, you are continually scratching the same serious itch. CONGRATS my friend - it’s absolutely beautiful!!!!!!

Perfect dial.
DD with all the upgrades.
President bracelet.

Enjoy your new addition to your collection!!!!!!!

Thanks,Steve!

And thanks for ALL the great information on anything and everything DD! You are the SOURCE!

See you in Vegas!

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Originally Posted by lwrm23

Goals!!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by ejvette

Beautiful piece

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Mick8moses

Congratulations beautiful

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Thanks!

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I’d have made the same choice

Thanks, Mike!

27 January 2018, 09:44 AM	#61
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,181	A few more __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

27 January 2018, 09:48 AM	#62
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	Looks fantastic Steve! __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

27 January 2018, 01:13 PM	#70
dmitrii_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: dmitrii Location: NYC Posts: 1,722	The power of a trf thread. Love it. Wonder which ice blue dial is more popular. Romans or this one? __________________ ig: therolexgram

27 January 2018, 01:16 PM	#71
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,857	Really stunning watch. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

27 January 2018, 02:09 PM	#77
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Beautiful!! Congratulations __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

27 January 2018, 10:11 AM	#63
Otto 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,020	Wow! That's one beautiful watch! Congrats!

27 January 2018, 10:18 AM	#65
ss96 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Boston Posts: 16	wow! Definitely one of the most beautiful modern Rolex's! Wear it in good health

27 January 2018, 12:00 PM	#67
The Argonaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: VA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 1,373	Gorgeous. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 January 2018, 12:16 PM	#68
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Absolutely beautiful

27 January 2018, 12:23 PM	#69
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Congrats Steve! Best DD made IMO! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 January 2018, 01:22 PM	#72
aczaja10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 932	That is one of the most beautiful watches I have seen. The pictures are gorgeous as well. Congrats many times over. It looks superb on your wrist. Well done!

27 January 2018, 01:25 PM	#73
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,172	Steve man Congrats im sad to see the Platona go but theres just something about the Daydate!!! I hope you love it

27 January 2018, 01:28 PM	#74
ScottD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Scott Location: USA Posts: 184	Stunning piece. Congratulations

27 January 2018, 02:00 PM	#75
G8RDPM 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,248	Huge congrats,my friend. Can’t wait to try it on and share a toast soon!

27 January 2018, 02:13 PM	#78
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 can't believe I missed this earlier; that is just magnificent!!! Love the dial magnification through the cyclops window as well!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

27 January 2018, 02:23 PM	#79
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	Congrats! Despite being the same metal and having similar dial colors these watches have completely different wrist presence. At the same time, they are both sporty and also dressy. I think they can co-exist in a collection, but I would agree with your decision if selecting one. The DD40 PT is just a KILLER watch. I hope you enjoy it for many years to come! I've recently added the quadrant dialed piece back into my collection and love it. JPS __________________ Watches!

27 January 2018, 02:41 PM	#80
JW.ESQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 16	This is the BEST Rolex model in my opinion.

27 January 2018, 03:02 PM	#82
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Beautiful watch! Congrats

27 January 2018, 03:09 PM	#83
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!

27 January 2018, 05:52 PM	#85
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	I’d have made the same choice

27 January 2018, 07:26 PM	#86
Mick8moses "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,524	Congratulations beautiful Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

27 January 2018, 08:20 PM	#87
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	Beautiful piece __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

27 January 2018, 09:17 PM	#88
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,649	Stephen, you are continually scratching the same serious itch. CONGRATS my friend - it’s absolutely beautiful!!!!!! Perfect dial. DD with all the upgrades. President bracelet. Enjoy your new addition to your collection!!!!!!! __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

28 January 2018, 01:11 AM	#89
lwrm23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Craig Location: Florida Watch: SubC Posts: 138	Goals!!

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