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KnitScarf07 · 4 December 2012, 06:46 AM

Hello gentlemen,

What is everyone's opinion on platinum pateks with the small diamond embedded in the case at 6 o'clock between the lugs? It irks me just a little bit, as on some watches it seems out of character (5196, 5146 even 5960) as they are to my eye more classically styled. A diamond seems too modern a twist and a bit incongruous. I personally wish it were possible to buy a platinum Patek without one. What does everyone else think? Anyone know the history/reason why the Stern's decided to do this?

Certainly no disrespect to anyone that has one; on the contrary I'd like to hear about it.

Did the diamond affect your decision to buy one? Is it visible while wearing it?

Mike

Sweramic · 4 December 2012, 06:51 AM

I could live with one!

Edit: It is pretty much not visible anyways...

brian8121 · 4 December 2012, 07:04 AM

I own a couple of platty pateks (5960p and a 5146p) don't mind them at all. If they were highly visible it might be a different story since I'm not really a diamond kind of person (to each his/her own). That said, you don't notice the diamond unless you are looking for it. Looking at the dial head on, you don't see it. It's between the lugs at 6 o'clock and hidden partially by the strap. Certainly not a huge rock either.

Silvio Mosiello · 4 December 2012, 07:05 AM

Without. Not sure my opinion matters since the only way I could buy one is to sell my car.

kilyung · 4 December 2012, 11:03 AM

Gotta have it. It's special.

FeelingTheBlues · 4 December 2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Gotta have it. It's special.

I have to agree with you Mike, I think it's one of those things that make the platinum pieces even more special. Not to exaggerate anything but it's nice to have that little hidden stone that only a few people know about.

Nick1959 · 4 December 2012, 11:28 AM

Diamonds on any watch is too blingy for my taste.

paverman · 4 December 2012, 12:20 PM

I'm not a big fan of diamonds on watches, but the small rock on a Patek distinguishing it as platinum is no problem. It's actually pretty cool

nick c · 4 December 2012, 12:42 PM

Diamonds why not

mineral · 4 December 2012, 07:11 PM

The diamond is not obvious, it does not bother me. Instead it make the platinum more special..

HL65 · 4 December 2012, 08:52 PM

Sets it apart--pure Patek class!

FeelingTheBlues · 4 December 2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Sets it apart--pure Patek class!

I'm not sure about that one but do the older models have one as well or is this something you only see in the new in-house line? What about your 5070p?

newmansowndaytona · 5 December 2012, 09:34 AM

It really doesn't matter since its on the bottom of the case, obstructed by your strap. Its really Pateks way of giving you an easy way to prove to someone that its plat and not SS or WG, which is kinda useful when your watch costs 30% that WG.

4 December 2012, 06:46 AM	#1
KnitScarf07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Austin, TX Watch: 214270, 16233 Posts: 49	Platinum Pateks: Better with or without diamonds? Hello gentlemen, What is everyone's opinion on platinum pateks with the small diamond embedded in the case at 6 o'clock between the lugs? It irks me just a little bit, as on some watches it seems out of character (5196, 5146 even 5960) as they are to my eye more classically styled. A diamond seems too modern a twist and a bit incongruous. I personally wish it were possible to buy a platinum Patek without one. What does everyone else think? Anyone know the history/reason why the Stern's decided to do this? Certainly no disrespect to anyone that has one; on the contrary I'd like to hear about it. Did the diamond affect your decision to buy one? Is it visible while wearing it? Mike

4 December 2012, 06:51 AM	#2
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	I could live with one! Edit: It is pretty much not visible anyways... __________________ There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count, and those who can't. -Warren Buffet

4 December 2012, 11:28 AM	#7
Nick1959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 558	Diamonds on any watch is too blingy for my taste. __________________ Regards, Nick Rolex Oyster Perpetual, DSSD,TT GMT IIC Daytona SS Breitling Chronomat CX 20000 Swiss Military,Longine Grande

4 December 2012, 07:11 PM	#10
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	The diamond is not obvious, it does not bother me. Instead it make the platinum more special.. __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

4 December 2012, 08:52 PM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,387	Sets it apart--pure Patek class! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 December 2012, 07:04 AM	#3
brian8121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC and San Fran Watch: 5960p+6262 Posts: 1,000	I own a couple of platty pateks (5960p and a 5146p) don't mind them at all. If they were highly visible it might be a different story since I'm not really a diamond kind of person (to each his/her own). That said, you don't notice the diamond unless you are looking for it. Looking at the dial head on, you don't see it. It's between the lugs at 6 o'clock and hidden partially by the strap. Certainly not a huge rock either.

4 December 2012, 07:05 AM	#4
Silvio Mosiello "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: Miami/NY Watch: the shoes. Posts: 3,482	Without. Not sure my opinion matters since the only way I could buy one is to sell my car.

4 December 2012, 11:03 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Gotta have it. It's special.

4 December 2012, 12:20 PM	#8
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,869	I'm not a big fan of diamonds on watches, but the small rock on a Patek distinguishing it as platinum is no problem. It's actually pretty cool

4 December 2012, 12:42 PM	#9
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Diamonds why not

5 December 2012, 09:34 AM	#13
newmansowndaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 20	It really doesn't matter since its on the bottom of the case, obstructed by your strap. Its really Pateks way of giving you an easy way to prove to someone that its plat and not SS or WG, which is kinda useful when your watch costs 30% that WG.

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