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bewithabob · 18 April 2011, 10:57 AM

Should the Daytona be issued in Platinum?

Can someone tell me why the Daytona has never been issued in Platinum? The Daytona would be even more perfect in Platinum with the Meteorite dial, or with the classic blue dial.

I keep imagining my Meteorite Daytona in Platinum...http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=34267

It just seems that this watch, like the Day-Date and the Yacht Master deserves Platinum.

Time for a poll- and I would love to hear your thoughts.

horseco · 18 April 2011, 11:01 AM

Absolutely YES !!! I think that's a great idea... I can only wonder why its not being produced???

HL65 · 18 April 2011, 11:23 AM

Why not-sure bring it on!

z0mghenry · 18 April 2011, 11:34 AM

How much do you think one of these would cost if they did issue them?

horseco · 18 April 2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by z0mghenry

How much do you think one of these would cost if they did issue them?

$60,000 give or take... if a DD II platinum is $57,000... I figure a few more grand for a similar metal Daytona...

bewithabob · 18 April 2011, 11:42 AM

And a few more ducats for the Meteorite Dial!

horseco · 18 April 2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bewithabob

And a few more ducats for the Meteorite Dial!

oh yea, I forgot about that... hahahaha!!!

johnbeth · 18 April 2011, 11:56 AM

I voted yes!

bewithabob · 18 April 2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbeth

I voted yes!

Me too, John!

yemenmocha · 18 April 2011, 01:26 PM

Mmmmmm Platinum with Ice Blue Dial!!!

horseco · 18 April 2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by yemenmocha

Mmmmmm Platinum with Ice Blue Dial!!!

what color sub dials???

LightOnAHill · 18 April 2011, 02:09 PM

White subdials to keep with ice theme

horseco · 18 April 2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LightOnAHill

White subdials to keep with ice theme

nice... now just two problems, how to get Rolex to make it, & where to get $60,000 extra dollars to buy it...

Bdevenney · 18 April 2011, 02:17 PM

Panda dial! And 2 arms to lift it.....

fiddletown · 18 April 2011, 02:17 PM

Great idea, but another watch I can't afford. I'd vote for a ivory face with black sub-dials. And I do wish Rolex would add a date complication.

gone-rolex-mad · 19 April 2011, 04:48 AM

Wow a plat daytona with ice blue would be sublime!

bewithabob · 19 April 2011, 07:49 AM

Platinum Daytona with Meteorite or ice blue dial.... the grail of grails!

TKB · 19 April 2011, 07:56 AM

I would be VERY interested in a meteorite platinum daytona. VERY interested!

johnbeth · 19 April 2011, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bewithabob

Platinum Daytona with Meteorite or ice blue dial.... the grail of grails!

I agree on Platinum Daytona with Meteorite!

bewithabob · 19 April 2011, 08:30 AM

I am astonished that Rolex put a platinum bezel on a Yachtmaster, before introducing a Platinum Daytona. Does anyone have any insight on why they made this move?

B. Doggy · 19 April 2011, 10:00 AM

Sure, why not??!!

horseco · 19 April 2011, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bewithabob

I am astonished that Rolex put a platinum bezel on a Yachtmaster, before introducing a Platinum Daytona. Does anyone have any insight on why they made this move?

The thing I found odd was ,why not have a platinum bezel on the SS Daytona... like the platinum bezel on the SS/P Yachtmaster???

Luxe Time · 19 April 2011, 10:14 AM

Based on the price of the SS model, I'd hate to see what it would cost in Platinum! Sure would look nice though.

bewithabob · 19 April 2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

The thing I found odd was ,why not have a platinum bezel on the SS Daytona... like the platinum bezel on the SS/P Yachtmaster???

Yes. that too! But why not go all out Platty!

horseco · 19 April 2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bewithabob

Yes. that too! But why not go all out Platty!

I'm sure the marketing department has a good reason why... my guess is there wouldn't be enough of them sold to invest in tooling??? pouring platinum is a bit different from other metals from what I understand...

SWIMPRUF · 19 April 2011, 10:49 AM

Why Not? I'll surely love the PT Daytona with Meteorite dial!

bewithabob · 19 April 2011, 10:48 PM

The Platty Daytona is now my grail- elusive if not absolutely impossible to find.... I wonder if Rolex ever made one on special order....

Singslinger · 19 April 2011, 11:01 PM

I voted "yes'' because I think it's a great idea...but as of the time of my post there are 24 votes against the idea (versus 50+ in favor). I wonder what some of the reasons might be for the negative votes...

bewithabob · 19 April 2011, 11:27 PM

It would really love to know why anyone would be against manufacturing the greatest watch ever, in the best metal. It takes nothing away from the watches already produced, and only serves to elevate the Daytona to an even higher status!

osidak · 20 April 2011, 12:04 AM

I personally think not - it is a tool watch and should be left as a tool watch (and yes I would kill the gold versions as well)

Yes I know I am probably one of the few people to have that view but hey

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18 April 2011, 10:57 AM	#1
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,413	Daytona Question Should the Daytona be issued in Platinum? Can someone tell me why the Daytona has never been issued in Platinum? The Daytona would be even more perfect in Platinum with the Meteorite dial, or with the classic blue dial. I keep imagining my Meteorite Daytona in Platinum...http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=34267 It just seems that this watch, like the Day-Date and the Yacht Master deserves Platinum. Time for a poll- and I would love to hear your thoughts. __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

18 April 2011, 11:23 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,446	Why not-sure bring it on! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 April 2011, 11:42 AM	#6
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,413	And a few more ducats for the Meteorite Dial! __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

18 April 2011, 01:26 PM	#10
yemenmocha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Watch: SS & TT Daytonas Posts: 471	Mmmmmm Platinum with Ice Blue Dial!!! __________________ Day-Date President, Champagne Dial SS Daytona Black Dial TT Daytona Slate Dial Omega Railmaster Tudor Submariner

18 April 2011, 11:01 AM	#2
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,385	*Absolutely* YES !!! I think that's a great idea... I can only wonder why its not being produced???

18 April 2011, 11:34 AM	#4
z0mghenry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Henry Location: GA Posts: 617	How much do you think one of these would cost if they did issue them?

18 April 2011, 11:56 AM	#8
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	I voted yes!

18 April 2011, 02:09 PM	#12
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	White subdials to keep with ice theme

18 April 2011, 02:17 PM	#14
Bdevenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 223	Panda dial! And 2 arms to lift it.....

18 April 2011, 02:17 PM	#15
fiddletown "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cal - SF Bay Area Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 5	Great idea, but another watch I can't afford. I'd vote for a ivory face with black sub-dials. And I do wish Rolex would add a date complication.

19 April 2011, 04:48 AM	#16
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Wow a plat daytona with ice blue would be sublime! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

19 April 2011, 07:49 AM	#17
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,413	Platinum Daytona with Meteorite or ice blue dial.... the grail of grails! __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

19 April 2011, 07:56 AM	#18
TKB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Tai Location: Chicago Watch: 118339 Meteorite Posts: 289	I would be VERY interested in a meteorite platinum daytona. VERY interested! __________________ "Death Before Dishonor" WG DD Diamond Meteorite CC "Z" SS DJ Tux Dial Roulette Wheel "M"

19 April 2011, 08:30 AM	#20
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,413	I am astonished that Rolex put a platinum bezel on a Yachtmaster, before introducing a Platinum Daytona. Does anyone have any insight on why they made this move? __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

19 April 2011, 10:00 AM	#21
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Sure, why not??!! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

19 April 2011, 10:14 AM	#23
Luxe Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raja Location: Connecticut Posts: 951	Based on the price of the SS model, I'd hate to see what it would cost in Platinum! Sure would look nice though.

19 April 2011, 10:49 AM	#26
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Why Not? I'll surely love the PT Daytona with Meteorite dial!

19 April 2011, 10:48 PM	#27
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,413	The Platty Daytona is now my grail- elusive if not absolutely impossible to find.... I wonder if Rolex ever made one on special order.... __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

19 April 2011, 11:01 PM	#28
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I voted "yes'' because I think it's a great idea...but as of the time of my post there are 24 votes against the idea (versus 50+ in favor). I wonder what some of the reasons might be for the negative votes...

19 April 2011, 11:27 PM	#29
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,413	It would really love to know why anyone would be against manufacturing the greatest watch ever, in the best metal. It takes nothing away from the watches already produced, and only serves to elevate the Daytona to an even higher status! __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

20 April 2011, 12:04 AM	#30
osidak Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 26	I personally think not - it is a tool watch and should be left as a tool watch (and yes I would kill the gold versions as well) Yes I know I am probably one of the few people to have that view but hey

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