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enjoythemusic · 18 June 2017, 12:17 PM

If you're going to use it and enjoy then the Rolex. If you want jewely for very special occasions worn with care then the Patek.

Eva123 · 18 June 2017, 03:46 PM

Josh, it is always very interesting to read your posts. i really hope to see your post where you will describe your journey in a watch world (i.e. what watches you owned and why you flipped them). Also, it is pretty obvious that you are climbing up on a "watch ladder" and all your new acquisitions become more and more sophisticated.

On your question i could comment only on Platona, which i tried once. This is pretty special watch and in my opinion is top end of Rolex. It is very heavy, reliable watch which could be worn under radar. Also, not so many ordinary people will understand that this is platinum and not stainless steel. So my advice is very simple: if you want reliability and discretion and to be under radar buy Platona... if not, then RG Patek is another choice. ALS are nice but they are not a part of "holy trinity".

regnant · 18 June 2017, 07:59 PM

Platinum 116506. It looks like stainless steel at first but when you put it side by side with the 116500 LN Daytona, the Platinum looks even shiner
However, Datograph is very special watch, I had to make a decision on what to choose as well. I went for the Platinum 116506 Daytona and very happy with my choice

Le Chef · 19 June 2017, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Eva123

Also ALS are nice but they are not a part of "holy trinity".

This is a relief for many Lange owners. For a start they're not Swiss. They also produce fewer watches than the holy trinity. They also plough their own furrow when it comes to design and the complications they offer - Zeitwerk anyone? I for one would be very disappointed if Lange were lumped in with any of the three brands in the supposed holy trinity. Thankfully educated watch collectors know that already.

Ristretto · 12 August 2017, 03:48 AM

Platona is more special in my eyes

armen34 · 12 August 2017, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ristretto

Platona is more special in my eyes

In my eyes too

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WatchingAustin · 12 August 2017, 04:00 AM

So what did you get?

18 June 2017, 12:17 PM	#31
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,405	If you're going to use it and enjoy then the Rolex. If you want jewely for very special occasions worn with care then the Patek. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

18 June 2017, 07:59 PM	#33
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Platinum 116506. It looks like stainless steel at first but when you put it side by side with the 116500 LN Daytona, the Platinum looks even shiner However, Datograph is very special watch, I had to make a decision on what to choose as well. I went for the Platinum 116506 Daytona and very happy with my choice __________________

12 August 2017, 03:48 AM	#35
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,317	Platona is more special in my eyes __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

18 June 2017, 03:46 PM	#32
Eva123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Scotland Watch: 116333 Posts: 416	Josh, it is always very interesting to read your posts. i really hope to see your post where you will describe your journey in a watch world (i.e. what watches you owned and why you flipped them). Also, it is pretty obvious that you are climbing up on a "watch ladder" and all your new acquisitions become more and more sophisticated. On your question i could comment only on Platona, which i tried once. This is pretty special watch and in my opinion is top end of Rolex. It is very heavy, reliable watch which could be worn under radar. Also, not so many ordinary people will understand that this is platinum and not stainless steel. So my advice is very simple: if you want reliability and discretion and to be under radar buy Platona... if not, then RG Patek is another choice. ALS are nice but they are not a part of "holy trinity".

12 August 2017, 04:00 AM	#37
WatchingAustin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: TX Watch: iwatch Posts: 376	So what did you get?

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