Platinum Rolex decision

[nyfida]

Hi . I am approaching 50 and I have been contemplating a platinum version of Rolex. The two on my radar is day date 2 or Daytona. Upon review in the used market there is a huge difference in price , like 15,000-20,000.
For those that are familiar with both would you think the Daytona is that much better ? The way I see it , with stainless steel watches , used selling for on or around $20000 the day date is a no brainer. Let me know what you guys think and I will post pictures up soon of my purchase .

[HogwldFLTR]

Daytona is a more complicated movement with a considerably longer reserve than the DDII which is now somewhat out dated not only for its movement but also for it unpopular proportions. Also I personally like the ceramic bezel on the 116506 as helping to keep the watch looking sharp. I've got a 116506 as a daily wearer and thinks it's awesome!!!

[SearChart]

I'd also consider the DayDate 40, new movement and a case with better proportions than the DDII.

[torrente]

Be careful with Daytona legibility, I am 59 yo needing +1.5 reading glasses and Sometimes I have readability problems with my DaytonaC SS white.
Not sure how it would change with PT, for what I see on the web the PT dial seems a bit more readable, but not sure of it.
I would suggest to try one yourself in different light conditions before deciding.

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by torrente

Be careful with Daytona legibility, I am 59 yo needing +1.5 reading glasses and Sometimes I have readability problems with my DaytonaC SS white.
Not sure how it would change with PT, for what I see on the web the PT dial seems a bit more readable, but not sure of it.
I would suggest to try one yourself in different light conditions before deciding.

I am 59 also and have a hard time reading the platinum Daytona. My vision gets blurry trying to see the time through the tears of joy every time I look at the watch.

Seriously, I don't wear glasses but now have 1.0 readers for small print. Seeing the time is only slightly difficult in indoor low light when the hour and minute hand are around the bottom sub-dial (around 5:30). Other than that, it's easy to see the time. Using the chrono and seeing the minutes sub-dial accurately would be difficult at a glance unless in outdoor light. YVMV (your vision may vary).

[WaxedElvis]

If $ is the deciding factor get the cheaper one. If not, only you can decide which you like better. Very different watches but both awesome. I looked at both and chose the Daytona. I liked it better and it's a better fit for my lifestyle. No right or wrong choice but it is your choice. Good luck - look forward to the incoming thread.

[nyfida]

Yes all good points . The stainless steel Daytona was my 40 year present to myself and it’s still my favorite watch of all and to this day don’t want to take it off but getting the new S.S Daytona ceramic for the price difference would be cool too !
Either way , I wish this was my biggest problems in life . Lol !!!

[torrente]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I am 59 also and have a hard time reading the platinum Daytona. My vision gets blurry trying to see the time through the tears of joy every time I look at the watch.



Seriously, I don't wear glasses but now have 1.0 readers for small print. Seeing the time is only slightly difficult in indoor low light when the hour and minute hand are around the bottom sub-dial (around 5:30). Other than that, it's easy to see the time. Using the chrono and seeing the minutes sub-dial accurately would be difficult at a glance unless in outdoor light. YVMV (your vision may vary).

In my case I need +1.5 since 3 years ago for any comfortable or long reading in paper or computer.
I love the Daytona SS white dial and I would not asked for it in other case, I am not happy for it but I am going to let it go because I am not using it for the readability and I asume that the situation will not improve ;-)...
I have the feeling that the contrast of the hands with the PT might be a bit better.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I am 59 also and have a hard time reading the platinum Daytona. My vision gets blurry trying to see the time through the tears of joy every time I look at the watch.

Seriously, I don't wear glasses but now have 1.0 readers for small print. Seeing the time is only slightly difficult in indoor low light when the hour and minute hand are around the bottom sub-dial (around 5:30). Other than that, it's easy to see the time. Using the chrono and seeing the minutes sub-dial accurately would be difficult at a glance unless in outdoor light. YVMV (your vision may vary).

I'm 66 and wear mine without issues. I must admit that the diamond dial version appear more legible but I do OK with the brown sub dial version. I had Lasek 20 years ago and still do well.

[bobernet]

You should probably try them both on before spending $45k-60k on either.

I vote for both.

[nyfida]

Originally Posted by bobernet

You should probably try them both on before spending $45k-60k on either.

I vote for both.

I have tried both and the Daytona is definitely more comfortable but I’m not using it as a daily watch so it doesn’t matter.
It’s funny you said both because this has crossed my mind by selling some stainless steel Rolexes because they are boring me a bit and I hate selling things. It all depends on how much I like owning a platinum watch.

Anyway thanks all for your feedback !

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

<snip>.......My vision gets blurry trying to see the time through the tears of joy every time I look at the watch.

That’s some funny stuff.

I couldn’t agree more. I love my Platinum DD36, but my Platinum Daytona was the priority. I saved for it and bought it first.

[Tangier11]

I will echo some of what has been said. IF I went with the DD it for SURE be the 40 over the II, no question. However with that said, I have to say Id go with the Daytona. I think it is an amazing watch and from a long term stand point on $$ I think the Daytona would hold better (If that matters to you)

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by Jason71

That’s some funny stuff.

I couldn’t agree more. I love my Platinum DD36, but my Platinum Daytona was the priority. I saved for it and bought it first.

Such a beautiful watch and a beautiful shirt. I wonder how many platinum Daytona owners would admit to buying more blue shirts/sweaters after buying the watch? Blue was always my favorite color, but I think the blue quotient in my wardrobe has increased over the last couple of years.

[Blake23]

Both great watches but I would go day-date first

[rebel_1]

I chose the Platona over the DD40. Now I’m looking to flip the Platona and get something more legible and now that I have the WG Daytona on OF, the Platona gets almost zero wrist time.

As for the DDII PT, I actually prefer my RG DDII Ivory Dial to the new RG DD40, but I am not a huge fan of the DDII in PT. The smooth bezel just seems too wide. If PT is a requirement, I’d go with the DD40.

[tkc324]

I am a huge fan of Daytonas... but in this case I would pick the DD over Platona.

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Such a beautiful watch and a beautiful shirt. I wonder how many platinum Daytona owners would admit to buying more blue shirts/sweaters after buying the watch? Blue was always my favorite color, but I think the blue quotient in my wardrobe has increased over the last couple of years.

I can neither confirm nor deny your accusations Your Honor.

[Lifeisarolliecoaster]

[QUOTE=Chiboy;9537064]I am 59 also and have a hard time reading the platinum Daytona. My vision gets blurry trying to see the time through the tears of joy every time I look at the watch.

I’d pick the Platinum Daytona in a heartbeat

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Such a beautiful watch and a beautiful shirt. I wonder how many platinum Daytona owners would admit to buying more blue shirts/sweaters after buying the watch? Blue was always my favorite color, but I think the blue quotient in my wardrobe has increased over the last couple of years.

Blue has always been my color being blue eyed. Blue shirts have always been at the top of my clothing choices (jackets too).

[jon_jon]

10 years from now, if you compare plat DDII vs plat DD40 vs Platona, DDII will have the smallest production numbers as it was produced for the shortest time period. However try on the watches and get the one you will enjoy wearing.

[nyfida]

Originally Posted by jon_jon

10 years from now, if you compare plat DDII vs plat DD40 vs Platona, DDII will have the smallest production numbers as it was produced for the shortest time period. However try on the watches and get the one you will enjoy wearing.

Good point. I would say much lower production due to popularity of Daytona and Day date 40 platinum . I don’t think the 41 was as good a seller as those.

[returntorolex]

Does the Platona have ceramic inserts like the DDII and DD40?

[Why1504]

I just went thru a similar assessment. From the beginning, the Daytona was off the list due to my difficulty reading the time. I suggest you buy an inexpensive chrono, wear it for a week and see how your vision works with the watch. Don’t get me wrong, I love the look of all Daytona’s but the timepiece is a watch first for me not a wrist worn stopwatch. Good luck and I cant wait to see which direction you go here.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Does the Platona have ceramic inserts like the DDII and DD40?

Yes.

OP: I went the Platona route, as in all honesty, I prefer the fluted bezel on the DD's. Just my two cents.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Does the Platona have ceramic inserts like the DDII and DD40?

Did you mean "UNlike?" Neither of the Day Dates have ceramic inserts.

[Tha Baron]

I wear two colors of dress shirts... blue and light blue :)

[returntorolex]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Did you mean "UNlike?" Neither of the Day Dates have ceramic inserts.

Pretty sure the DDII was the first with ceramic inserts. DD40 definitely has them too.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Pretty sure the DDII was the first with ceramic inserts. DD40 definitely has them too.

When I hear inserts I think bezel inserts as opposed to ceramic bracelet sleeves. Regarding the two different bracelets, the President is far more susceptible to stretch due to the number of links as opposed to the Oyster which I don't ever remember seeing with stretch regardless of the metal. Also Pt is a much harder metal than Au and much less subject to wear.

[returntorolex]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

When I hear inserts I think bezel inserts as opposed to ceramic bracelet sleeves. Regarding the two different bracelets, the President is far more susceptible to stretch due to the number of links as opposed to the Oyster which I don't ever remember seeing with stretch regardless of the metal. Also Pt is a much harder metal than Au and much less subject to wear.

Correct - I was referring to the ceramic inserts/sleeves in the DD40 and DDII that were put there to prevent bracelet stretch on the President bracelet.

Since I may have been unclear earlier, does the Platona have the ceramic inserts/sleeves on the Oyster bracelet to prevent stretch?