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ronricks · 1 July 2015, 04:12 AM

great thread with lots of info and I always thought the SS Daytona's wore small so now I know why

Vaxe · 1 July 2015, 04:43 AM

Thanks OP and Tom for fighting the battle.

I wrote about this last year but it was beating a dead horse. I'm actually dismayed so many members cannot discern the difference, or refuse to acknowledge that these are totally different cases.

Good to see more people on boat. I also think the next SS daytona will incorporate the PM case, as the lugs, under lugs, and crown guards are so much more modern and fitting for the next Daytona iteration. Even the caseback is different!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=363621

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Both models are 'stated by Rolex' as 40mm.

In fact, the SS is 38.66mm the PM are 39.66mm.

If you look at the right hand side of the watch leading to the crown guards, you must surely notice there is more metal and the right hand lugs are also wider and not tapered like the SS Daytona??

This is FACT not my opinion!

style88 · 1 July 2015, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ronricks

great thread with lots of info and I always thought the SS Daytona's wore small so now I know why

Exactly. I have been trying the daytona two-tone and now I know why it always look smaller.

tkerrmd · 1 July 2015, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Thanks OP and Tom for fighting the battle.

I wrote about this last year but it was beating a dead horse. I'm actually dismayed so many members cannot discern the difference, or refuse to acknowledge that these are totally different cases.

Good to see more people on boat. I also think the next SS daytona will incorporate the PM case, as the lugs, under lugs, and crown guards are so much more modern and fitting for the next Daytona iteration. Even the caseback is different!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=363621

you have always been right about this and it is amazing your attention to detail, other people…..not so much

tkerrmd · 1 July 2015, 05:10 AM

not gonna tell my son about this thread!!

ratty · 1 July 2015, 05:37 AM

So is the platinum case the same size and dimensions as the WG case?

scimps · 1 July 2015, 05:52 AM

This one is definitely the ss dimensions ! Lugs and pertrusion from under bezel are certainly not in keeping with other pm Daytona??
Any comments appreciated -

Vaxe · 1 July 2015, 06:14 AM

Don't worry, YG and TT share the same case and bezel font as the SS.

Pt, RG, and WG have the newer case with the curved lugs and thicker guards.

Here's something I put together:

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Originally Posted by scimps

This one is definitely the ss dimensions ! Lugs and pertrusion from under bezel are certainly not in keeping with other pm Daytona??
Any comments appreciated -

tkerrmd · 1 July 2015, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Don't worry, YG and TT share the same case and bezel font as the SS.

Pt, RG, and WG have the newer case with the curved lugs and thicker guards.

Here's something I put together:

another great post!

Vaxe · 1 July 2015, 06:17 AM

Great minds think alike

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

you have always been right about this and it is amazing your attention to detail, other people…..not so much

GolfPunk · 1 July 2015, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Don't worry, YG and TT share the same case and bezel font as the SS.

Pt, RG, and WG have the newer case with the curved lugs and thicker guards.

Here's something I put together:

Excellent post

Sam Crow · 1 July 2015, 06:41 AM

I actually like the smaller, asymmetrical proportions of SS version. Though Rolex certainly succeeded in making the platona more substantial looking with subtle dimension alterations.

Great pics!

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

not gonna tell my son about this thread!!

Otto · 1 July 2015, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

maybe i do need to get my eyes checked, as i still don't see anything definitive.

i suppose i also find it hard to believe that they would change their tooling for such tiny little differences. i get it for the ceramic versions, but for the all metal, it is hard to me to tell by eye-balling it and while yes it has been addressed in other threads, i can't recall ever seeing anything definitive in terms of specs and measurements.

On my 116518, bought around 12 years ago, the lugs are curved and the bracelet connection is different.

Techno · 1 July 2015, 07:10 AM

Interesting point.
But I would never able to afford the premium version

fmc000 · 1 July 2015, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

another great post!

But not entirely correct, unfortunately. YG on bracelet has the same case size then TT and SS: all leather Daytonas have the bigger case.

cvhjhji · 1 July 2015, 03:35 PM

Are you sure you're not confusing what you're seeing with perspective?

1AP · 1 July 2015, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cvhjhji

Are you sure you're not confusing what you're seeing with perspective?

GolfPunk · 1 July 2015, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by thewatchguy93

They are identical sizes.

Still feel this way??

GolfPunk · 1 July 2015, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony-GB

How do you work that out...?

Are you satisfied with the explanation now?

Andad · 1 July 2015, 06:42 PM

Hang on a sec GP, I need one more glass of wine.....
.........
.........

Now, what was the final unanimous decision?

fmc000 · 1 July 2015, 07:58 PM

I suppose that whatever we say there will always be people who won't believe it. However:

SS, TT, YG on bracelet: 38.6 mm
WG, RG, Pt: 39.6 mm
all leather models: 39.6 mm

Full stop.

ragingcao · 1 July 2015, 08:08 PM

Very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing.

GolfPunk · 2 July 2015, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmc000

I suppose that whatever we say there will always be people who won't believe it. However:

SS, TT, YG on bracelet: 38.6 mm
WG, RG, Pt: 39.6 mm
all leather models: 39.6 mm

Full stop.

Thank you

Fresh_1 · 2 July 2015, 05:32 AM

Another subtle difference is the PM bezels reflect light differently.
The SS which is more muted & duller than PM , the PM bezels really pops as if it has diamond dust
in there/ kind of like chops up the light is it reflecting making it more shinier, as long as they are new the difference is very obvious.
Again there are very subtle differences. Down side of Gold is the bezel scratches easier.

tkerrmd · 2 July 2015, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Great minds think alike

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Crow

I actually like the smaller, asymmetrical proportions of SS version. Though Rolex certainly succeeded in making the platona more substantial looking with subtle dimension alterations.

Great pics!

GolfPunk · 3 July 2015, 10:25 PM

Well well well....somebody suggested that the measurements of a watch excluding crown should be diagonal....just had the calipers out and measured my WG Daytona and it's exactly 40mm!!

GolfPunk · 5 July 2015, 01:42 AM

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GolfPunk · 6 July 2015, 07:14 PM

Can anybody measure a 116520 (SS) and also a Platinum Daytona on the diagonal?

Fernandohk · 7 July 2015, 01:39 AM

side by side, the difference is noticeable.

GolfPunk · 7 July 2015, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fernandohk

side by side, the difference is noticeable.

You certainly can.

Do you have any callipers by the way? If you do, could you measure both SS & Pt diagonal 10 til 4?

1 July 2015, 06:42 PM	#110
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,800	Hang on a sec GP, I need one more glass of wine..... ......... ......... Now, what was the final unanimous decision? __________________ E

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fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	I suppose that whatever we say there will always be people who won't believe it. However: SS, TT, YG on bracelet: 38.6 mm WG, RG, Pt: 39.6 mm all leather models: 39.6 mm Full stop.

2 July 2015, 05:32 AM	#114
Fresh_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Nicholas Location: NYC Watch: 116520 Posts: 855	Another subtle difference is the PM bezels reflect light differently. The SS which is more muted & duller than PM , the PM bezels really pops as if it has diamond dust in there/ kind of like chops up the light is it reflecting making it more shinier, as long as they are new the difference is very obvious. Again there are very subtle differences. Down side of Gold is the bezel scratches easier. Last edited by Fresh_1; 2 July 2015 at 05:38 AM.. Reason: spell info

3 July 2015, 10:25 PM	#116
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	Daytona:Size of PM versus SS Well well well....somebody suggested that the measurements of a watch excluding crown should be diagonal....just had the calipers out and measured my WG Daytona and it's exactly 40mm!! __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

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1 July 2015, 04:12 AM	#91
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,647	great thread with lots of info and I always thought the SS Daytona's wore small so now I know why

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tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	not gonna tell my son about this thread!!

1 July 2015, 05:37 AM	#96
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,644	So is the platinum case the same size and dimensions as the WG case?

1 July 2015, 07:10 AM	#104
Techno "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Small city Posts: 181	Interesting point. But I would never able to afford the premium version

1 July 2015, 03:35 PM	#106
cvhjhji "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: uk Posts: 3	Are you sure you're not confusing what you're seeing with perspective?

1 July 2015, 08:08 PM	#112
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing.

6 July 2015, 07:14 PM	#118
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	Can anybody measure a 116520 (SS) and also a Platinum Daytona on the diagonal? __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

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