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kans86 · 18 May 2019, 04:44 PM

Which one is better dial: Used, lightly polished and overhauled Platona from 2013 or mint 2018? Price difference is about USD 4000. To my eyes they are same. But experts here may correct me if there is any difference technically or visually between the early years and later production? Thank you.

Pongster · 18 May 2019, 05:05 PM

What was overhauled? The movement?

I understand that Polishing platinum doesn’t remove metal unlike polishing steel or gold.

But i dont own a platona. Only aspiring to have one.

kans86 · 18 May 2019, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pongster

What was overhauled? The movement?

I understand that Polishing platinum doesn’t remove metal unlike polishing steel or gold.

But i dont own a platona. Only aspiring to have one.

Movement overhauled and slight polish.

ppalasthira · 18 May 2019, 07:24 PM

I would get the newer one. Have you tried it on before? It is quite a hefty piece.

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Pongster · 18 May 2019, 07:52 PM

Id be concerned with an overhaul this early.

georgekart · 18 May 2019, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kans86

Which one is better dial: Used, lightly polished and overhauled Platona from 2013 or mint 2018? Price difference is about USD 4000.

With how much you are paying either way or another I'd go with the newer one, just because it is newer.

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Originally Posted by kans86

To my eyes they are same. But experts here may correct me if there is any difference technically or visually between the early years and later production? Thank you.

No visual or technical differences that I am aware of. But once again I'd go for new since difference isn't large. Also polishing platinum is hard AFAIK and who was the polishing and servicing done? Was it RSC? If so, good. If some 3rd party, especially one without reputation, I'd definitely steer clear.

SearChart · 18 May 2019, 07:56 PM

No difference technically. So it doesn't matter at all.

rmlovett1 · 18 May 2019, 08:12 PM

No difference technically or in the dials. It needed an overhaul? Or just “Checking” it? If polished lightly/properly....shouldn’t be an issue.
If finances aren’t an issue, although at this price point, it shouldn’t be, I’d definitely go for the newer one

HogwldFLTR · 18 May 2019, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pongster

What was overhauled? The movement?

I understand that Polishing platinum doesn’t remove metal unlike polishing steel or gold.

But i dont own a platona. Only aspiring to have one.

With the hardness of the Platinum being the same as Stainless, there should be equal amounts of metal removed by polishing the two metal as the damage should be equal as well through wear. A newer one would likely currently demand more as that the way the market seems to be. It they look the same, and you are going to keep it for a while then the age will change on the newer one and the $4K will be worth saving.

rolexfanforlife · 18 May 2019, 08:38 PM

Go new, the difference is marginal at that price point

3sheets86 · 18 May 2019, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexfanforlife

Go new, the difference is marginal at that price point

My thoughts exactly.

swatty · 18 May 2019, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexfanforlife

Go new, the difference is marginal at that price point

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Originally Posted by 3sheets86

My thoughts exactly.

X3

Sublovin · 18 May 2019, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pongster

I understand that Polishing platinum doesn’t remove metal unlike polishing steel or gold.

.

This makes zero sense

037 · 18 May 2019, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

This makes zero sense

Google "polishing platinum" and you'll understand why. It doesn't polish like other metals.

1William · 18 May 2019, 10:37 PM

I would go with the newer model. Still under warranty and the 4k difference is not a lot on a platinum Daytona.

HogwldFLTR · 18 May 2019, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1William

I would go with the newer model. Still under warranty and the 4k difference is not a lot on a platinum Daytona.

It's a grey market OP or a nice Tudor, fwiw.

watchwatcher · 18 May 2019, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexfanforlife

Go new, the difference is marginal at that price point

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Originally Posted by 1William

I would go with the newer model. Still under warranty and the 4k difference is not a lot on a platinum Daytona.

My thoughts exactly.

faimag · 18 May 2019, 11:44 PM

For the price difference (4000 USD is about 7%) I would opt for the mint 2018

ROLEXster · 19 May 2019, 01:41 AM

I go brand new from AD (ask for 20% off)...
Then bundle with DayC & Rootbeer at MSRP.

Wmesallem · 19 May 2019, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

This makes zero sense

Platinum doesn’t lose layers like gold or steel. Any jeweler can explain this to you.

subtona · 19 May 2019, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLEXster

I go brand new from AD (ask for 20% off)...
Then bundle with DayC & Rootbeer at MSRP.

This would be ideal but I am not convinced these discounts are still being offered?

Keepchasing · 19 May 2019, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Pongster

Id be concerned with an overhaul this early.

And why would you be concerned , exactly?

SearChart · 19 May 2019, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wmesallem

Platinum doesn’t lose layers like gold or steel. Any jeweler can explain this to you.

It definitely loses metal during polishing, but it is very very little compared to polishing other metals. It truly is a pain in the @ss to polish.

kans86 · 19 May 2019, 05:20 AM

Thank you all for the responses. I can see more would want to get the newer one. 4K is not small but perhaps at this price point I would also willing to pay that for absolute peace of mind.

kans86 · 19 May 2019, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ppalasthira

I would get the newer one. Have you tried it on before? It is quite a hefty piece.

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Yes and I like the hefty and solid presence.

kans86 · 19 May 2019, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

No difference technically or in the dials. It needed an overhaul? Or just “Checking” it? If polished lightly/properly....shouldn’t be an issue.
If finances aren’t an issue, although at this price point, it shouldn’t be, I’d definitely go for the newer one

Regular overhaul every 5 years, sometimes it just means checking, oiling...

Wmesallem · 19 May 2019, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

It definitely loses metal during polishing, but it is very very little compared to polishing other metals. It truly is a pain in the @ss to polish.

Platinum doesn’t lose a layer from Polishing, so no loss in weight. The metal moves around during polishing, which is why i prefer over gold in rings. It has a completely different property then gold or steel.

Do a google search.

kans86 · 19 May 2019, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLEXster

I go brand new from AD (ask for 20% off)...
Then bundle with DayC & Rootbeer at MSRP.

Does any AD still offer any discounts for these? With 15-20% off the full pice for the Platona and a 500C at list price, not a bad deal I think.

SearChart · 19 May 2019, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Wmesallem

Platinum doesn’t lose a layer from Polishing, so no loss in weight. The metal moves around during polishing, which is why i prefer over gold in rings. It has a completely different property then gold or steel.

Loss in weight is negligible, but you definitely lose trace amounts of metal which can be seen on the felt and cotton disks. I have refinished numerous platinum Rolexes, and work with platinum very frequently

The malleability makes it very hard to get the desired result, and the 5% of ruthenium that Rolex uses in the alloy makes it pretty darn hard as well.

Wiener48 · 19 May 2019, 05:39 AM

What I know - No difference technically and on the dial.

Correct me please.

My advice, take the newer one.

18 May 2019, 04:44 PM	#1
kans86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,340	Platona from 2013 and 2018 Which one is better dial: Used, lightly polished and overhauled Platona from 2013 or mint 2018? Price difference is about USD 4000. To my eyes they are same. But experts here may correct me if there is any difference technically or visually between the early years and later production? Thank you.

18 May 2019, 08:38 PM	#10
rolexfanforlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub Posts: 963	Go new, the difference is marginal at that price point __________________ GS: SBGP017; Omega: PO diamond; RM: 67-02 (Green); Rolex: 16710, 16520, 116509 (TMOP), 116520, 5513, 1680, 16013 (Tiffany stamped), 116610LV, 124300 x 2 (Celebration; Green), 126719BLRO (Meteorite), 226570 (polar) Oyster Quartz; Tag: Monaco; VC: Patrimony!

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18 May 2019, 05:05 PM	#2
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	What was overhauled? The movement? I understand that Polishing platinum doesn’t remove metal unlike polishing steel or gold. But i dont own a platona. Only aspiring to have one.

18 May 2019, 07:24 PM	#4
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	I would get the newer one. Have you tried it on before? It is quite a hefty piece. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 May 2019, 07:52 PM	#5
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	Id be concerned with an overhaul this early.

18 May 2019, 08:12 PM	#8
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,451	No difference technically or in the dials. It needed an overhaul? Or just “Checking” it? If polished lightly/properly....shouldn’t be an issue. If finances aren’t an issue, although at this price point, it shouldn’t be, I’d definitely go for the newer one

18 May 2019, 10:37 PM	#15
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	I would go with the newer model. Still under warranty and the 4k difference is not a lot on a platinum Daytona.

18 May 2019, 11:44 PM	#18
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,069	For the price difference (4000 USD is about 7%) I would opt for the mint 2018

19 May 2019, 01:41 AM	#19
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	I go brand new from AD (ask for 20% off)... Then bundle with DayC & Rootbeer at MSRP.

19 May 2019, 05:20 AM	#24
kans86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,340	Thank you all for the responses. I can see more would want to get the newer one. 4K is not small but perhaps at this price point I would also willing to pay that for absolute peace of mind.

19 May 2019, 05:39 AM	#30
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	What I know - No difference technically and on the dial. Correct me please. My advice, take the newer one.

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