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Old 23 March 2013, 06:10 AM   #31
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I have never looked at these models side by side... As far as the op's point... If someone had a watch bracelet on, there is no way you would be able to tell just by looking at it on their wrist and be able to identify it as stainless, white gold, or platnum.
Make sense to me
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Old 23 March 2013, 06:32 AM   #32
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To each their own.

What's important to me is the personal enjoyment I get from wearing a particular watch. For example I enjoy knowing I have a well constructed, nicely finished movement in my watch. For a similar reason I would enjoy knowing my watch is made from a precious metal such as platinum or white gold. The fact that others may have no idea what what I'm wearing, and what material it's made of, is irrelevant. I don't wear watches for others to enjoy, but rather for my own enjoyment.
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Old 23 March 2013, 06:35 AM   #33
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For some reason I can't justify spending thousands of dollars more on a platinum or white gold Rolex when it looks like stainless steel to the naked eye...if I'm gonna spend that kind of $$$ I'm getting Yellow Gold all day.

Btw I'm not hating on TRF members or people who own these precious metal watches, just an opinion.

If it looks like chicken but taste like steak, I couldn't tell from a distance
I agree. Besides the Plat DayDate with ice blue dial, I wouldn't pay extra. I remember looking at a Daytonna and being shocked by the price. Find out it was the white gold model I had not seen before. Looked just like the SS model.
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Old 23 March 2013, 06:46 AM   #34
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I prefer the silver look IMO than gold or rose gold look.

I also buy for my enjoyment not others opinions. I buy white gold & platinum jewellery, and when I can afford it, I would love a platinum/white gold rolex.

I know what it is and that's all that matters. I do like it a little bit when others think its plain silver.

Each to their own as all the different models/materials but for me if I could then I'd go for the plat/wg model.
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Old 23 March 2013, 07:12 AM   #35
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It's your wallet, your call. Thankfully there are many options, and many fans of them. Some people like the stealth factor of WG and plat, and I absolutely get that.
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Old 23 March 2013, 07:14 AM   #36
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I'll tell you what just looks like what.

This thread is just like the identical hundreds before it...


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Old 23 March 2013, 07:14 AM   #37
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Plat DayDate with ice blue dial
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Old 23 March 2013, 07:27 AM   #38
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I completely understand where the OP is coming from.

However, when comparing my SS Sub with a work colleagues WG blue Sub I certainly find his WG watch shinier.
Definately a difference.
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Old 23 March 2013, 07:37 AM   #39
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I like WG for the same reasons that you don't.
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Old 23 March 2013, 07:51 AM   #40
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PLEASE go to an AD and try a WG or PLT watch on for yourself, the weight is the first thing you will feel as a difference to SS.. Secondly gold be it yellow rose or white, has a certain luster to it and "feel".. Its a much brighter, reflective alloy than SS..


PLEASE go and try a WG watch at your AD. Then, you may understand the difference. I could never justify it, but since I tried one, boy they are the holy grails for me!!


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Old 23 March 2013, 07:56 AM   #41
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Platinum is so bright, the WG numerals & hands on my PL DD always look bronze in comparison to the rest of the watch






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Old 23 March 2013, 07:57 AM   #42
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A side by side comparison photo would be interesting
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Old 23 March 2013, 07:59 AM   #43
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The OP is clearly buying watches for their public perception.

Nothing wrong with that.

A platinum piece or WG reference is for the owner's personal satisfaction.

To each their own. But I do understand his point about spending a lot more money for a minimal difference.
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Old 23 March 2013, 08:04 AM   #44
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I just left the AD where I purchased my YG DD2 to pick up my appraisal and they had a platinum DD2 for me to try on.

Distance: it depends what range you are at and also the lighting. If in the same room, they are noticeably different than SS. Also, if you get the Blue dial, then anyone who knows watches will know the difference.

Feel: I thought my YG was heavy, but the Platinum is about 30-40% heavier and feels great on your wrist because it has a presence.

Ultimately it's going to come down to how deep your pockets are. When I was looking for a Rolex I decided to not go for WG or Platinum because I wanted it to be noticed from yards away, to say I didnt get it for people to notice is a lie. I'm 24 and I wanted to somewhat separate myself. I had the same dilemma you are having, best of luck. Either way, its a Rolex and you win!
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Old 23 March 2013, 08:07 AM   #45
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LISTEN TO ME...


PLEASE go to an AD and try a WG or PLT watch on for yourself, the weight is the first thing you will feel as a difference to SS.. Secondly gold be it yellow rose or white, has a certain luster to it and "feel".. Its a much brighter, reflective alloy than SS..


PLEASE go and try a WG watch at your AD. Then, you may understand the difference. I could never justify it, but since I tried one, boy they are the holy grails for me!!


But I'm talking about the LOOK not the feel, sure it will feel different, it's different metal. We are visual beings the color of YG will have a different appeal than the color of silver (platinum or WGold)
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Old 23 March 2013, 08:09 AM   #46
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Platinum is so bright, the WG numerals & hands on my PL DD always look bronze in comparison to the rest of the watch






If you covered up the dial, I wouldn't put money on guessing what metal it was on just one try
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Old 23 March 2013, 08:12 AM   #47
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If you covered up the dial, I wouldn't put money on guessing what metal it was on just one try
Ok,

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Here’s the contrast with PL alongside some SS, hope others can post comparison shots






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Old 23 March 2013, 08:25 AM   #48
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Ok,

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Here’s the contrast with PL alongside some SS, hope others can post comparison shots








Stunning collection Chris..



Look how much whiter that Platinum is!!!..
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Old 23 March 2013, 08:33 AM   #49
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Stunning collection Chris..



Look how much whiter that Platinum is!!!..
Thanks Dino, .... feel a bit of a fraud as the DJ, Sub, RB & DD are mine, the others belong to my Son, but yes you're right pal the DD is considerably brighter, glad that it's apparent & not just my eyes

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But I'm talking about the LOOK not the feel, sure it will feel different, it's different metal. We are visual beings the color of YG will have a different appeal than the color of silver (platinum or WGold)


Visually the main different is luster.. WG shines/reflects light much more than SS...






WG can also show hints of yellow in certain lighting conditions..





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Old 23 March 2013, 08:40 AM   #51
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Thanks Dino, .... feel a bit of a fraud as the DJ, Sub, RB & DD are mine, the others belong to my Son, but yes you're right pal the DD is considerably brighter, glad that it's apparent & not just my eyes

No problems, Chris mate! You should get that DJ out to play a little more often, its a little beauty..


You Son has excellent taste in watches, I wouldn't expect anything less with dad like you..


The colour is hugely different to SS, I'm glad its not just me too!..


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Old 23 March 2013, 08:40 AM   #52
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Platinum and white gold are for those that appreciate the feel of the much as they enjoy the appearance of watch. A platinum day-date will totally feel different than any steel rolex watch. At some point some watch fans enjoy that feeling very much.

Some people only drink wine and some people also really appreciate the aroma of wine. Appreciation of watches for many is many factors and not just appearance.
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Old 23 March 2013, 08:43 AM   #53
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Old 23 March 2013, 08:44 AM   #54
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Ok,

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There is a difference, but I'm not sure if it has a lot to do with the PCL's or that by looking at the dial gives it away, none the less the difference IMHO isn't really significant.....nice collection btw
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Old 23 March 2013, 08:49 AM   #55
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Imagine owning a Grand Seiko......talk about flying under the radar...

For me, it's not about how it may appear to others; it is how I perceive it.
My reaction to my watch is the only thing that counts.
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Old 23 March 2013, 08:49 AM   #56
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Thanks for the photos, great collection Chris B
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Old 23 March 2013, 09:01 AM   #57
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It's a subtle difference visually. But I do prefer WG over platinum. From what I remember platinum seemed to have a duller appearance than WG, but the weight difference is amazing.
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Old 23 March 2013, 09:16 AM   #58
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To me, the SS looks more steely and the Platinum more platty and the WG more grayly.
But that's just me...

On the point about WG/Pt, I am perfectly happy with my SS models.
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Old 23 March 2013, 09:26 AM   #59
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If you covered up the dial, I wouldn't put money on guessing what metal it was on just one try
^That's what connoisseurship can do for someone. Discrimination and appreciation are refined skills, not crude ones.

For that matter, the general public can't tell a Sub from an Invicta...the deficit is in the untrained eye of the beholder.
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Old 23 March 2013, 09:59 AM   #60
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I tried on a platinum and it was nothing like SS.
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