Interesting Experience At A Grey Dealer

[samsam]

So today I stopped by at a grey dealer's shop. He sells new and used Rolex and APs and other high end brands. They had few custom watches and many BNIB watches as well. I saw 3 very interesting pieces among others and would like to share with you guys.

The first was what I thought is a Platona, but to my surprise it was a modified SS Daytona. Of course once I had a close up and held the watch I knew it. To be honest, he almost had me.

I believe a member here has done this before, but can't remember who. According to the sales guy, they send the watches to Singapore to have all their modifications done there.

The second nice piece was the new YG Skydweller silver Roman numeral dial on a brown leather strap.

I must say, it's one of best Rolex watches out there. I just love everything about this particular iteration of the SkD. The wrist presence is great and feels just right. A perfect piece if you ask me.

The last one is a simple new YG DD, but the dial is just different. I don't remember the name of the dial, but it's the "wood-like" precious stone.

It was the first time for me to see that dial. The watch was BNIB and according to the sales person, the dial is original. I thought it looked nice, yet a bit on the flashy side for my taste. Still, noteworthy.


Sorry for the long post, just wanted to share my experience. Be well, everyone.

[tfly212]

Never was a fan of the sky dweller, but that combo looks a really good. Thanks for sharing.

[tkerrmd]

First watch was ruined other two are beautiful

[samsam]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

First watch was ruined other two are beautiful

I agree. But giving that you actually own the Platona, could you tell that it's not the real deal just by the picture provided?

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by SamSam

I agree. But giving that you actually own the Platona, could you tell that it's not the real deal just by the picture provided?

Not from that pic nothing really looked off but SS is grayish instead of more bright whitish like platinum

If they sourced a real bezel and face wouldn't be able to tell

Cool for someone maybe but I'm not into that kinda thing, certainly nothing "offensive" about it, people are free to do as they chose and what makes them happy. That is all that really matters.

[Roger1079]

Originally Posted by SamSam

I agree. But giving that you actually own the Platona, could you tell that it's not the real deal just by the picture provided?

Absolutely. That is a poorly designed aftermarket dial and bezel. Just from a quick glance, the inner blue subdials are too small, the brown rings are too wide, the font on the subdials looks wrong, the markers on the subdials are too short, the indices are sized and spaced wrong, the sheen of the dial isn't even close to the sunburst of a genuine Platona, and the color, font, and placement of the markers on the bezel are all wrong also. That is just from looking at the picture. If it is a true SS Daytona rather than a counterfeit, the case is different and the weight will be less than half, but that cannot be determined from the picture. Absolutely awful.....

[samsam]

Originally Posted by Roger1079

Absolutely. That is a poorly designed aftermarket dial and bezel. Just from a quick glance, the inner blue subdials are too small, the brown rings are too wide, the font on the subdials looks wrong, the markers on the subdials are too short, the indices are sized and spaced wrong, the sheen of the dial isn't even close to the sunburst of a genuine Platona, and the color, font, and placement of the markers on the bezel are all wrong also. That is just from looking at the picture. If it is a true SS Daytona rather than a counterfeit, the case is different and the weight will be less than half, but that cannot be determined from the picture. Absolutely awful.....

I'm amazed at your level of observation. Very detail oriented.. Love it. Thanks for the explanation. Just for the record, it was a "real" SS Daytona.

[Dyim]

Another way to tell platona from SS is the width of the crown guards.

[iazrollie]

Ugh. I think that platona/SS is so wrong in every way.

[samsam]

Originally Posted by iazrollie

Ugh. I think that platona/SS is so wrong in every way.

True that! Yet, it was interesting to see.

[AK797]

That platona bezel is a fake, that's not a mod that's a franken, if that is even a real Daytona.

[samsam]

Originally Posted by AK797

That platona bezel is a fake, that's not a mod that's a franken, if that is even a real Daytona.

You can call it whatever, but I will not post a picture of fake watch.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by SamSam

You can call it whatever, but I will not post a picture of fake watch.

It is a franken, pure and simple, as that is a fake bezel and dial, it is not a mod as it is not an authentic Platona bezel and dial.

[HL65]

Errrr awful!

The tona

[samsam]

Originally Posted by HL65

Errrr awful!



The tona

I know, right?

I didn't mean to step on anyone's' toes. Just sharing my findings..

[Ravager135]

I don't see what is so offensive about modding the stainless steel Daytona. I read on here all the time that people wish the stainless steel Daytonas had ceramic bezels. If all the parts are truly authentic like the OP states and up to Rolex's standards I don't see what the harm is. People mod their stainless models with white gold dials all the time and no one bats an eye. I get that it is kind of passing off a cheaper Daytona as a more expensive one but to call it awful from a picture is a tad silly. In person I am sure the weight, heft, and sparkle don't match up to a platinum model but if it's all authentic Rolex, maybe someone just wants a stainless wach with a cool dial/bezel combo.

[samsam]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

I don't see what is so offensive about modding the stainless steel Daytona. I read on here all the time that people wish the stainless steel Daytonas had ceramic bezels. If all the parts are truly authentic like the OP states and up to Rolex's standards I don't see what the harm is. People mod their stainless models with white gold dials all the time and no one bats an eye. I get that it is kind of passing off a cheaper Daytona as a more expensive one but to call it awful from a picture is a tad silly. In person I am sure the weight, heft, and sparkle don't match up to a platinum model but if it's all authentic Rolex, maybe someone just wants a stainless wach with a cool dial/bezel combo.

That's what I think, too. Although I was talking about the watch itself being legit, not sure about the dial and bezel; most likely it's aftermarket. Still, I don't think it's offensive; however, will never buy it myself. At the end, as they say, to each their own. and thanks!

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by SamSam

That's what I think, too. Although I was talking about the watch itself being legit, not sure about the dial and bezel; most likely it's aftermarket. Still, I don't think it's offensive; however, will never buy it myself. At the end, as they say, to each their own. and thanks!

Yeah I mean if the dial and bezel are aftermarket then I agree it's probably not something I would be interested in either. However, if someone were to literally put authentic Rolex parts on a stainless model I don't see the harm at all. It may not be everyone's cup of tea so to speak but if the dial and bezel combo work on one case why wouldn't they work on a white gold or stainless version.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

Yeah I mean if the dial and bezel are aftermarket then I agree it's probably not something I would be interested in either. However, if someone were to literally put authentic Rolex parts on a stainless model I don't see the harm at all. It may not be everyone's cup of tea so to speak but if the dial and bezel combo work on one case why wouldn't they work on a white gold or stainless version.

Kit cars, fake gold chains, knock off Louis V bags, and tona's.

Sorry but using fake parts to make something look like something it isn't is awful IMHO.

[samsam]

Originally Posted by HL65

Kit cars, fake gold chains, knock off Louis V bags, and tona's.

Sorry but using fake parts to make something look like something it isn't is awful IMHO.

Ken, as I stated before, I don't mean to step on anyone's toes. Please feel free to close the thread at your discretion.
The thread wasn't meant to be about the "wanna-be Platona". It was just something I saw in the market and wanted to share with this community. I, too, agree that it's wrong on many levels and as I stated many times above, I would NOT ever buy a watch like this.

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by HL65

Kit cars, fake gold chains, knock off Louis V bags, and tona's.

Sorry but using fake parts to make something look like something it isn't is awful IMHO.

[Lgear080]

dial on the daytona is awful. wouldn't want that in my case as a legit jeweler.

[FTX I]

Very interesting and thanks for sharing. I don't like mods but I respect people who like. However, a mod to make a simple watch look like a very expensive one is just pathetic.

[samsam]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Very interesting and thanks for sharing. I don't like mods but I respect people who like. However, a mod to make a simple watch look like a very expensive one is just pathetic.

You know what, coming to think about it I, personally, would feel like I'm wearing a fake watch. No offense to anyone; I have nothing against those who like to mod their watches, but it's just not me.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by SamSam

You know what, coming to think about it I, personally, would feel like I'm wearing a fake watch. No offense to anyone; I have nothing against those who like to mod their watches, but it's just not me.

Here ya go....

[samsam]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Here ya go....

Now we're talking. Thanks for sharing your picture, Tom.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the Real deal. The one I posted comes no where near this sheer beauty.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by SamSam

Now we're talking. Thanks for sharing your picture, Tom.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the Real deal. The one I posted comes no where near this sheer beauty.

Just did it so people would have something to compare to your pic, which looks pretty darn close!

[dennywags]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Here ya go....

I know you're a doctor, but that watch is sick!

[Headshrinker]

Originally Posted by dennywags

I know you're a doctor, but that watch is sick!

I liked that!

[Chrispare]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Here ya go....

Please Tom could you just stop with these photos !
Too beautiful !