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joroz001 · 14 February 2016, 09:40 PM

Finally got around to visit an AD to try a PM Daytona. I was a little surprised by how light it feels compared to the other PM sports models (I had previously tried a PM Sub). Given that heft is part of the allure of PM watches, does anyone else share in this sentiment?

Is this maybe what pushes some to go for the platinum Daytona? I know that is a whole other ballpark in terms of weight...

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GolfPunk · 14 February 2016, 10:07 PM

No, absolutely NOT.

205 grams is very heavy for a 39.5mm watch.

fskywalker · 15 February 2016, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

No, absolutely NOT.

205 grams is very heavy for a 39.5mm watch.

205 grams is the weight of the white gold Daytona? What is the weight of the Stainless Steel version?

GolfPunk · 15 February 2016, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

205 grams is the weight of the white gold Daytona? What is the weight of the Stainless Steel version?

About 145 grams

silverbullet818 · 15 February 2016, 03:25 AM

I respectfully disagree. Weight is subjective.

Panerai by virtue of overall weight beats out many manufacturers. Same size.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

No, absolutely NOT.

205 grams is very heavy for a 39.5mm watch.

albmich · 15 February 2016, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

No, absolutely NOT.

205 grams is very heavy for a 39.5mm watch.

That is a gorgeous piece my friend

GolfPunk · 15 February 2016, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by albmich

That is a gorgeous piece my friend

Thank you for the kind comments

Le Chef · 15 February 2016, 02:19 AM

If heft is more important to you, it's likely you will end up with pm watch at some stage.

On the other hand if sophistication of the movement is more important you may end up buying something from Richard Mille. You won't feel the heft but you will have an amazingly sophisticated movement to admire.

Neither is wrong: just don't assume pm is the only path to follow.

LVSubmariner · 15 February 2016, 02:20 AM

No

GB-man · 15 February 2016, 02:26 AM

I don't really value heft so I find the PM daytonas wear really nice as they hug the wrist. Sadly I do not own one

AK797 · 15 February 2016, 03:11 AM

Weight difference is small only 10 grams or so, whereas the Platona is another fifty on top. For me a ceramic and contrasting bezel helps with the size and aesthetic.

Tools · 15 February 2016, 03:19 AM

I didn't know that "heft" was a criteria for any watch..

(or much else in life either)

GB-man · 15 February 2016, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I didn't know that "heft" was a criteria for any watch..

(or much else in life either)

Well some like them big and beautiful Larry

Micha · 15 February 2016, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I didn't know that "heft" was a criteria for any watch..

(or much else in life either)

if it is, OP should get a DSSD

locutus49 · 15 February 2016, 03:27 AM

I like the heft of PM.

texex91 · 15 February 2016, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I like the heft of PM.

Time to retire that shot and take some new ones

For OP, like Tom said the Plat Daytona is a heavy watch and would be very surprised if you tried it on thinking it's not anything less.

Manofsteelpt · 15 February 2016, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Time to retire that shot and take some new ones

I don't think the OP tried on the Pt Daytona. He just said "PM" and that it was lighter than the PM Sub. So, presumably, it was one or more of the 18kt models.

Dyim · 15 February 2016, 06:39 AM

joroz001, joroz001....come try me on....says beautiful Platona.

ap1 · 15 February 2016, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Time to retire that shot and take some new ones

For OP, like Tom said the Plat Daytona is a heavy watch and would be very surprised if you tried it on thinking it's not anything less.

LOL - I thought it, you said it

I mean, it's a legendary pic but can't live off the spoils forever. What have you done for me lately

robbonds · 15 February 2016, 04:15 AM

i agree..after buying my first pm (after 2 SS watches) i don't think i could go back to SS...I now "NEED" the heft and have actually been thinking about swapping my WG sub for a platona or Plat DD 40...Any chance of a Plat Sub ?

tkerrmd · 15 February 2016, 04:25 AM

Are you sure you tried the platinum Daytona on?

Cause you really are a poor judge of weight, it weighs 283 grams!!

The platinum Daytona IS THE HEAVIEST WATCH ROLEX MAKES

It is near two full ounces heavier than the weight of the full gold watches

Just sounds like it's not for you so just move on

Everyone appreciates different things

joroz001 · 15 February 2016, 07:07 AM

I was referring to the 18k gold Daytona, not Pt. I agree Pt is on a whole other level.

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tkerrmd · 15 February 2016, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by joroz001

I was referring to the 18k gold Daytona, not Pt. I agree Pt is on a whole other level.

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Wow that makes way more sense, my bad

Muzz · 15 February 2016, 07:16 AM

I am very happy with the weight of my gold Daytona. The only "lighter" Daytona would be a Zenith. Personally think it is perfect the way it is.

cdmorenot · 15 February 2016, 08:09 AM

I was only underwhelmed by my inability to afford one.

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fmc000 · 15 February 2016, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

I was only underwhelmed by my inability to afford one.

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Same for me.

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brettpaul · 15 February 2016, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

I was only underwhelmed by my inability to afford one.

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kingSubTT · 15 February 2016, 08:33 AM

205 is heavy. My DSSD is 215 and I feel the heft compared to SS Daytona 145gms.

rebel_1 · 15 February 2016, 08:35 AM

The platinum Daytona makes a SS Rolex seem like titanium!

CHRONOLEX · 15 February 2016, 09:02 AM

Idk. For some people weight seems to really matter. For example, my wife stopped wearing her other Rolexes that are at least partially stainless once she got the Pearlmaster. She says she can't even tell the others are on her wrist. Funny from a 5'1" critic. By comparison I don't really like the weight and despite a large collection that includes several PM watches I go with my SS DJ with WG Tbird bezel and silver stick dial every day.

14 February 2016, 09:40 PM	#1
joroz001 Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 106	Underwhelmed by PM Daytona Finally got around to visit an AD to try a PM Daytona. I was a little surprised by how light it feels compared to the other PM sports models (I had previously tried a PM Sub). Given that heft is part of the allure of PM watches, does anyone else share in this sentiment? Is this maybe what pushes some to go for the platinum Daytona? I know that is a whole other ballpark in terms of weight... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk

14 February 2016, 10:07 PM	#2
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	Underwhelmed by PM Daytona No, absolutely NOT. 205 grams is very heavy for a 39.5mm watch. __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

15 February 2016, 02:19 AM	#8
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Heft vs. Sophistication If heft is more important to you, it's likely you will end up with pm watch at some stage. On the other hand if sophistication of the movement is more important you may end up buying something from Richard Mille. You won't feel the heft but you will have an amazingly sophisticated movement to admire. Neither is wrong: just don't assume pm is the only path to follow.

15 February 2016, 03:19 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I didn't know that "heft" was a criteria for any watch.. (or much else in life either) __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 February 2016, 04:15 AM	#20
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	i agree..after buying my first pm (after 2 SS watches) i don't think i could go back to SS...I now "NEED" the heft and have actually been thinking about swapping my WG sub for a platona or Plat DD 40...Any chance of a Plat Sub ? __________________ 41mm SS ROC blue dial

15 February 2016, 02:20 AM	#9
LVSubmariner Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 411	No

15 February 2016, 02:26 AM	#10
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I don't really value heft so I find the PM daytonas wear really nice as they hug the wrist. Sadly I do not own one

15 February 2016, 03:11 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Weight difference is small only 10 grams or so, whereas the Platona is another fifty on top. For me a ceramic and contrasting bezel helps with the size and aesthetic.

15 February 2016, 03:27 AM	#15
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I like the heft of PM.

15 February 2016, 06:39 AM	#18
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,237	joroz001, joroz001....come try me on....says beautiful Platona.

15 February 2016, 04:25 AM	#21
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Are you sure you tried the platinum Daytona on? Cause you really are a poor judge of weight, it weighs 283 grams!! The platinum Daytona IS THE HEAVIEST WATCH ROLEX MAKES It is near two full ounces heavier than the weight of the full gold watches Just sounds like it's not for you so just move on Everyone appreciates different things

15 February 2016, 07:07 AM	#22
joroz001 Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 106	I was referring to the 18k gold Daytona, not Pt. I agree Pt is on a whole other level. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk

15 February 2016, 07:16 AM	#24
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I am very happy with the weight of my gold Daytona. The only "lighter" Daytona would be a Zenith. Personally think it is perfect the way it is.

15 February 2016, 08:09 AM	#25
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,697	I was only underwhelmed by my inability to afford one. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

15 February 2016, 08:33 AM	#28
kingSubTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Watch: SmurfDaytonaBLNR Posts: 682	205 is heavy. My DSSD is 215 and I feel the heft compared to SS Daytona 145gms. __________________ White Daytona 116520, Sub 116619LB, GMT II BLNR

15 February 2016, 08:35 AM	#29
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	The platinum Daytona makes a SS Rolex seem like titanium!

15 February 2016, 09:02 AM	#30
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,629	Idk. For some people weight seems to really matter. For example, my wife stopped wearing her other Rolexes that are at least partially stainless once she got the Pearlmaster. She says she can't even tell the others are on her wrist. Funny from a 5'1" critic. By comparison I don't really like the weight and despite a large collection that includes several PM watches I go with my SS DJ with WG Tbird bezel and silver stick dial every day.

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