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JJ Irani · 4 January 2008, 02:57 AM

Hi guys,

A few things about Platty that set my pulse pounding and my blood racing through my veins!!

1. Top Priority - the Platinum DIAL - always wanted a silver-dialed watch....and now have one in pure 950 grade Platinum!!

2. The solid Platinum bezel and Platinum insert with those RAISED numbers - very attractive, very classy!!!

3. The maxi dial - not being too maxi and not being too standard at the same time.

4. The SOLID centre links on the SS Oysterlock bracelet - love their polished look too!!

5. The TRIPLOCK crown - easier to grip, easier to screwlock, suits the larger watch much better!!

6. The curved in lugs - very comfortable.

7. The sleeker case - only 12 mm thick - sits so much better on the wrist and gives the watch a more dressier look!!

8. The clasp - simple and yet so firm and secure. Love the tiny coronet on the flipover secure clasp.

9. The DATE - easy to read against a pure white background.

10. What a superb blend of SPORTS and DRESS all rolled into one!!

You can' go wrong with an SS/Pt. YM, guys!!

f16570 · 4 January 2008, 02:59 AM

Hi JJ, Happy New Year.
Any chance you could be a bit more specific in your critique.

f

JJ Irani · 4 January 2008, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f16570

Hi JJ, Happy New Year.
Any chance you could be a bit more specific in your critique.

f

Happy New Year to you too, my friend!!

Paulie · 4 January 2008, 03:04 AM

The marker surrounds and hands still white gold?

It's a beauty JJ. :D

JJ Irani · 4 January 2008, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulie

The marker surrounds and hands still white gold?

It's a beauty JJ. :D

Yes, those are white gold, Paulie. Only the DIAL and entire bezel, including the bezel insert, are 950 grade Pt.

JJ

DSJ · 4 January 2008, 03:06 AM

C'mon JJ, you know I just got Bluesy! Let's do one for Bluesy too, unless you did and I missed the post (send the link).

"My name is David and I am a Rolexaholic. It's been 1 day since receiving my last Rolex."

rusi · 4 January 2008, 03:12 AM

Hi JJ,
Happy New year , my FIRST Rolex friend.
Glad you love your Plat YM, so now moving away from the traditional Blue ?
Great watch.

JJ Irani · 4 January 2008, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusi

Hi JJ,
Happy New year , my FIRST Rolex friend.
Glad you love your Plat YM, so now moving away from the traditional Blue ?
Great watch.

Hi Rusi,

How are you? And a very Happy New Year to you and your family as well.

Not moving away from Bluesy.....just giving it a bit of well-deserved rest!!

robrtx · 4 January 2008, 03:27 AM

He's saying how much he loves it; Uh oh, I feel another flip coming on !!!

dr_rolex · 4 January 2008, 03:43 AM

Nice Review !

kcmo · 4 January 2008, 04:00 AM

Glad you're still in love JJ!!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 January 2008, 05:11 AM

No wonder you like that Platty, JJ!

It sure is a beauty!

JostheBoss · 4 January 2008, 05:35 AM

Beautiful watch JJ! Makin me partial to plat and testin my steely resolve

Welshwatchman · 4 January 2008, 05:49 AM

You failed to mention the red second hand, JJ.

Does that mean you are not a fan of it?

JJ Irani · 4 January 2008, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

You failed to mention the red second hand, JJ.

Does that mean you are not a fan of it?

Yes, yes, yes.....I did think of that later on. The RED centre sweep and the red YACHT-MASTER printing is most fascinating.

I guess the red hand is made of WG and then painted over red? Is that right, Paul?

JJ

cbsmohai · 4 January 2008, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Yes, yes, yes.....I did think of that later on. The RED centre sweep and the red YACHT-MASTER printing is most fascinating.

JJ

Someones been giving that jeweler's loupe a workout today.

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 January 2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

You failed to mention the red second hand, JJ.

Does that mean you are not a fan of it?

One should never mention "fan" and "JJ" in one and the same post.

Welshwatchman · 4 January 2008, 06:01 AM

I heard that Rolex use a gold plated hand and cover this with red enamel.

time · 4 January 2008, 06:18 AM

WOW...nice pictures.

Gil F. · 4 January 2008, 07:26 AM

JJ ... I tell ya, that watch makes me drool. I'll be lucky and more than blessed if I ever become a two-Rolex guy, but if so, that's the one I want. I was in the AD the other day and they had just gotten in the Platty YM. I couldn't wait to try it on, and WOW ... what a hunk of solid PLAT that is! It is absolutely stunning person!!

It's great to hear how much you enjoy this watch! Congrats!

JBat · 4 January 2008, 07:34 AM

Great write-up, JJ, and a helluva good-looking watch. The more I see it, the more I like it. I tried one on at an AD recently and, as good as your pics are, photos don't do it justice! That one's on the list!

Spark · 4 January 2008, 07:44 AM

Mate,
You forgot No 11!

11, It will still be worth what I paid for it when I flip it in 2 weeks!!!!

BuffaloRolex · 4 January 2008, 10:20 AM

Beautiful watch and great points!

frostie · 4 January 2008, 08:28 AM

seems that you really enjoy your watch JJ

Leighton · 4 January 2008, 08:41 AM

Nice shots of a beautiful watch, JJ!

DSJ · 4 January 2008, 08:58 AM

If anyone want's JJ's Platty, there's one locally available.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-SS-PLATINU...QQcmdZViewItem

Carolina · 4 January 2008, 09:39 AM

frostie · 4 January 2008, 09:47 AM

Transient · 4 January 2008, 09:57 AM

Good one Bo

JJ, that Platty is just stunning...

nsolga · 4 January 2008, 10:57 AM

Just showed your Platty to my girlfriend and she loves it. I said for the next Rolex it's got to be YM Platty or GMT IIc.

OK - don't shoot me JJ but, here's one of my Rolex wishes... Rolex should do the YM with a white dial and a white gold second hand (with red lume circle on white gold second hand)

Perfection!

4 January 2008, 02:57 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	The things I love MOST about my beloved Platty!! Hi guys, A few things about Platty that set my pulse pounding and my blood racing through my veins!! 1. Top Priority - the Platinum DIAL - always wanted a silver-dialed watch....and now have one in pure 950 grade Platinum!! 2. The solid Platinum bezel and Platinum insert with those RAISED numbers - very attractive, very classy!!! 3. The maxi dial - not being too maxi and not being too standard at the same time. 4. The SOLID centre links on the SS Oysterlock bracelet - love their polished look too!! 5. The TRIPLOCK crown - easier to grip, easier to screwlock, suits the larger watch much better!! 6. The curved in lugs - very comfortable. 7. The sleeker case - only 12 mm thick - sits so much better on the wrist and gives the watch a more dressier look!! 8. The clasp - simple and yet so firm and secure. Love the tiny coronet on the flipover secure clasp. 9. The DATE - easy to read against a pure white background. 10. What a superb blend of SPORTS and DRESS all rolled into one!! You can' go wrong with an SS/Pt. YM, guys!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

4 January 2008, 03:04 AM	#4
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	The marker surrounds and hands still white gold? It's a beauty JJ. :D __________________

4 January 2008, 03:06 AM	#6
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	C'mon JJ, you know I just got Bluesy! Let's do one for Bluesy too, unless you did and I missed the post (send the link). "My name is David and I am a Rolexaholic. It's been 1 day since receiving my last Rolex." __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

4 January 2008, 03:27 AM	#9
robrtx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Bob Location: Hawaii Watch: you talkin' 'bout Posts: 291	He's saying how much he loves it; Uh oh, I feel another flip coming on !!! __________________ "In youth and beauty wisdom is rare"

4 January 2008, 05:11 AM	#12
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	No wonder you like that Platty, JJ! It sure is a beauty! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

4 January 2008, 02:59 AM	#2
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Hi JJ, Happy New Year. Any chance you could be a bit more specific in your critique. f

4 January 2008, 03:12 AM	#7
rusi Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 275	Hi JJ, Happy New year , my FIRST Rolex friend. Glad you love your Plat YM, so now moving away from the traditional Blue ? Great watch.

4 January 2008, 03:43 AM	#10
dr_rolex ... Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Jacques Location: Space Watch: Cartier + Rolex Posts: 303	Nice Review !

4 January 2008, 04:00 AM	#11
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Glad you're still in love JJ!!!

4 January 2008, 05:35 AM	#13
JostheBoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Jos Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 741	Beautiful watch JJ! Makin me partial to plat and testin my steely resolve __________________ Life isn't what it is...it's what it looks like

4 January 2008, 05:49 AM	#14
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	You failed to mention the red second hand, JJ. Does that mean you are not a fan of it? __________________ ..33

4 January 2008, 06:01 AM	#18
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I heard that Rolex use a *gold plated* hand and cover this with red enamel. __________________ ..33

4 January 2008, 06:18 AM	#19
time "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Euro Posts: 522	WOW...nice pictures. __________________ Time is one of our greatest endeavour....

4 January 2008, 07:26 AM	#20
Gil F. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Gil Location: NC Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 432	JJ ... I tell ya, that watch makes me drool. I'll be lucky and more than blessed if I ever become a two-Rolex guy, but if so, that's the one I want. I was in the AD the other day and they had just gotten in the Platty YM. I couldn't wait to try it on, and WOW ... what a hunk of solid PLAT that is! It is absolutely stunning person!! It's great to hear how much you enjoy this watch! Congrats!

4 January 2008, 07:34 AM	#21
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Great write-up, JJ, and a helluva good-looking watch. The more I see it, the more I like it. I tried one on at an AD recently and, as good as your pics are, photos don't do it justice! That one's on the list!

4 January 2008, 07:44 AM	#22
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Mate, You forgot No 11! 11, It will still be worth what I paid for it when I flip it in 2 weeks!!!!

4 January 2008, 10:20 AM	#23
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	Beautiful watch and great points!

4 January 2008, 08:28 AM	#24
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	seems that you really enjoy your watch JJ

4 January 2008, 08:41 AM	#25
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	Nice shots of a beautiful watch, JJ!

4 January 2008, 08:58 AM	#26
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	If anyone want's JJ's Platty, there's one locally available. http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-SS-PLATINU...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

4 January 2008, 09:39 AM	#27
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	__________________ . .Member #5380 .

4 January 2008, 09:47 AM	#28
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048

4 January 2008, 09:57 AM	#29
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	Good one Bo JJ, that Platty is just stunning...

4 January 2008, 10:57 AM	#30
nsolga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Sonoma Co., CA Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 798	Just showed your Platty to my girlfriend and she loves it. I said for the next Rolex it's got to be YM Platty or GMT IIc. OK - don't shoot me JJ but, here's one of my Rolex wishes... Rolex should do the YM with a white dial and a white gold second hand (with red lume circle on white gold second hand) Perfection!

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