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aw662 · 25 July 2016, 03:27 AM

So I was having a conversation with a friend of mine. Also a watch fan but never ventured into big brands as its not his primary interest like mine. We were talking about what would be the ultimate watch in our collections. Some may say Grail, more of a I've reached the peak of collecting for me personally.

The choice I was debating was the platona

or the Patek.

Both chronographs, both PM, both good weights, the list goes on.

So given the choice, or for those who have it, what would be your choice and why?

For me I couldn't decide, they both tick all boxes I'd want to tick for this watch to fit into my collection. Ideally I would love both but head over heart in that respect.

Looking forward to hearing peoples thoughts!

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Scapegoat · 25 July 2016, 03:36 AM

Def the Patek sir.

Sammym · 25 July 2016, 03:37 AM

I'm in a similar situation, im looking for a watch to finish my collection in the short term! Strongly considering a stainless 5980 white dial and then a platinum Daytona also!

Looking forward to seeing what the outcome will be!

aw662 · 25 July 2016, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammym

I'm in a similar situation, im looking for a watch to finish my collection in the short term! Strongly considering a stainless 5980 white dial and then a platinum Daytona also!

Looking forward to seeing what the outcome will be!

Thats exactly what sparked the debate. What watch would finish off a collection. Originally thought maybe rose gold Daytona and a rose gold 5711r.

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OmegaJJH · 25 July 2016, 03:48 AM

Daytona for me.

This is the single greatest watch I've ever had the pleasure of trying on.

Wahlberg · 25 July 2016, 03:51 AM

Patek

Jari from Finland · 25 July 2016, 03:52 AM

I prefer Platona.

Tony64 · 25 July 2016, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aw662

So I was having a conversation with a friend of mine. Also a watch fan but never ventured into big brands as its not his primary interest like mine. We were talking about what would be the ultimate watch in our collections. Some may say Grail, more of a I've reached the peak of collecting for me personally.

The choice I was debating was the platona

or the Patek.

Both chronographs, both PM, both good weights, the list goes on.

So given the choice, or for those who have it, what would be your choice and why?

For me I couldn't decide, they both tick all boxes I'd want to tick for this watch to fit into my collection. Ideally I would love both but head over heart in that respect.

Looking forward to hearing peoples thoughts!

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Interesting choices, with two very different timepieces. Hard to compare really, but in your first photo the Rolex does seem to go better with the ink, and the Patek with the oxford. Depends therefrore a bit on how much time is spent on either look.

aw662 · 25 July 2016, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony64

Interesting choices, with two very different timepieces. Hard to compare really, but in your first photo the Rolex does seem to go better with the ink, and the Patek with the oxford. Depends therefrore a bit on how much time is spent on either look.

This is another thing that's splitting my decision. Both go with each occasion. I probably spend equal time in t-shirts and long sleeve shirts so again it's a really hard decision.

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martinr · 25 July 2016, 04:11 AM

Platona if you're going to wear it as a daily or almost daily. Otherwise, flip a coin.

jrs146 · 25 July 2016, 04:52 AM

Patek for me 100%

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Spartacus · 25 July 2016, 04:55 AM

The Daytona is much slicker and matches the sleeve better in my opinion

JapRs · 25 July 2016, 05:24 AM

Platona

tomchicago · 25 July 2016, 05:32 AM

Patek all day long. Daytona too hard to read what the actual time is.

osamu · 25 July 2016, 05:33 AM

I'd rather have a 5980 and a SS Daytona C. Prior to the SS I might've gone with the Platona, but I actually almost prefer it it in SS, and sometimes wonder how well the ice blue/brown combo will age with time.

aw662 · 25 July 2016, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by osamu

I'd rather have a 5980 and a SS Daytona C. Prior to the SS I might've gone with the Platona, but I actually almost prefer it it in SS, and sometimes wonder how well the ice blue/brown combo will age with time.

Do you know i did think about this option and would probably look at this option. But as it was one or other between Patek and platona I didn't suggest it.

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iancs · 25 July 2016, 05:46 AM

Patek with out a doubt .

gummy · 25 July 2016, 05:51 AM

Patek all day long...

ap1 · 25 July 2016, 05:52 AM

Can't go wrong here. I'd baby the platona less.

Tomas Eriksson · 25 July 2016, 05:55 AM

5980/1r. A gold nautilus on bracelet is a special thing

AK797 · 25 July 2016, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomas Eriksson

5980/1r. A gold nautilus on bracelet is a special thing

Not really crazy about either's subdials so the 5711/1R is my ideal.

Jcgul · 25 July 2016, 05:59 AM

I'd go Patek

topcat30093 · 25 July 2016, 06:10 AM

^^^^^^^^
And for me ��

tylerad1 · 25 July 2016, 06:29 AM

Patek all day long. The platona is an anniversary edition and, although beautiful, doesn't suit the original design of that watch. The PM Patek was meant to be

GoingPlaces · 25 July 2016, 06:30 AM

In this case Patek all day. Not a personal fan of the Platona, it's a beautiful watch but for the price it doesn't sing to me. In my opinion, the 5980 in all gold is the king of all metal bracelets.

Daytona88 · 25 July 2016, 06:42 AM

Even as a Daytona fan, I might have to go for that beautiful Patek!

daytonaTBR · 25 July 2016, 07:11 AM

I think I would go platona. Was never a fan of the dial of the 1r

rebel_1 · 25 July 2016, 07:20 AM

Platona. It's almost 1/2 a pound of platinum! It's also the King of the Rolex offering IMHO. Having a Platona in the collection is a great Grail. Not to say the RG Nautilus isn't nice, I just prefer the Platona as a Grail.

maximaxi · 25 July 2016, 07:24 AM

Patek for sure ..less common

locutus49 · 25 July 2016, 07:25 AM

Platona or a SS Nautilus. YG is too much for me.

25 July 2016, 03:27 AM	#1
aw662 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Southampton Watch: Date Just ii Posts: 169	Platona vs Patek 5980/1r So I was having a conversation with a friend of mine. Also a watch fan but never ventured into big brands as its not his primary interest like mine. We were talking about what would be the ultimate watch in our collections. Some may say Grail, more of a I've reached the peak of collecting for me personally. The choice I was debating was the platona or the Patek. Both chronographs, both PM, both good weights, the list goes on. So given the choice, or for those who have it, what would be your choice and why? For me I couldn't decide, they both tick all boxes I'd want to tick for this watch to fit into my collection. Ideally I would love both but head over heart in that respect. Looking forward to hearing peoples thoughts! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 July 2016, 03:52 AM	#7
Jari from Finland "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Finland Posts: 394	I prefer Platona. __________________ "I am interested in watches, that's why I like them."

25 July 2016, 04:52 AM	#11
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Patek for me 100% Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

25 July 2016, 05:55 AM	#20
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 2,027	5980/1r. A gold nautilus on bracelet is a special thing __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

25 July 2016, 06:10 AM	#23
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	^^^^^^^^ And for me �� __________________

25 July 2016, 03:36 AM	#2
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,798	Def the Patek sir.

25 July 2016, 03:37 AM	#3
Sammym "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ireland Posts: 24	I'm in a similar situation, im looking for a watch to finish my collection in the short term! Strongly considering a stainless 5980 white dial and then a platinum Daytona also! Looking forward to seeing what the outcome will be!

25 July 2016, 03:48 AM	#5
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Daytona for me. This is the single greatest watch I've ever had the pleasure of trying on.

25 July 2016, 03:51 AM	#6
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,590	Patek

25 July 2016, 04:11 AM	#10
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,106	Platona if you're going to wear it as a daily or almost daily. Otherwise, flip a coin.

25 July 2016, 04:55 AM	#12
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	The Daytona is much slicker and matches the sleeve better in my opinion

25 July 2016, 05:24 AM	#13
JapRs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Earth Watch: RolexPatek Posts: 664	Platona

25 July 2016, 05:32 AM	#14
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Patek all day long. Daytona too hard to read what the actual time is.

25 July 2016, 05:33 AM	#15
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	I'd rather have a 5980 and a SS Daytona C. Prior to the SS I might've gone with the Platona, but I actually almost prefer it it in SS, and sometimes wonder how well the ice blue/brown combo will age with time.

25 July 2016, 05:46 AM	#17
iancs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: london Watch: Out Posts: 73	Patek with out a doubt .

25 July 2016, 05:51 AM	#18
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	Patek all day long...

25 July 2016, 05:52 AM	#19
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Can't go wrong here. I'd baby the platona less.

25 July 2016, 05:59 AM	#22
Jcgul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 50	I'd go Patek

25 July 2016, 06:29 AM	#24
tylerad1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 812	Patek all day long. The platona is an anniversary edition and, although beautiful, doesn't suit the original design of that watch. The PM Patek was meant to be

25 July 2016, 06:30 AM	#25
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	In this case Patek all day. Not a personal fan of the Platona, it's a beautiful watch but for the price it doesn't sing to me. In my opinion, the 5980 in all gold is the king of all metal bracelets.

25 July 2016, 06:42 AM	#26
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	Even as a Daytona fan, I might have to go for that beautiful Patek!

25 July 2016, 07:11 AM	#27
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	I think I would go platona. Was never a fan of the dial of the 1r

25 July 2016, 07:20 AM	#28
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	Platona. It's almost 1/2 a pound of platinum! It's also the King of the Rolex offering IMHO. Having a Platona in the collection is a great Grail. Not to say the RG Nautilus isn't nice, I just prefer the Platona as a Grail. Attached Images __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

25 July 2016, 07:24 AM	#29
maximaxi Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 113	Patek for sure ..less common

25 July 2016, 07:25 AM	#30
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Platona or a SS Nautilus. YG is too much for me.

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