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DAYTona33 · 8 October 2016, 01:09 AM

I am trying to decide between these two watches.

I prefer the simple colours/black ceramic bezel of the SS Daytona but the ice blue dial on the Platona is nice too. Not sure about the brown bezel. The weight of the platinum is nice.

Which would you prefer of the two? Putting price aside it is only like a $35k difference. Just comparing the actual watches regardless of price.

japenney · 8 October 2016, 01:13 AM

Your right for only a 35k difference I'll take the platona.

. Not sure if troll or serious

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If completely ignoring price I still prefer the platona. Blue is my favorite color and the dial is lovely. The brown matches it well. The weight of the platinum is unique. I could go on.

AmbSteve · 8 October 2016, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japenney

Your right for only a 35k difference I'll take the platona.

. Not sure if troll or serious

.

If completely ignoring price I still prefer the platona. Blue is my favorite color and the dial is lovely. The brown matches it well. The weight of the platinum is unique. I could go on.

True...I'm not so sure either. It also threw me off the poster is from the 'USA' but spells it 'colour'...

OP, if you have the money go for the platinum

raclaims · 8 October 2016, 01:17 AM

I own both.
Platona FTW hands down

Could be a troll or could be someone who simply doesn't care about the price

Although if you don't care about the price you'd own both I presume.

watchwatcher · 8 October 2016, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raclaims

I own both.

Although if you don't care about the price you'd own both I presume.

My thoughts exactly.

I know I would.

Rolex addict · 8 October 2016, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raclaims

I own both.
Platona FTW hands down

Could be a troll or could be someone who simply doesn't care about the price

Although if you don't care about the price you'd own both I presume.

Same here. White SS and Platona, but Platona is the clear winner.

Halothane · 8 October 2016, 01:17 AM

For my watch budget, I prefer having 5 watches instead of 1. Therefore I went for the SS.

Samui · 8 October 2016, 01:43 AM

Platona is too heavy for comfortable daily wear imo. Get the 500 for daily use.

locutus49 · 8 October 2016, 03:14 AM

Ano ne, Samui-san, Platona totemo omoi desu keredo, zuibun tsugoi desu. Subarashii to omou

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Originally Posted by Samui

Platona is too heavy for comfortable daily wear imo. Get the 500 for daily use.

beer · 8 October 2016, 01:47 AM

well if you are serious about putting cost aside then i am with you i prefer the SS colour theme and the weight and feel of the platinum...

but i would still go with the platona...the brown/blue combo is far from being hideous

another suggestion: if price is no issue why not buy both and have the SS dial and black bezel swapped into the platinum case, then you have (based on your preferences) the best of both worlds

Lordofrolex · 8 October 2016, 01:52 AM

Platona if price wasn't a issue. No debating it.

stockjock1975 · 8 October 2016, 02:01 AM

I wear mine every day and all day. Makes for a great daily wear IMO.

sensui · 8 October 2016, 02:02 AM

116506.....endgame.

kilyung · 8 October 2016, 02:05 AM

Pt wins

2th_doc · 8 October 2016, 02:10 AM

I think if anyone can afford to have a platona in their collection. Then a daytona C is chump change. In most instances they would have both. And in most instances they would have easier access to actually being able to buy a daytona c than me because they are a bigger spender. For anybody in the market for a platona purchased from an AD I would tell the AD that this platona purchase is dependent on you getting me a daytona c as well.

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Stirling Moss · 8 October 2016, 02:10 AM

If price wasn't an issue, couldn't he buy both, and have the bezel, movement, and dials swapped and get what he really wants. Anybody want a stainless brown bezel ice blue dial Daytona with a salvage title for cheap?

77T · 8 October 2016, 02:15 AM

IMHO, the $35k-ish difference makes no sense to me for a few ounces of platinum. The exclusivity factor is high so not carping about that.

However, the look of a black-dialed 116500 is an unqualified winner for me.

If you can have the wherewithal to buy the Platinum, then the question makes little sense. You would clearly be able to have both.

sechsgang · 8 October 2016, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

IMHO, the $35k-ish difference makes no sense to me for a few ounces of platinum. The exclusivity factor is high so not carping about that.

However, the look of a black-dialed 116500 is an unqualified winner for me.

If you can have the wherewithal to buy the Platinum, then the question makes little sense. You would clearly be able to have both.

Same here basically.

sechsgang · 8 October 2016, 02:15 AM

And I'm just one of those people who doesnt go giddy for the platona color combo...so for me it would be the SS/ceramic of those two options. However, I love the weight of the PM watches so Id fall somewhere in the WG territory if I were to purchase another one.

BNA/LION · 8 October 2016, 02:16 AM

Buy them both! 🍻

beshannon · 8 October 2016, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAYTona33

I am trying to decide between these two watches.

I prefer the simple colours/black ceramic bezel of the SS Daytona but the ice blue dial on the Platona is nice too. Not sure about the brown bezel. The weight of the platinum is nice.

Which would you prefer of the two? Putting price aside it is only like a $35k difference. Just comparing the actual watches regardless of price.

I prefer movements over precious metals.

In this case they are the same movement, the same watch. If someone wants to pay the premium for platinum then that is their choice.

KrismanX · 8 October 2016, 02:36 AM

Troll. Price aside, buy the entire Daytona lineup and rest them on gold bars at night. Best option for your price point IMO.

T01 · 8 October 2016, 03:01 AM

Being a DaytonaC owner, I can say hands down the Platinum takes the win.

bayerische · 8 October 2016, 03:05 AM

The Platona is all GOOD!!!

Chulander · 8 October 2016, 03:08 AM

If you consider purchasing from DavidSW, given the “market price” of the DaytonaC and the Platona currently available on their site, then the price difference is $37,600.

$35k isn’t too much off a stretch when considering current market values. MSRP is a different story.

cburgs56 · 8 October 2016, 03:09 AM

Platona

brandrea · 8 October 2016, 03:19 AM

Purely based on aesthetics, I'd say the SS is better looking. Just my opinion.... Let the flaming begin

Chiboy · 8 October 2016, 05:14 AM

I saw a similar question on a Porsche forum:

Should I get a Boxster or a 911 Twin Turbo S. Prices are within a couple hundred thou, so not really a consideration.

JapRs · 8 October 2016, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I saw a similar question on a Porsche forum:

Should I get a Boxster or a 911 Twin Turbo S. Prices are within a couple hundred thou, so not really a consideration.

Hahaha

sensui · 8 October 2016, 05:16 AM

This is actually somewhat of a valid question....I already know of one other member that is selling the 116506 because the 116500 is getting all of his wrist time....so he cannot be alone. It's all preference but to me the 116506 is just beautiful in every way and the presence of the wrist will blow you away.

8 October 2016, 01:09 AM	#1
DAYTona33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: USA Posts: 1	SS Daytona vs. Platona I am trying to decide between these two watches. I prefer the simple colours/black ceramic bezel of the SS Daytona but the ice blue dial on the Platona is nice too. Not sure about the brown bezel. The weight of the platinum is nice. Which would you prefer of the two? Putting price aside it is only like a $35k difference. Just comparing the actual watches regardless of price.

8 October 2016, 01:47 AM	#10
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	well if you are serious about putting cost aside then i am with you i prefer the SS colour theme and the weight and feel of the platinum... but i would still go with the platona...the brown/blue combo is far from being hideous another suggestion: if price is no issue why not buy both and have the SS dial and black bezel swapped into the platinum case, then you have (based on your preferences) the best of both worlds __________________

8 October 2016, 01:52 AM	#11
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Platona if price wasn't a issue. No debating it. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

8 October 2016, 02:10 AM	#15
2th_doc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Atl Posts: 920	SS Daytona vs. Platona I think if anyone can afford to have a platona in their collection. Then a daytona C is chump change. In most instances they would have both. And in most instances they would have easier access to actually being able to buy a daytona c than me because they are a bigger spender. For anybody in the market for a platona purchased from an AD I would tell the AD that this platona purchase is dependent on you getting me a daytona c as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 October 2016, 02:15 AM	#17
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	IMHO, the $35k-ish difference makes no sense to me for a few ounces of platinum. The exclusivity factor is high so not carping about that. However, the look of a black-dialed 116500 is an unqualified winner for me. If you can have the wherewithal to buy the Platinum, then the question makes little sense. You would clearly be able to have both. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

8 October 2016, 01:13 AM	#2
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Your right for only a 35k difference I'll take the platona. . Not sure if troll or serious . If completely ignoring price I still prefer the platona. Blue is my favorite color and the dial is lovely. The brown matches it well. The weight of the platinum is unique. I could go on.

8 October 2016, 01:17 AM	#4
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,624	I own both. Platona FTW hands down Could be a troll or could be someone who simply doesn't care about the price Although if you don't care about the price you'd own both I presume.

8 October 2016, 01:17 AM	#7
Halothane 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,372	For my watch budget, I prefer having 5 watches instead of 1. Therefore I went for the SS.

8 October 2016, 01:43 AM	#8
Samui Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	Platona is too heavy for comfortable daily wear imo. Get the 500 for daily use.

8 October 2016, 02:01 AM	#12
stockjock1975 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	I wear mine every day and all day. Makes for a great daily wear IMO.

8 October 2016, 02:02 AM	#13
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	116506.....endgame.

8 October 2016, 02:05 AM	#14
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Pt wins

8 October 2016, 02:10 AM	#16
Stirling Moss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Washington State Watch: Doxa 300, 116610, Posts: 28	If price wasn't an issue, couldn't he buy both, and have the bezel, movement, and dials swapped and get what he really wants. Anybody want a stainless brown bezel ice blue dial Daytona with a salvage title for cheap?

8 October 2016, 02:15 AM	#19
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	And I'm just one of those people who doesnt go giddy for the platona color combo...so for me it would be the SS/ceramic of those two options. However, I love the weight of the PM watches so Id fall somewhere in the WG territory if I were to purchase another one.

8 October 2016, 02:16 AM	#20
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,650	Buy them both! 🍻 __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

8 October 2016, 02:36 AM	#22
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Troll. Price aside, buy the entire Daytona lineup and rest them on gold bars at night. Best option for your price point IMO.

8 October 2016, 03:01 AM	#23
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Being a DaytonaC owner, I can say hands down the Platinum takes the win.

8 October 2016, 03:05 AM	#24
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	The Platona is all GOOD!!! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

8 October 2016, 03:08 AM	#25
Chulander "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San francisco Posts: 35	If you consider purchasing from DavidSW, given the “market price” of the DaytonaC and the Platona currently available on their site, then the price difference is $37,600. $35k isn’t too much off a stretch when considering current market values. MSRP is a different story.

8 October 2016, 03:09 AM	#26
cburgs56 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: TEXAS Watch: 116610 LV Posts: 417	Platona

8 October 2016, 03:19 AM	#27
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	Purely based on aesthetics, I'd say the SS is better looking. Just my opinion.... Let the flaming begin

8 October 2016, 05:14 AM	#28
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	I saw a similar question on a Porsche forum: Should I get a Boxster or a 911 Twin Turbo S. Prices are within a couple hundred thou, so not really a consideration. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

8 October 2016, 05:16 AM	#30
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	This is actually somewhat of a valid question....I already know of one other member that is selling the 116506 because the 116500 is getting all of his wrist time....so he cannot be alone. It's all preference but to me the 116506 is just beautiful in every way and the presence of the wrist will blow you away.

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