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rw2008 · 7 February 2019, 01:10 AM

I'd love to hear people's thoughts and experiences.

rmlovett1 · 7 February 2019, 01:14 AM

Absolutely doable! If you don’t have a problem with the weight or PCL‘s… It’s a great daily piece !

WaxedElvis · 7 February 2019, 01:14 AM

I wear mine in rotation with other watches so I guess it's not a true "daily". That said, i wear it like any other.....love it. Not sure if that answers your questions.

rw2008 · 7 February 2019, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WaxedElvis

I wear mine in rotation with other watches so I guess it's not a true "daily". That said, i wear it like any other.....love it. Not sure if that answers your questions.

Definitely answers the question, thanks

I'm not thinking about it as an "only", but definitely as a "primary"

Do you swim with yours?

HogwldFLTR · 7 February 2019, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rw2008

Definitely answers the question, thanks

I'm not thinking about it as an "only", but definitely as a "primary"

Do you swim with yours?

Several things to consider. 1) It is a great under the radar watch as a daily. 2) It wears better than gold as far as displaying scratches. As a matter of interest it also is polished back to original condition with much less material loss than gold (maybe less than SS as well). 3) I had planned on wearing mine as my primary but find it grabs almost all my wrist time.

I swim with mine about five days per week without concern at a half to 3/4 hour per swim. I use it for tracking my total time while I'm swimming. The pushers need to be screwed in while in the water.

bradyb · 7 February 2019, 12:34 PM

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Hey - looks like you got some of that pool water in your Daytona. Better send it in - not safe!

HogwldFLTR · 7 February 2019, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bradyb

Hey - looks like you got some of that pool water in your Daytona. Better send it in - not safe!

No goldfish so it's good!!!

AK797 · 7 February 2019, 01:37 AM

250g is my cut off point, so the Platona at 270-80g is probably not doable as a daily for me.

brandrea · 7 February 2019, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

250g is my cut off point, so the Platona at 270-80g is probably not doable as a daily for me.

I agree, except my cut off is less than 200gms

ap1 · 7 February 2019, 01:38 AM

It’s up for the task, no doubt

WaxedElvis · 7 February 2019, 01:46 AM

Weight is certainly there but, literally, after a few minutes I don't notice it at all. It wears, feels and becomes like any other watch - and I wear it the same - don't baby it or abuse it - just like all my watches. Other than at AD's/watch shops, where they will notice and pay attention, it's just another shiny watch to be worn and enjoyed - AND INSURED. No regrets, good luck and post pictures when you join the club.

pickettt · 7 February 2019, 02:38 AM

If I spent that kind of coin on a watch, you’d better believe I would get my money’s worth of wear out if it.

m j b · 7 February 2019, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pickettt

If I spent that kind of coin on a watch, you’d better believe I would get my money’s worth of wear out if it.

That's kind of my thought as well. It's like taking your new Ferrari and placing it in a car cocoon. Not me, I'm driving it!

jb335 · 7 February 2019, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pickettt

If I spent that kind of coin on a watch, you’d better believe I would get my money’s worth of wear out if it.

Amen. I like this attitude.

ras47 · 7 February 2019, 02:45 AM

When you're talking about a watch as a daily driver, it's not so much about the watch as it is how you wear it. The Platona is sturdy enough to take daily wear as long as you're not doing anything too extreme, like running the Spartan Race or Tough Mudder.

Chiboy · 7 February 2019, 02:46 AM

I wear mine every day, just like I did my DJ for the prior 30 years. The only two differences are that 1) I don’t wear it playing sports, and 2) I insure it.

I’d have to have a heck of a lot more money to own this and keep it in a safety deposit box 90.% of the time.

I find it’s very comfortable, very beautiful (to me), and outside of Rolex shops, no one knows what it is.

marselluswallace · 7 February 2019, 09:14 AM

Although I don’t wear mine every day I’d say it is certainly up to the job if required.

antbkny · 7 February 2019, 09:15 AM

I would!

zahain · 7 February 2019, 09:36 AM

Easily without question possible with any platinum Rolex..

Kamen · 7 February 2019, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by zahain

Easily without question possible with any platinum Rolex..

This. Do it to it.

bradyb · 7 February 2019, 09:53 AM

Not a problem at all.

watchwatcher · 7 February 2019, 10:31 AM

Sure...but the weight definitely takes some getting used to.

GP13 · 7 February 2019, 10:47 AM

Yes!

Headshrinker · 7 February 2019, 11:39 AM

I wear my watches in rotation, but if I don’t want to wear gold or need something to go just about anywhere, I choose the Daytona. The weight really is of no thought after wearing the watch a few times.

Dr.Smellody · 7 February 2019, 12:02 PM

Why not? Do it!

horntiger · 7 February 2019, 01:55 PM

Agreed

77T · 7 February 2019, 02:23 PM

It’s easily done and a really wonderful looking watch in the daylight. But if $75K on your wrist is worrying, then make another choice.

I have seen pictures of people adding a Platona lookalike dial to a 116520. Not the way to go, though.

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HogwldFLTR · 7 February 2019, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

It’s easily done and a really wonderful looking watch in the daylight. But if $75K on your wrist is worrying, then make another choice.

I have seen pictures of people adding a Platona lookalike dial to a 116520. Not the way to go, though.

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More like $60K replacement cost.

sensui · 7 February 2019, 03:25 PM

Absolutely a daily.

nyc2la · 7 February 2019, 03:36 PM

A fantastic daily! This thread needs some enabling.

7 February 2019, 01:10 AM	#1
rw2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex AP Patek Posts: 659	Platona as a daily? I'd love to hear people's thoughts and experiences.

7 February 2019, 02:45 AM	#15
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	When you're talking about a watch as a daily driver, it's not so much about the watch as it is how you wear it. The Platona is sturdy enough to take daily wear as long as you're not doing anything too extreme, like running the Spartan Race or Tough Mudder. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

7 February 2019, 02:46 AM	#16
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	I wear mine every day, just like I did my DJ for the prior 30 years. The only two differences are that 1) I don’t wear it playing sports, and 2) I insure it. I’d have to have a heck of a lot more money to own this and keep it in a safety deposit box 90.% of the time. I find it’s very comfortable, very beautiful (to me), and outside of Rolex shops, no one knows what it is. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

7 February 2019, 02:23 PM	#27
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	It’s easily done and a really wonderful looking watch in the daylight. But if $75K on your wrist is worrying, then make another choice. I have seen pictures of people adding a Platona lookalike dial to a 116520. Not the way to go, though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 February 2019, 03:36 PM	#30
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	A fantastic daily! This thread needs some enabling. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

7 February 2019, 01:14 AM	#2
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Absolutely doable! If you don’t have a problem with the weight or PCL‘s… It’s a great daily piece !

7 February 2019, 01:14 AM	#3
WaxedElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 313	I wear mine in rotation with other watches so I guess it's not a true "daily". That said, i wear it like any other.....love it. Not sure if that answers your questions.

7 February 2019, 12:34 PM	#6
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 979	[/QUOTE] Hey - looks like you got some of that pool water in your Daytona. Better send it in - not safe!

7 February 2019, 01:37 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	250g is my cut off point, so the Platona at 270-80g is probably not doable as a daily for me.

7 February 2019, 01:38 AM	#10
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	It’s up for the task, no doubt

7 February 2019, 01:46 AM	#11
WaxedElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 313	Weight is certainly there but, literally, after a few minutes I don't notice it at all. It wears, feels and becomes like any other watch - and I wear it the same - don't baby it or abuse it - just like all my watches. Other than at AD's/watch shops, where they will notice and pay attention, it's just another shiny watch to be worn and enjoyed - AND INSURED. No regrets, good luck and post pictures when you join the club.

7 February 2019, 02:38 AM	#12
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,450	If I spent that kind of coin on a watch, you’d better believe I would get my money’s worth of wear out if it.

7 February 2019, 09:14 AM	#17
marselluswallace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Will Location: UK Watch: Rolex 116506 Posts: 265	Although I don’t wear mine every day I’d say it is certainly up to the job if required.

7 February 2019, 09:15 AM	#18
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	I would!

7 February 2019, 09:36 AM	#19
zahain "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: _ Posts: 586	Easily without question possible with any platinum Rolex..

7 February 2019, 09:53 AM	#21
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 979	Not a problem at all.

7 February 2019, 10:31 AM	#22
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Sure...but the weight definitely takes some getting used to.

7 February 2019, 10:47 AM	#23
GP13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: GA Watch: All of them... Posts: 407	Yes!

7 February 2019, 11:39 AM	#24
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I wear my watches in rotation, but if I don’t want to wear gold or need something to go just about anywhere, I choose the Daytona. The weight really is of no thought after wearing the watch a few times.

7 February 2019, 12:02 PM	#25
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,416	Why not? Do it!

7 February 2019, 01:55 PM	#26
horntiger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Texas Watch: Sky Dweller Posts: 63	Agreed

7 February 2019, 03:25 PM	#29
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Absolutely a daily.

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