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Old 27 August 2016, 01:36 AM   #31
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I don't think this watch could ever look bad!


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Old 27 August 2016, 01:38 AM   #32
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Looks great Tom. Watches are meant to be worn. I only have stainless watches but they get worn for everything. If they won't take what I can give, they're not as tough as their reputation. Obviously, you feel the same way.
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Old 27 August 2016, 01:38 AM   #33
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Yes, cool it's not a garage, er drawer queen.

Is the wear on the PCLs due to the nature of the oyster band, the nature of platinum, or the fact that the watch is worn in all situations?

I have a 30 year old jubilee bracelet that is worn in all situations and it still looks really good, but I have a stainless Daytona on order and am wondering what to expect.
Oyster band is a scratch magnet.
No worries, just remove the bracelet and get a quick polish and it brand new again!
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Old 27 August 2016, 01:41 AM   #34
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James Cameron got his own DSSD... I think Dr. Tom should get his own Daytona. Make it happen Rolex.
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Old 27 August 2016, 01:48 AM   #35
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Thanks for sharing good doc.... Amazing watch and it's nice to see it being worn and loved.
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Old 27 August 2016, 01:51 AM   #36
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Looks great! Love platinum because you can polish it over and over again and not lose any material over time. My favorite PM and the platona is my favorite Rolex.
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Old 27 August 2016, 01:51 AM   #37
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The watch still looks great The scratches just show that you have enjoyed wearing the watch over the past four years!
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Old 27 August 2016, 02:08 AM   #38
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ok just took this for ya Mike....
Thanks, Doc! Still not bad. Awesome watch!!
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Old 27 August 2016, 02:13 AM   #39
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Four years Have flown by! I think it's served you admirably and if you wanted to send it in and get it polished back up like new would be fine by me.
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Old 27 August 2016, 02:14 AM   #40
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Looks very good after such intense wearing. Very nice material this Platina
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Old 27 August 2016, 02:26 AM   #41
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Wow, four years as TRF's Platona ambassador! Congrats Tom, and the watch looks great! Here's to 40 more years!
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Old 27 August 2016, 02:53 AM   #42
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Old 27 August 2016, 02:56 AM   #43
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Great pics Tom! Watch is looking awesome!
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Old 27 August 2016, 02:58 AM   #44
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Love platinum because you can polish it over and over again and not lose any material over time.
What? If that's the case; why polish it?
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Old 27 August 2016, 03:01 AM   #45
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thanks for all the great comments guys!!

will have a comparison in four years!!
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Old 27 August 2016, 03:07 AM   #46
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yeah poor thing has been through countless races...


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Old 27 August 2016, 03:09 AM   #47
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Looks great! Any intel on the polishing properties of plat vs steel?
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Old 27 August 2016, 03:10 AM   #48
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Looks very well loved Doc! When it come time for service will you have it polished?
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Old 27 August 2016, 03:19 AM   #49
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Looks great! Any intel on the polishing properties of plat vs steel?
never had either polished
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Old 27 August 2016, 03:22 AM   #50
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Lookin' good after 4, Doc!
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Old 27 August 2016, 03:25 AM   #51
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thanks for all the great comments guys!!

will have a comparison in four years!!
Fine guys I'll say it - the black ss bezel 116520 would really make the perfect 3 with your other 2
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Old 27 August 2016, 03:33 AM   #52
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Old 27 August 2016, 03:41 AM   #53
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Still looking great in close up pics imagine it looks almost perfect on your wrist too. Such an awesome piece and you wear it well
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Old 27 August 2016, 03:43 AM   #54
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thanks guys!

sons wear the SS more than I do, the Platona is Daddy's!
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Old 27 August 2016, 04:40 AM   #55
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u gonna buff it out eventually?
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Old 27 August 2016, 04:56 AM   #56
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Looks like it could easily take on another 4 years with no problem. Great shots Doc.
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Old 27 August 2016, 05:01 AM   #57
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Looks good though
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Old 27 August 2016, 05:02 AM   #58
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I'd not be able to tolerate that amount of wear but to each their own!!! Wear on!!!
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Old 27 August 2016, 05:08 AM   #59
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I love that you wear and enjoy this one, no it may not be as mint as others but I guarantee you have enjoyed it way more also! Thanks for sharing tom
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Old 27 August 2016, 05:53 AM   #60
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