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Boopie · 13 May 2023, 05:25 AM

I’m a woman with relatively small wrists, so I’m looking at a 31mm sized Datejust. I have a number of SS Rolex watches on oyster bracelets (including 29mm, 34mm and 36mm), and have my MIL’s 26mm gold ladies’ President. It’s just too tiny to read, and white metal watches look better with my skin tone. But, I do enjoy the comfort and looks of the President bracelet. So, I am looking at the 31mm DJ ladies’ President-bracelet models.

In my price range, I can get a platinum 31mm Datejust, on the President bracelet. The meteorite dial is also very appealing, but it would have to be on a watch that’s not a platinum President, eg an oyster or jubilee.

I do enjoy watch dials, and have the SS/platinum Yachtmaster (my avatar photo).

As I know we have a number of members with meteorite dial watches, and also platinum watches, my question is: which do you enjoy more? Wearing a platinum watch on a President? Or, your meteorite dial? If you had to pick one or the other, which would it be?

rmlovett1 · 13 May 2023, 05:27 AM

Sounds like a great collection! I personally would take platinum over the meteorite.

WatchGuy1966 · 13 May 2023, 05:51 AM

There is something special about meteorite

WatchTimes · 13 May 2023, 06:08 AM

Something soooo special about Platinum!

omar-rye · 13 May 2023, 06:12 AM

Platinum with meteorite would be nice, but I would pick a platinum with ice blue dial if I had to choose between plat and meteorite

Devildog · 13 May 2023, 06:15 AM

I think Rolex once did a platinum day date 36 with a meteorite dial.

Expensive, but covers all bases

Tzachi · 13 May 2023, 06:16 AM

Responding to your specific question, I'd go 36DD in platinum over Met dial,
Having said that, you can search for preowned one, which combines both.

There is nothing like the heft feel of platinum on the wirst

JSolution · 13 May 2023, 08:34 AM

I have both meteorite dial watches and platinum watches.

I think the meteorite dials are absolutely stunning and would choose one of these in gold rather than the weight of platinum with a normal dial.

Boaters · 13 May 2023, 08:39 AM

I have to agree with Jay

miamiclay · 13 May 2023, 08:59 AM

I’d vote meteorite in white gold, if that’s an option in your size.

Love mine!
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Mrhenish · 13 May 2023, 11:44 AM

Great collection and question . I have a meteorite Daytona and love the meteorite dial….but choosing only one I think platinum is king and the metal is more important than the dial

brandrea · 13 May 2023, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

I think Rolex once did a platinum day date 36 with a meteorite dial.

Expensive, but covers all bases

Yep, ref 118346. It also has diamond markers tastefully done

Bigsoftee · 13 May 2023, 12:21 PM

Meteorite, absolutely love mine. Something very special about that dial.

derek001 · 13 May 2023, 01:45 PM

Both are awesome but I’d lean towards the platinum watch.

TheVTCGuy · 13 May 2023, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by derek001

Both are awesome but I’d lean towards the platinum watch.

Me too. The meteorite is an incredible dial, but the one that I tried on I actually had difficulty reading the hands at a glance. The hands kind of blended in. Plus, IMHO, a platinum watch is the ultimate.

Don’t forget to post pics!

1st amg · 13 May 2023, 07:38 PM

Platinum for me without a doubt

Agamemnon · 13 May 2023, 08:04 PM

Platinum

Joearch · 14 May 2023, 05:36 AM

Meteorite for certain

Flaudia402 · 14 May 2023, 05:53 AM

I would take platinum over the meteorite..

fskywalker · 14 May 2023, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

Sounds like a great collection! I personally would take platinum over the meteorite.

+1

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JRell · 14 May 2023, 10:47 AM

I am going to be honest. I think more people here are not. I do not get the meteorite dial. It is not a good look and if I had a billion dollars it would be the last I get, unless I was in NASA. So Platinum!

77T · 14 May 2023, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JRell

I am going to be honest. I think more people here are not. I do not get the meteorite dial. It is not a good look and if I had a billion dollars it would be the last I get, unless I was in NASA. So Platinum!

Meteorite, Mother of Pearl, Stone, and Wood, all are natural materials so no two dials have the same pattern.

That is what some people cherish, their uniqueness.

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10klakes · 14 May 2023, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRell

I am going to be honest. I think more people here are not. I do not get the meteorite dial. It is not a good look and if I had a billion dollars it would be the last I get, unless I was in NASA. So Platinum!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRell

I am going to be honest. I think more people here are not. I do not get the meteorite dial. It is not a good look and if I had a billion dollars it would be the last I get, unless I was in NASA. So Platinum!

Disagree.

The meteorite dial is one of the coolest, and of all the hype watches, dials, or trends… the meteorite lives up to it.

OP: it’s personal preference- if I had to choose between my DD platinum (ice blue dial), or 126719 meteorite dial, I would go platinum DD, but it would be close, and I hope I never have to make that decision.

Have you considered this? I love it, and would consider it for my spouse if my AD ever gets one…

watchwatcher · 14 May 2023, 11:43 PM

If you like the way platinum wears, go with that.

I personally don't, so I would go meteorite. I mean I like gold and the way it wears, but platinum is just too much of a good thing.

skipstar · 14 May 2023, 11:51 PM

If I had to choose 1 over the other it would be meteorite, I absolutely love them and I am waiting patiently for one to arrive from my AD.

bp1000 · 15 May 2023, 01:05 AM

I'm not sure what the ladies options are like but the WG meteorite diamond dial DD is something truly remarkable.

rolexperfect · 15 May 2023, 01:10 AM

Both or impossible, just platinum. The feeling of platinum is just amazing.

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Innocenti · 17 May 2023, 01:21 AM

Both very nice.
As a side point I wonder what they coat/ plate the meteorite dial with.

JParm · 17 May 2023, 02:18 AM

Meteorite all day IMO. The space nerd in me thinks it's so darn cool that they do this.

Kinnakeet · 17 May 2023, 02:25 AM

Booopie, for me it would be plat on the prez bracelet, it’s stunning.

13 May 2023, 05:25 AM	#1
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	Pick one: meteorite dial or platinum watch? I’m a woman with relatively small wrists, so I’m looking at a 31mm sized Datejust. I have a number of SS Rolex watches on oyster bracelets (including 29mm, 34mm and 36mm), and have my MIL’s 26mm gold ladies’ President. It’s just too tiny to read, and white metal watches look better with my skin tone. But, I do enjoy the comfort and looks of the President bracelet. So, I am looking at the 31mm DJ ladies’ President-bracelet models. In my price range, I can get a platinum 31mm Datejust, on the President bracelet. The meteorite dial is also very appealing, but it would have to be on a watch that’s not a platinum President, eg an oyster or jubilee. I do enjoy watch dials, and have the SS/platinum Yachtmaster (my avatar photo). As I know we have a number of members with meteorite dial watches, and also platinum watches, my question is: which do you enjoy more? Wearing a platinum watch on a President? Or, your meteorite dial? If you had to pick one or the other, which would it be?

13 May 2023, 06:08 AM	#4
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Something soooo special about Platinum! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

13 May 2023, 06:15 AM	#6
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,797	I think Rolex once did a platinum day date 36 with a meteorite dial. Expensive, but covers all bases __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

13 May 2023, 08:59 AM	#10
miamiclay 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: 33139/95460 Posts: 1,413	I’d vote meteorite in white gold, if that’s an option in your size. Love mine! . Attached Images

14 May 2023, 10:47 AM	#21
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,084	I am going to be honest. I think more people here are not. I do not get the meteorite dial. It is not a good look and if I had a billion dollars it would be the last I get, unless I was in NASA. So Platinum! __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

13 May 2023, 05:27 AM	#2
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Sounds like a great collection! I personally would take platinum over the meteorite.

13 May 2023, 05:51 AM	#3
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,794	There is something special about meteorite

13 May 2023, 06:12 AM	#5
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,668	Platinum with meteorite would be nice, but I would pick a platinum with ice blue dial if I had to choose between plat and meteorite

13 May 2023, 06:16 AM	#7
Tzachi 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 353	Responding to your specific question, I'd go 36DD in platinum over Met dial, Having said that, you can search for preowned one, which combines both. There is nothing like the heft feel of platinum on the wirst

13 May 2023, 08:34 AM	#8
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	I have both meteorite dial watches and platinum watches. I think the meteorite dials are absolutely stunning and would choose one of these in gold rather than the weight of platinum with a normal dial.

13 May 2023, 08:39 AM	#9
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	I have to agree with Jay

13 May 2023, 11:44 AM	#11
Mrhenish "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 331	Great collection and question . I have a meteorite Daytona and love the meteorite dial….but choosing only one I think platinum is king and the metal is more important than the dial

13 May 2023, 12:21 PM	#13
Bigsoftee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dubai/UK Watch: Meteorite DD40 Posts: 1,019	Meteorite, absolutely love mine. Something very special about that dial.

13 May 2023, 01:45 PM	#14
derek001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: USA Posts: 89	Both are awesome but I’d lean towards the platinum watch.

13 May 2023, 07:38 PM	#16
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,409	Platinum for me without a doubt

13 May 2023, 08:04 PM	#17
Agamemnon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Real Name: Giuliano Location: Italy Watch: Rolex - Panerai Posts: 1,979	Platinum

14 May 2023, 05:36 AM	#18
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	Meteorite for certain

14 May 2023, 05:53 AM	#19
Flaudia402 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US Posts: 67	I would take platinum over the meteorite..

14 May 2023, 11:43 PM	#24
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	If you like the way platinum wears, go with that. I personally don't, so I would go meteorite. I mean I like gold and the way it wears, but platinum is just too much of a good thing.

14 May 2023, 11:51 PM	#25
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	If I had to choose 1 over the other it would be meteorite, I absolutely love them and I am waiting patiently for one to arrive from my AD. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

15 May 2023, 01:05 AM	#26
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,973	I'm not sure what the ladies options are like but the WG meteorite diamond dial DD is something truly remarkable.

15 May 2023, 01:10 AM	#27
rolexperfect "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: around the world Watch: 116506 Posts: 1,370	Both or impossible, just platinum. The feeling of platinum is just amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ “buy what you like, and be done with it“

17 May 2023, 01:21 AM	#28
Innocenti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: UK Posts: 832	Both very nice. As a side point I wonder what they coat/ plate the meteorite dial with.

17 May 2023, 02:18 AM	#29
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	Meteorite all day IMO. The space nerd in me thinks it's so darn cool that they do this. __________________

17 May 2023, 02:25 AM	#30
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 2,929	Booopie, for me it would be plat on the prez bracelet, it’s stunning.

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