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Old 10 October 2014, 07:22 AM   #1
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Just tried on new Platona - amazing!

I have just been to my local AD and tried on the Platona. Was blown away by the weight and wrist presence of this piece. Pictures just do not do it justice. Made my SubC feel like a toy watch in comparison
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Old 10 October 2014, 08:14 AM   #2
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Stunning! The weight and glossy shine make it one of a kind.
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Old 10 October 2014, 08:23 AM   #3
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This new dial looks better to me in this photo than the previous photos I've seen of it.
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Old 10 October 2014, 08:47 AM   #4
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Definitely pictures do not do justice for this awesome watch!
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Old 10 October 2014, 08:48 AM   #5
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Nice pic!
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Old 10 October 2014, 08:54 AM   #6
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A little afraid to try it on - they say it sells itself. Not sure I can say no.
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Old 10 October 2014, 09:07 AM   #7
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This new dial looks better to me in this photo than the previous photos I've seen of it.
Plus 1000000000!!!!
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Old 10 October 2014, 09:31 AM   #8
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Very nice!
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Old 10 October 2014, 09:48 AM   #9
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Grab it--with diamonds too...extra heavy
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Old 10 October 2014, 09:50 AM   #10
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Very nice!!
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Old 10 October 2014, 10:07 AM   #11
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Once you go precious metal, it's hard to go back.
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Old 10 October 2014, 10:11 AM   #12
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Awesome watch!!
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Old 10 October 2014, 10:12 AM   #13
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Not that I will ever have one, but I have had the original on my wrist recently. REALLY like those ice blue-banded sub dials on this model!
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Old 10 October 2014, 10:27 AM   #14
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Wow.... that dial!
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Old 10 October 2014, 10:32 AM   #15
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That's a beauty!
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Old 10 October 2014, 10:36 AM   #16
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I have just been to my local AD and tried on the Platona. Was blown away by the weight and wrist presence of this piece. Pictures just do not do it justice. Made my SubC feel like a toy watch in comparison
Andy glad you got to see it and try it on!! I too was amazed by the looks feel presence and especially the weight!!

It was my Grail and now favorite of possibly all time! Love that diamond dial!!




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Old 10 October 2014, 10:58 AM   #17
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It is a beautiful ref!
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Old 10 October 2014, 11:34 AM   #18
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I tried one on as well this past summer while on vacation...it is the most stunning watch I've ever had on my wrist!
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Old 10 October 2014, 11:47 AM   #19
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It's a heavy beast that platona! When I tried it on I remember lifting my arm up and down and thinking whoa.
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Old 10 October 2014, 12:02 PM   #20
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That is a beauty and agree the new dial looks much better in this picture than in others I have seen.
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Old 10 October 2014, 12:50 PM   #21
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I tried one on in Vegas over the summer. It was an impressive piece. Sadly, the blackjack gods didn't agree with me so it stayed in the case.
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Old 10 October 2014, 12:53 PM   #22
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Old 10 October 2014, 01:23 PM   #23
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The Platona is obscenely beautiful. A true Grail for many.
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Old 10 October 2014, 01:37 PM   #24
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Nice, I like the diamond dial!
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Old 10 October 2014, 01:49 PM   #25
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Just wow!!!!! Nicest diamond dial I have ever seen
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Old 10 October 2014, 01:56 PM   #26
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Andy glad you got to see it and try it on!! I too was amazed by the looks feel presence and especially the weight!!



It was my Grail and now favorite of possibly all time! Love that diamond dial!!










How do you avoid scratching the PCL's. That watch looks like new! 😳
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Old 10 October 2014, 01:57 PM   #27
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This new dial looks better to me in this photo than the previous photos I've seen of it.
I agree, This dial option really looks great on the wrist in this photo.
Usually, I wouldn't be one for diamonds, particularly the round ones, but I think this is very tastefully done with the baton shaped ones.
It's really very nice.
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Old 10 October 2014, 02:08 PM   #28
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How do you avoid scratching the PCL's. That watch looks like new! 😳


Honestly it's pretty tough





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Old 11 October 2014, 05:57 AM   #29
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I LOVE the pics of your Platona in the Porsche, Tom! They just really seem to go together!
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Old 11 October 2014, 06:06 AM   #30
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I LOVE the pics of your Platona in the Porsche, Tom! They just really seem to go together!

thanks my friend!
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