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Old 30 November 2018, 09:58 PM   #181
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I'm pretty certain it is because they are too difficult to machine.


Look at the case back and the crown. Much more difficult to machine.

I believe it’s just an aesthetic choice by Rolex. Makes it easy to differentiate. Also, heresy, not everyone loves the fluted bezel. Too flashy. This is one of the reasons I got the platinum and also the DJ all steel.


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Old 5 January 2019, 07:20 AM   #182
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Does anyone know why the platinum daydates don't come with fluted bezel ?

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How do you DD Platinum owners find it holds up to scratches? I see a lot of talk that platinum is very durable but I wonder about how the smooth bezel looks after a few years if left alone? Could some of you post pictures of the patina? I've seen a new very shiny one at my AD but I have little idea what a worn one looks like. Do you leave it as is, or do you polish it?
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Old 5 January 2019, 09:49 AM   #183
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Happy to finally join the club!
Holy shit... that is NICE.

Can I borrow the pics and share in my local watch community?
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Old 5 January 2019, 11:17 AM   #184
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I'll chime in, but I'm not sure how helpful this will be. I've had my DD40 for a little less than a year and a half. Although it is not a daily wearer, it has seen a fair amount of wrist time. I do tend to be pretty careful, but I have virtually no scratches at this point.
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:13 AM   #185
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Thought I'd bump this.
Spring is right around the corner. But that is snow in the background. It's going to be a while longer here.
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Old 19 March 2019, 05:34 AM   #186
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Thought I'd bump this.
Spring is right around the corner. But that is snow in the background. It's going to be a while longer here.
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Rolex uses rare elves to polish the platinum. They have a union deal and make like $90 per hour and get time and half on weekends.
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Old 21 March 2019, 10:47 AM   #187
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Old 22 March 2019, 10:30 AM   #188
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That's a beauty - such a clean look!
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Old 22 March 2019, 11:26 AM   #189
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That's a beauty - such a clean look!


Thank you. That ice blue diagonal motif you’re wearing looks brilliant!!! Cheers


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Old 1 April 2019, 12:52 PM   #190
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My 36DD Platinum from our recent trip to Bermuda.
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Old 2 April 2019, 12:05 PM   #191
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My 36DD Platinum from our recent trip to Bermuda.





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Old 3 April 2019, 10:09 AM   #192
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Lookin' good!
Thought I'd include a quick shot as well.
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Old 10 April 2019, 03:32 PM   #193
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Joining the club.... Loving the weight on this baby.
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Old 11 April 2019, 01:23 AM   #194
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The Official Platinum Day Date Owners Thread
One of the best “every day” watches. Goes with almost anything.
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Old 11 April 2019, 01:28 AM   #195
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Joining the club.... Loving the weight on this baby.


Gorgeous!!!

Here’s a similar look


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Old 11 April 2019, 03:38 AM   #196
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Love the diamond dial!! What a beauty.
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Old 11 April 2019, 03:42 AM   #197
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My 36DD Platinum from our recent trip to Bermuda.
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Old 24 April 2019, 02:39 AM   #198
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Here's my platinum/diamonds DDII to add to the mix
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Old 1 June 2019, 08:25 AM   #199
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Shoutout to everybody who went hard in the paint for platinum!
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Old 1 June 2019, 09:02 AM   #200
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Very beautiful!
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Old 1 June 2019, 09:03 AM   #201
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Shoutout to everybody who went hard in the paint for platinum!

Though this emoji is named "bye" I'm using it to wave HIIII!
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Old 1 June 2019, 09:07 AM   #202
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This thread needs a bump



That’s a big bump and a great club to be in. Maybe someday


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Does anyone know why the platinum daydates don't come with fluted bezel ?

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Old 11 June 2019, 12:05 PM   #204
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Does anyone know why the platinum daydates don't come with fluted bezel ?
I think it is not manufactured on the flutted style due to the difficulty in working with the platinum in achieving it
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I think it is not manufactured on the flutted style due to the difficulty in working with the platinum in achieving it


No. Look at the crown. Or the bezel on a YM. Or the detail on the clasp.

It’s done to further distinguish it from white gold models.
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No. Look at the crown. Or the bezel on a YM. Or the detail on the clasp.

It’s done to further distinguish it from white gold models.
Well the WG DD model comes with smooth bezel (reference 118209) so doubt that is the reason
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Old 14 July 2019, 04:50 AM   #209
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Didn't realize there was one of these threads... Here is mine. Never thought I'd go for diamonds, but...I did. Love the dial

UPDATE.... Yeah I see I posted in this very page a month ago

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