50th Anniversary Daytona 116506; Two Year Review

[El Patron]

I’m glad to hear it’s held up that well, I was worried how it would hold up over time. My gold watches have not aged that well, mostly because they are a softer I know, I wear mine about 2 days week in my current rotation, still looks like NIB, and yes, once it’s discontinued, I think it’s going to be a difficult to get anywhere near retail price. Get it while you can..nice write up Lee..


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[maxwolf]

Congrats!!!

[owl.]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

My absolute grail ... I had the chance recently to purchase new at Beverly Hills boutique, but alas I list my nerve and passed. It’s a LOT of money, but someday I will have one.

Below are really bad lighting pics of trying it on. Felt like $1M!






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I tried one on at an AD on Rodeo Drive or close it, a few years ago

Loved the colors, specially the brown

[Setarip]

Enjoyed reading your post Lee - thank you for taking the time to write it up and share here. And thanks for all of the great pics!

Especially interesting was your comment on the weight sort of disappearing on the wrist. This is how I felt with the DD40.

Hope you have many more years of enjoyment wearing this one.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by arcampado

Very nice and honest write up Lee! I had the pleasure of trying one of these on at my AD and it surely is a special watch in the metal. It sounds like you sacrificed quite a lot to get it, so I surely hope it stays with you for the long haul. Continue to wear it in good health!

I was to the point that having so many watches (I still own 20 with one added since I sold the collection) that it was driving me nuts. I needed a spreadsheet for them.

Originally Posted by brandrea

Glad to see you’re enjoying it

Originally Posted by Gerry62

Awesome ....

seeing and admiring your Daytona, that ! Daytona is a pleasure, a joy.
Stunning the color of the dial, the harmony of shapes and proportions, it exudes prestige quality charm/glamor....
I share and thank you for your words and your feeling as an owner.
I would like to see many more photos, I would spend hours taking them,
thank you Lee for sharing your beautiful Daytona with us fans... passionate collectors

Pictures posted!!!

Originally Posted by Vipes

Always find it interesting to hear collectors’ views on watches and watch collecting. I love platinum and agree with your assessment. It’s a very special watch.

Originally Posted by kwingy

Nice writeup - would be great if you could share the 18 watches you traded but all good if you don't.

There were Rolex, Omega, Breitling, and TAG. I don't have the spreadsheet currently as my main computer is out for repair. They ranged the gammit from 116500 and SkyD Blue to older Omegas. I also got a DateJust for my wife and a service for my Exp II 16570 out of the deal.

Originally Posted by JSolution

Definitely is a great watch and you’re right if discontinued it’s going to be stupidly expensive.

So did you actually trade 18 watches for 1 in one deal?

See above^^^

Originally Posted by Richris1

Excellent write up Lee! I’d agree on all of it!

Thanks, bud!!!

Originally Posted by Pw92676

Enjoy it man.

I didn’t realize you traded 18 for this. Shows that quality over quantity can be very satisfying in the watch journey, something many of us struggle with at some point.

Out of curiosity, who did you buy this from on Amazon? If you don’t want to share, could you send a PM. Thanks.

Trade and purchase was from Long's Jewelers in Burlington, MA. Easiest path for me.

Originally Posted by 1William

Interesting review and we each have our own outlook on what we like and how we like to wear it. I owned the Platinum Daytona with the Diamond Dial and while I felt it was nice, it was not as nice as I felt it should be for the money. I also did not like the brown bezel, if it had been black then it might have hung around a bit longer. I remember your other post where you asked about trading your Daytona for two other PM pieces and the responses where interesting. Each of us is different but I see the two PM as more wearable based on value. And while you may have a watch that is worth 20k more than when you paid for it, it's value is not actualized until you move it. We each go our own way and I am glad you are pleased with the watch.

Originally Posted by NYG1121

It is the perfect watch to trade a collection towards. Robust, under the radar, platinum, and unique. Glad you are still enjoying it and hope you continue to do so for years to come!

Originally Posted by kans86

Nice write up. I guessed not all of the 18 watches you traded for the Platona were Rolex. I always think platinum is the best material for watch and that alone makes a watch special, let alone a Daytona. I have a few Rolexes and don't wear my Platona often these days, but the heft and the iceblue dial always amaze me whenever I put it on.

See above as I at least listed the different brands involved.

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Sounds like you are enjoying your grail. Nice story and Nice write up. Pics?

Pics posted!!!!

Originally Posted by MrMercedes

Lee, I am so glad you kept your beautiful Platona!

Me too, at least for the moment!!

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

That's awesome!!

Originally Posted by Robf52

Awesome watch and very nice write-up. Continue to wear in good health.

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

My absolute grail ... I had the chance recently to purchase new at Beverly Hills boutique, but alas I list my nerve and passed. It’s a LOT of money, but someday I will have one.

Below are really bad lighting pics of trying it on. Felt like $1M!

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More like $75K.

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Fantastic watch Lee. A keeper for life. Glad you are enjoying the heck out of it. Thanks for the pics

Originally Posted by HarryFlashman

After your post I ventured over there, and some of the reviews were pretty ridiculous.

Pretty pathetic, imho.

Originally Posted by kiddodoc

Great write up. Want to add this watch when I decide to consolidate.

It was time for me!!!

Originally Posted by sxdcfv

I have this, it's an amazing piece. I thought it would be a 'special occasion piece' and would mostly enjoy looking at it. But, it has. become my daily watch Mon-Fri. The weight is well balanced and feels solid. Love this piece.

Now I've got some more watches that I really like to wear so it's not so dominant as it was. Love wearing the Milgauss, Yacht-Master, and Slatetona in rotation as well as my GSs and Balls!!!

Originally Posted by subtona

Well done Lee.

Most impressive is the fact that you are enjoying regularly.

Thanks, bud!!!

Originally Posted by Deepseadog

I'd love to give one a go, even if only momentarily, just to get a sense of what nearly 300 grams of PT feels like on the wrist.

It's worth it; if you can get one at MSRP it might pay off as well!!

Originally Posted by rfs

Great watch and nice writeup, Lee!

Thanks!!!

Originally Posted by El Patron

I’m glad to hear it’s held up that well, I was worried how it would hold up over time. My gold watches have not aged that well, mostly because they are a softer I know, I wear mine about 2 days week in my current rotation, still looks like NIB, and yes, once it’s discontinued, I think it’s going to be a difficult to get anywhere near retail price. Get it while you can..nice write up Lee..


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I do like the Pt material!!! The purchase was really simply gut based!!!

Originally Posted by maxwolf

Congrats!!!

Originally Posted by owl.

I tried one on at an AD on Rodeo Drive or close it, a few years ago

Loved the colors, specially the brown

The colors aren't for everyone. I love them too!!!

Originally Posted by Setarip

Enjoyed reading your post Lee - thank you for taking the time to write it up and share here. And thanks for all of the great pics!

Especially interesting was your comment on the weight sort of disappearing on the wrist. This is how I felt with the DD40.

Hope you have many more years of enjoyment wearing this one.

Much thanks!!! (And much thanks to all who read!!!)

[Gimoozaabi]

Wow, wow, wow!

My favourite Daytona, I think it is unbelievably awesome watch! Thanks for the honest review!

[mgd55]

I like the long-term, long review, written well after the initial impressions have had time to fade and you’ve settled in with the watch, especially with a special piece like this. I’ve always wondered about the weight and using it as much as you do and I’ve enjoyed watching you continue to post it pretty often...it seems like nothing else is taking its place in terms of your favorites, which says a lot on this forum. Great to see it used and enjoyed rather than locked away. Thanks for posting.


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[maxwolf]

Amazing watch enjoy brother!

[Chiboy]

Glad you're still enjoying it, although you do seem to be sliding back to the "too many watches" side of the spectrum.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Glad you're still enjoying it, although you do seem to be sliding back to the "too many watches" side of the spectrum.

Agreed

This forum doesn’t help with that

[Boaters]

Great review Lee on an awesome piece

[macrowatch]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Glad you're still enjoying it, although you do seem to be sliding back to the "too many watches" side of the spectrum.

Consolidation is but a temporary state.

[wgdaytona]

Thanks for the update Lee. It is a world class watch and you've shown class keeping and enjoying it. You showed dedication working out the "finance" side of owning an expensive piece, and I'm glad to see a real person enjoying and wearing his watch. Thanks. PS: I wear every one of mine and don't keep stickers on them.

[Singslinger]

I enjoyed reading your review, thanks for that.

And I share your view that this is a magnificent watch, well worth the money.