Platinum DD40 is pure fire

[Oscarpapa]

Originally Posted by swish77

Am I the only one who can't stand Roman numerals on watches? Makes them look so fussy and dated.

Much prefer the DD40 with the regular hour markers.

It's the fluted bezel that does that!

[Sothy]

Originally Posted by Oscarpapa

It's the fluted bezel that does that!

I find that the "deconstructed" romans look great as they match the fluted bezel myself.

The "base" option on the datejust (no basic Rolex I know) was not to get the fluted bezel. So you could argue that the platinum looked more like a steel watch before. Now it looks like a white gold watch (yes, the President bracelet was also a differentiator vs a steel watch). We will see whether that makes platinum more popular (inclusion of bezel).

I'm a bit surprised that that they didn't make it an (expensive) option. I do wonder how difficult it is to do as was also noted on this thread, the crown has been fluted for a while now...I actually prefer the look of Rolex white gold as I prefer the slight gold tint (but I like yellow gold, so that's probably why).

[1978]

Gorgeous!! Make a 36 with lumed batons and I’ll throw however much money it takes

[NYG1121]

This is the winner amongst the otherwise lackluster releases IMO

[AdamW]

Out of my price range but IMHO, that's now the most attractive watch Rolex makes.

[VegasBaby]

Smooth bezels just don’t work with DDs or DJs…… it’s got to be fluted to be a Rolex!

[Alpino]

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A new DD36 128236 platinum fluted bezel is also available starting today , even if unannouced.

The smooth bezel platinum DD40 is discontinued, no more 228206 on catalog.

[dal1234]

I love the flitted bezel, has now been added to my list with my AD, really do not like smooth, so it works for me

[ragsk]

Way better than the smooth. On my wish list. With diamond hour markers = pure turn on territory!!!

[Megalobyte]

I much prefer the smooth. The point of a platinum DD is understatement. Stealth wealth if you will. The fluted bezel goes the other way. Also, unless the dials are only ice blue, people can’t really tell a platinum DD from a WG DD at a glance. I think it’s a silly move. I also just prefer the looks of the smooth version, the fluted bezel makes it more flashy, almost tacky, the opposite of why you buy a platinum DD, over rose gold for example. Just not as classy and understated with the fluted.

[wjv4200]

I think it’s a shame they did this, now there is 0 distinction between platinum and white gold day date except for ice blue color dial all other dials will look identical to the white gold model, idk why anyone would want this. I’m not a fan and if I had to guess smooth bezel will be back in a year or 3.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by wjv4200

I think it’s a shame they did this, now there is 0 distinction between platinum and white gold day date except for ice blue color dial all other dials will look identical to the white gold model, idk why anyone would want this. I’m not a fan and if I had to guess smooth bezel will be back in a year or 3.

i agree even though i heavily favor fluted bezels. the plat day date just doesn't stand out now

[HippoPAPAmus]

Originally Posted by huncho

i agree even though i heavily favor fluted bezels. the plat day date just doesn't stand out now

It was a great delineator.




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[~Haze~]

Originally Posted by huncho

i agree even though i heavily favor fluted bezels. the plat day date just doesn't stand out now

Have you ever seen one in person? I can assure you it will stand out. Don’t let pictures fool you. There is nothing underwhelming about a plat Daydate. Fluted or smooth.


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[tramplejericho]

Originally Posted by ~Haze~

Have you ever seen one in person? I can assure you it will stand out. Don’t let pictures fool you. There is nothing underwhelming about a plat Daydate. Fluted or smooth.


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I own one, and I agree 100% put it next to a steel watch or a white gold watch and it’s night and day. Nothing else out there is as bright.


228206, 126655, 116400GV

[904VT]

I love the platinum Day Date's new fluted bezel. I also did the smooth bezel, especially for a less flashy Day Date that had a sportier look. I wish Rolex would've kept the option to choose either bezel, plus added the option of a smooth bezel to RG specifically as well. That way we would've had two classic options with fluted only (YG and WG) and two more sporty metals (PT and RG) allowing the optional smooth bezel.

[JoseR]

I can't afford one, but if I could, smooth bezel. Looks more clean and not too busy. Lovely piece.

[TomCarter]

Baguttes>Smooth bezel>Fluted

[mile2424]

I agree, I do love the new look, but wish they would have kept the option for smooth or fluted. I also wish they would only offer the ice blue or unique dials on the platinum. Seems to redundant to now offer all the white gold colored dials in platinum as well.

[fskywalker]

They should have left smooth version as well, just like they used to have on the WG 118209 (smooth) and 118239 (flutted) models

18239 and 118209 below:

[PureCoconut]

80-90k but I'm with you. Will be pursuing.

[Milwaukee]

Smooth discontinued. Plat 40 mm fluted $63;350.

[AbeFroman]

Has anyone come across wrist photos or videos of the new fluted platinum from W&W 22’ yet?

[BNA/LION]

LUV! New 40mm

[pepemaui]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

LUV! New 40mm

Me too!!




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[Bayarea7]

Im def used to associating a smooth bezel to Pt

[dimster]

Does anyone know the weight of the new 128236 pt day date 36?
The 40 weighs about 270-280g right?

[P3Dguy]

Just received a 2023 platinum day date with fluted bezel with ice blue dial and baguette diamond hour markers from my AD. I originally requested an ice blue dial with the deconstructed romans but when my AD called me with the baguette dial, I couldn’t refuse it.

Really happy with my choice.