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GsurgBM · 3 August 2018, 06:55 AM

Both can be had for mid 50s

I’m thinking of each as ultimate grail
I do have some Daytona’s fwiw already.

Platinum Daytona
Patek 5712

What say you?

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Jason71 · 3 August 2018, 07:02 AM

Platinum Daytona, but then I am biased.

droptopman · 3 August 2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Platinum Daytona, but then I am biased.

Amazing photo

GsurgBM · 3 August 2018, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Platinum Daytona, but then I am biased.

I love that one Jason. If I do get one that’ll be the dial.

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Vipes · 3 August 2018, 07:34 AM

Both cool watches but prefer the 5712.

Jason71 · 3 August 2018, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GsurgBM

I love that one Jason. If I do get one that’ll be the dial.

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Unfortunately, you will pay a bit of a premium for it........Approx $6-8k from my dickering/bartering/experience, but I figured I was only going to do this once.....might as well get the one I want. For me, it wasn't the diamonds......I liked the absence of brown outlined subdials. For me, it makes it feel and wear like a 3-hander.

I have not regretted my decision even once. IMHO, there is something really special about a Platinum watch.

Ichiran · 3 August 2018, 10:56 AM

The 5712 please. That's a masterpiece of a watch.

Waddy1 · 4 August 2018, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Platinum Daytona, but then I am biased.

My grail...

m j b · 3 August 2018, 07:08 AM

It's a Rolex forum, but I'd go with the 5712 because I don't like brown.

However, I don't know why you ask a bunch of WIS for their opinion. You should get what you like, not what anyone else likes.

travisb · 3 August 2018, 07:11 AM

Daytona.
No offense to 5712 owners but I always found the dial to be unbalanced.

Houston77 · 3 August 2018, 07:11 AM

Platinum Daytona, mostly because I couldn't fathom paying that much for a SS watch.

tng11 · 3 August 2018, 07:12 AM

The 5712 is my favourite watch I've ever owned. To me a Platinum Daytona doesn't add much value over an SS one, the core is the same, just the metal is different (I hold this view about almost every PM watch out there that has a SS counterpart and hence I've never owned a PM watch.) The 5712's value add is in the design, heritage, craftsmanship, etc. They're totally different in feel, the PT Daytona is like a brick, while the 5712 is light (dainty almost) and much more classy/elegant.

That said I can get the struggle in deciding between the two. I wouldn't pay the mid-50s for a 5712... but at MSRP it's one of the best in its range IMHO.

brandrea · 3 August 2018, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tng11

The 5712 is my favourite watch I've ever owned. To me a Platinum Daytona doesn't add much value over an SS one, the core is the same, just the metal is different (I hold this view about almost every PM watch out there that has a SS counterpart and hence I've never owned a PM watch.) The 5712's value add is in the design, heritage, craftsmanship, etc. They're totally different in feel, the PT Daytona is like a brick, while the 5712 is light (dainty almost) and much more classy/elegant.

That said I can get the struggle in deciding between the two. I wouldn't pay the mid-50s for a 5712... but at MSRP it's one of the best in its range IMHO.

I always appreciate your well thought out replies Tom.

For a young guy you’ve got a lot of WISdom

tng11 · 4 August 2018, 09:57 AM

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I always appreciate your well thought out replies Tom.

For a young guy you’ve got a lot of WISdom

Brian, it's called faking it until you make it.

brandrea · 4 August 2018, 09:59 AM

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Brian, it's called faking it until you make it.

Koala · 3 August 2018, 07:22 AM

I've always wanted the Platona, so I vote that one

ap1 · 3 August 2018, 07:22 AM

Both heavy weights, only one literally - 5712 as you have no feet daytonas already

V25V · 3 August 2018, 07:25 AM

This is a Rolex forum but geesh..... I cannot believe anyone would pick the Daytona over the 5712. That's insane to me.

droptopman · 3 August 2018, 07:30 AM

As much as I dig Rolex have to go 5712 between these two.

Chewbacca · 3 August 2018, 07:33 AM

5712

kauffee · 3 August 2018, 07:34 AM

Platinum Daytona is amazing but hard to justify over the 5712 unless you already have other Pateks. And since you already have other Daytonas, choice seems easy.

WaxedElvis · 3 August 2018, 07:37 AM

Daytona for me - but I'm biased too.

doramas · 3 August 2018, 07:49 AM

5712 definitely

watchmework · 3 August 2018, 07:49 AM

Platona.

subtona · 3 August 2018, 07:51 AM

5712 of the two

(but it would be the 5711 because of the added & comparable water resistance to the daytona)

RJRJRJ · 3 August 2018, 07:59 AM

5712 unless you plan on narrowing your Daytona collection.

kneedeep · 3 August 2018, 08:07 AM

5712

huncho · 3 August 2018, 11:20 AM

5712

rph08 · 3 August 2018, 11:42 AM

It'd be the 5712 or maybe a rose gold 5711 for me.

rmlovett1 · 3 August 2018, 11:44 AM

Platinum Daytona is my vote....but beware ....your other Daytona’s will struggle to have any wrist time

I recently got my grail Daytona and my others haven’t seen the light of day ;)

3 August 2018, 06:55 AM	#1
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	Which watch Both can be had for mid 50s I’m thinking of each as ultimate grail I do have some Daytona’s fwiw already. Platinum Daytona Patek 5712 What say you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

3 August 2018, 07:02 AM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Platinum Daytona, but then I am biased. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

3 August 2018, 07:08 AM	#9
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,221	It's a Rolex forum, but I'd go with the 5712 because I don't like brown. However, I don't know why you ask a bunch of WIS for their opinion. You should get what you like, not what anyone else likes. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

3 August 2018, 07:22 AM	#16
Koala "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jared Location: Boston Watch: AP 26401RO Posts: 469	I've always wanted the Platona, so I vote that one __________________ - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26401RO - Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681 - Rolex GMT-2 116710BLNR

3 August 2018, 07:30 AM	#19
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	As much as I dig Rolex have to go 5712 between these two. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

3 August 2018, 07:34 AM	#5
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	Both cool watches but prefer the 5712.

3 August 2018, 10:56 AM	#7
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,165	The 5712 please. That's a masterpiece of a watch.

3 August 2018, 07:11 AM	#10
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Daytona. No offense to 5712 owners but I always found the dial to be unbalanced.

3 August 2018, 07:11 AM	#11
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,653	Platinum Daytona, mostly because I couldn't fathom paying that much for a SS watch.

3 August 2018, 07:12 AM	#12
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,634	The 5712 is my favourite watch I've ever owned. To me a Platinum Daytona doesn't add much value over an SS one, the core is the same, just the metal is different (I hold this view about almost every PM watch out there that has a SS counterpart and hence I've never owned a PM watch.) The 5712's value add is in the design, heritage, craftsmanship, etc. They're totally different in feel, the PT Daytona is like a brick, while the 5712 is light (dainty almost) and much more classy/elegant. That said I can get the struggle in deciding between the two. I wouldn't pay the mid-50s for a 5712... but at MSRP it's one of the best in its range IMHO.

3 August 2018, 07:22 AM	#17
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Both heavy weights, only one literally - 5712 as you have no feet daytonas already

3 August 2018, 07:25 AM	#18
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,406	This is a Rolex forum but geesh..... I cannot believe anyone would pick the Daytona over the 5712. That's insane to me.

3 August 2018, 07:33 AM	#20
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	5712

3 August 2018, 07:34 AM	#21
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	Platinum Daytona is amazing but hard to justify over the 5712 unless you already have other Pateks. And since you already have other Daytonas, choice seems easy.

3 August 2018, 07:37 AM	#22
WaxedElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 313	Daytona for me - but I'm biased too.

3 August 2018, 07:49 AM	#23
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	5712 definitely

3 August 2018, 07:49 AM	#24
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Platona.

3 August 2018, 07:51 AM	#25
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	5712 of the two (but it would be the 5711 because of the added & comparable water resistance to the daytona) __________________

3 August 2018, 07:59 AM	#26
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	5712 unless you plan on narrowing your Daytona collection.

3 August 2018, 08:07 AM	#27
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	5712 __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

3 August 2018, 11:20 AM	#28
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,720	5712

3 August 2018, 11:42 AM	#29
rph08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 992	It'd be the 5712 or maybe a rose gold 5711 for me. __________________ Can you name the truck with four wheel drive, smells like a steak and seats thirty-five... Canyonero! Canyonero!

3 August 2018, 11:44 AM	#30
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Platinum Daytona is my vote....but beware ....your other Daytona’s will struggle to have any wrist time I recently got my grail Daytona and my others haven’t seen the light of day ;)

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