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Mr. Miami · 6 January 2020, 12:17 AM

Is it the price point? Or the fact that PM is more for dress watches and not day to day? I guess this explains why Ads only have PM pieces in their cases.

bobabreath · 6 January 2020, 12:20 AM

Price. You could get 3 SS for 1 PM

locutus49 · 6 January 2020, 12:20 AM

Price.

Mystro · 6 January 2020, 12:21 AM

Fashion trends. It’s not just with Rolex but all high end manufacturers.
I think price point is a factor but not as much as the white metal look is very fashionable now. Look at Patek and you will find price has nothing to do with popularity. Even in PM models the white gold and platinum are more popular than their yellow counterparts.

Zakalwe · 6 January 2020, 12:21 AM

Mostly because it’s cheaper. Partly because it’s more hyped.

Nikrnic · 6 January 2020, 12:29 AM

I'd rather spend the extra cost on a higher end piece. PM is just jewelry to me.

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SeikoBake · 6 January 2020, 12:37 AM

Errrrrmmmmm supply and demand maybe

watchwatcher · 6 January 2020, 12:37 AM

Is it more popular? How would you know?

brandrea · 6 January 2020, 12:40 AM

SS appears to get all the hype, and IMO is probably based on the relative affordability vs PM.

RTG · 6 January 2020, 12:42 AM

Price. List every Daytona at the same $13,000. Suddenly there will be huge waiting lists for the Platona.

904VT · 6 January 2020, 12:45 AM

Price.

Here’s proof remember the 116719blro in WG? It’s purple it’s so purple how can anyone ever own it we’re many of the comments here. Rolex brings it out in the 126710blro and everyone must have one even when the bezel was exact as the WG before these so called new marks.

Feelix · 6 January 2020, 12:47 AM

Less ostentatious.

Harry-57 · 6 January 2020, 12:51 AM

Mainly cost. I don't object to a bit of TT or PM. But I have other things to spend PM money on.

dxbtousa · 6 January 2020, 12:52 AM

price point one and only reason.

lkngshrp · 6 January 2020, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTG

Price. List every Daytona at the same $13,000. Suddenly there will be huge waiting lists for the Platona.

There is a huge wait for a Platona...

beshannon · 6 January 2020, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Miami

Is it the price point?

Price point.

Many people today are having to justify paying the prices to acquire high end luxury jewelry.

Personally I buy movements, precious metals for a case look pretty but do not add anything to the performance of the watch for me.

Roger Lococco · 6 January 2020, 12:57 AM

Price. But also the perception that stainless steel watches are more durable and truer to the tool watch concept. In addition, some buyers prefer the fact that stainless steel is lighter on the wrist.

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Bozack90 · 6 January 2020, 12:57 AM

I agree with price, even with as expensive as steel is most could still justify it...whereas the PM pieces are considerably more expensive.

Mr. Miami · 6 January 2020, 01:00 AM

I have read that some ADs require customers to spend well above the price of a SS on other things (other models or jewelry) in order to get them on a “list” for a SS. I can’t justify that. I rather own a PM piece I like than buy tons of other things I don’t like in the hopes of getting a SS. Just my opinion.

ArtNouveau · 6 January 2020, 01:05 AM

Price of course as you already knew. Certainly personal preferences figure into the equation but ultimately it’s price.
Me, just doesn’t fit my style and fashion sense to wear PM....but again it’s price. I have spent PM money many times over in my 30+ years of buying watches but I would/will always prefer having several SS watches versus one PM for the same amount of money.

TswaneNguni · 6 January 2020, 01:07 AM

Price .Smaller market

mml4 · 6 January 2020, 01:13 AM

No doubt the price.

APPRF · 6 January 2020, 01:14 AM

It’s just because it’s cheaper, and for US ,and UK a lot feel uncomfortable wearing PM.

AJV_36 · 6 January 2020, 01:19 AM

I’d say price of course but also maybe the potential to hold up to wear and tear better

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Calatrava r · 6 January 2020, 01:23 AM

Its the price point with Rolex. But SS of late is more popular than PM in high level brands also. That is not about price but preference. Why I have no clue. I would take a PM watch over SS in any brand all day long.

djgallo · 6 January 2020, 01:25 AM

Price..and years of momentum.....

SilverFoxUK · 6 January 2020, 01:27 AM

You wear a gold watch down the pub and you may attract the wrong sort of attention...also you may be more self-conscious that you are carrying £20-60 grand on your wrist.

noshake · 6 January 2020, 01:31 AM

100% Cost

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JR16 · 6 January 2020, 01:36 AM

1. Price
2. Style - SS has been historically associated a sports / casual , and this trend has only become more common.
3. Price

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4 Aussies · 6 January 2020, 01:44 AM

Affordability! The lower the price, the more can afford!
Dollars and cents!!

6 January 2020, 12:17 AM	#1
Mr. Miami "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: United States Posts: 881	SS more Popular than PM. Why? Is it the price point? Or the fact that PM is more for dress watches and not day to day? I guess this explains why Ads only have PM pieces in their cases.

6 January 2020, 12:21 AM	#5
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	Mostly because it’s cheaper. Partly because it’s more hyped. __________________ “Never argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain

6 January 2020, 12:42 AM	#10
RTG 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: YM42 Ti Posts: 2,645	Price. List every Daytona at the same $13,000. Suddenly there will be huge waiting lists for the Platona. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

6 January 2020, 12:57 AM	#17
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,980	SS more Popular than PM. Why? Price. But also the perception that stainless steel watches are more durable and truer to the tool watch concept. In addition, some buyers prefer the fact that stainless steel is lighter on the wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

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6 January 2020, 12:20 AM	#2
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	Price. You could get 3 SS for 1 PM

6 January 2020, 12:20 AM	#3
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Price.

6 January 2020, 12:21 AM	#4
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,509	Fashion trends. It’s not just with Rolex but all high end manufacturers. I think price point is a factor but not as much as the white metal look is very fashionable now. Look at Patek and you will find price has nothing to do with popularity. Even in PM models the white gold and platinum are more popular than their yellow counterparts.

6 January 2020, 12:29 AM	#6
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I'd rather spend the extra cost on a higher end piece. PM is just jewelry to me. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

6 January 2020, 12:37 AM	#7
SeikoBake "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: location,location Watch: AP 15500 Posts: 283	Errrrrmmmmm supply and demand maybe

6 January 2020, 12:37 AM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Is it more popular? How would you know?

6 January 2020, 12:40 AM	#9
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	SS appears to get all the hype, and IMO is probably based on the relative affordability vs PM.

6 January 2020, 12:45 AM	#11
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	Price. Here’s proof remember the 116719blro in WG? It’s purple it’s so purple how can anyone ever own it we’re many of the comments here. Rolex brings it out in the 126710blro and everyone must have one even when the bezel was exact as the WG before these so called new marks.

6 January 2020, 12:47 AM	#12
Feelix "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: US Posts: 68	Less ostentatious.

6 January 2020, 12:51 AM	#13
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,669	Mainly cost. I don't object to a bit of TT or PM. But I have other things to spend PM money on.

6 January 2020, 12:52 AM	#14
dxbtousa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: dubai Posts: 673	price point one and only reason.

6 January 2020, 12:57 AM	#18
Bozack90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chowdaland Watch: Out Posts: 596	I agree with price, even with as expensive as steel is most could still justify it...whereas the PM pieces are considerably more expensive.

6 January 2020, 01:00 AM	#19
Mr. Miami "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: United States Posts: 881	I have read that some ADs require customers to spend well above the price of a SS on other things (other models or jewelry) in order to get them on a “list” for a SS. I can’t justify that. I rather own a PM piece I like than buy tons of other things I don’t like in the hopes of getting a SS. Just my opinion.

6 January 2020, 01:05 AM	#20
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,387	Price of course as you already knew. Certainly personal preferences figure into the equation but ultimately it’s price. Me, just doesn’t fit my style and fashion sense to wear PM....but again it’s price. I have spent PM money many times over in my 30+ years of buying watches but I would/will always prefer having several SS watches versus one PM for the same amount of money.

6 January 2020, 01:07 AM	#21
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Price .Smaller market

6 January 2020, 01:13 AM	#22
mml4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 451	No doubt the price.

6 January 2020, 01:14 AM	#23
APPRF "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Here Posts: 1,480	It’s just because it’s cheaper, and for US ,and UK a lot feel uncomfortable wearing PM.

6 January 2020, 01:19 AM	#24
AJV_36 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: USA Watch: Submariner w/date Posts: 277	I’d say price of course but also maybe the potential to hold up to wear and tear better Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 January 2020, 01:23 AM	#25
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,417	Its the price point with Rolex. But SS of late is more popular than PM in high level brands also. That is not about price but preference. Why I have no clue. I would take a PM watch over SS in any brand all day long.

6 January 2020, 01:25 AM	#26
djgallo Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Eastwest Posts: 1,322	Price..and years of momentum.....

6 January 2020, 01:27 AM	#27
SilverFoxUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: England Posts: 163	You wear a gold watch down the pub and you may attract the wrong sort of attention...also you may be more self-conscious that you are carrying £20-60 grand on your wrist.

6 January 2020, 01:31 AM	#28
noshake "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: 🌐 Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,324	100% Cost Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

6 January 2020, 01:36 AM	#29
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	1. Price 2. Style - SS has been historically associated a sports / casual , and this trend has only become more common. 3. Price Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

6 January 2020, 01:44 AM	#30
4 Aussies 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,164	Affordability! The lower the price, the more can afford! Dollars and cents!!

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