Platinum DD40 is pure fire

[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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[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

[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).

[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:

[~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

[PureCoconut]

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

[MAINEZX10]

Originally Posted by dmitrii_

Only a one year run on these!

Probably wise to hang onto it :))

I agree

[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

[scrappy]

Originally Posted by dmitrii_

Only a one year run on these!

Probably wise to hang onto it :))

One year run of the DD40 in platinum with smooth bezel or with that specific dial?

[RolexSimon]

Originally Posted by Kliminator

Agree that this makes the DD40 In plat so much more attractive. I thought they allegedly couldn't do the fluted on plat because it was too difficult of a metal to work with?

Others have found a way (PF for example) and I think Rolex just had to upgrade their processing methods, or spend more time and money to just do it. I'd imagine it would wear down the drill bits a lot more, so they'll need replacing more often. I'm happy to stick with my smooth bezel :-)

[wetsum3]

Originally Posted by scrappy

One year run of the DD40 in platinum with smooth bezel or with that specific dial?

Yep, it’s smooth bezel with white deconstructed numerals and ice blue sunburst dial.

[scrappy]

Originally Posted by wetsum3

Yep, it’s smooth bezel with white deconstructed numerals and ice blue sunburst dial.

Ah ok. I just picked up one of the last smooth bezel versions with the motif dial. Really happy with my decision.

[1995akcoop]

Originally Posted by 10klakes

I much prefer the stealth appearance and understated look of the smooth bezel plat. The fluted is beautiful, but too much for my appearance and lifestyle.

Nothing stealth about a DD bruh… no matter what bezel you got


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[Bayarea7]

Im def used to associating a smooth bezel to Pt

[pepemaui]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

LUV! New 40mm

Me too!!




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[David5807]

Originally Posted by itsinthebag

Smooth bezel for me. Cleaner lines, less flashy, and distinct from WG/YG/RG

[pepemaui]

Def smoooooth......

[4 Aussies]

Let me in Fellas!! Yup, Pure Fire!!

[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.