Day Date White Gold vs. Platinum (128239 vs. 128236)

[GJG854]

Hi All,

I'm looking to purchase a Day-Date this year. I like the new fluted bezel, 36 size, with the blue ombre face set with diamonds. My issue is whether to go with the white gold ($40950) or platinum ($61,950).

From what I can tell the watches look almost identical (I know the platinum looks different, better?, in person). Is it worth spending the extra cash for the platinum? Anyone have experience on this?

I had always planned to go with the ice blue face for a Day Date, because I think that face/dial is exclusive to the platinum watches. But I really like the darker blue ombre face with diamonds. I just feel a little bummed that if I buy the platinum version, the white gold one is available with the same dial for so much less. Not sure if I can justify the extra cost of the platinum.

Interested to hear any feedback from the forums if people have faced a similar choice or owned the platinum or white gold day-date.

Thanks!

[GJG854]

No opinions here!? Did I do something wrong in terms of posting etiquette or just no interest in these watches on the forum?

[jgottsman11]

Originally Posted by GJG854

No opinions here!? Did I do something wrong in terms of posting etiquette or just no interest in these watches on the forum?

These aren't two of the most talked about/purchased watches on here.

That being said, platinum because of the wrist presence 100%.

[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by GJG854

No opinions here!? Did I do something wrong in terms of posting etiquette or just no interest in these watches on the forum?

Not much to discuss. If you want the weight/heft of platinum I guess it makes sense.

Personally, I think gold watches with bracelets are pretty heavy already, and platinum just throws it over the top.

[tsekh]

If you want to ice blue dial, then platinum is the only option.

If the dial that you want is available on both white gold and platinum, I don't see the reason to go for platinum. Some say that platinum looks "whiter" and "brighter" compared to white gold, but I have not seen them together in person and I can't tell the differences even looking at side by side photos. Which is to say, I highly doubt that anyone can tell the difference between a white gold DD and a platinum DD without having the two next to each other.

Both platinum and white gold are soft metal, so both of them are more susceptible to scratches than stainless steel (not that DD is available in stainless steel...) and I'd be hesitant to say that one is more durable than the other. They are both heavy, platinum slightly more so.

Does the higher intrinsic value of platinum (the metal, not the watch) worth the extra $20k to you? If not, get the white gold version.

[HHIslander]

Originally Posted by tsekh

If you want to ice blue dial, then platinum is the only option.

If the dial that you want is available on both white gold and platinum, I don't see the reason to go for platinum. Some say that platinum looks "whiter" and "brighter" compared to white gold, but I have not seen them together in person and I can't tell the differences even looking at side by side photos. Which is to say, I highly doubt that anyone can tell the difference between a white gold DD and a platinum DD without having the two next to each other.

Both platinum and white gold are soft metal, so both of them are more susceptible to scratches than stainless steel (not that DD is available in stainless steel...) and I'd be hesitant to say that one is more durable than the other. They are both heavy, platinum slightly more so.

Does the higher intrinsic value of platinum (the metal, not the watch) worth the extra $20k to you? If not, get the white gold version.

I’d add to that excellent post that you can get WG at an AD without too much difficulty. Platinum is very hard to get without a large spend history, at least in my area.

[nyc2la]

Platinum for me, and I just put my money where my mouth is and recently added a 128236.

The brightness of the platinum and the ice blue dial - it was a clear winner for me. I also love the presence of the ice blue dial paired with the now-fluted bezel on the platinum DD.

If you don’t mind the additional weight of the platinum, I highly recommend it.

The white gold is great, although the color of Rolex white gold has a tint of yellowish to it in certain lighting. For this watch, I wanted the crispness of Pt.

[jb335]

@nyc2la my jaw just hit the floor. That is gorgeous! I too, prefer the 36mm. I’ve been eyeing the previous version 118206 but yours has caught my attention. Well done


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[EvelynWaugh]

Originally Posted by jb335

@nyc2la my jaw just hit the floor. That is gorgeous! I too, prefer the 36mm. I’ve been eyeing the previous version 118206 but yours has caught my attention. Well done


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It may be a bit of challenge finding a good complete unpolished example but the classic OG DD36 in platinum is nice. The domed bezel is subtle and makes it sporty enough to be worn very casually.
Also the president bracelet end links of the 118206 wears large and give great wrist presence.

[Little machines]

Both are nice DD ! The platinum would be my pick for all of the above mentioned. Dial, weight and overall look! Whether it's the fluted or smooth bezel both are beautiful! Good luck!

[MichelleP]

I'd go with the same configuration as nyc2la if funds allow. Absolutely stunning.
I like the 36mm WG with the Blue Ombre dial and almost picked one up (went with RG Brown Ombre instead). WG does have a bit of a yellow-ish tint that is more noticeable on the Oyster bracelet IMO

[jrobart]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Platinum for me, and I just put my money where my mouth is and recently added a 128236.

The brightness of the platinum and the ice blue dial - it was a clear winner for me. I also love the presence of the ice blue dial paired with the now-fluted bezel on the platinum DD.

If you don’t mind the additional weight of the platinum, I highly recommend it.

The white gold is great, although the color of Rolex white gold has a tint of yellowish to it in certain lighting. For this watch, I wanted the crispness of Pt.

Recently sold a yellow gold DD 18238. Found it a bit too flashy in yellow gold. Have been searching for a platinum DD with the fluted bezel. Was certain that I wanted the 40mm, but seeing this 36 makes me think!

If I may ask, what size is your wrist?

[Colorado_kid]

While I don’t own any DDs, if I had to pick one right now it’d be the 40 white gold Meteorite dial.

I don’t see them discussed much on here.


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[sensui]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Platinum for me, and I just put my money where my mouth is and recently added a 128236.

The brightness of the platinum and the ice blue dial - it was a clear winner for me. I also love the presence of the ice blue dial paired with the now-fluted bezel on the platinum DD.

If you don’t mind the additional weight of the platinum, I highly recommend it.

The white gold is great, although the color of Rolex white gold has a tint of yellowish to it in certain lighting. For this watch, I wanted the crispness of Pt.

Absolute stunner. Huge congrats my man.

[Oystersteel92]

Personally, I've been eyeing a DD40. My AD let me handle a platinum ice blue dial with sticks and it was gorgeous, and certainly very heavy. I've also considered the WG DD40 with blue romans. The price difference between them is $21,800. I could buy two SS Rolexes for that, or go with the TT GMT I like and a Grand Seiko.

Unless you have to have the ice blue dial, it's a lot of extra money for the same basic look.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Oystersteel92

Personally, I've been eyeing a DD40. My AD let me handle a platinum ice blue dial with sticks and it was gorgeous, and certainly very heavy. I've also considered the WG DD40 with blue romans. The price difference between them is $21,800. I could buy two SS Rolexes for that, or go with the TT GMT I like and a Grand Seiko.

Unless you have to have the ice blue dial, it's a lot of extra money for the same basic look.

My head totally agrees with you but my heart does not. lol

Or you could just get a previous discontinued reference PT DD 36 and save well over 30k and buy 3 or 4 more watches.

[nyc2la]

Originally Posted by jrobart

Recently sold a yellow gold DD 18238. Found it a bit too flashy in yellow gold. Have been searching for a platinum DD with the fluted bezel. Was certain that I wanted the 40mm, but seeing this 36 makes me think!

If I may ask, what size is your wrist?

Thank you! My wrist is ~7 3/8”. I’ve owned the platinum DD40 in the past, but I felt it wore just a bit too big for the watch that it is. It was a stunner, no doubt, but I prefer the DayDate in 36mm. With the 36mm, I get to see more of the beautiful President bracelet when looking down at the top of my wrist, and not just the watch head.

[nyc2la]

Originally Posted by sensui

Absolute stunner. Huge congrats my man.

Thanks, my friend! I couldn’t resist it.

[subguy]

I am waitlisted on the 36mm iceblue with truncated Romans. I had been on a waitlist for the 40mm version, since it came out over a year ago, but switched to the 36 when it was announced this spring in Geneva.

Any idea on how to get this? I do have a good history with my AD but I haven't scored so far. Are any of the on-line dealers ok? I actually found the watch at Jazztime but the reputation of them seems bad. Whom can I trust if I can't get it from my AD? Bob's is ok? Any others worth getting it from in "brand new' in box condition?

I keep seeing some of you are getting them from their ADs so I wonder what more I can do. Any help or suggestions please?

[Geffeilwitz]

Personally, I've been admiring the DD40. My AD allowed me to hold a platinum ice blue dial with stick markers, and it was stunning, albeit noticeably weighty. I've also contemplated the WG DD40 with blue Romans. The price delta between them amounts to $21,800. With that sum, I could purchase two SS Rolexes, or opt for the TT GMT I fancy along with a Grand Seiko. Unless you're set on the ice blue dial, the added expense seems excessive for a similar aesthetic.

[jgottsman11]

Originally Posted by subguy

I am waitlisted on the 36mm iceblue with truncated Romans. I had been on a waitlist for the 40mm version, since it came out over a year ago, but switched to the 36 when it was announced this spring in Geneva.

Any idea on how to get this? I do have a good history with my AD but I haven't scored so far. Are any of the on-line dealers ok? I actually found the watch at Jazztime but the reputation of them seems bad. Whom can I trust if I can't get it from my AD? Bob's is ok? Any others worth getting it from in "brand new' in box condition?

I keep seeing some of you are getting them from their ADs so I wonder what more I can do. Any help or suggestions please?

Don't buy from Jazztime. That guy is a bag. Find a trusted seller on here would likely be your best bet unless you can get into Moda Watch Club on facebook

[njlam]

Originally Posted by GJG854

Hi All,

I'm looking to purchase a Day-Date this year. I like the new fluted bezel, 36 size, with the blue ombre face set with diamonds. My issue is whether to go with the white gold ($40950) or platinum ($61,950).

From what I can tell the watches look almost identical (I know the platinum looks different, better?, in person). Is it worth spending the extra cash for the platinum? Anyone have experience on this?

I had always planned to go with the ice blue face for a Day Date, because I think that face/dial is exclusive to the platinum watches. But I really like the darker blue ombre face with diamonds. I just feel a little bummed that if I buy the platinum version, the white gold one is available with the same dial for so much less. Not sure if I can justify the extra cost of the platinum.

Interested to hear any feedback from the forums if people have faced a similar choice or owned the platinum or white gold day-date.

Thanks!

Do the new MoP dials with baguettes make your decision more difficult?

For me, I love the Ice Blue dial for the Playdate, but a MoP for any of the other DDs is worth considering.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Platinum for me, and I just put my money where my mouth is and recently added a 128236.

The brightness of the platinum and the ice blue dial - it was a clear winner for me. I also love the presence of the ice blue dial paired with the now-fluted bezel on the platinum DD.

If you don’t mind the additional weight of the platinum, I highly recommend it.

The white gold is great, although the color of Rolex white gold has a tint of yellowish to it in certain lighting. For this watch, I wanted the crispness of Pt.]

Beautiful

[miamiclay]

Originally Posted by tsekh

Does the higher intrinsic value of platinum (the metal, not the watch) worth the extra $20k to you? If not, get the white gold version.

Platinum has been cheaper than gold for quite a while now, though the metal’s value is hardly significant; generally it is less than 10% the RRP of a PM watch

[Calatrava r]

I will chime in and just say correct fit is paramount with platinum. If the watch is even a tad loose, the weight of platinum will cause the watch to turn on the wrist. Too tight and it is uncomfortable. WG is much more forgiving in fit latitude which is a big deal where there is no clasp bracelet adjustment.

[Rolex1982]

I have had multiple white gold and also steel watches, the difference in hue between white gold and steel is present. I also had the platina daytona, the hue of the platina is more like steel but much heavier. I personally would only go for platina if you take the ice blue dial. Any other dial I would go for white gold.