Underwhelmed by PM Daytona

[joroz001]

Finally got around to visit an AD to try a PM Daytona. I was a little surprised by how light it feels compared to the other PM sports models (I had previously tried a PM Sub). Given that heft is part of the allure of PM watches, does anyone else share in this sentiment?

Is this maybe what pushes some to go for the platinum Daytona? I know that is a whole other ballpark in terms of weight...

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[GolfPunk]

No, absolutely NOT.

205 grams is very heavy for a 39.5mm watch.

[Le Chef]

If heft is more important to you, it's likely you will end up with pm watch at some stage.

On the other hand if sophistication of the movement is more important you may end up buying something from Richard Mille. You won't feel the heft but you will have an amazingly sophisticated movement to admire.

Neither is wrong: just don't assume pm is the only path to follow.

[LVSubmariner]

No

[GB-man]

I don't really value heft so I find the PM daytonas wear really nice as they hug the wrist. Sadly I do not own one

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

No, absolutely NOT.

205 grams is very heavy for a 39.5mm watch.

205 grams is the weight of the white gold Daytona? What is the weight of the Stainless Steel version?

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

205 grams is the weight of the white gold Daytona? What is the weight of the Stainless Steel version?

About 145 grams

[AK797]

Weight difference is small only 10 grams or so, whereas the Platona is another fifty on top. For me a ceramic and contrasting bezel helps with the size and aesthetic.

[Tools]

I didn't know that "heft" was a criteria for any watch..


(or much else in life either)

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Tools

I didn't know that "heft" was a criteria for any watch..


(or much else in life either)

Well some like them big and beautiful Larry

[silverbullet818]

I respectfully disagree. Weight is subjective.

Panerai by virtue of overall weight beats out many manufacturers. Same size.

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

No, absolutely NOT.

205 grams is very heavy for a 39.5mm watch.

[locutus49]

I like the heft of PM.

[Micha]

Originally Posted by Tools

I didn't know that "heft" was a criteria for any watch..


(or much else in life either)

if it is, OP should get a DSSD

[robbonds]

i agree..after buying my first pm (after 2 SS watches) i don't think i could go back to SS...I now "NEED" the heft and have actually been thinking about swapping my WG sub for a platona or Plat DD 40...Any chance of a Plat Sub ?

[tkerrmd]

Are you sure you tried the platinum Daytona on?

Cause you really are a poor judge of weight, it weighs 283 grams!!

The platinum Daytona IS THE HEAVIEST WATCH ROLEX MAKES

It is near two full ounces heavier than the weight of the full gold watches

Just sounds like it's not for you so just move on

Everyone appreciates different things

[texex91]

Originally Posted by locutus49

I like the heft of PM.

Time to retire that shot and take some new ones

For OP, like Tom said the Plat Daytona is a heavy watch and would be very surprised if you tried it on thinking it's not anything less.

[Manofsteelpt]

Originally Posted by texex91

Time to retire that shot and take some new ones

I don't think the OP tried on the Pt Daytona. He just said "PM" and that it was lighter than the PM Sub. So, presumably, it was one or more of the 18kt models.

[Dyim]

joroz001, joroz001....come try me on....says beautiful Platona.

[joroz001]

I was referring to the 18k gold Daytona, not Pt. I agree Pt is on a whole other level.

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[albmich]

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

No, absolutely NOT.

205 grams is very heavy for a 39.5mm watch.

That is a gorgeous piece my friend

[Muzz]

I am very happy with the weight of my gold Daytona. The only "lighter" Daytona would be a Zenith. Personally think it is perfect the way it is.

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by albmich

That is a gorgeous piece my friend

Thank you for the kind comments

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by joroz001

I was referring to the 18k gold Daytona, not Pt. I agree Pt is on a whole other level.

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Wow that makes way more sense, my bad

[cdmorenot]

I was only underwhelmed by my inability to afford one.

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[kingSubTT]

205 is heavy. My DSSD is 215 and I feel the heft compared to SS Daytona 145gms.

[rebel_1]

The platinum Daytona makes a SS Rolex seem like titanium!

[CHRONOLEX]

Idk. For some people weight seems to really matter. For example, my wife stopped wearing her other Rolexes that are at least partially stainless once she got the Pearlmaster. She says she can't even tell the others are on her wrist. Funny from a 5'1" critic. By comparison I don't really like the weight and despite a large collection that includes several PM watches I go with my SS DJ with WG Tbird bezel and silver stick dial every day.

[Copasetic]

I wonder if the Platona doesn't feel as heavy as a PM sport model such as a Smurf because of its design. I've worn the white gold Daytona and have tried the Platona on a few times. It fits different than a sub, IMO, which may be what the OP is sensing.
Dr Tom?


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[ap1]

Originally Posted by texex91

Time to retire that shot and take some new ones

For OP, like Tom said the Plat Daytona is a heavy watch and would be very surprised if you tried it on thinking it's not anything less.

LOL - I thought it, you said it

I mean, it's a legendary pic but can't live off the spoils forever. What have you done for me lately

[RHIII]

Interesting perception...however I would hardly correlate the difference in the weight - a piece of deterministic criteria...perhaps the magnitude of the difference was surprisingly less than you had originally thought...

I don't think that weight is necessarily more of the allure of PM references than it (more or less) is just part of the package. The allure of PM references, in my opinion is just that --- the PM...

just my .02