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Chiboy · 7 December 2016, 09:57 AM

In early August, I went into the local Rolex family owned store in my town. I was thinking about getting a second watch after daily wearing my TT Datejust for 31 years. I had read about the new ceramic Daytonas and it struck a chord. Long story short, I looked at other watches and when they had a pre-sold black and white one at the store two days later, I saw the white and put down a 50% deposit. When I had first asked about the wait, they thought I could get a black one by year end, and a white one in spring of 2017. When I put down the deposit, they said that a white one this year was a long shot, but a possibility. I was very stoked.

I've been stopping in every month or so, and did recently try on a Platona, just for kicks. After being a daily reader here (very dangerous...) and trying it on, I got kind of intrigued. Skip to today...

I text my nice salesperson to see where I am currently on the list and what the ETA is. I'm #4 for a white one and mid-2017 at the latest.

I am ramping up my search for a slightly used platinum Daytona and will keep the SS order in my back pocket. Life is too short, methinks. And the platinum Daytona is one sweet watch.

While the wait time for a first time customer is probably not excessive, I am losing my patience about waiting for my SS ship to come in at the same time as I am getting more and more excited about the Platona. Perhaps I should set up a GoFundMe page!

jbreeden · 7 December 2016, 10:01 AM

Well like you said life is too short, as long is the bank account is long enough with zeros go for it! Wishing you patience on your wait

ap1 · 7 December 2016, 10:03 AM

It's called D500 fatigue - can be costly by adding watches just to pass the time. Not that I'd know about that? Any one need a Ck?

locutus49 · 7 December 2016, 10:13 AM

If you love the look of the Platona, and the weight, then you should go for it. A trusted seller should be able to source a lightly used one for you. But buy whichever you LOVE.

tkerrmd · 7 December 2016, 10:24 AM

I had both and ended up with no desire to wear the SS, and had a backup plan for that cause my son now owns it and awaits engraving

traf · 7 December 2016, 10:24 AM

Lol you know youre in deep first world problems when you grow impatient waiting for a luxury good and decide to spend 5x the value of the original item to pass the time

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Chiboy · 7 December 2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by traf

Lol you know youre in deep first world problems when you grow impatient waiting for a luxury good and decide to spend 5x the value of the original item to pass the time

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LOL

Are you saying it's like getting a Ferrari because the Porsche dealer didn't have the Twin Turbo S in the right color?

traf · 7 December 2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

LOL

Are you saying it's like getting a Ferrari because the Porsche dealer didn't have the Twin Turbo S in the right color?

Perfect analogy

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Chewbacca · 7 December 2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

LOL

Are you saying it's like getting a Ferrari because the Porsche dealer didn't have the Twin Turbo S in the right color?

there's a guy in Italy that thinks you got the brands backwards.

Hodog16 · 7 December 2016, 10:38 AM

If you can get the 116506 get that and forget the 500 in my opinion.

rmlovett1 · 7 December 2016, 10:41 AM

There is no substitute....

Chiboy · 7 December 2016, 10:47 AM

Dammit, the next person that posts a Platona picture better be selling it. Otherwise you're all just enablers...

To clarify, I would opt for the platinum because I really, really wanted it and not just because I can get one sooner.

rmlovett1 · 7 December 2016, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

Dammit, the next person that posts a Platona picture better be selling it. Otherwise you're all just enablers...

To clarify, I would opt for the platinum because I really, really wanted it and not just because I can get one sooner.

Not sure if it's still available, but DavidSW posted one yesterday.

AK797 · 7 December 2016, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I had both and ended up with no desire to wear the SS, and had a backup plan for that cause my son now owns it and awaits engraving

I have a gold Sub and an SS one and I mostly go for the gold when I have a choice, so I'd just go for the Platinum if you have the funds.

GB-man · 7 December 2016, 12:29 PM

Stay strong!

watchwatcher · 7 December 2016, 12:33 PM

Sounds like you've got a good plan in place. Hope it all works out for you!

brogue · 7 December 2016, 12:37 PM

That's really a cool plan and the platona is a great watch

Hairdude1 · 7 December 2016, 12:48 PM

Which AD? Go Platona!!!

reppin253fromaz · 7 December 2016, 01:38 PM

If you really want the Daytona-C you should be patient. I put my name on the list at a local AD with no previous relationship in August or September and got mine this past Sunday.

While I was there, they let me try on a Platona. I think they were trying to get me to pass on the Daytona-C lol.

I will say this, it was a beautiful time piece. I was amazed at how much heavier it felt than the SS.

At the end of the day, you have to go with your gut and choose the watch that sings to you.

Dashimmy · 7 December 2016, 02:01 PM

If you gona be a Bear be a Grisly!!! The Platona is the ultimate Daytona. Do it!!! I got the White Gold Sub and have never looked back.

regnant · 7 December 2016, 06:58 PM

I waited 6 months for 116500 LN 002, the longest wait ever. It was well worth it. I have also an incoming 116506 Platinum too. I had to get rid of a couple of Rolex watches to buy that mighty watch. I asked whether it was worth the trouble going through that, almost everyone said yes. That's the ultimate Daytona no matter what but I was advised to keep my 116500 LN 002 considering lack of availability of the watch
Please don't make rush things up, visualize yourself in a situation what you would feel when you see a Cerachrom Daytona in someone's wrist? Would you ever feel regret not waiting or be very happy to own the ultimate Daytona without waiting that much

1st amg · 7 December 2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hodog16

If you can get the 116506 get that and forget the 500 in my opinion.

X2. I tried on the platona and it's incredible, the SS won't survive in the collection. Just listen to the words of wisdom from the daytona guru...Dr.Tom.

1William · 7 December 2016, 09:44 PM

If you can swing the Platinum Daytona I would go for it. The SS is nice but is caught up in the hype and price of a updated classic.

Chiboy · 8 December 2016, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

It's called D500 fatigue - can be costly by adding watches just to pass the time. Not that I'd know about that? Any one need a Ck?

Good name! Back when I was in Corporate America, we had a highly leveraged company with a less than thrilled bank group. We called it "bank fatigue" and it was very appropriate.

My wait going from 4 months to 8 months likely isn't going to work for me.

GerardoG · 8 December 2016, 01:16 AM

It is personal taste, I admit platona is fantastic!

m j b · 8 December 2016, 02:30 AM

I think you should buy the Platona, now. (see sig for justification)

When the cerachrom arrives, you can compare the two and if you still want it, get it. If you don't, then I'll take it. Ship it here from the store to save on sales tax.

7 December 2016, 09:57 AM	#1
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	Ugh -- Daytona Ceramic In early August, I went into the local Rolex family owned store in my town. I was thinking about getting a second watch after daily wearing my TT Datejust for 31 years. I had read about the new ceramic Daytonas and it struck a chord. Long story short, I looked at other watches and when they had a pre-sold black and white one at the store two days later, I saw the white and put down a 50% deposit. When I had first asked about the wait, they thought I could get a black one by year end, and a white one in spring of 2017. When I put down the deposit, they said that a white one this year was a long shot, but a possibility. I was very stoked. I've been stopping in every month or so, and did recently try on a Platona, just for kicks. After being a daily reader here (very dangerous...) and trying it on, I got kind of intrigued. Skip to today... I text my nice salesperson to see where I am currently on the list and what the ETA is. I'm #4 for a white one and mid-2017 at the latest. I am ramping up my search for a slightly used platinum Daytona and will keep the SS order in my back pocket. Life is too short, methinks. And the platinum Daytona is one sweet watch. While the wait time for a first time customer is probably not excessive, I am losing my patience about waiting for my SS ship to come in at the same time as I am getting more and more excited about the Platona. Perhaps I should set up a GoFundMe page! __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

7 December 2016, 10:24 AM	#6
traf "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: dave Location: miami Watch: me ride bikes Posts: 1,938	Ugh -- Daytona Ceramic Lol you know youre in deep first world problems when you grow impatient waiting for a luxury good and decide to spend 5x the value of the original item to pass the time Sent from my iPhone 7+ using Tapatalk

7 December 2016, 10:41 AM	#11
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	There is no substitute.... Attached Images

7 December 2016, 10:47 AM	#12
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	Dammit, the next person that posts a Platona picture better be selling it. Otherwise you're all just enablers... To clarify, I would opt for the platinum because I really, really wanted it and not just because I can get one sooner. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

7 December 2016, 12:48 PM	#18
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Which AD? Go Platona!!! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

7 December 2016, 10:01 AM	#2
jbreeden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: James Location: georgia Watch: 116234 Posts: 528	Well like you said life is too short, as long is the bank account is long enough with zeros go for it! Wishing you patience on your wait

7 December 2016, 10:03 AM	#3
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	It's called D500 fatigue - can be costly by adding watches just to pass the time. Not that I'd know about that? Any one need a Ck?

7 December 2016, 10:13 AM	#4
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	If you love the look of the Platona, and the weight, then you should go for it. A trusted seller should be able to source a lightly used one for you. But buy whichever you LOVE.

7 December 2016, 10:24 AM	#5
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I had both and ended up with no desire to wear the SS, and had a backup plan for that cause my son now owns it and awaits engraving

7 December 2016, 10:38 AM	#10
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	If you can get the 116506 get that and forget the 500 in my opinion.

7 December 2016, 12:29 PM	#15
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Stay strong!

7 December 2016, 12:33 PM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Sounds like you've got a good plan in place. Hope it all works out for you!

7 December 2016, 12:37 PM	#17
brogue Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: usa Posts: 62	That's really a cool plan and the platona is a great watch

7 December 2016, 01:38 PM	#19
reppin253fromaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 28	If you really want the Daytona-C you should be patient. I put my name on the list at a local AD with no previous relationship in August or September and got mine this past Sunday. While I was there, they let me try on a Platona. I think they were trying to get me to pass on the Daytona-C lol. I will say this, it was a beautiful time piece. I was amazed at how much heavier it felt than the SS. At the end of the day, you have to go with your gut and choose the watch that sings to you. Attached Images

7 December 2016, 02:01 PM	#20
Dashimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Heath Location: Elkton Ky Watch: Submariner Posts: 354	If you gona be a Bear be a Grisly!!! The Platona is the ultimate Daytona. Do it!!! I got the White Gold Sub and have never looked back.

7 December 2016, 06:58 PM	#21
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	I waited 6 months for 116500 LN 002, the longest wait ever. It was well worth it. I have also an incoming 116506 Platinum too. I had to get rid of a couple of Rolex watches to buy that mighty watch. I asked whether it was worth the trouble going through that, almost everyone said yes. That's the ultimate Daytona no matter what but I was advised to keep my 116500 LN 002 considering lack of availability of the watch Please don't make rush things up, visualize yourself in a situation what you would feel when you see a Cerachrom Daytona in someone's wrist? Would you ever feel regret not waiting or be very happy to own the ultimate Daytona without waiting that much __________________

7 December 2016, 09:44 PM	#23
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	If you can swing the Platinum Daytona I would go for it. The SS is nice but is caught up in the hype and price of a updated classic.

8 December 2016, 01:16 AM	#25
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	It is personal taste, I admit platona is fantastic!

8 December 2016, 02:30 AM	#26
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,215	I think you should buy the Platona, now. (see sig for justification) When the cerachrom arrives, you can compare the two and if you still want it, get it. If you don't, then I'll take it. Ship it here from the store to save on sales tax. __________________ 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...

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