Why no fluted bezel platinum Day-Date?

[Saturninus]

Maybe a question with a simple answer, but why does Rolex offer the platinum version of the Day-Date with a smooth bezel only?

The fluted bezel is the iconic look for this iconic watch, and why not offer this prestigious watch in the finest metal with its most iconic look?

I suspect it has something to do with the fact that platinum is much harder to work with than gold. But is it impossible to make a fluted bezel out of platinum? Maybe it would be impractical and expensive, but then again so it a platinum mechanical wristwatch in the first place!

[beer]

this has come up a few times in the past

it was decided its nothing to do with platinum being hard to work with - the caseback on platinum watches is fluted - its likely to distinguish it from white gold

[Etschell]

Because fluted isn't ice cold.

[blue16613]

The PT Day-Date with an Ice Blue dial is the definition of iconic.
That's why..........

[Tools]

The fluted bezels are gold... see, simple.

[Atleo]

It's probably to make it a tool watch.


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[Louis (Toronto)]

To easily distinguish the difference between a white gold Day Date and a platinum Day Date. White gold always fluted, platinum just always smooth bezel.

[benlee]

Due to the "brightness" of platinum, I think a fluted platinum bezel will make a lot of sense. Differentiation can always be done by having a ice blue dial.

[Saturninus]

Hmmm...I see. That's too bad. I think if they made a platinum Day-Date in a fluted bezel, it would be pretty popular, and I don't think people would complain that it crosses over with the while gold.

The fluted bezel brings that extra snap crackle pop. It's too bad that someone willing to pay the premium for platinum has to miss out on that.

[returntorolex]

Originally Posted by Saturninus

Hmmm...I see. That's too bad. I think if they made a platinum Day-Date in a fluted bezel, it would be pretty popular, and I don't think people would complain that it crosses over with the while gold.

The fluted bezel brings that extra snap crackle pop. It's too bad that someone willing to pay the premium for platinum has to miss out on that.

I have both Pt and WG Day-Dates. I thought I would miss the fluted bezel on the Pt, but found I do not. I enjoy both for different reasons but the Pt gets the most wrist time at the moment.

[jezza17]

I prefer the smooth bezel. PT is just perfect. JMHO. Cheers.

[Mr DateJust]

I know platinum is harder to work than gold so that probably has something to do with it but Rolex could do it if they wanted. It is to distinguish it from the white gold. There used to be a smooth bezel white gold day date available. I think Rolex discontinued it about 5 or 6 years ago. The only reason for doing so was to make the platinum version "special. All the other day dates are available with a smooth bezel except the white gold.

[Jocke]

I guess Rolex want to keep the Platinum DayDate a little unique with the smooth bezel. I solve the problem when I buy a WG DD and put a PT dial into it.

[Calatrava r]

I always heard it is because the platinum is too difficult into make a fluted bezel. I believe most platinum watches have white gold crowns for the same reason. Perhaps old wives tales.

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I always heard it is because the platinum is too difficult into make a fluted bezel. I believe most platinum watches have white gold crowns for the same reason. Perhaps old wives tales.

That is no problems to made a fluted bezel in Platinum. About the Platinum crown so is it made in Platinum but it's a cover over
SS as the gold crowns.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Jocke

That is no problems to made a fluted bezel in Platinum. About the Platinum crown so is it made in Platinum but it's a cover over
SS as the gold crowns.

That is really depressing to hear on the crowns. I would like to think the gold models are solid gold throughout not plated crowns over steel. I guess the gold is too soft for the threads to hold up inside the crown. Too easily stripped.

[Jeffreyc87]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

That is really depressing to hear on the crowns. I would like to think the gold models are solid gold throughout not plated crowns over steel. I guess the gold is too soft for the threads to hold up inside the crown. Too easily stripped.

The crowns aren't plated....they are solid monobloc crowns that are then fitted over a ss tube.

No plating.