How does Platinum wear

[raclaims]

My platinum daytona has some minor scratches one the PCLs other than that it's been great and possibly better than the SS watches. I love mine.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Holy cow Tom! This picture is stunning.

thanks, thats whats so cool about that dial ya never know how it will look next! You need a nice platinum piece Thomas

Originally Posted by Passionata

True racer !!! Great pic Tom

thanks George

[408cissss]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

thanks, I try to keep it real!!

Outstanding pic Tom!! awesome! !

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by smc23

I've read platinum to be the most durable precious metal, but still not as strong as 904L stainless.

I think platinum is actually more corrosion-resistant than stainless steel...

[sco]

Tom, you are making me feel VERY wimpy... In Aruba currently and using my G shock for the beach activities, Sub at night... Keep the pictures coming!

In terms of platinum, my wedding ring is holding up great after almost nine years!

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by 408cissss

Outstanding pic Tom!! awesome! !

thanks my friend

Originally Posted by sco

Tom, you are making me feel VERY wimpy... In Aruba currently and using my G shock for the beach activities, Sub at night... Keep the pictures coming!

dont ever admit to not using your SUB at the beach

here's a pic

[Snow-Dweller]

So Gentlemen....I gather from this thread that the consensus is that platinum holds up well against thorough daily use. Can anybody comment on WG please? ....seriously considering the BLRG....

[RHIII]

Platinum is one of the most durable alloys available and is EXTREMELY durable - probably the MOST durable precious metal around. It is definitely harder than gold therefore More likely to bend vs break (which is why a lot of stone settings are set in platinum). One of the common misconceptions about platinum is that people tend to correlate durability and scratch resistance and you can't really do that. ANY And EVERY metal is susceptible to wear and scratching. Some merely handle it better in terms of wear -- like platinum. Does that make it better? Well...that really just depends on your perspective.

Now...having said that...platinum Daytonas are GORGEOUS. period. :)

[Runnin' Rebel]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

thanks my friend



dont ever admit to not using your SUB at the beach

here's a pic

Holy smokes

That's the best pic of the Plat Daytona I've ever laid eyes on

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Holy smokes

That's the best pic of the Plat Daytona I've ever laid eyes on

Not sure it's the picture as much as the subject

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Clivek

So Gentlemen....I gather from this thread that the consensus is that platinum holds up well against thorough daily use. Can anybody comment on WG please? ....seriously considering the BLRG....

Honestly all the metals hold up well if taken care of, if abused they all show it, that said pick what you like best and enjoy it

Both of these are years old....

[KBM]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

well I wear the Platona in the harshest of conditions at the race track, workng on the car, driving, heat sweat everything, it holds up just fine

these watches no matter what the metal all are made to be worn and used, they all show the same amount of wear and tear if taken care of properly

my SS watches get marked just as easily as my Platinum one does if it takes a good hit

I would get the watch you want in the metal you want and wear and enjoy it, period


this is from two days ago and after MANY races, still looks pretty good I think...

Your pictures never cease to impress, Tom. Super cool!

[locutus49]

There are a couple of posters who claim that platinum watches are flawed because the case back and threaded case gall (cold weld), but I think that is really rare otherwise why do big time makers continue to use Platinum? Also, if that happened in an RSC, I think they would replace it free.

I would have one serviced by an RSC or skilled tech, nonetheless.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by kauebm

Your pictures never cease to impress, Tom. Super cool!

Thanks my friend I try to contribute

[antbkny]

Thanks everyone for addressing my concern. I'm feeling much more confident. Love the pics guys. Especially Toms photo using the drill!

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Rolex Dude

Thanks everyone for addressing my concern. I'm feeling much more confident. Love the pics guys. Especially Toms photo using the air gun!

Will be looking for the incoming!!

[kilyung]

Not much for me to add to the many endorsements but... it's totally worth it!!!

[antbkny]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Will be looking for the incoming!!

Indeed

[RolexJNJ]

Originally Posted by Rolex Dude

Thanks everyone for addressing my concern. I'm feeling much more confident. Love the pics guys. Especially Toms photo using the drill!

Good luck! Hope to see you with one here soon!!

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by locutus49

There are a couple of posters who claim that platinum watches are flawed because the case back and threaded case gall (cold weld), but I think that is really rare otherwise why do big time makers continue to use Platinum? Also, if that happened in an RSC, I think they would replace it free.

I would have one serviced by an RSC or skilled tech, nonetheless.

SS can gall, too.

Proper lubrication before assembly is all that's needed...

[Vaxe]

950 Pt has Vickers hardness of 80-135HV depending on the 5% alloy.
By contrast, 316L SS is 140HV.

So yes, SS is harder than Pt but not by much.

[Nycturbovr6]

Good luck with your decision!