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RyanO · 9 January 2020, 08:36 AM

I love WG, but on the DD with that ice blue dial

It is a big price difference though...

HopWatch · 9 January 2020, 11:15 AM

Thanks to everyone for taking time and sharing your thoughts. Very much appreciated.

I ultimately decided to take the plunge and went with the PLA DD over the WG. In the end my gut told me if I chose the WG I wouldn’t have been satisfied.

Side note,

I took them both outside and I was amazed at the stark difference in color, the PLA was so much brighter than the WG. Side by side the WG almost appeared bronze. I have to admit I was surprised.

Pic attached. I feel blessed.

Thank you all again.

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DoxaDavid · 9 January 2020, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dasher717

Thanks to everyone for taking time and sharing your thoughts. Very much appreciated.

I ultimately decided to take the plunge and went with the PLA DD over the WG. In the end my gut told me if I chose the WG I wouldn’t have been satisfied.

Side note,

I took them both outside and I was amazed at the stark difference in color, the PLA was so much brighter than the WG. Side by side the WG almost appeared bronze. I have to admit I was surprised.

Pic attached. I feel blessed.

Thank you all again.

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And you are blessed to have such a piece.

Wear it in good health!

dadonn2 · 9 January 2020, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dasher717

Thanks to everyone for taking time and sharing your thoughts. Very much appreciated.

I ultimately decided to take the plunge and went with the PLA DD over the WG. In the end my gut told me if I chose the WG I wouldn’t have been satisfied.

Side note,

I took them both outside and I was amazed at the stark difference in color, the PLA was so much brighter than the WG. Side by side the WG almost appeared bronze. I have to admit I was surprised.

Pic attached. I feel blessed.

Thank you all again.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was going to say fluted bezel vs. smooth blah blah but I reread your original post and 100% you made the right choice. Platinum was in your head and not going anywhere. For what it's worth, a platinum reference is the top of the rock even though individual preferences vary. Big congrats to you and hope you enjoy it for a long time. Stunning watch.

locutus49 · 9 January 2020, 11:31 AM

This:

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadie1

I’ve had two Pla DD’s and now a Smurf. There is something about the hue of the WG that the Pla lacks. I was in Puerto Rico last spring and a gentleman was wearing a wg dd by the pool. Of course I immediately recognized the beautiful hue of the wg. There’s a special warmth to it. With that said I’d go with the wg/blue or meteorite dual fluted bezel.
Good luck!

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watchwatcher · 9 January 2020, 11:36 AM

Beautiful watch...huge congrats!!

wach16 · 9 January 2020, 12:21 PM

As an owner of a WG DD40 I agree with the comments about the fluted bezel but I would still go platinum given the choice

Nikrnic · 9 January 2020, 12:27 PM

Congrats! I'm not a PM owner but always thought if so the DD40 silver quad would be the one. You went above and beyond. Love the super clean look of the platty bezel more then the fluted not to mention the killer dial. Enjoy that Beauty!!...

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G.D.BeanCounter · 9 January 2020, 01:30 PM

Congrats! You obviously made the right choice.

Tridor · 9 January 2020, 01:51 PM

That, sir, is my grail watch. Congratulations and wear it in good health.

peterpl · 9 January 2020, 01:53 PM

I am also a firm believer a President needs to have a fluted bezel.

If they only made a Plat with fluted or put a white gold one on it. Might look the bees knees.

incontrol · 9 January 2020, 01:53 PM

Easily for me the blue dial Platinum DD40

Bladeshot · 9 January 2020, 02:01 PM

Congrats and enjoy! Huge piece. I’m like you. If I had my mind on PT, I’d have felt like I settled if I convinced myself to do WG.

. Wear in good health!

shawn13ca · 9 January 2020, 03:13 PM

Between these choices, I'd go WG as I don't get the platinum thing at all. I don't see why I would want a watch made of that.

Setarip · 9 January 2020, 04:18 PM

This one clearly sang your song...great choice!

And, yes, you are indeed blessed - likely in many ways beyond this great watch.

askdanny · 9 January 2020, 04:29 PM

Maybe my story today will help:

https://www.rolexmagazine.com/2020/0...-powerful.html

LawMan · 9 January 2020, 08:57 PM

go with what you like , smooth bezel does not do it for me in any dd

Manu74 · 9 January 2020, 09:03 PM

I like a fluted bezel better, so WG for me.
But the Ice Blue dial on the PT is fantastic, so you can't go wrong here...

JohnTz · 9 January 2020, 09:42 PM

Congratulations. Good choice and well done.

1William · 9 January 2020, 09:43 PM

Congratulations.

maximus1 · 9 January 2020, 09:52 PM

Beautiful Congrats

fskywalker · 9 January 2020, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dasher717

Thanks to everyone for taking time and sharing your thoughts. Very much appreciated.

I ultimately decided to take the plunge and went with the PLA DD over the WG. In the end my gut told me if I chose the WG I wouldn’t have been satisfied.

Side note,

I took them both outside and I was amazed at the stark difference in color, the PLA was so much brighter than the WG. Side by side the WG almost appeared bronze. I have to admit I was surprised.

Pic attached. I feel blessed.

Thank you all again.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congrats!

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HopWatch · 10 January 2020, 02:43 AM

Just wanted to take a quick moment to thank everyone for your kind words. Know that they are appreciated. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

JorgeCCW · 10 January 2020, 03:17 AM

Lack of fluted bezel is a deal breaker for me in this model

HopWatch · 10 January 2020, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Lack of fluted bezel is a deal breaker for me in this model

I can totally understand that perspective. I initially thought about the absent bezel too. The flat bezel makes the piece fly even more under in my opinion which is a plus for me.

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Token74 · 10 January 2020, 05:12 AM

Getting what you really want is always worth the extra dosh if you have it lying around.

I faced this dilemma when having to choose between ordering a Patek 5712 and a Patek 5990. I tried them both on and they both looked great. I have small wrists so the 5712 arguably fitted me a little better, it was a few grand cheaper, and it was the more ‘popular’ of the two on this and other forums.

So, easy decision.

Except it wasn’t! In truth, I marginally preferred the 5990 and I knew that if i opted for the 5712, I would continue to look at those wearing a 5990 with some envy!

I chose the 5990 and have never regretted my choice. I’d love to add a 5712 but I probably can’t (I’ve probably used up my one Nautilus card! And I’d also like a 5711 so can’t have everything!). Whilst I appreciate the pictures I see on here of the 5712, I have never once been envious.

Get the one you really want.

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904VT · 10 January 2020, 08:06 AM

How about the WG Blue Sunburst Day Date 40?

Tangier11 · 10 January 2020, 08:07 AM

I just don't get WG...if you want a gray metal, get a gray metal....

904VT · 10 January 2020, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Token74

Getting what you really want is always worth the extra dosh if you have it lying around.

I faced this dilemma when having to choose between ordering a Patek 5712 and a Patek 5990. I tried them both on and they both looked great. I have small wrists so the 5712 arguably fitted me a little better, it was a few grand cheaper, and it was the more ‘popular’ of the two on this and other forums.

So, easy decision.

Except it wasn’t! In truth, I marginally preferred the 5990 and I knew that if i opted for the 5712, I would continue to look at those wearing a 5990 with some envy!

I chose the 5990 and have never regretted my choice. I’d love to add a 5712 but I probably can’t (I’ve probably used up my one Nautilus card! And I’d also like a 5711 so can’t have everything!). Whilst I appreciate the pictures I see on here of the 5712, I have never once been envious.

Get the one you really want.

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The 5990 is incredible. It blows my mind that the 5712 is so popular for a similar price. I remember when Patek couldn't move the 5712 for the life of them. For a good bit less I love the 5712, but not at similar pricing as the awesome 5990. Congrats

Token74 · 10 January 2020, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 904VT

The 5990 is incredible. It blows my mind that the 5712 is so popular for a similar price. I remember when Patek couldn't move the 5712 for the life of them. For a good bit less I love the 5712, but not at similar pricing as the awesome 5990. Congrats

agree with all of that!

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9 January 2020, 12:21 PM	#37
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	As an owner of a WG DD40 I agree with the comments about the fluted bezel but I would still go platinum given the choice __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

9 January 2020, 01:51 PM	#40
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	That, sir, is my grail watch. Congratulations and wear it in good health. __________________ "Never complain about the air-conditioning on a private jet." - Michael Nesmith

9 January 2020, 01:53 PM	#42
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Easily for me the blue dial Platinum DD40 __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

9 January 2020, 02:01 PM	#43
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,850	Congrats and enjoy! Huge piece. I’m like you. If I had my mind on PT, I’d have felt like I settled if I convinced myself to do WG. . Wear in good health! __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

9 January 2020, 04:29 PM	#46
askdanny "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: HND/SEA/CDG/AMS Watch: Clock on my A330 Posts: 779	Maybe my story today will help: https://www.rolexmagazine.com/2020/0...-powerful.html __________________ Rolex stories you won't find anywhere else: https://coron.et

9 January 2020, 08:36 AM	#31
RyanO 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: DMV Watch: LVc Posts: 2,129	I love WG, but on the DD with that ice blue dial It is a big price difference though...

9 January 2020, 11:15 AM	#32
HopWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/PP Posts: 592	Thanks to everyone for taking time and sharing your thoughts. Very much appreciated. I ultimately decided to take the plunge and went with the PLA DD over the WG. In the end my gut told me if I chose the WG I wouldn’t have been satisfied. Side note, I took them both outside and I was amazed at the stark difference in color, the PLA was so much brighter than the WG. Side by side the WG almost appeared bronze. I have to admit I was surprised. Pic attached. I feel blessed. Thank you all again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 January 2020, 11:36 AM	#36
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Beautiful watch...huge congrats!!

9 January 2020, 12:27 PM	#38
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Congrats! I'm not a PM owner but always thought if so the DD40 silver quad would be the one. You went above and beyond. Love the super clean look of the platty bezel more then the fluted not to mention the killer dial. Enjoy that Beauty!!... Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

9 January 2020, 01:30 PM	#39
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	Congrats! You obviously made the right choice.

9 January 2020, 01:53 PM	#41
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	I am also a firm believer a President needs to have a fluted bezel. If they only made a Plat with fluted or put a white gold one on it. Might look the bees knees.

9 January 2020, 03:13 PM	#44
shawn13ca "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 300	Between these choices, I'd go WG as I don't get the platinum thing at all. I don't see why I would want a watch made of that.

9 January 2020, 04:18 PM	#45
Setarip "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Margaritaville Watch: Rolex Posts: 625	This one clearly sang your song...great choice! And, yes, you are indeed blessed - likely in many ways beyond this great watch.

9 January 2020, 08:57 PM	#47
LawMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Another Planet Posts: 228	go with what you like , smooth bezel does not do it for me in any dd

9 January 2020, 09:03 PM	#48
Manu74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Watch: BLRO \| LV \| SkyD Posts: 1,404	I like a fluted bezel better, so WG for me. But the Ice Blue dial on the PT is fantastic, so you can't go wrong here...

9 January 2020, 09:42 PM	#49
JohnTz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Watch Town Posts: 305	Congratulations. Good choice and well done.

9 January 2020, 09:43 PM	#50
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Congratulations.

9 January 2020, 09:52 PM	#51
maximus1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Don Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 389	Beautiful Congrats

10 January 2020, 02:43 AM	#53
HopWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/PP Posts: 592	Just wanted to take a quick moment to thank everyone for your kind words. Know that they are appreciated. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

10 January 2020, 03:17 AM	#54
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,707	Lack of fluted bezel is a deal breaker for me in this model __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

10 January 2020, 05:12 AM	#56
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Getting what you really want is always worth the extra dosh if you have it lying around. I faced this dilemma when having to choose between ordering a Patek 5712 and a Patek 5990. I tried them both on and they both looked great. I have small wrists so the 5712 arguably fitted me a little better, it was a few grand cheaper, and it was the more ‘popular’ of the two on this and other forums. So, easy decision. Except it wasn’t! In truth, I marginally preferred the 5990 and I knew that if i opted for the 5712, I would continue to look at those wearing a 5990 with some envy! I chose the 5990 and have never regretted my choice. I’d love to add a 5712 but I probably can’t (I’ve probably used up my one Nautilus card! And I’d also like a 5711 so can’t have everything!). Whilst I appreciate the pictures I see on here of the 5712, I have never once been envious. Get the one you really want. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

10 January 2020, 08:06 AM	#57
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	How about the WG Blue Sunburst Day Date 40?

10 January 2020, 08:07 AM	#58
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	I just don't get WG...if you want a gray metal, get a gray metal....

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