For those that let SS go for PM

[bob sims]

Originally Posted by Golfbone

How important is PM? You have a choice between a PM Bulova or an SS Patek. Which do you want to own or wear? You have a choice between an SS Daytona or a PM Cellini.... Which do you want to wear? Bottom line is that SS is more durable scratch resistant and robust than PM and if you like the watch ....Nautilus, Daytona, Sky Dweller, whatever ...the material the case or bracelet is made of is not that important. I have both PM and SS pieces and for daily wear SS is best. No question.

Not in my book. I've worn a TT DJ for almost every day of the last 21 years. Don't see a single scratch other than the stainless clasp!
Never been serviced and keeps great time.
How's that for "durable" and "robust"?

[alphadweller]

Full gold on bracelet is too much for me, both in terms of cost and looks. A WG dress watch on leather strap with gold buckle is as far as I went. I sometimes wear it at the office or on special occasions. For everything there's SS.

[SaintMickey]

A boy can only dream...I want to go PM and reduce the collection. One day...

[nosignalbmwdriver]

Imagine thinking Rolex is a tool watch in 2021

Originally Posted by Tensai

Only with DDs.
I don’t understand the need for PM professional tool watches. They were meant to be SS.

[Tanalasta]

There’s a heft and elegance that go with certain PM pieces. And beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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[fskywalker]

PM >>> 904L SS


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[7sins]

It isn't just about weight, even WG has a nice warmer hue to it. I do struggle to optically see the difference between SS and platinum though, with the latter being noticeably heavier. Much prefer PM if an option.

[soxfan39]

I think you'll want both an SS and PM in your collection. PM does feel so sturdy on the wrist.

[joli160]

I only added, SS getting zero wrist time

[SS Oyster]

I used to sell or trade watches to upgrade, but now I only add.


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[Fleetlord]

I traded a 116520 Black Dial and a Polar EXP 2 and a few bucks for a YG Newman Daytona last year. No regrets whatsoever.

[Henrimontgomery]

Let’s be real here. Grey doesn’t look good on your skin. Gold (yellow or rose) is a much better fit.

If money is no object, you go PM.

[2loaded]

Need both.
SS Pedestrian grocery getter.
PM for a night out, ending with a stogie and scotch by the pool.

[George58]

I own SS but nothing better than a DD with pres band in yellow Au draped on my wrist

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by geoffreyis

Curious for those that have departed 2 SS pieces to fund a PM at retail. Do you miss the SS versatility and cool factor or is the PM the end all?

I'm not sure I get your meaning. Are you saying only steel pieces have the cool factor?

Anyway, here's the deal. Rarely is one watch the 'end all.' But even if it is, it's not the metal the thing is made from that determines if it is or not.

[bob sims]

Originally Posted by SaintMickey

A boy can only dream...I want to go PM and reduce the collection. One day...

Good choice. Life is short-go for the (not white!) GOLD!!!

[azs.77]

Personally.. 2 SS > 1 PM


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[Atlanta]

There is no comparison. At all.


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[Solo118]

PM Can't be beat!

All Rolex are special, but PM pieces go to another level.

[rolexjackson]

Pm all day

[andyrocmirez]

Traded away an explorer polar 216570 and my batman 116710 BLNR on oyster for a new YG submariner 126618 at my AD and I couldn’t be happier. I have a Pepsi on jubilee as my daily, and love my now smaller, two watch rotation. I agree with those who mention the entirely different feel between PM and SS. My two cents.


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[Cobar65]

I would never trade SS for PM. SS with always be in demand.

[bullies]

I added my first precious metal piece in July - a WG sub then a RG YM on OF in November and I’m already looking to add a Day Date or a PM AP… so that should answer your question… go for it

[ap1]

Pm all day

[m j b]

You can rationalize anything.

Me, no, the PM just doesn't do anything except make me a little paranoid, wearing a watch that costs as much as a car.

[Golfbone]

Originally Posted by bob sims

Not in my book. I've worn a TT DJ for almost every day of the last 21 years. Don't see a single scratch other than the stainless clasp!
Never been serviced and keeps great time.
How's that for "durable" and "robust"?

I wore a 2 tone Datejust from 1986 to 1998 every day. It doesn't show scratches at all because of the way the jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel are designed but if you actually look at the watch under a loupe there are tons of scratches. When I went to a 2 tone Nautilus 3800 for everyday wear I learned that the flat polished gold bezel scratches if you look at it hard.....and shows it. The same scratch you can't see on a Jubilee band or a fluted bezel shows very obviously on an Oyster bracelet with polished center links or a Nautilus/brushed flat bezel. If you don't believe me look under a Loupe or microscope (which I have access to given that I am an eye surgeon). My 2 tone Datejust still looks pristine from 3 feet to the naked eye but under a Loupe the gold parts look like the surface of the moon.

[Golfbone]

The only advantage to wearing and traveling with a PM piece quite frankly is that you can insure it for close to it's value to replace. My PM Daytona if lost or stolen will get me back an insurance settlement much closer to what it's worth (40K) . My SS Daytona will not....if it's stolen I'm screwed because I will get 13K back and I can't begin to replace it for that (what I paid for it a year ago from AD)

[Golfbone]

Originally Posted by Solo118

PM Can't be beat!

All Rolex are special, but PM pieces go to another level.

Many of us who own both don't see it that way and the market shares our view on this. SS pieces go up in value far more than PM pieces relative to their price to purchase new. The movement is the same either way and the amount of PM in these watches has negligible value. SS is less easily damaged and looks better /makes a hell of a lot more sense in a tool watch in the opinion of most of us. Get what you like but from an investment standpoint SS rules.

[Golfbone]

Originally Posted by George58

I own SS but nothing better than a DD with pres band in yellow Au draped on my wrist

To me a gold Day Date is the boring "issued with a key to the executive washroom" piece obligatory in old gents who smoke cigars and drink Balvenie on the rocks with their buds at the club because they don't know of anything more interesting/creative or individualist to wear. That's the one Rolex I don't own and have no interest in owning. But to each their own.

[geoffreyis]

Originally Posted by Golfbone

The only advantage to wearing and traveling with a PM piece quite frankly is that you can insure it for close to it's value to replace. My PM Daytona if lost or stolen will get me back an insurance settlement much closer to what it's worth (40K) . My SS Daytona will not....if it's stolen I'm screwed because I will get 13K back and I can't begin to replace it for that (what I paid for it a year ago from AD)

That’s an interesting take. Hodinkee Chubb states that it will insure market value so I’m not sure how far off this is. I’m just still on the fence with moving up to PM. The state of our world right now is unfortunate and fear is a part of my decision making.