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r0wr · 6 January 2020, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lkngshrp

There is a huge wait for a Platona...

Is this true? I saw a platona in a case for over two weeks at my local before it got sold.

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cerendigit · 6 January 2020, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Miami

Is it the price point?

Yes. There is a lot more people that can afford a <$10k watch, than people who can afford a $30k+ watch.

joli160 · 6 January 2020, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianSims

I have both PM and SS rolex and I think in opposite way

Experiences can differ obviously, but let us not high jack the thread

Dirt · 6 January 2020, 07:22 AM

Price point/bang for the buck.

RHIII · 6 January 2020, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Miami

I don’t own a DD yet, but I’d fall into that group. I just feel that if I spend the money on a Rolex, it has to be a PM one for me. Just how I feel.

And there absolutely nothing wrong with that!!!

Buy, wear and enjoy what YOU like!!

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Bybybmw · 6 January 2020, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cerendigit

Yes. There is a lot more people that can afford a <$10k watch, than people who can afford a $30k+ watch.

djyolky · 6 January 2020, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollied

I feel like style/preference > price. Currently in the grey market, the BLNRs and BLROs go for ~$15k whereas CHNRs are ~$16k. People are paying much higher premiums to get their hands on the SS models. Seems like price isn’t that big of a factor. Or maybe that’s just the case of the GMTs.

Price is not the factor. What's trendy is. And stainless steel is what's been trending, as your example has indicated perfectly.

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Alastris · 6 January 2020, 08:14 AM

Yet some of the stainless steel Daytonas are going on the gray market for above the price of two tone Daytonas, which I am told is not that hard to acquire, so how does that make sense?

Bigblu10 · 6 January 2020, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cerendigit

Yes. There is a lot more people that can afford a <$10k watch, than people who can afford a $30k+ watch.

Seems to be many people that can afford to pay 25K+ for a white dial SS Daytona. Less than 10K more and you can be into a WG model with nicer dial options.

robrtx · 6 January 2020, 09:56 AM

Price and durability. Rolex became famous largely on making rugged tool watches that can go to the bottom of the ocean, the top of the highest mountain, in the fastest cars and across the skies. High grade stainless steel is not just more affordable, it gives the perception of being more rugged.

peterpl · 6 January 2020, 09:59 AM

Its nothing other than price $$$$$

Money talks bullshit walks.

pepsiretail · 6 January 2020, 10:07 AM

More classic, true to the heritage and more practical. Steel Sports are just better in every way. I’ve said it before, there is not a professional model I do not prefer in steel.

peterpl · 6 January 2020, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by pepsiretail

More classic, true to the heritage and more practical. Steel Sports are just better in every way. I’ve said it before, there is not a professional model I do not prefer in steel.

Thats what most ppl say that dont have the $$$$$

greengold · 6 January 2020, 10:19 AM

Affordability.

pepsiretail · 6 January 2020, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

Thats what most ppl say that dont have the $$$$$

And of course there is always the douche factor

MTdweller · 6 January 2020, 10:36 AM

Price is the biggest factor, IMO. PM pieces cost 3x or more than their SS counterparts. Same watch, same functions, different material.

mjrchabot · 6 January 2020, 10:48 AM

For me personally, when I think of a PM watch, I think of a delicate 35-38mm dress watch, perhaps in solid YG or RG. When I think of a tool or sports watch, SS is the only way to go.

Just a matter of preference and individual style above anything ...

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Muxi · 6 January 2020, 11:43 AM

And PM is heavy

tech114 · 6 January 2020, 12:18 PM

Price. And SS is more durable.
It's also less noticeable, good for a daily watch.

Tape · 6 January 2020, 12:38 PM

Boy, those that can't afford PM make up some silly excuses other than just saying "I can't afford one" That is more understandable than the answers I see.

I remember when I couldn't afford one, my excuse was "I can't afford one"
no shame in telling the truth, making a stupid excuse "childish"

pepsiretail · 6 January 2020, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tape

Boy, those that can't afford PM make up some silly excuses other than just saying "I can't afford one" That is more understandable than the answers I see.

I remember when I couldn't afford one, my excuse was "I can't afford one"
no shame in telling the truth, making a stupid excuse "childish"

"Are you always conscience when wearing your gold Rolex out? Do you find yourself pulling your sleeves over your watch? I answer "yes" to both; unlike when I wear my Seiko I don't even think about it but it seems that I'm always trying too keep my gold Rolex covered.

Maybe it's a phase but I don't live in the most friendly city in the US.

I also noticed that a lot of cheap watches like 100-200$ watches are made of a material that looks so much like gold that everyone probably doesn't think our watches are real.

I would just appreciate your thoughts on this." Tape

My thoughts, Tape, are that you obviously should have bought a steel Rolex instead

robrtx · 6 January 2020, 01:21 PM

csaltphoto · 6 January 2020, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tape

Boy, those that can't afford PM make up some silly excuses other than just saying "I can't afford one" That is more understandable than the answers I see.

I remember when I couldn't afford one, my excuse was "I can't afford one"
no shame in telling the truth, making a stupid excuse "childish"

I can afford one and kind of want one for reasons I can quite articulate...

Not a fan of yellow/rose gold although this could change. WG has issues with reagents like chlorine. I like platinum for a lot of reasons.

For me, the problem is more of design implementation. A platinum diver would be really cool but they are not made. And I have looked at numerous DD's but really prefer an oyster bracelet with micro adjustments and a fold-over safety clasp. If money was no object I could fit a Platona bracelet to a Platinum DD stick dial and call it good!

Ichiran · 6 January 2020, 02:05 PM

I don't like gold that much because of the weight, and will only buy a gold dress watch on strap as exception. I prefer SS, titanium or other metals/material that are light and comfortable.

SpeedyTuomas · 6 January 2020, 05:33 PM

Price and TT/PM models can be too obnoxious to be worn at work for some.

Shdrolex · 6 January 2020, 05:54 PM

Price point for sure.

doramas · 6 January 2020, 09:29 PM

Because people generally have good taste

Bluside · 6 January 2020, 10:03 PM

Strictly price for me. I can, but I'm not going to drop $30k+ on a watch that I will not wear that much.

Sublovin · 6 January 2020, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lkngshrp

There is a huge wait for a Platona...

Really, where? My AD has 2...one has been in the case for months and one in the back. We were just talking about this recently.

Sublovin · 6 January 2020, 10:13 PM

We are in the middle of a sport/tool watch trend. Understated luxury.

6 January 2020, 09:56 AM	#70
robrtx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Bob Location: Hawaii Watch: you talkin' 'bout Posts: 291	Price and durability. Rolex became famous largely on making rugged tool watches that can go to the bottom of the ocean, the top of the highest mountain, in the fastest cars and across the skies. High grade stainless steel is not just more affordable, it gives the perception of being more rugged. __________________ "In youth and beauty wisdom is rare"

6 January 2020, 10:48 AM	#77
mjrchabot "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto, ON Watch: Rolex 116000, BB36 Posts: 147	SS more Popular than PM. Why? For me personally, when I think of a PM watch, I think of a delicate 35-38mm dress watch, perhaps in solid YG or RG. When I think of a tool or sports watch, SS is the only way to go. Just a matter of preference and individual style above anything ... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 January 2020, 01:21 PM	#82
robrtx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Bob Location: Hawaii Watch: you talkin' 'bout Posts: 291	__________________ "In youth and beauty wisdom is rare"

6 January 2020, 10:13 PM	#90
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	We are in the middle of a sport/tool watch trend. Understated luxury. __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

6 January 2020, 07:22 AM	#64
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 8,064	Price point/bang for the buck.

6 January 2020, 08:14 AM	#68
Alastris "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 34	Yet some of the stainless steel Daytonas are going on the gray market for above the price of two tone Daytonas, which I am told is not that hard to acquire, so how does that make sense?

6 January 2020, 09:59 AM	#71
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Its nothing other than price $$$$$ Money talks bullshit walks.

6 January 2020, 10:07 AM	#72
pepsiretail Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 2,052	More classic, true to the heritage and more practical. Steel Sports are just better in every way. I’ve said it before, there is not a professional model I do not prefer in steel.

6 January 2020, 10:19 AM	#74
greengold Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: uk Posts: 496	Affordability.

6 January 2020, 10:36 AM	#76
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	Price is the biggest factor, IMO. PM pieces cost 3x or more than their SS counterparts. Same watch, same functions, different material.

6 January 2020, 11:43 AM	#78
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	And PM is heavy

6 January 2020, 12:18 PM	#79
tech114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Seoul Posts: 19	Price. And SS is more durable. It's also less noticeable, good for a daily watch.

6 January 2020, 12:38 PM	#80
Tape Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wyoming Posts: 173	Boy, those that can't afford PM make up some silly excuses other than just saying "I can't afford one" That is more understandable than the answers I see. I remember when I couldn't afford one, my excuse was "I can't afford one" no shame in telling the truth, making a stupid excuse "childish"

6 January 2020, 02:05 PM	#84
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,165	I don't like gold that much because of the weight, and will only buy a gold dress watch on strap as exception. I prefer SS, titanium or other metals/material that are light and comfortable.

6 January 2020, 05:33 PM	#85
SpeedyTuomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Finland Posts: 648	Price and TT/PM models can be too obnoxious to be worn at work for some.

6 January 2020, 05:54 PM	#86
Shdrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 450	Price point for sure.

6 January 2020, 09:29 PM	#87
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Because people generally have good taste

6 January 2020, 10:03 PM	#88
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	Strictly price for me. I can, but I'm not going to drop $30k+ on a watch that I will not wear that much.

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