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Old 16 August 2024, 11:09 PM   #61
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Did you not notice he's stopped at a stoplight.
What difference does that make? He's not in control of his car (even if it is stationary) as he's taking a picture of a watch.

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Old 16 August 2024, 11:47 PM   #62
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Old 17 August 2024, 01:05 AM   #63
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Even though SS is considered more "sought after" for the most part, they still fly under the radar when on wrist and don't jump out as a luxury watch to the untrained eye (which is 99% of people).
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Old 17 August 2024, 01:45 AM   #64
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Not at all!

Different wearing experiences and I appreciate both for their own unique experiences.

It’s actually really nice to wear PM exclusively for a while and then switch to SS. It’s refreshing. The reverse is also true.


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Old 18 August 2024, 05:22 PM   #65
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Nothing like a heavy hold watch, then SS feels not as good. but, have to have them
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Old 18 August 2024, 06:22 PM   #66
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Old 18 August 2024, 07:48 PM   #67
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I have no idea but I sure hope to find out one day.
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Old 18 August 2024, 08:11 PM   #68
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Looking to add a precious metal piece but I’m afraid that there is no turning back. The weight of it is something else compared to SS. Afraid I won’t wear my SS Rolexes after buying them. Has anyone else experienced this?

Yes, I have always had two tone Rolex’s until last August when I purchased a 116618LB Sub & the difference in weight is substantial, I don’t think I would wear a S/S or two tone Watch ever again


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Old 18 August 2024, 09:01 PM   #69
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For me it did. I love the weight and feel of my PM pieces and never bought a SS piece for years. I do sometimes think of buying them again but it hasn’t come to it yet
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Old 19 August 2024, 03:22 AM   #70
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For me it did. I love the weight and feel of my PM pieces and never bought a SS piece for years. I do sometimes think of buying them again but it hasn’t come to it yet
Same here - last 6 pieces over the last 3 years have been PM.

Also, haven't been offered many steel pieces the last 4 yrs. The ones I have gotten were on the heavier side also (Deepsea and 43SD)
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Old 19 August 2024, 05:11 AM   #71
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Does a precious metal Rolex ruin your appreciation of SS Rolex?

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I have to admit there is a bit of this!!! I love all of my watches but the PMs are amazing.

Beware of Rolex Platinums…..You might never go back!!!



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I had a Platona and found it unwieldy and parted ways with it. Personally, I now have three gold, a two tone and a stainless. The gold on OF is the most worn of the lot, the WG next and the all yellow gold the least of the gold all though all are worn more than the TT or SS. In translation, having the alll gold Sub on my wrist makes me feel like I stand out. The WG and the gold on OF are less conspicuous. In truth, none likely notice the all gold and it's all in my head.

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Old 19 August 2024, 06:39 AM   #72
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I got a (slightly used) platinum Daytona when I wasn’t getting called for a white SS one. I love it to death and wear it every day, but imagine I could also be very, very happy with a SS one.

But I’ll likely never know for sure.
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Old 19 August 2024, 07:13 AM   #73
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I got a (slightly used) platinum Daytona when I wasn’t getting called for a white SS one. I love it to death and wear it every day, but imagine I could also be very, very happy with a SS one.

But I’ll likely never know for sure.

You’ve worn that like a beacon. My hat’s off to you!!!
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Old 19 August 2024, 07:23 AM   #74
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Two weeks ago I bagged my first PM - a DD40 YG white roman and I’ve hardly worn anything else since.

Next year I’ll be grabbing my second PM.

My interest in SS has completely gone.

Man, this is going to get expensive.
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Old 19 August 2024, 07:28 AM   #75
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Yes it seems to, even when you should be concentrating on the road ahead...
There is always a Karen out there somewhere. As you can see, I am at a red light.

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Old 19 August 2024, 07:35 AM   #76
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Does wearing a Tom Ford suit ruin the experience of wearing Levi jeans and a $30 shirt?
No, but Zimmerli kicked Fruit of the Loom out of the undies drawer.
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Old 19 August 2024, 07:36 AM   #77
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There is always a Karen out there somewhere. As you can see, I am at a red light.

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There is always one in the crowd, I remember taking a picture of one my watches, and someone posted the same thing. But I was stopped at a red light and it was pretty obvious.


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Old 19 August 2024, 08:55 AM   #78
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I was always a SS guy, had a decent collection of about 4-5 pieces I wore in a pretty regular rotation. My first Gold watch wasn't a Rolex but actually a vintage Piaget Polo I bought about 5 years ago I would wear from time to time and then it became more often. I eventually sold most of my SS watches and bought a Gold Sub, so yeah id say for me it changed my watch wearing habits.
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Old 19 August 2024, 09:39 PM   #79
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This is a non-issue IMO, but people need to be themselves. My recently acquired WG DJ 41 blue stick dial is much enjoyed and appreciated but has not eroded my love for my acquired new in 2005 no date two line sub I've worn daily for 19 years. I alternate between them roughly daily and totally enjoy putting either on in the morning and removing them at night. So, in a word, no.
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Old 19 August 2024, 09:57 PM   #80
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I think the PM has to hit an inner connection with the owner for it to feel more special or not. On the surface it’s just a “Rolex” to anyone else looking at you in the wild and even then most don’t even see your watch.
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Old 19 August 2024, 10:10 PM   #81
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My experience has been the opposite



two gold head Daytona and a TT Submariner and 126603 SD. Beautiful but... on the wrist they didn't even last two days.
Everything sold over time
Only SS now for me
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Old 19 August 2024, 10:11 PM   #82
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This is a non-issue IMO, but people need to be themselves. My recently acquired WG DJ 41 blue stick dial is much enjoyed and appreciated but has not eroded my love for my acquired new in 2005 no date two line sub I've worn daily for 19 years. I alternate between them roughly daily and totally enjoy putting either on in the morning and removing them at night. So, in a word, no.
Pretty sure everyone considers the DJ41 stainless steel even with the fluted version having the white gold bezel.
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Old 19 August 2024, 10:13 PM   #83
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Without hesitation the answer is no. There is a time and place for everything and a PM Rolex is not appropriate for any and all occasions. There are plenty of times to choose SS over PM.
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Old 19 August 2024, 10:58 PM   #84
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Pretty sure everyone considers the DJ41 stainless steel even with the fluted version having the white gold bezel.
Probably correct, and even I do. Not certain about the platinums however. Perhaps it's more a question of the expressions of gold colored Rolexes over silver colored ones. That said, I don't wear gold but for my old fashioned gold wedding band and that only out of tradition and loyalty. Therefore, I would wear a platinum or white gold anything over a yellow, rose, or anything gold. YMMV.
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Old 20 August 2024, 03:36 AM   #85
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Why is the weight of precious metal considered a good thing? Please explain.
Any heft makes the watch feel more durable.

My SS Yachtmaster feels much more durable than the SS Cartier. The Cartier is gorgeous but feels cheap. I also received a TT Seiko as a gift (the one that looks like the TT DJ). The bracelet was so cheap feeling that I put it on a rubber strap.

It’s why a Rolex with SEL feels more durable than one with hollow. PM feels more luxurious than SS.

Some less expensive cars use thinner steel on the outer body. You can feel the difference in quality and workmanship when you close a car’s door.
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Does a precious metal Rolex ruin your appreciation of SS Rolex?

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Any heft makes the watch feel more durable.

My SS Yachtmaster feels much more durable than the SS Cartier. The Cartier is gorgeous but feels cheap. I also received a TT Seiko as a gift (the one that looks like the TT DJ). The bracelet was so cheap feeling that I put it on a rubber strap.

It’s why a Rolex with SEL feels more durable than one with hollow. PM feels more luxurious than SS.

Some less expensive cars use thinner steel on the outer body. You can feel the difference in quality and workmanship when you close a car’s door.

I’d use different words. I think the heft makes it feel more substantial and expensive. But my $150 G-Shock is by far-and-away the most durable watch I have. It’s also the lightest. When I put it on, I just know I can go to hell-and-back without damaging it.


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Old 20 August 2024, 04:55 AM   #87
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Frequently asked question here or some variation. I have certainly spent PM money buying close to 100 watches over the last 40 years but have never owned one nor plan to.
PM watches simply don’t ask fit my lifestyle at all. During my working life it was mostly spent in a tech type office, dressing up there would have been weird. Now retired for three years I am very active, riding my mountainbike most days. I have no problem wearing my SS Rolex doing that, mostly the OPs, wearing a gold watch doing that would look silly.
The closest I ever came to buying one was around early 2019 when I almost picked up one of the last DayDates on leather strap. It was a simple rose gold with black dial on a black strap that looked nice without being gaudy, the AD was also offering a hefty discount to move it. Ultimately I realized I just wouldn’t wear it much and costing as much as two SS models I would wear just wasn’t worth it.
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Old 20 August 2024, 04:57 AM   #88
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Sinple answer/ - Yes.
I went my forst PM two mpnths ago and I have already traded my 4 ss models for two Pm.
I'm looking to trade in two remaining ss and keep collection low to three PM watches, each in different gold. I'm soo in love with feeling on the wrist , WG sub being my favorite by far Op- try & go PM , You'll most likely never go back


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Old 20 August 2024, 10:15 AM   #89
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Old 20 August 2024, 11:43 AM   #90
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For me yes. And even more so, my APs ruined ss Rolex for me. Maybe in the future I could see myself adding one but right now they don’t cut it for me.


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