Platinum Daytona Reference 116506

[Wiener48]

A new version in 2019?

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

It's a sharp costly watch!!! All it really needs for me would be a date.

I know I posted already; I guess I decided the date wasn't all that important after all!!!

[Wiener48]

A new dial version in 2019?

[Wiener48]

Can I buy this dial in Europe?

[Helmi]

Just came across this thread.

Firstly, congratulations OP on a fantastic addition. Absolutely love this watch.

Here is my dilemma, been having this on my list for long but never pulled the trigger because of the hefty price and because I always think it is available anytime so I better focus on hard to find pieces.

Now an opportunity came up to build a relationship with a big dealer and get access to their "real" lists of their hot models (steel Daytona, Pepsi...etc) but their condition is to have a minimum spend history. Long story short, they offered me to buy the platona at only 10% discount and gain the "vip" tag in their books to seriously be considered for other steel hot models (not only rolex but also patek)

10% discount is on the lower side but discounts seem to be shrinking on pm models. Checking chrono 24 and Davidsw sites, I see a significant increase in the bnib platona prices as compared to end of 2017 beginning of 2018 so perhaps I am already late.

My questions are:

1- is it worth to spend 10% extra (I assume I can get up to 20% discount if I went grey dealer route) to build the relationship with the dealer?
2- if yes, which dial I should go for? I love both dials very much and keep bouncing back and forth. The diamond dial is 10k more expensive, is it worth it?

Thanks for the help.





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[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Helmi

Just came across this thread.

Firstly, congratulations OP on a fantastic addition. Absolutely love this watch.

Here is my dilemma, been having this on my list for long but never pulled the trigger because of the hefty price and because I always think it is available anytime so I better focus on hard to find pieces.

Now an opportunity came up to build a relationship with a big dealer and get access to their "real" lists of their hot models (steel Daytona, Pepsi...etc) but their condition is to have a minimum spend history. Long story short, they offered me to buy the platona at only 10% discount and gain the "vip" tag in their books to seriously be considered for other steel hot models (not only rolex but also patek)

10% discount is on the lower side but discounts seem to be shrinking on pm models. Checking chrono 24 and Davidsw sites, I see a significant increase in the bnib platona prices as compared to end of 2017 beginning of 2018 so perhaps I am already late.

My questions are:

1- is it worth to spend 10% extra (I assume I can get up to 20% discount if I went grey dealer route) to build the relationship with the dealer?
2- if yes, which dial I should go for? I love both dials very much and keep bouncing back and forth. The diamond dial is 10k more expensive, is it worth it?

Thanks for the help.





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You don't know what sort of discount you can get until you've tried. Contact an AD who has the watch and see what they'll do for you. Really working with the AD can yield the biggest bang for the buck. Talk to several ADs; they'll be more than happy to sell you one of these.

[Wiener48]

@Helmi, go for it, buy it, is worth every penny, believe me, you will love it!!

Thake the 10% if you get them and enjoy the watch!!!!

The dial is the same since 5 years, you can imagine if they change something???

Keep us informed please

[Helmi]

Originally Posted by Wiener48

@Helmi, go for it, buy it, is worth every penny, believe me, you will love it!!

Thake the 10% if you get them and enjoy the watch!!!!

The dial is the same since 5 years, you can imagine if they change something???

Keep us informed please

Thanks for the advice. I think I will pull the trigger on that offer. Will keep you posted with the developments.







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[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Helmi

Thanks for the advice. I think I will pull the trigger on that offer. Will keep you posted with the developments.







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Congrats, fantastic reference!

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by Helmi

Thanks for the advice. I think I will pull the trigger on that offer. Will keep you posted with the developments.

There are quite a few folks on here who really, really enjoy wearing this watch. I am among them. There are certainly some who don’t like having so much tied up in one reference, especially with the other Daytona’s having the same movement. Both valid points of view.

Good luck in your decision and I hope if you buy it, you love it!

[Wiener48]

Only to see this Ice Blue Dial in the sun is worth the money!

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Heff

I like the platinum Daytona, but I still don’t understand why they made the dial/sub dials brown.


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Agreed. The brown on this watch is a deal breaker for me. Brown is just not my color.

[Luigicolan]

Incredible beautiful Rolex, for me understatement

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Helmi

Thanks for the advice. I think I will pull the trigger on that offer. Will keep you posted with the developments.







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How exciting; can wait to see the incoming!!!! Congratulations in advance!!!

Originally Posted by Heff

I like the platinum Daytona, but I still don’t understand why they made the dial/sub dials brown.


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Diamond marker version has the blue sub dials!!! I think it's easier to read.

[77T]

Like Lee said-
Brown ringed subdials are only on the plain dial...the diamond dial has blue rings concentrically embossed around the subdials.


Photo from DavidSW


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[Wiener48]

Not so often that you meet the big brother in the open wild :-)

[Sublovin]

It’s great...and there are no shortage of threads!

[Boaters]

Beautiful piece and congrats to all that own it.

[watchwatcher]

Love it!

[Wiener48]

Great pic

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Love it!

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Love it!

Congratulations!!! Looks great!!!

An additional shot of mine!!!

[Wiener48]

Here is it one at Christie’s Auction im 2 days https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/...4-83947875df05

[jeffnnj]

I want to love that watch so much but like all Daytonas it wears too small. If they come out with a 42mm tomorrow, I'll pay whatever I have to for it but alas.....

[Helmi]

Originally Posted by Wiener48

Here is it one at Christie’s Auction im 2 days https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/...4-83947875df05

This one has the Arabic/hindi numerals. It is very rare and sells at a premium compared to the "normal" dial version which sells slightly below retail. This example may fetch 15-20k premium. I prefer the base dial though

[Wiener48]

Result 100.000$

https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/...8-6e8b7a0df77a

[Wcdhtwn]

Houston boutique has one, saw it today. It's just spectacular.

[Boaters]

I just love that reference may be someday..

[bobernet]

Mine has been around the world with me. Would gladly buy it again.

[tyler1980]

my favorite dial ever. Plus its the only watch (i have ever owned) that gives me an emotional response when i put it on. the weight and feel is indescribable. Hope that doesn't go away in time. Amazing watch

[Wiener48]

Only 100.000,—

https://www.ebay.de/itm/ROLEX-UHR-CO...7-907c0570be29