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antbkny · 12 August 2014, 03:34 AM

So how does platinum hold up to daily use compared to stainless? Ive heard that gold is a bit on the softer side and loves to collect dinges. Same with platinum? Im wanting to pick up a platona to add to my rotation.

smc23 · 12 August 2014, 03:36 AM

I've read platinum to be the most durable precious metal, but still not as strong as 904L stainless.

travisb · 12 August 2014, 03:39 AM

Ken?
Tom?
Mike?

Chrispare · 12 August 2014, 03:40 AM

I don't know
May be in the future ..just a question of money

nikhsub1 · 12 August 2014, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by smc23

I've read platinum to be the most durable precious metal, but still not as strong as 904L stainless.

Correct.

rmfnla · 12 August 2014, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by smc23

I've read platinum to be the most durable precious metal, but still not as strong as 904L stainless.

I think platinum is actually more corrosion-resistant than stainless steel...

HL65 · 12 August 2014, 03:38 AM

Not in my experience and have owned platinum watches for years! Great daily wearers but so has gold been in my days!

travisb · 12 August 2014, 03:39 AM

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Not in my experience and have owned platinum watches for years!

I spoke too soon. I knew you'd be right in..

RolexJNJ · 12 August 2014, 03:41 AM

The Platinum Daytona is fantastic, you should definitely get it! It has held up as well or even better than my SS pieces!

Chrispare · 12 August 2014, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

The Platinum Daytona is fantastic, you should definitely get it! It has held up as well or even better than my SS pieces!

I am falling in love...

RolexJNJ · 12 August 2014, 03:43 AM

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I am falling in love...

I did too the first time I saw it!!

Chrispare · 12 August 2014, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

I did too the first time I saw it!!

Lucky man to have it !
Enjoy and wear in good health

thomaspp · 12 August 2014, 03:46 AM

This thread is not good for my health........ or my savings account

RolexJNJ · 12 August 2014, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrispare

Lucky man to have it !
Enjoy and wear in good health

Thanks Chris!

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

This thread is not good for my health........ or my savings account

Thomas, its only a matter of time!!

thomaspp · 12 August 2014, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

Thanks Chris!

Thomas, its only a matter of time!!

God willing!

tkerrmd · 12 August 2014, 03:47 AM

well I wear the Platona in the harshest of conditions at the race track, workng on the car, driving, heat sweat everything, it holds up just fine

these watches no matter what the metal all are made to be worn and used, they all show the same amount of wear and tear if taken care of properly

my SS watches get marked just as easily as my Platinum one does if it takes a good hit

I would get the watch you want in the metal you want and wear and enjoy it, period

this is from two days ago and after MANY races, still looks pretty good I think...

RolexJNJ · 12 August 2014, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

well I wear the Platona in the harshest of conditions at the race track, workng on the car, driving, heat sweat everything, it holds up just fine

these watches no matter what the metal all are made to be worn and used, they all show the same amount of wear and tear if taken care of properly

my SS watches get marked just as easily as my Platinum one does if it takes a good hit

I would get the watch you want in the metal you want and wear and enjoy it, period

Very well said Tom!

tkerrmd · 12 August 2014, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

Very well said Tom!

T01 · 12 August 2014, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

well I wear the Platona in the harshest of conditions at the race track, workng on the car, driving, heat sweat everything, it holds up just fine

these watches no matter what the metal all are made to be worn and used, they all show the same amount of wear and tear if taken care of properly

my SS watches get marked just as easily as my Platinum one does if it takes a good hit

I would get the watch you want in the metal you want and wear and enjoy it, period

this is from two days ago and after MANY races, still looks pretty good I think...

Well said! Completely agree!

tkerrmd · 12 August 2014, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by T01

Well said! Completely agree!

thanks my friend

here is another pic for the OP to help think things over!!

KBM · 12 August 2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

well I wear the Platona in the harshest of conditions at the race track, workng on the car, driving, heat sweat everything, it holds up just fine

these watches no matter what the metal all are made to be worn and used, they all show the same amount of wear and tear if taken care of properly

my SS watches get marked just as easily as my Platinum one does if it takes a good hit

I would get the watch you want in the metal you want and wear and enjoy it, period

this is from two days ago and after MANY races, still looks pretty good I think...

Your pictures never cease to impress, Tom. Super cool!

tkerrmd · 12 August 2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Your pictures never cease to impress, Tom. Super cool!

Thanks my friend I try to contribute

tkerrmd · 12 August 2014, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Dude

So how does platinum hold up to daily use compared to stainless? Ive heard that gold is a bit on the softer side and loves to collect dinges. Same with platinum? Im wanting to pick up a platona to add to my rotation.

I hope you get one, it is my all time favorite!!!!

Chrispare · 12 August 2014, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I hope you get one, it is my all time favorite!!!!

Wow wow ...what else ?

tkerrmd · 12 August 2014, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrispare

Wow wow ...what else ?

thank you it is a great and very unique piece to me

brettpaul · 12 August 2014, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I hope you get one, it is my all time favorite!!!!

Did that hat come from last weekend?!

tkerrmd · 12 August 2014, 05:09 AM

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Tom, what happened, did your pit crew take the day off?

no but I "try" to help

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Did that hat come from last weekend?!

last weekend was a test and tune for our year end finale at Daytona in October, if I get a podium hat from that race, you will know about it, it would be better than an incoming thread!!

thomaspp · 12 August 2014, 05:09 AM

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I hope you get one, it is my all time favorite!!!!

Holy cow Tom! This picture is stunning.

T. Ferguson · 12 August 2014, 05:24 AM

Don't own a platinum piece but have certainly gathered some info about them in the quest. From my understanding Pt is quite durable, one advantage being you don't lose any metal as wear occurs.

Passionata · 12 August 2014, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I hope you get one, it is my all time favorite!!!!

True racer !!! Great pic Tom

12 August 2014, 03:34 AM	#1
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	How does Platinum wear So how does platinum hold up to daily use compared to stainless? Ive heard that gold is a bit on the softer side and loves to collect dinges. Same with platinum? Im wanting to pick up a platona to add to my rotation.

12 August 2014, 03:38 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Not in my experience and have owned platinum watches for years! Great daily wearers but so has gold been in my days! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 August 2014, 03:41 AM	#9
RolexJNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Posts: 5,036	The Platinum Daytona is fantastic, you should definitely get it! It has held up as well or even better than my SS pieces! Attached Images

12 August 2014, 03:46 AM	#13
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	This thread is not good for my health........ or my savings account __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

12 August 2014, 05:24 AM	#29
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Don't own a platinum piece but have certainly gathered some info about them in the quest. From my understanding Pt is quite durable, one advantage being you don't lose any metal as wear occurs. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

12 August 2014, 03:36 AM	#2
smc23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada Watch: SubC Posts: 400	I've read platinum to be the most durable precious metal, but still not as strong as 904L stainless.

12 August 2014, 03:39 AM	#3
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Ken? Tom? Mike?

12 August 2014, 03:40 AM	#4
Chrispare "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Chrisstian Location: Paris France Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 937	I don't know May be in the future ..just a question of money

12 August 2014, 03:47 AM	#16
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	well I wear the Platona in the harshest of conditions at the race track, workng on the car, driving, heat sweat everything, it holds up just fine these watches no matter what the metal all are made to be worn and used, they all show the same amount of wear and tear if taken care of properly my SS watches get marked just as easily as my Platinum one does if it takes a good hit I would get the watch you want in the metal you want and wear and enjoy it, period this is from two days ago and after MANY races, still looks pretty good I think...

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