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Dr. · 15 August 2014, 08:09 PM

Hi Everyone,
I was wondering whether most of people changed their mind about the Platinum Daytona. When it was first released, i posted a thread to see which timepiece most people prefer, the Day Date II Platinum or the Daytona Platinum? At that time, the Day Date II won. But now, as we all got used to the look of the Platona, what do you prefer? Share your opinions.

Thanks

RolexJNJ · 15 August 2014, 08:23 PM

Daytona!

sportsmaven20 · 15 August 2014, 08:26 PM

I prefer the Platona...I tried it on a few months ago and it is a GORGEOUS watch!

AK797 · 15 August 2014, 08:32 PM

I have a DDII so would go Platona.

HL65 · 15 August 2014, 08:33 PM

In the words of Mike aka Kilyung...Both!

Rolexpharm · 15 August 2014, 08:57 PM

This one was a really tough one. I agree with the above and would love to be able to afford both. I chose the Daytona if I could only have one because I like the ceramic bezel and the chocolate dials with the blue dial it really just matches. I also like the fact that the Platona is technically a commemorative model for the 50 yr anniversary of the Daytona watch.

brandrea · 15 August 2014, 09:00 PM

I still see the DD2 as being the king of the Rolex hill

Degas · 15 August 2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

i still see the dd2 as being the king of the rolex hill

+1

brandrea · 15 August 2014, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

In the words of Mike aka Kilyung...Both!

Beautiful Ken

You must have a seriously ripped left arm

Gaijin · 15 August 2014, 09:20 PM

I voted for the DDD II. However in platinum with the DD II I would love the black dial. Wow!

Passionata · 15 August 2014, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Beautiful Ken

You must have a seriously ripped left arm

what a pic Ken

gwozhog · 15 August 2014, 09:47 PM

The caveman and Ken must have biceps the size of bowling balls to hold up those perfect 10's at the same time.

Racerdj · 15 August 2014, 09:50 PM

I'm glad I do not have to make this decision. I think I would have pictures taken and review them until a winner was determined. I am sure either would be a home run.

jjnd08 · 15 August 2014, 10:36 PM

There is no way to go wrong here. Both are incredible watches. I'd probably go platona though, and pair it with a RG DDII.

vitalsignsrn · 15 August 2014, 11:04 PM

Dd2 :-)

Speed · 15 August 2014, 11:06 PM

Afraid I can't fall in love with either of them.However, I do like the 36mm Day Date in WG or Plat.

RolexJNJ · 15 August 2014, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

In the words of Mike aka Kilyung...Both! :chuckle

Incredible!!!

Toivonen · 15 August 2014, 11:15 PM

1i've never liked 'IIs''
I Think that DJs and Daydates are Classic but ONLY in 36mm which i recognize as perfect measures...
But,even thinking at the 36mm daydate i would take this daytona which is really something special
If they launch the ss model with counters and bezel black in contrast it'll be something EPIC

Alfredo. · 15 August 2014, 11:15 PM

Platona!

inzunzar · 15 August 2014, 11:20 PM

Platona !

tkerrmd · 15 August 2014, 11:22 PM

I really think you have to decide what type of person and/or personality you have. Also what will you be using the watch mostly for, business or sport or both.

if daily with a suit and at work would go DDII. if for everything, everywhere, for the perfect watch of all times that you can do anything with and is perfect no matter where you are, well then the Platona

what an awesome decision to make, cause like we said with gold once you go gold there is no turning back, times that times 100 and that's what platinum feels like!!!

Headshrinker · 15 August 2014, 11:30 PM

I like yellow gold better than platinum for a dress watch, so I would go with the platinum Daytona overall. I'm still trying to trade for one, and it would be an everyday watch, not something I would wear to a fancy function. Both, great watches!

HL65 · 15 August 2014, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Headshrinker

I like yellow gold better than platinum for a dress watch, so I would go with the platinum Daytona overall. I'm still trying to trade for one, and it would be an everyday watch, not something I would wear to a fancy function. Both, great watches!

DDII is anything but a dress watch! It is a sports watch/professional all the way. Cellini line are dress watches and dress watches are small, slim and on leather straps.

Muzz · 15 August 2014, 11:45 PM

One office down there is a DD II Platinum so I would have to go with the Daytona. Both are nice!! But I have already mentally committed myself to the Daytona.

raclaims · 15 August 2014, 11:50 PM

DD doesn't make my willy move. Platona does!

Buy the one that MOVES u!

locutus49 · 15 August 2014, 11:57 PM

Platona. DDs look best, and are often seen, on conservative businessmen in suits (IMO). Daytonas are sportier and have the buttons to play with. Having tried on a Platona I can tell you it is both gorgeous and HEAVY. If James Bond wrapped either platinum watch around his hand and punched the bad guy, it would have done serious damage.

GoingPlaces · 16 August 2014, 12:01 AM

This is a tough one...probably Daytona by a nose, only because it's much more distinct than any other piece out there.

Danny83 · 16 August 2014, 12:16 AM

Nice platonas guys

tkerrmd · 16 August 2014, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Nice platonas guys

thanks Danny, it really is a special watch, and BTW is heavier than the DDII!!

Cinquecento · 16 August 2014, 12:25 AM

I really love both options, for me I would go DDII platinum

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer?
Platinum Daytona	116	59.49%
Day-Date II Platinum with Ice Blue dial	79	40.51%
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15 August 2014, 08:09 PM	#1
Dr. Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: LA Watch: LV Posts: 85	Platona VS DDII Hi Everyone, I was wondering whether most of people changed their mind about the Platinum Daytona. When it was first released, i posted a thread to see which timepiece most people prefer, the Day Date II Platinum or the Daytona Platinum? At that time, the Day Date II won. But now, as we all got used to the look of the Platona, what do you prefer? Share your opinions. Thanks

15 August 2014, 08:23 PM	#2
RolexJNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Posts: 5,036	Daytona! Attached Images

15 August 2014, 08:33 PM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	In the words of Mike aka Kilyung...Both! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 August 2014, 09:47 PM	#12
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	The caveman and Ken must have biceps the size of bowling balls to hold up those perfect 10's at the same time. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

15 August 2014, 08:26 PM	#3
sportsmaven20 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,925	I prefer the Platona...I tried it on a few months ago and it is a GORGEOUS watch!

15 August 2014, 08:32 PM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I have a DDII so would go Platona.

15 August 2014, 08:57 PM	#6
Rolexpharm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 638	This one was a really tough one. I agree with the above and would love to be able to afford both. I chose the Daytona if I could only have one because I like the ceramic bezel and the chocolate dials with the blue dial it really just matches. I also like the fact that the Platona is technically a commemorative model for the 50 yr anniversary of the Daytona watch.

15 August 2014, 09:00 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	I still see the DD2 as being the king of the Rolex hill

15 August 2014, 09:20 PM	#10
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I voted for the DDD II. However in platinum with the DD II I would love the black dial. Wow!

15 August 2014, 09:50 PM	#13
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I'm glad I do not have to make this decision. I think I would have pictures taken and review them until a winner was determined. I am sure either would be a home run. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

15 August 2014, 10:36 PM	#14
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	There is no way to go wrong here. Both are incredible watches. I'd probably go platona though, and pair it with a RG DDII.

15 August 2014, 11:04 PM	#15
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Dd2 :-)

15 August 2014, 11:06 PM	#16
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Platona VS DDII Afraid I can't fall in love with either of them.However, I do like the 36mm Day Date in WG or Plat.

15 August 2014, 11:15 PM	#18
Toivonen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Vittorio Location: Italy Watch: SeaDweller Deepsea Posts: 1,001	1i've never liked 'IIs'' I Think that DJs and Daydates are Classic but ONLY in 36mm which i recognize as perfect measures... But,even thinking at the 36mm daydate i would take this daytona which is really something special If they launch the ss model with counters and bezel black in contrast it'll be something EPIC

15 August 2014, 11:15 PM	#19
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	Platona! __________________ After reading all posts, I agree with Adam!

15 August 2014, 11:20 PM	#20
inzunzar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mexico Posts: 154	Platona !

15 August 2014, 11:22 PM	#21
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I really think you have to decide what type of person and/or personality you have. Also what will you be using the watch mostly for, business or sport or both. if daily with a suit and at work would go DDII. if for everything, everywhere, for the perfect watch of all times that you can do anything with and is perfect no matter where you are, well then the Platona what an awesome decision to make, cause like we said with gold once you go gold there is no turning back, times that times 100 and that's what platinum feels like!!!

15 August 2014, 11:30 PM	#22
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I like yellow gold better than platinum for a dress watch, so I would go with the platinum Daytona overall. I'm still trying to trade for one, and it would be an everyday watch, not something I would wear to a fancy function. Both, great watches!

15 August 2014, 11:45 PM	#24
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	One office down there is a DD II Platinum so I would have to go with the Daytona. Both are nice!! But I have already mentally committed myself to the Daytona.

15 August 2014, 11:50 PM	#25
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,624	DD doesn't make my willy move. Platona does! Buy the one that MOVES u!

15 August 2014, 11:57 PM	#26
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Platona. DDs look best, and are often seen, on conservative businessmen in suits (IMO). Daytonas are sportier and have the buttons to play with. Having tried on a Platona I can tell you it is both gorgeous and HEAVY. If James Bond wrapped either platinum watch around his hand and punched the bad guy, it would have done serious damage.

16 August 2014, 12:01 AM	#27
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	This is a tough one...probably Daytona by a nose, only because it's much more distinct than any other piece out there.

16 August 2014, 12:16 AM	#28
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Nice platonas guys

16 August 2014, 12:25 AM	#30
Cinquecento "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: At home Posts: 523	I really love both options, for me I would go DDII platinum __________________ - 116718 GMT II Black Dial - 116680 Yacht-Master II SS - 16610 Submariner Y Serial - 116520 Daytona Black Dial

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