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phez · 10 January 2018, 04:19 AM

I have been looking at a 40 DayDate in Platinum.

The watch is dated Feb 2017 and yet the inside of the clasp is textured as in “sand blasted” if that is the correct term.

Yet my October 2016 WG 40DD is polished inside the clasp.

Does anyone know if the Platinum clasps are different from the gold ones in that respect?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Tangier11 · 10 January 2018, 05:09 AM

I never noticed this, I wish I knew the answer and look forward to finding out.

wildcat465 · 10 January 2018, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phez

I have been looking at a 40 DayDate in Platinum.

The watch is dated Feb 2017 and yet the inside of the clasp is textured as in “sand blasted” if that is the correct term.

Yet my October 2016 WG 40DD is polished inside the clasp.

Does anyone know if the Platinum clasps are different from the gold ones in that respect?

Thanks in advance for any help.

I have a 36mm. I don't know if Pt clasps are different than YG clasps, but, my Pt clasp has a brushed finish.

Maiden · 10 January 2018, 05:59 AM

I have two modern subs, 114060 and a 116613lb. The ND is "sandblasated" and the 116613lb is high polish.

mjclark32 · 10 January 2018, 06:30 AM

I don’t k ow, but I think we need pics of these PM beauties!

kilyung · 10 January 2018, 08:30 AM

My discontinued 218206 has blasted finish on the inside clasp

peterpl · 10 January 2018, 08:35 AM

Post pics

phez · 10 January 2018, 07:26 PM

Haven’t purchased the Platinum DD40 yet. Will post pics if and when

G'ed · 10 January 2018, 07:38 PM

Rolex discontinued the sandblasted finishing on inner clasp somewhere in 2016. All new watches come with polished surface.

I personally preferred sandblasted surface.

kauffee · 10 January 2018, 10:48 PM

Since platinum watches don’t exactly fly off the shelves, the most likely explanation is that it was manufactured prior to the switch to the polished clasp, even though it was sold after.

phez · 10 January 2018, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by G'ed

Rolex discontinued the sandblasted finishing on inner clasp somewhere in 2016. All new watches come with polished surface.

I personally preferred sandblasted surface.

Here is an interesting development. I popped into Watches of Switzerland today and they have a brand new platinum DD40 that they received from Rolex in December 2017, the inside of the clasp has a brushed finish

kilyung · 11 January 2018, 12:40 AM

NOS clasp?

watchwatcher · 11 January 2018, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kauffee

Since platinum watches don’t exactly fly off the shelves, the most likely explanation is that it was manufactured prior to the switch to the polished clasp, even though it was sold after.

My thoughts as well. However, maybe they've decided to keep the "frosted" finish on just the platinum models as another distinguishing factor?

In any case...enjoy it. Much prefer the frosted look over the polished.

elcompa · 13 January 2018, 01:28 AM

Just bought a 118206 made @ 2006. Brushed clasp.

fskywalker · 13 January 2018, 08:26 PM

brushed would be my preference

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drefrank · 20 January 2018, 11:49 PM

Here are a couple photos of my 228206 which is a few months old. Seems to be a combination of brushed and polished.

phez · 20 January 2018, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by drefrank

Here are a couple photos of my 228206 which is a few months old. Seems to be a combination of brushed and polished.

Thank you. Mine’s exactly the same

HL65 · 12 May 2018, 07:48 PM

Thought it would be interesting to bump this thread. I just received my brand new 228206 yesterday from my AD and the clasp is still sand finished. So while Rolex has changed to smooth for every other reference they kept it for the platinum DD40.

Sarosh · 12 May 2018, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Thought it would be interesting to bump this thread. I just received my brand new 228206 yesterday from my AD and the clasp is still sand finished. So while Rolex has changed to smooth for every other reference they kept it for the platinum DD40.

Congrats on a great incoming Ken! When can we see pictures of that beauty??

Jocke · 12 May 2018, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Thought it would be interesting to bump this thread. I just received my brand new 228206 yesterday from my AD and the clasp is still sand finished. So while Rolex has changed to smooth for every other reference they kept it for the platinum DD40.

Maybe they already have those clasps in stock because they not sell so many of them as the gold versions. So when they run out
of them the new ones will be polished?

HL65 · 12 May 2018, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarosh

Congrats on a great incoming Ken! When can we see pictures of that beauty??

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Maybe they already have those clasps in stock because they not sell so many of them as the gold versions. So when they run out
of them the new ones will be polished?

I don’t think that would be the case Jocke given relative newness of the 228206 but who knows. I know 3 people who all got 2018’s and all have sand finished clasp. Again only Rolex knows so if they change to smooth clasp then we will know for sure but for now they seem to be sand vs smooth.

datejust24 · 12 May 2018, 09:14 PM

Stunning piece...congrats Ken!!

HL65 · 12 May 2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by datejust24

Stunning piece...congrats Ken!!

Thanks Chris!

Jason71 · 12 May 2018, 09:20 PM

Nothing like a Platinum Rolex

Congrats Ken

037 · 12 May 2018, 09:21 PM

Also congrats on the Pt40

All SD4K clasps are blasted inside despite being the same as the SS 6-digit Sub, so it's likely that bracelets are made as a full assembly and in bulk. The Pt DD40 probably sells in similar numbers to the SD4K, and once that bracelet stock is exhausted we might see an update to polished. The SD4K was discontinued before that could happen. Just my guess.

HL65 · 12 May 2018, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Nothing like a Platinum Rolex

Congrats Ken

Thanks Jason!

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Originally Posted by 037

Also congrats on the Pt40

All SD4K clasps are blasted inside despite being the same as the SS 6-digit Sub, so it's likely that bracelets are made as a full assembly and in bulk. The Pt DD40 probably sells in similar numbers to the SD4K, and once that bracelet stock is exhausted we might see an update to polished. The SD4K was discontinued before that could happen. Just my guess.

Thanks and who knows aside from Rolex themselves but we shall see. All I know is I have yet to hear of a smooth clasp one.

fskywalker · 12 May 2018, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Thanks!

I don’t think that would be the case Jocke given relative newness of the 228206 but who knows. I know 3 people who all got 2018’s and all have sand finished clasp. Again only Rolex knows so if they change to smooth clasp then we will know for sure but for now they seem to be sand vs smooth.

Congrats Ken!

Would love to see a family picture of your current collection!

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HL65 · 12 May 2018, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Congrats Ken!

Would love to see a family picture of your current collection!

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Thanks and sorry but never do family pictures as never take them all out of bank at once - only one at a time for me.

037 · 12 May 2018, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Thanks and who knows aside from Rolex themselves but we shall see. All I know is I have yet to hear of a smooth clasp one.

True. The last two 97400 (116600) service bracelets I've seen had blasted clasps as well, leaving me to think they're made in bulk and put into storage. But, you're right, only Rolex knows the true answer. I'm just guessing based on patterns.

Jace · 24 June 2018, 09:37 PM

My PT has a blasted/brushed finish as well. It is one of the things that differentiates the platinum version from the others. Like the smooth bezel.

10 January 2018, 04:19 AM	#1
phez "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: uk Watch: PT DD40 Ice Blue Posts: 443	Clasp on Platinum President Bracelet I have been looking at a 40 DayDate in Platinum. The watch is dated Feb 2017 and yet the inside of the clasp is textured as in “sand blasted” if that is the correct term. Yet my October 2016 WG 40DD is polished inside the clasp. Does anyone know if the Platinum clasps are different from the gold ones in that respect? Thanks in advance for any help. __________________ PT Rolex DD40 Ice Blue Quadrant Dial Blue Romans TT Tudor Glamour Double Date Black dial Grand Seiko Skyflake Grand Seiko GMT blue dial and blue GMT hand

10 January 2018, 05:59 AM	#4
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	I have two modern subs, 114060 and a 116613lb. The ND is "sandblasated" and the 116613lb is high polish. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

10 January 2018, 06:30 AM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I don’t k ow, but I think we need pics of these PM beauties! __________________

10 January 2018, 07:26 PM	#8
phez "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: uk Watch: PT DD40 Ice Blue Posts: 443	Haven’t purchased the Platinum DD40 yet. Will post pics if and when __________________ PT Rolex DD40 Ice Blue Quadrant Dial Blue Romans TT Tudor Glamour Double Date Black dial Grand Seiko Skyflake Grand Seiko GMT blue dial and blue GMT hand

13 January 2018, 08:26 PM	#15
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	brushed would be my preference Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

10 January 2018, 05:09 AM	#2
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	I never noticed this, I wish I knew the answer and look forward to finding out.

10 January 2018, 08:30 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	My discontinued 218206 has blasted finish on the inside clasp

10 January 2018, 08:35 AM	#7
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Post pics

10 January 2018, 07:38 PM	#9
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	Rolex discontinued the sandblasted finishing on inner clasp somewhere in 2016. All new watches come with polished surface. I personally preferred sandblasted surface.

10 January 2018, 10:48 PM	#10
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	Since platinum watches don’t exactly fly off the shelves, the most likely explanation is that it was manufactured prior to the switch to the polished clasp, even though it was sold after.

11 January 2018, 12:40 AM	#12
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	NOS clasp?

13 January 2018, 01:28 AM	#14
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	Just bought a 118206 made @ 2006. Brushed clasp.

20 January 2018, 11:49 PM	#16
drefrank 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 921	Here are a couple photos of my 228206 which is a few months old. Seems to be a combination of brushed and polished. Attached Images

12 May 2018, 07:48 PM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Thought it would be interesting to bump this thread. I just received my brand new 228206 yesterday from my AD and the clasp is still sand finished. So while Rolex has changed to smooth for every other reference they kept it for the platinum DD40. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 May 2018, 09:14 PM	#22
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Stunning piece...congrats Ken!!

12 May 2018, 09:20 PM	#24
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Nothing like a Platinum Rolex Congrats Ken __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

12 May 2018, 09:21 PM	#25
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Also congrats on the Pt40 All SD4K clasps are blasted inside despite being the same as the SS 6-digit Sub, so it's likely that bracelets are made as a full assembly and in bulk. The Pt DD40 probably sells in similar numbers to the SD4K, and once that bracelet stock is exhausted we might see an update to polished. The SD4K was discontinued before that could happen. Just my guess.

24 June 2018, 09:37 PM	#30
Jace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jace Location: Boca Raton Watch: Platinum DD 40 Posts: 329	My PT has a blasted/brushed finish as well. It is one of the things that differentiates the platinum version from the others. Like the smooth bezel.

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