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24 August 2018, 11:38 AM
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Mythical Rolex “Zenith” Daytona in Platinum
http://watchesbysjx.com/2018/08/the-...-platinum.html
enjoy. i guess this was the platona before the platona.
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24 August 2018, 11:54 AM
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Thanks for the very interesting read. I like how the watch pictured was well worn and not just put away in a safe for all these years. Would have loved to see it with a platinum bracelet instead of a strap.
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24 August 2018, 12:07 PM
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Thanks for sharing!
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24 August 2018, 12:11 PM
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Nice share! A beautiful piece with an exclusive story behind it.
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24 August 2018, 12:39 PM
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24 August 2018, 12:43 PM
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Great read and what a special watch.
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24 August 2018, 12:45 PM
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Btw I'd be remised if I didn't mention this is a great example of Rolex's much less known "custom" offerings. You can essentially have Rolex make you whatever you want at the right price. Even today in 2018. This example is different, but still really cool to see Rolex do non-production type watches.
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24 August 2018, 01:20 PM
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Nice read Eliot thanks
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24 August 2018, 01:26 PM
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Great read/post Eliot, thanks!
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24 August 2018, 03:12 PM
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Thanks for sharing. Good read.
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24 August 2018, 05:05 PM
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Very special indeed. Glad there are still some preserved specimens around.
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24 August 2018, 05:41 PM
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Wonderful story and fantastic pictures. Thanks for sharing!
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24 August 2018, 05:46 PM
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That's going to sell for a lot of money
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24 August 2018, 05:51 PM
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Nice watch. The dial is pure art. Thanks for posting.
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24 August 2018, 05:56 PM
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Wow, that is a grail piece! Wonder how many of these one-offs there is out there...
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24 August 2018, 05:56 PM
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What effect does this have on the 116506 Platona from a historical perspective? Is it still the first platinum Daytona?
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24 August 2018, 08:28 PM
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Great Read, Thanks.
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24 August 2018, 08:36 PM
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Great read... never knew of the possible Bernie Madoff connection ... wow
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24 August 2018, 08:39 PM
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Interesting article and I very much enjoy discovering something out of the norm from Rolex.
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24 August 2018, 09:27 PM
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Thanks for sharing!
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24 August 2018, 09:38 PM
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wow, very cool read...
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24 August 2018, 10:02 PM
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glad everyone enjoyed it. in terms of significance it is the first platinum daytona that i know of. however, i don't think it takes away from the platona.
unless you buy this watch at auction you will never see the chance again IMO. it just goes to show you rolex make some limited edition watches that are not advertised at all because the purpose for the watch is not a marketing campaign.
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24 August 2018, 10:46 PM
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Yes, great article. Thank you.
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24 August 2018, 11:00 PM
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Interesting...would love to see some pictures of the "Deep Blue" Daytona referenced in the article.
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24 August 2018, 11:04 PM
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Excellent read. A true grail.
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24 August 2018, 11:12 PM
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24 August 2018, 11:14 PM
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Thanks Eliot.
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25 August 2018, 12:28 AM
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Very interesting , thanks a lot
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25 August 2018, 12:31 AM
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Wow - so crazy just how little we know of the different variations out there. Love the hunt.
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25 August 2018, 02:52 AM
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Wow, it's good to be the (Rolex) boss!
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