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Calboy888 · 30 July 2020, 05:09 PM

If you got one, would you change the strap to Rubber B or some leather straps just to reduce the weight of it?

-Ally- · 30 July 2020, 05:10 PM

No

Ichiran · 30 July 2020, 05:15 PM

The weight is the best thing about this watch. It's a gym in itself.

peterpl · 30 July 2020, 05:22 PM

I've been thinking about getting a plat Daytona with the full Baguettes.

I think I'm not ready to play in that big boys league just yet. LOL

padi56 · 30 July 2020, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calboy888

If you got one, would you change the strap to Rubber B or some leather straps just to reduce the weight of it?

Just what be the point in buying any platinum watch if you did that.

SearChart · 30 July 2020, 05:24 PM

Hell no!

Hotrod297 · 30 July 2020, 05:24 PM

I would, but not due to the weight, just to change the look. Perhaps during the summer time.

Dsmith1974 · 30 July 2020, 05:41 PM

Definitely not. Especially definitely not a Rubber B.

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dcash0615 · 30 July 2020, 05:44 PM

Absolutely not

Andad · 30 July 2020, 05:50 PM

The Pt Daytona does nothing for me but I wouldn’t change the package.

A rubber or leather strap would just make it look worse to me.

JSolution · 30 July 2020, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Just what be the point in buying any platinum watch if you did that.

Absolutley agree. That would be the most stupid bracelet change of any model.

rmlovett1 · 30 July 2020, 06:32 PM

Absolutely not!

Dsmith1974 · 30 July 2020, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calboy888

If you got one, would you change the strap to Rubber B or some leather straps just to reduce the weight of it?

Would you remove the doors from the Presidential State Cadillac to give it more of a golf buggy kind of vibe?

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bp1000 · 30 July 2020, 06:35 PM

If weight is an issue just get one of the oyster flex gold models

Onikage · 30 July 2020, 06:42 PM

I was looking for a budget Platona head on rubber or leather. I didn't find one.

HogwldFLTR · 30 July 2020, 06:49 PM

For weight reduction, definitely not. There are other reasons I have considered doing it which is mainly for preservation of the bracelet. Cost for bracelet repolishing for me is about $200 and is currently underway. For this watch this isn't particularly expensive. It is nice to be able to wear it without worrying about scratching up the bracelet however just because it starts looking pretty scarred up after extended use.

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Originally Posted by Onikage

I was looking for a budget Platona head on rubber or leather. I didn't find one.

Ha, ha, ha! That's a good one!!!

Henrimontgomery · 30 July 2020, 07:03 PM

That’s like buying a Bentley and swapping the seats with recaro ones to make it more track-ready.

DoctorA · 30 July 2020, 07:11 PM

I wouldn’t change the bracelet
But honestly, do what you like most and what appeals to you best! Patek and other watchmakers have many platinum models on straps.
About the weight, again it’s a personal preference, some like it, others don’t!

If you don’t live the weight, consider another platinum watch that comes on strap but if the Daytona face is what you’re after, I’d say go with the rubber B.

It’s your watch and your wrist!!

macrowatch · 30 July 2020, 07:34 PM

I did try on nato once just because the ad looked pretty cool color combo wise. But too too heavy balance wise.

lkngshrp · 30 July 2020, 08:50 PM

Not a chance. The weight is one of the greatest things about the Platinum Daytona. That and it flies way under the radar unless you’re a WIS....

Ichiran · 30 July 2020, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lkngshrp

Not a chance. The weight is one of the greatest things about the Platinum Daytona. That and it flies way under the radar unless you’re a WIS....

It's impossible for the platona to fly under the radar! I can spot it 1km away!

1William · 30 July 2020, 09:37 PM

I would not.

brandrea · 30 July 2020, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Just what be the point in buying any platinum watch if you did that.

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Hell no!

Exactly this ^^^

garyk · 30 July 2020, 09:43 PM

I really appreciate the look of a Rolex bracelet on their watches. I had a YG Daytona on a strap in the 90s. I imagined it with a bracelet so eventually sold it and bought one on a bracelet.

EtherBrown · 30 July 2020, 10:03 PM

A full WG Daytona will probably weigh as much as a Platona on rubber if weight is the concern. But the biggest consideration is that a watch that heavy without the weight of the bracelet to balance it will really swim in the wrist unless you wear your watches tighter than most, which would be uncomfortable for many.

Even though some scoff at the Oysterflex when comparing it to the full PM cost, it really is rubber engineered the Rolex way and sorts out the issues of rubber on heavy watches.

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HogwldFLTR · 30 July 2020, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by EtherBrown

A full WG Daytona will probably weigh as much as a Platona on rubber if weight is the concern. But the biggest consideration is that a watch that heavy without the weight of the bracelet to balance it will really swim in the wrist unless you wear your watches tighter than most, which would be uncomfortable for many.

Even though some scoff at the Oysterflex when comparing it to the full PM cost, it really is rubber engineered the Rolex way and sorts out the issues of rubber on heavy watches.

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From what I've seen at least one has ripped due to the mismatch in hardness between the Ti blades and the rubber. I believe the OF is a great idea but maybe not the best implementation. More like a solution in search of a problem.

JohnGT3RS · 30 July 2020, 10:09 PM

Do some push ups and leave the watch alone.

Tavli3 · 30 July 2020, 10:18 PM

So you pay a King's ransom for a platinum bracelet thats on the watch and you remove it for a piece of rubber.
That would be a NO.

sgwatchguy · 30 July 2020, 11:54 PM

No
No
No

BartM · 31 July 2020, 12:43 AM

I would never do that.
Better start working out and grow some muscles instead of mutilating your watch.

30 July 2020, 05:09 PM	#1
Calboy888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 54	A question regarding Platinum Daytona If you got one, would you change the strap to Rubber B or some leather straps just to reduce the weight of it?

30 July 2020, 05:24 PM	#7
Hotrod297 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rod Location: USA & UAE Watch: Rolex Posts: 766	I would, but not due to the weight, just to change the look. Perhaps during the summer time. __________________ "I collect Rolex because I love'um and dig'um"

30 July 2020, 05:44 PM	#9
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,394	Absolutely not __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

30 July 2020, 05:50 PM	#10
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,510	The Pt Daytona does nothing for me but I wouldn’t change the package. A rubber or leather strap would just make it look worse to me. __________________ E

30 July 2020, 06:42 PM	#15
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I was looking for a budget Platona head on rubber or leather. I didn't find one. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

30 July 2020, 05:10 PM	#2
-Ally- "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 593	No

30 July 2020, 05:15 PM	#3
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,158	The weight is the best thing about this watch. It's a gym in itself.

30 July 2020, 05:22 PM	#4
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	I've been thinking about getting a plat Daytona with the full Baguettes. I think I'm not ready to play in that big boys league just yet. LOL

30 July 2020, 05:41 PM	#8
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	Definitely not. Especially definitely not a Rubber B. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 July 2020, 06:32 PM	#12
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,480	Absolutely not!

30 July 2020, 06:35 PM	#14
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,971	If weight is an issue just get one of the oyster flex gold models

30 July 2020, 07:03 PM	#17
Henrimontgomery "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Switzerland Watch: yourself Posts: 1,294	That’s like buying a Bentley and swapping the seats with recaro ones to make it more track-ready.

30 July 2020, 07:11 PM	#18
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	I wouldn’t change the bracelet But honestly, do what you like most and what appeals to you best! Patek and other watchmakers have many platinum models on straps. About the weight, again it’s a personal preference, some like it, others don’t! If you don’t live the weight, consider another platinum watch that comes on strap but if the Daytona face is what you’re after, I’d say go with the rubber B. It’s your watch and your wrist!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

30 July 2020, 07:34 PM	#19
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	I did try on nato once just because the ad looked pretty cool color combo wise. But too too heavy balance wise.

30 July 2020, 08:50 PM	#20
lkngshrp "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Great White North Posts: 130	Not a chance. The weight is one of the greatest things about the Platinum Daytona. That and it flies way under the radar unless you’re a WIS....

30 July 2020, 09:37 PM	#22
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	I would not.

30 July 2020, 09:43 PM	#24
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,714	I really appreciate the look of a Rolex bracelet on their watches. I had a YG Daytona on a strap in the 90s. I imagined it with a bracelet so eventually sold it and bought one on a bracelet. __________________

30 July 2020, 10:03 PM	#25
EtherBrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Maryland Posts: 323	A full WG Daytona will probably weigh as much as a Platona on rubber if weight is the concern. But the biggest consideration is that a watch that heavy without the weight of the bracelet to balance it will really swim in the wrist unless you wear your watches tighter than most, which would be uncomfortable for many. Even though some scoff at the Oysterflex when comparing it to the full PM cost, it really is rubber engineered the Rolex way and sorts out the issues of rubber on heavy watches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 July 2020, 10:09 PM	#27
JohnGT3RS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 160	Do some push ups and leave the watch alone.

30 July 2020, 10:18 PM	#28
Tavli3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: miami Watch: GMT II 16760 Posts: 1,676	So you pay a King's ransom for a platinum bracelet thats on the watch and you remove it for a piece of rubber. That would be a NO.

30 July 2020, 11:54 PM	#29
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	No No No __________________

31 July 2020, 12:43 AM	#30
BartM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: The Netherlands Watch: 116613LB Posts: 34	I would never do that. Better start working out and grow some muscles instead of mutilating your watch.

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