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rmlovett1 · 16 November 2020, 02:15 AM

Not for me...I’ve got mine.
I have a friend...thinking about buy this or that...PT Daytona or equal value Porsche 911. I said I’d bring it to my friends here...
for context....
Near my age, 52
Has a few watches that include one PM Rolex (not a Daytona) and a couple SS Rolex, along with some G-shock, etc....
Has a nice daily driver vehicle...but the dilemma between top end watch or top end weekend fun, sports car (relatively/arguably speaking)

So I bring it to the car & watch enthusiasts here.....
Porsche or Platona?

T4ME · 16 November 2020, 02:16 AM

Porsche

Watch Rob · 16 November 2020, 02:18 AM

Watches>cars

Dr Process · 16 November 2020, 02:27 AM

Porsche

AshAP · 16 November 2020, 02:34 AM

I didn’t know it was legal for a 50 year old to wear a G shock.

It’s a tough call but personally I’d only vote for the Porsche if it was the 992 as in my eyes it is an incredible looking car, not that other 911s aren’t.

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TRS1 · 16 November 2020, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Process

Porsche

Way more fun.

rmlovett1 · 16 November 2020, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by T4ME

Porsche

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Originally Posted by Watch Rob

Watches>cars

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Originally Posted by Dr Process

Porsche

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Originally Posted by AshAP

I didn’t know it was legal for a 50 year old to wear a G shock.

It’s a tough call but personally I’d only vote for the Porsche if it was the 992 as in my eyes it is an incredible looking car, not that other 911s aren’t.

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Originally Posted by TRS1

Way more fun.

Thanks guys… I figured this was going to be a pretty split vote

MrGoat · 16 November 2020, 02:47 AM

911!!

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mjclark32 · 16 November 2020, 02:54 AM

Given his other watches I’m leaning the Porsche, but it’s close

bremersm · 16 November 2020, 03:02 AM

I would take a Porsche and a Time over any Rolex.

This coming from a guy that owns a Tudor and a Miata.

Beo3 · 16 November 2020, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bremersm

I would take a Porsche and a Time over any Rolex.

This coming from a guy that owns a Tudor and a Miata.

LOL!

I like the idea that the Porsche will create massive amounts of fun, but it will depreciate much more rapidly than the Rolex.

Plus figuring maintenance, financially the Porsche may not be the wiser choice of the two. Unless money is not a consideration .

rmlovett1 · 16 November 2020, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Beo3

LOL!

I like the idea that the Porsche will create massive amounts of fun, but it will depreciate much more rapidly than the Rolex.

Plus figuring maintenance, financially the Porsche may not be the wiser choice of the two. Unless money is not a consideration .

Thank you. Money really not part of the equation.

JayHantz · 16 November 2020, 03:11 AM

Although I do love the Platona - there is something about the Porsche that I love (obviously) that a watch can't touch. I love the feel of driving through the mountains, downshifting in tunnels, and being part of a group of enthusiasts who just love to drive.

I voted Porsche.

JayHantz · 16 November 2020, 03:11 AM

Also this thread needs pictures....

My 911 T.

Pw92676 · 16 November 2020, 03:13 AM

In his situation, 911.

But isn’t the correct answer to always add both :)

icjewelry2 · 16 November 2020, 03:13 AM

Having both, my Porsche is exciting and relaxing to drive, and I have watches that I enjoy wearing too. So I'd pick the Car if he doesn't have one yet, and especially if he hasn't had one and money is not an issue (as it will depreciate faster) My 2 ~

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rmlovett1 · 16 November 2020, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JayHantz

Also this thread needs pictures....

My 911 T.

That’s a beauty!

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Originally Posted by icjewelry2

Having both, my Porsche is exciting and relaxing to drive, and I have watches that I enjoy wearing too. So I'd pick the Car if he doesn't have one yet, and especially if he hasn't had one and money is not an issue (as it will depreciate faster) My 2 ~

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Great thoughts. Thank you

gnuyork · 16 November 2020, 03:15 AM

911... I like the Daytona OK, but the Platona is not my choice of Daytona regardless of value. That being said I'm not a huge 911 fan either unless pre 1990.

superdog · 16 November 2020, 03:29 AM

You know what I think....

fskywalker · 16 November 2020, 03:31 AM

Porshe 911 by a quarter mile!

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EEpro · 16 November 2020, 03:35 AM

911 vote. No way a watch can bring that kind of experience.

GB-man · 16 November 2020, 03:40 AM

Porsche and it’s not even close

Phil t 32 · 16 November 2020, 03:48 AM

Got to be Porsche considering he already has the Rolex(s)....scare yourself a least once a day...so it’s said and wearing a Rolex won’t do that for you

(well...in most cases)

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G8RDPM · 16 November 2020, 03:51 AM

Porsche for sure.

There is no substitute!

tuna_gmt · 16 November 2020, 04:00 AM

+1 for Porsche

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rmlovett1 · 16 November 2020, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by gnuyork

911... I like the Daytona OK, but the Platona is not my choice of Daytona regardless of value. That being said I'm not a huge 911 fan either unless pre 1990.

Love the 80’s Porsche as well

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Originally Posted by superdog

You know what I think....

I do

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Porshe 911 by a quarter mile!

Clever!

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Originally Posted by EEpro

911 vote. No way a watch can bring that kind of experience.

Good point

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Porsche and it’s not even close

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Originally Posted by Phil t 32

Got to be Porsche considering he already has the Rolex(s)....scare yourself a least once a day...so it’s said and wearing a Rolex won’t do that for you

(well...in most cases)

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Originally Posted by G8RDPM

Porsche for sure.

There is no substitute!

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Originally Posted by tuna_gmt

+1 for Porsche

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Thank you guys

Etschell · 16 November 2020, 04:04 AM

Platona.

Jackie Daytona · 16 November 2020, 04:28 AM

I voted Platona, but sort of meant Porsche. Weekend car all the way.

I just have trouble hitting Porsche. Nice enough cars I guess but just not a big enough fan to vote for it intentionally.

FTX I · 16 November 2020, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch Rob

Watches>cars

+1

Rashid.bk · 16 November 2020, 04:42 AM

Tough call, right now if I could dream of these two...
The Daytona will fold firm and bring joy anywhere I go.
The Porsche is at the bottom of depreciation I would assume, so it should hold firm also, but has a limited joy window.

For me, Daytona....besides the P car I would want costs more.
But in your friend's shoes I think the Porsche is the answer.
I voted P car for his situation.

View Poll Results: Porsche 911 or Platona
Porsche 911	142	81.14%
Platinum Daytona	33	18.86%
Voters: 175. You may not vote on this poll

16 November 2020, 02:15 AM	#1
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Poll.....Porsche or Rolex Not for me...I’ve got mine. I have a friend...thinking about buy this or that...PT Daytona or equal value Porsche 911. I said I’d bring it to my friends here... for context.... Near my age, 52 Has a few watches that include one PM Rolex (not a Daytona) and a couple SS Rolex, along with some G-shock, etc.... Has a nice daily driver vehicle...but the dilemma between top end watch or top end weekend fun, sports car (relatively/arguably speaking) So I bring it to the car & watch enthusiasts here..... Porsche or Platona?

16 November 2020, 02:34 AM	#5
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	Poll.....Porsche or Rolex I didn’t know it was legal for a 50 year old to wear a G shock. It’s a tough call but personally I’d only vote for the Porsche if it was the 992 as in my eyes it is an incredible looking car, not that other 911s aren’t. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 November 2020, 02:54 AM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Given his other watches I’m leaning the Porsche, but it’s close __________________

16 November 2020, 03:29 AM	#19
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	You know what I think.... __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

16 November 2020, 02:16 AM	#2
T4ME "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 670	Porsche

16 November 2020, 02:18 AM	#3
Watch Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 114200 Posts: 1,265	Watches>cars

16 November 2020, 02:27 AM	#4
Dr Process "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Joseph Location: US Watch: your hands Posts: 435	Porsche

16 November 2020, 02:47 AM	#8
MrGoat 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 5,487	911!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 November 2020, 03:02 AM	#10
bremersm Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Charlotte Posts: 647	I would take a Porsche and a Time over any Rolex. This coming from a guy that owns a Tudor and a Miata.

16 November 2020, 03:11 AM	#13
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Although I do love the Platona - there is something about the Porsche that I love (obviously) that a watch can't touch. I love the feel of driving through the mountains, downshifting in tunnels, and being part of a group of enthusiasts who just love to drive. I voted Porsche.

16 November 2020, 03:13 AM	#15
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	In his situation, 911. But isn’t the correct answer to always add both :)

16 November 2020, 03:13 AM	#16
icjewelry2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Real Name: Andy Location: Nags Head, NC Watch: Rolex 16613lb Posts: 66	Having both, my Porsche is exciting and relaxing to drive, and I have watches that I enjoy wearing too. So I'd pick the Car if he doesn't have one yet, and especially if he hasn't had one and money is not an issue (as it will depreciate faster) My 2 ~ Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

16 November 2020, 03:15 AM	#18
gnuyork "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 3,353	911... I like the Daytona OK, but the Platona is not my choice of Daytona regardless of value. That being said I'm not a huge 911 fan either unless pre 1990.

16 November 2020, 03:31 AM	#20
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,183	Porshe 911 by a quarter mile! 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

16 November 2020, 03:35 AM	#21
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	911 vote. No way a watch can bring that kind of experience. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

16 November 2020, 03:40 AM	#22
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Porsche and it’s not even close __________________

16 November 2020, 03:48 AM	#23
Phil t 32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Staffs UK Posts: 445	Poll.....Porsche or Rolex Got to be Porsche considering he already has the Rolex(s)....scare yourself a least once a day...so it’s said and wearing a Rolex won’t do that for you (well...in most cases) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 November 2020, 03:51 AM	#24
G8RDPM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,252	Porsche for sure. There is no substitute!

16 November 2020, 04:00 AM	#25
tuna_gmt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: GMT II 16710 Pepsi Posts: 42	+1 for Porsche Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 November 2020, 04:04 AM	#27
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Platona. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

16 November 2020, 04:28 AM	#28
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,626	I voted Platona, but sort of meant Porsche. Weekend car all the way. I just have trouble hitting Porsche. Nice enough cars I guess but just not a big enough fan to vote for it intentionally. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

16 November 2020, 04:42 AM	#30
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Tough call, right now if I could dream of these two... The Daytona will fold firm and bring joy anywhere I go. The Porsche is at the bottom of depreciation I would assume, so it should hold firm also, but has a limited joy window. For me, Daytona....besides the P car I would want costs more. But in your friend's shoes I think the Porsche is the answer. I voted P car for his situation.

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