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Time Out · 22 March 2022, 11:22 AM

First off... Whoa.

Second off.. it is the heaviest watch to ever grace my wrist.

It was a sale piece from the safe destined for a local whale who was not me. My SA is superior in the fact that he shows me legit pieces for sale and I don't pester him about selling anything to me.

Just wanted to share a really great experience wearing an ultra heavy hitter.

PS, he also pulled the OP blue dial out of the safe for me to try on and play with. Grey market price aside, I would not pull the msrp trigger on that one.

Chewbacca · 22 March 2022, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Time Out

First off... Whoa.

Second off.. it is the heaviest watch to ever grace my wrist.

It was a sale piece from the safe destined for a local whale who was not me. My SA is superior in the fact that he shows me legit pieces for sale and I don't pester him about selling anything to me.

Just wanted to share a really great experience wearing an ultra heavy hitter.

PS, he also pulled the OP blue dial out of the safe for me to try on and play with. Grey market price aside, I would not pull the msrp trigger on that one.

Nice. I heard it’s a heavy beast. We have a doctor member here who treated his like a wrench and it held up.

(Now waiting for the Rolex police to say you shouldn’t have worn a sold watch and the SA is bad human for letting you

)

FloridaBill · 22 March 2022, 11:33 AM

I too tried on on and thought it was way to heavy for me....

dpt.calvin · 22 March 2022, 11:45 AM

One day…prolly not. But one can dream.

GB-man · 22 March 2022, 11:48 AM

Definitely has an aura when you strap that thing on. Too heavy for me but can appreciate why people love it.

denmanproject · 22 March 2022, 11:49 AM

The weight messes with your head lol something that size shouldn’t be that heavy

Time Out · 22 March 2022, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by denmanproject

The weight messes with your head lol something that size shouldn’t be that heavy

It does. It weighs half as much as the YG President he also showed me. It truly is unbelievable how heavy it is.

shaunylw · 22 March 2022, 01:46 PM

They are pretty awesome. I just saw one posted for sale, wow did they climb in price! Don’t think i could handle the weight, and my pocketbook certainly couldnt handle the cost!

Booth9999 · 22 March 2022, 02:53 PM

What is the weight if anyone knows?

7sins · 22 March 2022, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Booth9999

What is the weight if anyone knows?

280 grams. It is very heavy but you get used to it, it can be a bit much if wearing it all day long.

EvelynWaugh · 22 March 2022, 03:24 PM

I don't think I'll ever get to even try one on...

Chiboy · 22 March 2022, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 7sins

280 grams. It is very heavy but you get used to it, it can be a bit much if wearing it all day long.

Yeah, way too heavy. I've been wearing one all day for over five years and it still ain't comfy!

Truly, I and others on here have noticed that you feel the weight when you first put it on, but it melts away quickly -- perhaps after a short break-in period when you first get it. Then you don't notice it at all unless you think about it. But if you think about it, you can definitely feel the weight.

Well......I'm guessing you have found this already.

jamesbondOO7 · 22 March 2022, 10:06 PM

If you get lost in the desert, you will walk around in circles centered on the side you wear the watch.

Wahlberg · 22 March 2022, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Time Out

It weighs half as much as the YG President he also showed me. It truly is unbelievable how heavy it is.

Huh? So the YG weighs more than the platinum?

brandrea · 22 March 2022, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Definitely has an aura when you strap that thing on. Too heavy for me but can appreciate why people love it.

Same Tom

I remember trying one on back in the day at an AD in Oakville. Heavy is an understatement

thenewrick · 22 March 2022, 10:30 PM

Gold watches are about 50% heavier than steel
And platinum is about 30% heavier than gold ones.

I wore a dd40 yellow gold and it was surprisingly light and smaller than I expected on my wrist.

The dd40 platinum actually felt heavy when I wore it.

I imagine the DD40 and platona are the same in weigh and comfort. Main difference is the presidential bracelet and it’s hidden clasp vs the double lock oyster clasp

alphadweller · 22 March 2022, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 7sins

280 grams. It is very heavy but you get used to it, it can be a bit much if wearing it all day long.

Wow, that's a lot more than I expected. Too heavy I'd say.

t65tampa · 22 March 2022, 10:36 PM

It's a really cool watch. I love the heft of the platinum. Almost got one a few years ago when they were relatively easy to obtain at the AD, but just didn't really go for the brown. If the brown accents had been replaced with black, it would have left the store with me.

JSolution · 22 March 2022, 10:40 PM

It’s very comfortable actually - being a Daytona.

I could see platinum comfort being an issue if it was on a sky dweller.

Tricolore66 · 22 March 2022, 11:29 PM

I haven’t seen the doc here in some time, and he used to be a frequent poster.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Nice. I heard it’s a heavy beast. We have a doctor member here who treated his like a wrench and it held up.

(Now waiting for the Rolex police to say you shouldn’t have worn a sold watch and the SA is bad human for letting you

)

Rrpdc · 22 March 2022, 11:33 PM

I tried it on and it was unwearable for me. Heavy as a brick ap royal oak.

Time Out · 23 March 2022, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Huh? So the YG weighs more than the platinum?

Whoops.. I actually meant to say the full YG President weighed half as much. I have a bit of dyslexia.

HogwldFLTR · 23 March 2022, 12:59 AM

It is truly a heavy watch but on the average, after 17minutes and 23 seconds it no longer feels heavy. (Finally have a use for the chronograph.)

brandrea · 23 March 2022, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSolution

It’s very comfortable actually - being a Daytona.

I could see platinum comfort being an issue if it was on a sky dweller.

And some people want a Platinum SeaDweller

swish77 · 23 March 2022, 01:14 AM

I tried on the Platona several times, and actually wore one for about 30 minutes at a gray-market seller's showroom. Way, way too heavy for me.

Sure, you can get used to wearing just about anything. You can get used to a rock stuck in your shoe. But for a timepiece at that price point, even at retail, the comfort level needs to be perfect, not something you learn to get used to.

As a side note, over $200K on the gray market now? Talk about insanity.

sxdcfv911 · 23 March 2022, 01:19 AM

Agree with those who say the weight is not a problem. It's like a 'weighted blanket' for the wrist. It is VERY comfortable. You forget about it immediately. I wear mine with a suit and tie for an 8-10 hour day.

arche3 · 23 March 2022, 01:40 AM

If I had a Plat daytona I'd wear it to sleep for a year. It's my grail watch.

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JSolution · 23 March 2022, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

And some people want a Platinum SeaDweller

I am guilty that I would be the first to sign up for a yellow gold sea dweller 43

brandrea · 23 March 2022, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSolution

I am guilty that I would be the first to sign up for a yellow gold sea dweller 43

That’d be a work out

macrowatch · 23 March 2022, 02:36 AM

Get one those hand weights to train for a year before wearing a Platona! Ready in no time!

22 March 2022, 11:22 AM	#1
Time Out Banned Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: MW Posts: 495	Tried on a Platona today... First off... Whoa. Second off.. it is the heaviest watch to ever grace my wrist. It was a sale piece from the safe destined for a local whale who was not me. My SA is superior in the fact that he shows me legit pieces for sale and I don't pester him about selling anything to me. Just wanted to share a really great experience wearing an ultra heavy hitter. PS, he also pulled the OP blue dial out of the safe for me to try on and play with. Grey market price aside, I would not pull the msrp trigger on that one.

22 March 2022, 11:45 AM	#4
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22 March 2022, 11:48 AM	#5
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,342	Definitely has an aura when you strap that thing on. Too heavy for me but can appreciate why people love it. __________________

22 March 2022, 10:06 PM	#13
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22 March 2022, 10:30 PM	#16
thenewrick 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Watch: OP41 Silver Posts: 1,814	Gold watches are about 50% heavier than steel And platinum is about 30% heavier than gold ones. I wore a dd40 yellow gold and it was surprisingly light and smaller than I expected on my wrist. The dd40 platinum actually felt heavy when I wore it. I imagine the DD40 and platona are the same in weigh and comfort. Main difference is the presidential bracelet and it’s hidden clasp vs the double lock oyster clasp __________________ OP41 Silver, BLNR Jubilee, 70th Anniversary Sub, 16753 Clint Eastwood

22 March 2022, 11:33 AM	#3
FloridaBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Real Name: Bill Location: Florida Watch: Patek and Rolex Posts: 254	I too tried on on and thought it was way to heavy for me....

22 March 2022, 11:49 AM	#6
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	The weight messes with your head lol something that size shouldn’t be that heavy

22 March 2022, 01:46 PM	#8
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,652	They are pretty awesome. I just saw one posted for sale, wow did they climb in price! Don’t think i could handle the weight, and my pocketbook certainly couldnt handle the cost!

22 March 2022, 02:53 PM	#9
Booth9999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: California Posts: 444	What is the weight if anyone knows?

22 March 2022, 03:24 PM	#11
EvelynWaugh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 420	I don't think I'll ever get to even try one on...

22 March 2022, 10:36 PM	#18
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,251	It's a really cool watch. I love the heft of the platinum. Almost got one a few years ago when they were relatively easy to obtain at the AD, but just didn't really go for the brown. If the brown accents had been replaced with black, it would have left the store with me. __________________ t65tampa

22 March 2022, 10:40 PM	#19
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	It’s very comfortable actually - being a Daytona. I could see platinum comfort being an issue if it was on a sky dweller.

22 March 2022, 11:33 PM	#21
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	I tried it on and it was unwearable for me. Heavy as a brick ap royal oak.

23 March 2022, 12:59 AM	#23
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,674	It is truly a heavy watch but on the average, after 17minutes and 23 seconds it no longer feels heavy. (Finally have a use for the chronograph.) __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

23 March 2022, 01:14 AM	#25
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,988	I tried on the Platona several times, and actually wore one for about 30 minutes at a gray-market seller's showroom. Way, way too heavy for me. Sure, you can get used to wearing just about anything. You can get used to a rock stuck in your shoe. But for a timepiece at that price point, even at retail, the comfort level needs to be perfect, not something you learn to get used to. As a side note, over $200K on the gray market now? Talk about insanity.

23 March 2022, 01:19 AM	#26
sxdcfv911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Buffalo Posts: 242	Agree with those who say the weight is not a problem. It's like a 'weighted blanket' for the wrist. It is VERY comfortable. You forget about it immediately. I wear mine with a suit and tie for an 8-10 hour day.

23 March 2022, 01:40 AM	#27
arche3 Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 280	If I had a Plat daytona I'd wear it to sleep for a year. It's my grail watch. Sent from my SM-F711U using Tapatalk

23 March 2022, 02:36 AM	#30
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Get one those hand weights to train for a year before wearing a Platona! Ready in no time!

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