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RDT-G23 · 29 October 2022, 01:20 AM

I’ve been on a list with my AD for the new platinum day date with the fluted bezel/baguette dial. They called me earlier this week to check whether I wanted this or not. Too much for me. I couldn’t wear this to work-whereas the fluted bezel with the same dial better flies under radar. Please opine.

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Brian Page · 29 October 2022, 01:23 AM

I agree

ArtNouveau · 29 October 2022, 01:24 AM

Way too much bling for this no diamonds guy.

prnceofpersia23 · 29 October 2022, 01:25 AM

Diamond bezel kills it, good decision.

asrah · 29 October 2022, 01:32 AM

I think you did well, but I didn't know that platinum DD come on fluted bezel

CarlOver · 29 October 2022, 01:32 AM

I think for many folks this would be too much. What was price?

bullies · 29 October 2022, 01:32 AM

Part of me says “no way”. The other says “hell yeah. F it”

rmlovett1 · 29 October 2022, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RDT-G23

I’ve been on a list with my AD for the new platinum day date with the fluted bezel/baguette dial. They called me earlier this week to check whether I wanted this or not. Too much for me. I couldn’t wear this to work-whereas the fluted bezel with the same dial better flies under radar. Please opine.

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I’m confused….you said you’re on the waiting list for the PT DD with fluted bezel and baguette dial. They called and asked if you wanted it…and it’s too much for you. Whereas the fluted bezel with the same dial flies under the radar

What is the fluted bezel with the same dial ?? Isn’t that what you described in the first sentence? Am I reading something wrong here?

Stan Cooper · 29 October 2022, 01:57 AM

Huge difference between fluted and diamonds. I agree, diamonds are too much.

Calatrava r · 29 October 2022, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RDT-G23

I’ve been on a list with my AD for the new platinum day date with the fluted bezel/baguette dial. They called me earlier this week to check whether I wanted this or not. Too much for me. I couldn’t wear this to work-whereas the fluted bezel with the same dial better flies under radar. Please opine.

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36mm or 40mm?

MrMikee · 29 October 2022, 02:00 AM

Fluted bezel looks 100 times better. Good decision there. The diamonds are too much.

S’portEye · 29 October 2022, 02:05 AM

So close to being “The One.” The diamond bezel kills the look.

yonexsp · 29 October 2022, 02:11 AM

After 2 year you can have Rolex swap the bezel I believe.

enjoythemusic · 29 October 2022, 02:12 AM

Excellent choice. Needs baguette diamonds on the bezel, have seen the round and it looks off to me.

Modiferous · 29 October 2022, 02:17 AM

What exactly is the full retail on the DD platinum with the diamond bezel and diamond blue dial? Since when did they revert to round diamonds, I thought the 228396 had the channel set baguettes? Or are those in fact baguettes but the picture is just blurry.

As far as swapping the dial or bezel, I once checked on that for my 228206 and the AD never even called me back, for the exact price, just gave an in store estimate and looked at me like, why would you want to do that?

Okay now I am thinking, you are perhaps looking at the 36mm "new" model. Not the 40mm?

Other than the 3255 movement, the "new" 36mm looks too much like the old one, no?

In either case though, I don't see round diamonds on the Rolex website, just maybe more square than rectangular.

4 Aussies · 29 October 2022, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by yonexsp

After 2 year you can have Rolex swap the bezel I believe.

Rolex will not swap bezels, only dials.

garyk · 29 October 2022, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RDT-G23

I’ve been on a list with my AD for the new platinum day date with the fluted bezel/baguette dial. They called me earlier this week to check whether I wanted this or not. Too much for me. I couldn’t wear this to work-whereas the fluted bezel with the same dial better flies under radar. Please opine.

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My wife would have been all over that one. Not for me though…

omar-rye · 29 October 2022, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

I’m confused….you said you’re on the waiting list for the PT DD with fluted bezel and baguette dial. They called and asked if you wanted it…and it’s too much for you. Whereas the fluted bezel with the same dial flies under the radar

What is the fluted bezel with the same dial ?? Isn’t that what you described in the first sentence? Am I reading something wrong here?

They called and asked if he wanted the diamond bezel and baguette dial (as pictured in his post) and not the fluted bezel/baguette dial that he requested

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The Stifmeister · 29 October 2022, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richris1

I’m confused….you said you’re on the waiting list for the PT DD with fluted bezel and baguette dial. They called and asked if you wanted it…and it’s too much for you. Whereas the fluted bezel with the same dial flies under the radar

What is the fluted bezel with the same dial ?? Isn’t that what you described in the first sentence? Am I reading something wrong here?

The new fluted bezel became an option as of 2022 and was released at W&W this year.

absurd · 29 October 2022, 02:29 AM

The diamond bezel is the eye-sore on an otherwise beautiful piece! If that had been dropped, with the batons in there, it would have been a keeper!! Good call

alex.cicollo · 29 October 2022, 02:32 AM

I’d’ve done the same.

Tavli3 · 29 October 2022, 02:44 AM

I think it’s more suited for the missus.

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brandrea · 29 October 2022, 02:46 AM

I’d wait for the one you want, especially at this price point

Modiferous · 29 October 2022, 02:51 AM

After you have had DDs with no diamond bezels for a while, you may want the diamond bezel....

It is similar to drawing the line at no yellow precious metal, some people are purists in that respect too.

The purity of the "no diamond" look is great in principle, but after a while the idea of having factory diamonds on some of your watches grows on you. Today, I have some Rolexes with factory diamonds, some with none. (And most of her Rolexes have diamonds....)

Politiceaux · 29 October 2022, 02:59 AM

Would’ve made the same decision. That watch is extremely gaudy.

Pop Art Suzy · 29 October 2022, 03:00 AM

Too ostentatious for my taste.

ltmgeller · 29 October 2022, 03:02 AM

Too many diamonds for me

Danny83 · 29 October 2022, 03:11 AM

My friend who plays on the Astros got offered the same watch from that Ad on monday price was 116,300. He passed

coolsound · 29 October 2022, 03:16 AM

Saw the same watch in YG available at an AD in Vegas over the weekend (the only available watch in the case). 62k. Too much bling for my taste...

Modiferous · 29 October 2022, 03:18 AM

116.3K is a lot for a 36mm, platinum or no platinum.

A reputable gray market dealer had this one, unworn, boxes, no papers.

for only $95000. I was about to wire the money when the dealer changed the price. To double! and so it remains. Now that's really too high.

29 October 2022, 01:20 AM	#1
RDT-G23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 332	Turned this down on Wednesday… I’ve been on a list with my AD for the new platinum day date with the fluted bezel/baguette dial. They called me earlier this week to check whether I wanted this or not. Too much for me. I couldn’t wear this to work-whereas the fluted bezel with the same dial better flies under radar. Please opine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 October 2022, 01:32 AM	#7
bullies "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 1,442	Part of me says “no way”. The other says “hell yeah. F it” __________________ ♛16610 ♛116655 ♛116619 AP 15400 ♛228238

29 October 2022, 01:57 AM	#9
Stan Cooper 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,888	Huge difference between fluted and diamonds. I agree, diamonds are too much. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M Traveler GMT Meteorite, Seiko SSC813 quartz solar powered chronograph It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

29 October 2022, 02:12 AM	#14
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,170	Excellent choice. Needs baguette diamonds on the bezel, have seen the round and it looks off to me. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

29 October 2022, 03:00 AM	#26
Pop Art Suzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Real Name: Suzanne Location: Colorado Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 813	Too ostentatious for my taste. __________________ “Art is anything you can get away with.” - Andy Warhol

29 October 2022, 01:23 AM	#2
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,624	I agree

29 October 2022, 01:24 AM	#3
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,387	Way too much bling for this no diamonds guy.

29 October 2022, 01:25 AM	#4
prnceofpersia23 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: AZ, USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 2,021	Diamond bezel kills it, good decision.

29 October 2022, 01:32 AM	#5
asrah "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Somewhere Watch: 116500LN Posts: 253	I think you did well, but I didn't know that platinum DD come on fluted bezel

29 October 2022, 01:32 AM	#6
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,219	I think for many folks this would be too much. What was price?

29 October 2022, 02:00 AM	#11
MrMikee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: UK Posts: 212	Fluted bezel looks 100 times better. Good decision there. The diamonds are too much.

29 October 2022, 02:05 AM	#12
S’portEye "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Shreveport Posts: 1,416	So close to being “The One.” The diamond bezel kills the look.

29 October 2022, 02:11 AM	#13
yonexsp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 217	After 2 year you can have Rolex swap the bezel I believe.

29 October 2022, 02:17 AM	#15
Modiferous "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: California Posts: 315	What exactly is the full retail on the DD platinum with the diamond bezel and diamond blue dial? Since when did they revert to round diamonds, I thought the 228396 had the channel set baguettes? Or are those in fact baguettes but the picture is just blurry. As far as swapping the dial or bezel, I once checked on that for my 228206 and the AD never even called me back, for the exact price, just gave an in store estimate and looked at me like, why would you want to do that? Okay now I am thinking, you are perhaps looking at the 36mm "new" model. Not the 40mm? Other than the 3255 movement, the "new" 36mm looks too much like the old one, no? In either case though, I don't see round diamonds on the Rolex website, just maybe more square than rectangular.

29 October 2022, 02:29 AM	#20
absurd "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Little Blue Dot Posts: 19	The diamond bezel is the eye-sore on an otherwise beautiful piece! If that had been dropped, with the batons in there, it would have been a keeper!! Good call

29 October 2022, 02:32 AM	#21
alex.cicollo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: A few Posts: 2,236	I’d’ve done the same.

29 October 2022, 02:44 AM	#22
Tavli3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: miami Watch: GMT II 16760 Posts: 1,676	I think it’s more suited for the missus. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 October 2022, 02:46 AM	#23
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	I’d wait for the one you want, especially at this price point

29 October 2022, 02:51 AM	#24
Modiferous "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: California Posts: 315	After you have had DDs with no diamond bezels for a while, you may want the diamond bezel.... It is similar to drawing the line at no yellow precious metal, some people are purists in that respect too. The purity of the "no diamond" look is great in principle, but after a while the idea of having factory diamonds on some of your watches grows on you. Today, I have some Rolexes with factory diamonds, some with none. (And most of her Rolexes have diamonds....)

29 October 2022, 02:59 AM	#25
Politiceaux "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: LA Posts: 256	Would’ve made the same decision. That watch is extremely gaudy.

29 October 2022, 03:02 AM	#27
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	Too many diamonds for me __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

29 October 2022, 03:11 AM	#28
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	My friend who plays on the Astros got offered the same watch from that Ad on monday price was 116,300. He passed

29 October 2022, 03:16 AM	#29
coolsound "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Texas Posts: 17	Saw the same watch in YG available at an AD in Vegas over the weekend (the only available watch in the case). 62k. Too much bling for my taste...

29 October 2022, 03:18 AM	#30
Modiferous "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: California Posts: 315	116.3K is a lot for a 36mm, platinum or no platinum. A reputable gray market dealer had this one, unworn, boxes, no papers. for only $95000. I was about to wire the money when the dealer changed the price. To double! and so it remains. Now that's really too high.

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