Platinum Daytona Reference 116506

[Wiener48]

Can’t find really a lot threads about this beauty.

Understatement pure or overpriced poser watch?

For me it is the first, pure understatement and the most beautiful Daytona at the moment. The Ice Blue Dial speaks for itself.

What are your opinions? Hot or not?

Is it still the first dial/edition so a MKI or are there any changes?

Pictures and opinions are more then welcome...

Picture: rolex.com

[rmlovett1]

It’s an absolute beauty! Gorgeous dial, pure class! There’s only been one dial variation that I know of....same watch with same color dial, diamond markers and ice blue sub-dials.

[WaxedElvis]

Like many watches discussed on this site - this one too has a nick name - not endorsing it but search “platona” - lots of threads.

Personally-I love the watch - but I’m biased.

[Jason71]

Love mine.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by WaxedElvis

Like many watches discussed on this site - this one too has a nick name - not endorsing it but search “platona” - lots of threads.

Personally-I love the watch - but I’m biased.

It's not really a nickname, just a shortening, much like Sub. The brown did inspire a similar nickname when it first came out but that was quickly poo pooed.

[SLS]

The only modern Rolex I currently want.

[accountank2000]

"Pure understatement"? You may need to check that in a dictionary.

It's a chunk of platinum on your wrist with an ice blue dial which can't possibly be mistaken for a lower end rolex of the same (expensive) Daytona line. OK, so it's not dripping with diamonds and other terrible bling bling cliches, but that doesn't mean it's understated, let alone 'pure' understated.

The model has been out five years. You don't see many, because people who travel in 'normal people' circles, don't spend that much money on a watch, but that doesn't mean it's flying under the radar.

Personally I much prefer the 116519LN, which is attractive but (a) more understated -it's a $30k watch which doesn't have a flashy/ shiny precious metal bracelet catching the sunlight; and (b) more sporty and masculine looking - I'm only 40-ish and not really ready to move to a delicate little retirement village where we'll watch the world go by while timing it with a luxury sports watch in some sort of metallic pastel baby-blue.

Still, takes all sorts to make a world.

[cop414]

Originally Posted by accountank2000

"Pure understatement"? You may need to check that in a dictionary.

It's a chunk of platinum on your wrist with an ice blue dial which can't possibly be mistaken for a lower end rolex of the same (expensive) Daytona line. OK, so it's not dripping with diamonds and other terrible bling bling cliches, but that doesn't mean it's understated, let alone 'pure' understated.

The model has been out five years. You don't see many, because people who travel in 'normal people' circles, don't spend that much money on a watch, but that doesn't mean it's flying under the radar.

Personally I much prefer the 116519LN, which is attractive but (a) more understated -it's a $30k watch which doesn't have a flashy/ shiny precious metal bracelet catching the sunlight; and (b) more sporty and masculine looking - I'm only 40-ish and not really ready to move to a delicate little retirement village where we'll watch the world go by while timing it with a luxury sports watch in some sort of metallic pastel baby-blue.

Still, takes all sorts to make a world.

[SG56]

Originally Posted by accountank2000

"Pure understatement"? You may need to check that in a dictionary.

It's a chunk of platinum on your wrist with an ice blue dial which can't possibly be mistaken for a lower end rolex of the same (expensive) Daytona line. OK, so it's not dripping with diamonds and other terrible bling bling cliches, but that doesn't mean it's understated, let alone 'pure' understated.

The model has been out five years. You don't see many, because people who travel in 'normal people' circles, don't spend that much money on a watch, but that doesn't mean it's flying under the radar.

Personally I much prefer the 116519LN, which is attractive but (a) more understated -it's a $30k watch which doesn't have a flashy/ shiny precious metal bracelet catching the sunlight; and (b) more sporty and masculine looking - I'm only 40-ish and not really ready to move to a delicate little retirement village where we'll watch the world go by while timing it with a luxury sports watch in some sort of metallic pastel baby-blue.

Still, takes all sorts to make a world.

Even 98% of people outside of this forum wouldn't know what it is. Not even that it's a Rolex, because it's not a Gold DD or a sub. let alone the details of the ice blue speaking for the case material.

So, i'd agree with understatement. Fully.

Gorgeous watch. A bit heavy, but gorgeous and under the radar.

[TimeToWatch]

Originally Posted by accountank2000

"Pure understatement"? You may need to check that in a dictionary.

It's a chunk of platinum on your wrist with an ice blue dial which can't possibly be mistaken for a lower end rolex of the same (expensive) Daytona line. OK, so it's not dripping with diamonds and other terrible bling bling cliches, but that doesn't mean it's understated, let alone 'pure' understated.

The model has been out five years. You don't see many, because people who travel in 'normal people' circles, don't spend that much money on a watch, but that doesn't mean it's flying under the radar.

Personally I much prefer the 116519LN, which is attractive but (a) more understated -it's a $30k watch which doesn't have a flashy/ shiny precious metal bracelet catching the sunlight; and (b) more sporty and masculine looking - I'm only 40-ish and not really ready to move to a delicate little retirement village where we'll watch the world go by while timing it with a luxury sports watch in some sort of metallic pastel baby-blue.

Still, takes all sorts to make a world.

The platinum Daytona is totally under the radar to non-WISes. The majority who even notice your watch (far and few between) will think it’s some Michael Kors watch. If someone’s astute enough to realize it’s a Rolex, it would require familiarity with the brand to understand it’s solid platinum and not stainless steel.

A gold Breitling is more flashy than a platinum Daytona.

[WaxedElvis]

Originally Posted by accountank2000

"Pure understatement"? You may need to check that in a dictionary.

It's a chunk of platinum on your wrist with an ice blue dial which can't possibly be mistaken for a lower end rolex of the same (expensive) Daytona line. OK, so it's not dripping with diamonds and other terrible bling bling cliches, but that doesn't mean it's understated, let alone 'pure' understated.

The model has been out five years. You don't see many, because people who travel in 'normal people' circles, don't spend that much money on a watch, but that doesn't mean it's flying under the radar.

Personally I much prefer the 116519LN, which is attractive but (a) more understated -it's a $30k watch which doesn't have a flashy/ shiny precious metal bracelet catching the sunlight; and (b) more sporty and masculine looking - I'm only 40-ish and not really ready to move to a delicate little retirement village where we'll watch the world go by while timing it with a luxury sports watch in some sort of metallic pastel baby-blue.

Still, takes all sorts to make a world.

I agree with one part of the above -

"Still, takes all sorts to make a world."

As a guy who and travels in "normal people" circles while happily wearing my apparently not "masculine looking" sports watch with "some sort of metallic pastel baby-blue" dial I'll respectfully disagree with the rest.

[jeffnnj]

Originally Posted by accountank2000

"Pure understatement"? You may need to check that in a dictionary.

It's a chunk of platinum on your wrist with an ice blue dial which can't possibly be mistaken for a lower end rolex of the same (expensive) Daytona line. OK, so it's not dripping with diamonds and other terrible bling bling cliches, but that doesn't mean it's understated, let alone 'pure' understated.

The model has been out five years. You don't see many, because people who travel in 'normal people' circles, don't spend that much money on a watch, but that doesn't mean it's flying under the radar.

Personally I much prefer the 116519LN, which is attractive but (a) more understated -it's a $30k watch which doesn't have a flashy/ shiny precious metal bracelet catching the sunlight; and (b) more sporty and masculine looking - I'm only 40-ish and not really ready to move to a delicate little retirement village where we'll watch the world go by while timing it with a luxury sports watch in some sort of metallic pastel baby-blue.

Still, takes all sorts to make a world.

Ummmm 99.9% of the population will mistake it for stainless. Perhaps more. Gorgeous piece but I’ll stick to Everose.


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[Chiboy]

Works for me. Every day.

[TheRolexKingofLV]

My favorite piece in my collection.

[nyc2la]

Lots of threads on this one. In short, it’s a great watch.

Gone but not forgotten.

[mps354]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Lots of threads on this one. In short, it’s a great watch.

Gone but not forgotten.

Very nice! This might be the second watch you convince me to buy

[nyc2la]

Originally Posted by mps354

Very nice! This might be the second watch you convince me to buy

Hopefully still no regrets on the 1st! (?).

[mps354]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Hopefully still no regrets on the 1st! (?).

Nope, the 5170p isn’t going anywhere

[GB-man]

No Rolex is an understatement but that’s no poser watch.

It’s def a good look

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by GB-man

No Rolex is an understatement but that’s no poser watch.

It’s def a good look

AKs are sort of odd and ubderstated.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by GB-man

No Rolex is an understatement but that’s no poser watch.

It’s def a good look

Well said

[Investr]

Home run watch! Ill personally never own bc of the price tag.....

[Heff]

I like the platinum Daytona, but I still don’t understand why they made the dial/sub dials brown.


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[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Heff

I like the platinum Daytona, but I still don’t understand why they made the dial/sub dials brown.


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Agreed. The brown on this watch is a deal breaker for me. Brown is just not my color.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Helmi

Thanks for the advice. I think I will pull the trigger on that offer. Will keep you posted with the developments.







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How exciting; can wait to see the incoming!!!! Congratulations in advance!!!

Originally Posted by Heff

I like the platinum Daytona, but I still don’t understand why they made the dial/sub dials brown.


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Diamond marker version has the blue sub dials!!! I think it's easier to read.

[GfromMT]

Originally Posted by Wiener48

What are your opinions? Hot or not?

Hot.

[thomaspp]

Amazing watch


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[rominvicta]

Go for it. Gorgeous piece. Check upon baguette dial, it is absolutly stunning when seen alive and still remains understated. Bear in mind prices climbed up by around 5-7000 eur since beginning of 2018. Brown subdial used to be around 45 k in Eur on Chrono24. Now it is north of 50 k.

[Bruins7]

My favorite version of the daytona

[CoveWatch]

It is absolutely stunning! Especially in person.. definitely one of my three favorite Daytona’s, price aside.. along with the 500 and 519 on OF