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Old 2 January 2023, 08:21 AM   #1
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Platinum 36 vs Platinum 40

BNIB 2022 Platinum 36 fluted bezel/baguettes vs BNIB 2022 Platinum 40 smooth bezel/baguettes
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Old 2 January 2023, 08:53 AM   #2
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Just picked up a BNIB DD 36 Platinum fluted bezel with baguettes this week. It is very nice… not nearly the heft of the Platinum smooth bezel DD 40’s that I have. The size (36mm) with a fluted bezel/baguettes is appropriate to the diminutive size of the DD 36mm case. It will be much used and much appreciated going forward.

That said, I do think that a Platinum DD 40 with a fluted bezel/baguettes would indeed (at least in my opinion) be over the top…. relative to the potential “bling” factor. Attached are comparative pictures. Comments are most welcome.
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Old 3 January 2023, 12:18 PM   #3
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The fluted 36 is incredible and a perfect size, even in platinum the smooth bezel is not for me.
It always seemed just right, that was until the fluted was released!
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Old 3 January 2023, 04:18 PM   #4
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OP, I agree with your comments. You have an impressive collection of platinum watches. Which is your favorite?
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Old 3 January 2023, 10:13 PM   #5
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DD at 36 just seems perfect.
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Old 4 January 2023, 10:45 AM   #6
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DD 36 for me. Classic.
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Old 20 March 2023, 10:36 PM   #7
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Looks great, incredible collection. Have you also tried the 41mm 218206 ?
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Old 20 March 2023, 10:44 PM   #8
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DD at 36 just seems perfect.
Have to agree, especially seeing it next to the 40
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Old 21 March 2023, 11:21 AM   #9
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Personally, the 36mm would be my choice.
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Old 23 March 2023, 12:11 AM   #10
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Damn, that's a lot of Pt!!!
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Old 26 April 2023, 06:57 PM   #11
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DD 36 is more classic
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Old 30 April 2023, 11:59 AM   #12
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I’m on the list for a plat DD 40 with romans. Nice collection.
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Old 1 May 2023, 12:15 AM   #13
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Very nice.
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Old 10 May 2023, 03:20 AM   #14
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I like the 36 fluted best of the two.
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Old 1 September 2024, 01:32 AM   #15
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I love that you have 5 platinums…it is hard once you wear it to wear anything else but you have taken it to another level!
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Old 1 September 2024, 02:01 AM   #16
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Fluted 36 for me. The smaller a watch is the more comfortable it is and as a bonus it’s less likely you’ll put a massive ding on it :-)
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Old 1 September 2024, 12:29 PM   #17
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36mm.
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Old 2 September 2024, 03:46 PM   #18
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I have to admit I want that Daytona and 40 roman and fluted 36.
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Old 2 September 2024, 11:49 PM   #19
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Lovely collection! I love the DD 36
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Old 24 October 2024, 07:28 AM   #20
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Couldn’t agree more that the DD36 looks awesome however I would prefer the DD40
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