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Wiener48 · 31 July 2018, 08:07 AM

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 · 31 July 2018, 08:32 AM

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 · 31 July 2018, 09:15 AM

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 · 31 July 2018, 10:28 AM

Love mine.

SLS · 31 July 2018, 10:31 AM

The only modern Rolex I currently want.

accountank2000 · 31 July 2018, 10:47 AM

"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.

Chiboy · 31 July 2018, 11:07 AM

Works for me. Every day.

TheRolexKingofLV · 31 July 2018, 11:14 AM

My favorite piece in my collection.

nyc2la · 31 July 2018, 11:47 AM

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

Gone but not forgotten.

GB-man · 31 July 2018, 11:48 AM

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

It’s def a good look

Investr · 31 July 2018, 11:50 AM

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

mps354 · 31 July 2018, 11:52 AM

Quote:

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 · 31 July 2018, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mps354

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

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

Heff · 31 July 2018, 12:11 PM

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

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cop414 · 31 July 2018, 12:28 PM

Quote:

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.

mps354 · 31 July 2018, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc2la

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

Nope, the 5170p isn’t going anywhere

SG56 · 31 July 2018, 01:47 PM

Quote:

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.

GfromMT · 31 July 2018, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiener48

What are your opinions? Hot or not?

Hot.

thomaspp · 31 July 2018, 01:59 PM

Amazing watch

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TimeToWatch · 31 July 2018, 02:04 PM

Quote:

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.

rominvicta · 31 July 2018, 02:58 PM

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 · 31 July 2018, 03:11 PM

My favorite version of the daytona

CoveWatch · 31 July 2018, 03:23 PM

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

troways · 31 July 2018, 03:37 PM

One of the best rolex but a bit overpriced.

Same amount of money can purchase one of each a full gold and a white gold daytona.

Wiener48 · 31 July 2018, 05:29 PM

Thanks for your comments guys. So it is for the moment, the king of all Daytonas?

Vivalas · 31 July 2018, 05:51 PM

I first tried it on at an evening at my AD’s when it was announced after Basel a few year back and wow what a stunner. To this day it remains my favourite watch.

I’ve comsidered buying it a few times and I could but here’s the problem for me - I’d either have to raise some money against one of my properties (never like borrowing against my investments), or sell my white dial Daytona, coke, sd43 and skydweller. Can’t see me doing that!

Or just save up - problem is something always come along :-)

sensui · 31 July 2018, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc2la

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

Gone but not forgotten.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

My favorite piece in my collection.

Yeah baby! Nice shots men!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiener48

Thanks for your comments guys. So it is for the moment, the king of all Daytonas?

It is the King? For me yes on the modern side....but lately I've been quite smitten with the 116509 panda dial as well....love the feel of the panda WG also....but then those thoughts go out the window when I strap on the 116506.....I don't know many watches with that kind of heft/wrist presence maintaining a thin Daytona profile.....Most people complaining about the brown IMO hasn't seen the watch in different lights to know how well it plays with the glacier blue dial....it is SUBLIME.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SG56

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.

Exactly. No one that's a non-WIS recgonizes the Platona as a Rolex much as one of the top of the food chain Rolex watches. It's far too uncommon and therefore extremely understated. In fact I got more people starting conversations with me regarding my Nautilus versus the Platona.....should show where the social media/trend is where on watches today.

A shot for good measure from me, because it's that awesome.

KJBLK · 31 July 2018, 08:45 PM

I love the platinum Daytona and I think the blue/brown combination is striking. Sadly my pockets aren't deep enough.

ap1 · 31 July 2018, 09:18 PM

It’s awesome

Jace · 31 July 2018, 09:27 PM

It is beautiful. It’s also really pricy especially for a Rolex. I have seen it in stores and in the wild. Because of the price point it is rather uncommon and I would guess that many people at this price would buy another haute horological piece unless they were die hard Daytona fans.

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31 July 2018, 10:28 AM	#4
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31 July 2018, 10:31 AM	#5
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	The only modern Rolex I currently want. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

31 July 2018, 11:47 AM	#9
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,389	Lots of threads on this one. In short, it’s a great watch. Gone but not forgotten. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

31 July 2018, 11:48 AM	#10
GB-man 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,269	No Rolex is an understatement but that’s no poser watch. It’s def a good look __________________

31 July 2018, 01:59 PM	#19
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Amazing watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

31 July 2018, 08:32 AM	#2
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,396	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.

31 July 2018, 09:15 AM	#3
WaxedElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 313	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.

31 July 2018, 10:47 AM	#6
accountank2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: London Watch: 116519LN, 79220R Posts: 314	"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.

31 July 2018, 11:50 AM	#11
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Home run watch! Ill personally never own bc of the price tag.....

31 July 2018, 12:11 PM	#14
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	I like the platinum Daytona, but I still don’t understand why they made the dial/sub dials brown. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 July 2018, 02:58 PM	#21
rominvicta 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: EU Watch: DSSD, BLNR, SM, GM Posts: 933	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.

31 July 2018, 03:11 PM	#22
Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	My favorite version of the daytona

31 July 2018, 03:23 PM	#23
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	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

31 July 2018, 03:37 PM	#24
troways "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Far East Asia Posts: 124	One of the best rolex but a bit overpriced. Same amount of money can purchase one of each a full gold and a white gold daytona.

31 July 2018, 05:29 PM	#25
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	Thanks for your comments guys. So it is for the moment, the king of all Daytonas?

31 July 2018, 05:51 PM	#26
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,644	I first tried it on at an evening at my AD’s when it was announced after Basel a few year back and wow what a stunner. To this day it remains my favourite watch. I’ve comsidered buying it a few times and I could but here’s the problem for me - I’d either have to raise some money against one of my properties (never like borrowing against my investments), or sell my white dial Daytona, coke, sd43 and skydweller. Can’t see me doing that! Or just save up - problem is something always come along :-)

31 July 2018, 08:45 PM	#28
KJBLK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: London Watch: YG Blue SubC Posts: 112	I love the platinum Daytona and I think the blue/brown combination is striking. Sadly my pockets aren't deep enough.

31 July 2018, 09:18 PM	#29
ap1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,487	It’s awesome

31 July 2018, 09:27 PM	#30
Jace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jace Location: Boca Raton Watch: Platinum DD 40 Posts: 329	It is beautiful. It’s also really pricy especially for a Rolex. I have seen it in stores and in the wild. Because of the price point it is rather uncommon and I would guess that many people at this price would buy another haute horological piece unless they were die hard Daytona fans. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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