The Baddest of the Bad and new Heavyweight champion!!

[tkerrmd]

Well had a chance to finally see and handle the Platona and all I have to say is WOW words cant describe this watch in the flesh!!
The look, color and WEIGHT AMAZING!!









Mikes previous champion...



the new CHAMPION




WATCH IS TREMENDOUS and congrats to all who own one or have even seen one.

mine will be here next month

[AGDExchange]

how much is it?

[travisb]

Originally Posted by AGDExchange

how much is it?

Retail is 75k

[NukeMan]

Originally Posted by travisb

Retail is 75k

Wow! Does it come with a nice car? amazing watch!

[versatile1]

Originally Posted by travisb

Retail is 75k

Let's put this into perspective
No new technology, face it, they have the movements sitting on the shelves.
A stainless model sells for under 13 grand.
10 ounces of platinum even at 2000 per ounce would only be 20 grand.
Do I have to go on?

[couturegirl]

Originally Posted by versatile1

Let's put this into perspective
No new technology, face it, they have the movements sitting on the shelves.
A stainless model sells for under 13 grand.
10 ounces of platinum even at 2000 per ounce would only be 20 grand.
Do I have to go on?

[HL65]

Originally Posted by versatile1

Let's put this into perspective
No new technology, face it, they have the movements sitting on the shelves.
A stainless model sells for under 13 grand.
10 ounces of platinum even at 2000 per ounce would only be 20 grand.
Do I have to go on?

Well then why buy any precious metal watches then?

Hmmm because we like the way they look and feel perhaps?

To each his own.

In fact why buy a platinum Patek 5070 for twice as much as a gold one?

Just saying...Same movement different dial and metal no new technology.

[versatile1]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Well then why buy any precious metal watches then?

Hmmm because we like the way they look and feel perhaps?

To each his own.

Don't get me wrong, I would be the first to pick up one of these if I had an extra 75 G's burning a hole in my pocket.
I just think its funny how Rolex can mark up an item 4-5 times it's actual cost and get it without question.
I'm as much of a pushover then anyone but that's what makes the world go round

[couturegirl]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Well then why buy any precious metal watches then?

Hmmm because we like the way they look and feel perhaps?

To each his own.

In fact why buy a platinum Patek 5070 for twice as much as a gold one?

Just saying...Same movement different dial and metal no new technology.

I wouldn't I'd be happy to "just" stick with WG for the 5070 OR 5970.

There are some good deals available on the 5070-- thanks for reminding me :)

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by versatile1

Let's put this into perspective
No new technology, face it, they have the movements sitting on the shelves.
A stainless model sells for under 13 grand.
10 ounces of platinum even at 2000 per ounce would only be 20 grand.
Do I have to go on?

Honestly the feel of ownership of this watch to me is PRICELESS so I got my money's worth

So no you don't have to go on you said enough

Thanks again all for the great comments

[HL65]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Honestly the feel of ownership of this watch to me is PRICELESS so I got my money's worth

So no you don't have to go on you said enough

Thanks again all for the great comments

Right on brother and for me I am with you and that is all that matters. Huge congrats again and you are going to love it just as I do and every other fortunate owner does as well! Very happy for you and know how psyched you must be!

[Danny83]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Honestly the feel of ownership of this watch to me is PRICELESS so I got my money's worth

So no you don't have to go on you said enough

Thanks again all for the great comments

great piece i have been considering it myself i know one day it will be worth 250,000.

[Joey_V]

Originally Posted by versatile1

Let's put this into perspective
No new technology, face it, they have the movements sitting on the shelves.
A stainless model sells for under 13 grand.
10 ounces of platinum even at 2000 per ounce would only be 20 grand.
Do I have to go on?

You can't base price of a product on raw material cost.

If you want to play that way, then exactly how much raw steel is in the steel Daytona?

Probably less than $200 worth. And the steel costs what... $13,000 now????

[couturegirl]

Originally Posted by Joey_V

You can't base price of a product on raw material cost.

If you want to play that way, then exactly how much raw steel is in the steel Daytona?

Probably less than $200 worth. And the steel costs what... $13,000 now????

This is true-- one could say the same for diamonds. If you took the same diamond with no name and that of Graff or equivalent, you would be paying a huge premium.

[jjnd08]

Awesome! Post pics when you get it!

[travisb]

Yes sir!!
It is truly stunning when you get to handle this piece.
Huge congrats in advance on the incoming!

[Brucie D]

Here in Canada it is about $75,000 plus tax. I also had the pleasure of seeing and trying one on at the AD here.

[SWISSAHOLICS]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

mine will be here next month

Huge congrats Tom. Looking fwd to your heavyweight incoming.

[HL65]

The time has come and here is to hoping you get one soon my friend! The look and feel is second to none for me. The glacier blue and chestnut brown set this watch apart! So look forward to the incoming thread and here is mine to help with some enabling.

[steveclocks]

Go for it Tom, you know that daytona is waiting for you there ! And by the way it does look good on your wrist man

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

The time has come and here is to hoping you get one soon my friend! The look and feel is second to none for me. The glacier blue and chestnut brown set this watch apart! So look forward to the incoming thread and here is mine to help with some enabling.

Believe me Ken YOU ARE THE ENABLER IN CHIEF

[HL65]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Believe me Ken YOU ARE THE ENABLER IN CHIEF

Always glad to help a friend.

[mikkemus23]

Cannot get enough pics if this one

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

The time has come and here is to hoping you get one soon my friend! The look and feel is second to none for me. The glacier blue and chestnut brown set this watch apart! So look forward to the incoming thread and here is mine to help with some enabling.

[Cc1966]

Wow...this thread is above my pay grade (for a single piece)!

[jenniferjanef]

Tom... Congrats on your new addition!!!

Btw i think Mike's DDII weight is for his wrist size while the Platona is a full bracelet. Can't wait to see you new arrival wrist shots! Well done!!


Jen

[kilyung]

Damn it, Tom! That's a heck of a watch. Congrats buddy, I'm thrilled for you. I guess it's my turn next.

Jen is correct. My picture was sized for my wrist. The difference with all links is only 2g (DD2 is 280g). Still the Daytona is the new heavyweight champ.

[dysondiver]

if some one had posted a couple of years ago , they were going for a pale blue dial , and a brown bezel ,,, how we would have laughed ,,,
but its a stunning combo in real life ,,, keep them coming.

[Invictus Maneo]

What an amazing watch! Maybe someday.........😙. Congratulations to all who either own one or are on the process of acquiring one ! I keep looking for Mike's "incoming " thread!😜


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[superdog]

Amazing watch. I too was blown away when I first handheld it.

Congrats. Can't wait for your incoming.

It'll be a great compliment to your collection.

[DJ TT 2002]

Congratulations!!!