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locutus49 · 19 July 2014, 10:28 PM

Anyone think Rolex will eventually follow up their stunning Platona with a Platinum Sub? If so, we can assume the dial with be glacier blue, but what about the Cerachrom Bezel insert? I doubt if they would go with the Chestnut. Maybe black or some sort of dark blue....

Bangel · 19 July 2014, 10:36 PM

It would be anyone's guess, but it sounds feasible enough to me for it to happen one day.

Sammk · 19 July 2014, 10:42 PM

you cant say for sure.. Its just contemplation

locutus49 · 19 July 2014, 11:01 PM

True, just contemplation. I'm bored and was daydreaming.....

After trying on the Platona, I am convinced Platinum Rolexes are the epitome of the sports watch, and the Sub is begging to be platinized.

VacherObsessive · 19 July 2014, 11:44 PM

Platinum GMT please

Snow-Dweller · 19 July 2014, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by VacherObsessive

Platinum GMT please

Here here

soho · 20 July 2014, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by VacherObsessive

Platinum GMT please

I would think that this would come first.

Kyu · 20 July 2014, 12:10 AM

The platinum GMT would make more sense
As it'll be more useful than a diver using a pt
(Yes I know not everyone dives with submariners me among them)
I can see pt gmts out selling pt sub's (more business orientated)
And I'm a sub fan, I'd def would want one

And with the dual tone bezel I can see Rolex become creative for a pt edition in colors

kilyung · 20 July 2014, 12:27 AM

Soly20 · 20 July 2014, 12:38 AM

Platinum Sub or GMT would be very interesting!

Muzz · 20 July 2014, 12:40 AM

It certainly would be very hard to resist!!!!

beshannon · 20 July 2014, 12:47 AM

Maybe, maybe not?

Runnin' Rebel · 20 July 2014, 12:52 AM

Plat coke is on its way

g-boac · 20 July 2014, 01:13 AM

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Plat coke is on its way

I think this is a safe bet.

Rather than exotic or what may perhaps be described as trendy/seasonal colors (e.g., ice, chestnut, etc) dials and bezels for platinum or gold subs, I think it would be wonderful to see an offering in white gold, or in platinum that is otherwise classic - black dial, black bezel, no date.

If needing to subtly differentiate the product: a red-depth, big crown, no-date platinum Sub.

BBQ BOY · 20 July 2014, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Plat coke is on its way

That's what I was thinking.

AK797 · 20 July 2014, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Plat coke is on its way

I still think it will be SS.

Somehow can't picture a plat GMT or Sub.

Jake B · 20 July 2014, 01:46 AM

You sir, have a fantastic imagination.

I like the way your mind works. As for the colour? My imagination is going the way of ALL chestnut, dial and insert.

eco8gator · 20 July 2014, 02:04 AM

If they came out with a platinum sub with a dark blue bezel and dial it would do really well.

T01 · 20 July 2014, 02:10 AM

Only Rolex knows...

Wesley Crusher · 20 July 2014, 02:17 AM

A platinum Sub would be out of this world!

VacherObsessive · 20 July 2014, 03:13 AM

For me id just want no date black dial GMT in platinum, understated and classic, would almost look normal to mere mortals. But to the connoisseurs among us.. Well they'd know what a f*ck off piece it was, which is how I prefer it.

GB-man · 20 July 2014, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by VacherObsessive

For me id just want no date black dial GMT in platinum, understated and classic, would almost look normal to mere mortals. But to the connoisseurs among us.. Well they'd know what a f*ck off piece it was, which is how I prefer it.

A ND gmt being classic? Not possible

T. Ferguson · 20 July 2014, 04:01 AM

Given recent releases it seems only a matter of time that both the Sub and the GMT will get platted.

Golden Ellipse · 20 July 2014, 03:48 AM

Slap in the face and proof Rolex had gone bonkers, if that travesty materializes.

Psmith · 20 July 2014, 04:01 AM

Platmariner - why not?
They already make it in WG and YG

No less sense than any other precious metal watch.
After all, Rolex is primarily in the luxury/jewellery business

locutus49 · 20 July 2014, 05:21 AM

That is why I think Platinum will be next, following the WG by a number of years. With the Pepsi just now coming out in WG, I think that will be at least five years before a Platinum GMT arrives.

Maybe when the James Bond movie franchise is refreshed and Daniel Craig is replaced by another Brit, maybe the ubiquitous Benedict Cumberbatch, Rolex will wrest the product placement rights from Omega. And debut the Platmariner.

Yes, I have an overactive imagination

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Platmariner - why not?
They already make it in WG and YG

No less sense than any other precious metal watch.
After all, Rolex is primarily in the luxury/jewellery business

REFZ · 20 July 2014, 05:31 AM

Most of us can't even affort the WG Sub so I don't see the point of the need for a platinium Sub.

locutus49 · 20 July 2014, 05:37 AM

Here is how I would answer that: I cannot afford a Patek minute repeater but I would hope Patek continues to make them. I don't have to own a watch to admire it and desire it. It gives me something to dream about, and what is life without our dreams?

But I understand your sentiment and respect it.

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Most of us can't even affort the WG Sub so I don't see the point of the need for a platinium Sub.

diver2012 · 20 July 2014, 05:39 AM

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Most of us can't even affort the WG Sub so I don't see the point of the need for a platinium Sub.

...which is why they wouldn't make many.

There would still be demand.

RollieVerde · 20 July 2014, 06:27 AM

Don't know how platinum would do as a dive watch, where SS and gold works fine diving in fresh or salt water. Contrary to all the thoughts of individuals that buy dive watches and don't dive, Rolex still makes these things functional first, even in gold.

19 July 2014, 10:28 PM	#1
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193	Platinum Sub? Anyone think Rolex will eventually follow up their stunning Platona with a Platinum Sub? If so, we can assume the dial with be glacier blue, but what about the Cerachrom Bezel insert? I doubt if they would go with the Chestnut. Maybe black or some sort of dark blue....

20 July 2014, 12:47 AM	#12
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,888	Maybe, maybe not? __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

20 July 2014, 01:46 AM	#17
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	You sir, have a fantastic imagination. I like the way your mind works. As for the colour? My imagination is going the way of ALL chestnut, dial *and* insert. __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

20 July 2014, 04:01 AM	#23
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Given recent releases it seems only a matter of time that both the Sub and the GMT will get platted. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

20 July 2014, 04:01 AM	#25
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,855	Platmariner - why not? They already make it in WG and YG No less sense than any other precious metal watch. After all, Rolex is primarily in the luxury/jewellery business __________________

19 July 2014, 10:36 PM	#2
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,801	It would be anyone's guess, but it sounds feasible enough to me for it to happen one day.

19 July 2014, 10:42 PM	#3
Sammk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: & learn Posts: 1,013	you cant say for sure.. Its just contemplation

19 July 2014, 11:01 PM	#4
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193	True, just contemplation. I'm bored and was daydreaming..... After trying on the Platona, I am convinced Platinum Rolexes are the epitome of the sports watch, and the Sub is begging to be platinized.

19 July 2014, 11:44 PM	#5
VacherObsessive "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uk Posts: 941	Platinum GMT please

20 July 2014, 12:10 AM	#8
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	The platinum GMT would make more sense As it'll be more useful than a diver using a pt (Yes I know not everyone dives with submariners me among them) I can see pt gmts out selling pt sub's (more business orientated) And I'm a sub fan, I'd def would want one And with the dual tone bezel I can see Rolex become creative for a pt edition in colors

20 July 2014, 12:27 AM	#9
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,962

20 July 2014, 12:38 AM	#10
Soly20 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	Platinum Sub or GMT would be very interesting!

20 July 2014, 12:40 AM	#11
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	It certainly would be very hard to resist!!!!

20 July 2014, 12:52 AM	#13
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,428	Plat coke is on its way

20 July 2014, 02:04 AM	#18
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	If they came out with a platinum sub with a dark blue bezel and dial it would do really well.

20 July 2014, 02:10 AM	#19
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Only Rolex knows...

20 July 2014, 02:17 AM	#20
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	A platinum Sub would be out of this world!

20 July 2014, 03:13 AM	#21
VacherObsessive "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uk Posts: 941	For me id just want no date black dial GMT in platinum, understated and classic, would almost look normal to mere mortals. But to the connoisseurs among us.. Well they'd know what a f*ck off piece it was, which is how I prefer it.

20 July 2014, 03:48 AM	#24
Golden Ellipse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Family first Posts: 653	Slap in the face and proof Rolex had gone bonkers, if that travesty materializes.

20 July 2014, 05:31 AM	#27
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	Most of us can't even affort the WG Sub so I don't see the point of the need for a platinium Sub. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

20 July 2014, 06:27 AM	#30
RollieVerde Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Very Far Away Posts: 579	Don't know how platinum would do as a dive watch, where SS and gold works fine diving in fresh or salt water. Contrary to all the thoughts of individuals that buy dive watches and don't dive, Rolex still makes these things functional first, even in gold.

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