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bostonrecruit · 24 August 2016, 02:45 AM

have an opportunity to get one or the other
Thoughts on either?

Blue dial is new so not too many in wild yet

Tvall13 · 24 August 2016, 02:51 AM

White Gold Blue Dial is my favorite by far but I like platinum more than white gold so that's a tough one. I would probably go platinum if money wasn't a thought. If money is a thought I would definitely go White Gold Blue

bostonrecruit · 24 August 2016, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tvall13

White Gold Blue Dial is my favorite by far but I like platinum more than white gold so that's a tough one. I would probably go platinum if money wasn't a thought. If money is a thought I would definitely go White Gold Blue

pltinum is quite a bit more, but the grail of all watches. Although something about that blue is very clean

Furrygoat · 24 August 2016, 03:04 AM

I've tried on Daytona's in wg, rg, and the Platona. The Platona wins it by a mile. Doesn't matter what dial combo in the other configurations, IMO none of them can compare to the way that thing pops.

bostonrecruit · 24 August 2016, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Furrygoat

I've tried on Daytona's in wg, rg, and the Platona. The Platona wins it by a mile. Doesn't matter what dial combo in the other configurations, IMO none of them can compare to the way that thing pops.

I agree, that color combination is unreal. How about value though, will Platinum hold value over the WG or will I take a bath if I ever want out of it?

FreddyNJ · 24 August 2016, 03:14 AM

Pics of both or this isn't happening!

I have not seen the white gold on blue Daytona in person but that has me drooling already

Of course, the Platona is the mack daddy of the ROlex sport watches IMO.

I guess either way, awesome dilemma

r8t3d_M · 24 August 2016, 03:14 AM

Both are equally stunning but if the choice were mine, I'd go with the Platinum.

77T · 24 August 2016, 03:18 AM

Considering the exclusive pale blue dial and brown ceramic bezel on the Pt. Daytona, it wins by a mile. 2nd place to the WG - it's so far behind you can't see it in the rear-view mirror.
If you have the wherewithal to have either, then it's platinum in my opinion.

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bostonrecruit · 24 August 2016, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Considering the exclusive pale blue dial and brown ceramic bezel on the Pt. Daytona, it wins by a mile. 2nd place to the WG - it's so far behind you can't see it in the rear-view mirror.
If you have the wherewithal to have either, then it's platinum in my opinion.

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I agree. The platinum is the end all watch. I wish Rolex went with Ceramic on WG Blue dial and I would go for it. Still the Blue dial looks stunning

cda555 · 24 August 2016, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

I agree, that color combination is unreal. How about value though, will Platinum hold value over the WG or will I take a bath if I ever want out of it?

I think this depends on what you get the platona for. If you go the "trusted seller" route, you should be in good shape. Either way, they are both excellent watches.

Furrygoat · 24 August 2016, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

I agree, that color combination is unreal. How about value though, will Platinum hold value over the WG or will I take a bath if I ever want out of it?

I'm sure there are others more experienced with the market values of used PM Daytona's, but from what little I've seen you'd prob take a bigger bath on the Platona.

I'm not sure on all of the AD prices, but I've seen gold variants for sale on the forums for like, mid to high 20's? Platona's seem to be mid to high 40's?

I'm sure those are maybe mint or lower condition?

New Platona is high 60's?
New gold variant on oyster ~ $40k?

GB-man · 24 August 2016, 03:39 AM

Platinum for sure. Ceramic FTW

kunlun · 24 August 2016, 03:39 AM

Both are nice, one is not better in any substantial way.

There's no reason to pick one over the other, except personal preference and maybe cost.

avilhena · 24 August 2016, 03:44 AM

Platona for me!

watchwatcher · 24 August 2016, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Platinum for sure. Ceramic FTW

Gotta go with Tom on this one.

Vipes · 24 August 2016, 03:53 AM

I never thought about a PM Daytona until I tried on the platona. It is a special piece that looks much better in person than pics.

rebel_1 · 24 August 2016, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Vipes

I never thought about a PM Daytona until I tried on the platona. It is a special piece that looks much better in person than pics.

This exactly. Earlier this year I was set on buying a DD40 PT, but when I tried it on, it did nothing for me for some reason. Then I tried on the Platona and BOOM. It became a must have immediately.

m j b · 24 August 2016, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

I agree, that color combination is unreal. How about value though, will Platinum hold value over the WG or will I take a bath if I ever want out of it?

From what I've seen, you will take a bath on the platinum if you buy it new. Which is why I always prefer to buy used when possible.

WAK4 · 24 August 2016, 04:12 AM

Platona can be had at a decent price already. The WG is very new and may not get much, if any, discount just yet.

So money wise, if its a buy now situation, platinum. If money isn't the concern...then its personal choice. I like the fact that the platinum has a ceramic bezel which is big points for me. Has very substantial presence on the wrist as well - have to consider if you are OK with that kind of weight all day.

Haven't seen the blue in person yet, but its looks awesome in the pictures I've seen so far.

Good luck!

Vipes · 24 August 2016, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by rebel_1

This exactly. Earlier this year I was set on buying a DD40 PT, but when I tried it on, it did nothing for me for some reason. Then I tried on the Platona and BOOM. It became a must have immediately.

Haha, I had the same situation. Underwhelmed with the pt DD40 but fell in love with the platona. Did you get one?

tkerrmd · 24 August 2016, 04:36 AM

this...

AK797 · 24 August 2016, 05:13 AM

Platona, altho a ceramic WG with panda or blue dial would be interesting competition.

bostonrecruit · 24 August 2016, 05:24 AM

I think I am going with WG Blue dial for now. The Platona for me is a lot of weight and its about $15K more.

fskywalker · 24 August 2016, 05:24 AM

Another vote for Platona!

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tkerrmd · 24 August 2016, 05:29 AM

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I think I am going with WG Blue dial for now. The Platona for me is a lot of weight and its about $15K more.

will be a cool watch, post up pics!

Tvall13 · 24 August 2016, 05:32 AM

WG Blue will be incredible. I actually like the look of the WG bezel compared to the ceramic. I think you'll love it, I know I would.

henry333 · 24 August 2016, 05:33 AM

It's almost double the price retail .. But can't say no to platinum
Top of the line

watchwatcher · 24 August 2016, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

I think I am going with WG Blue dial for now. The Platona for me is a lot of weight and its about $15K more.

Awesome...can't wait for the incoming!

sensui · 24 August 2016, 05:40 AM

I'd vote for the 116506....but your choice can't be faulted either....also beautiful if you love the red accents on the subdials.

bostonrecruit · 24 August 2016, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sensui

I'd vote for the 116506....but your choice can't be faulted either....also beautiful if you love the red accents on the subdials.

looks nice from pics

24 August 2016, 02:45 AM	#1
bostonrecruit "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 141	Playtona or White Gold Blue Dial Daytona have an opportunity to get one or the other Thoughts on either? Blue dial is new so not too many in wild yet

24 August 2016, 03:04 AM	#4
Furrygoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Usa Posts: 428	Playtona or White Gold Blue Dial Daytona I've tried on Daytona's in wg, rg, and the Platona. The Platona wins it by a mile. Doesn't matter what dial combo in the other configurations, IMO none of them can compare to the way that thing pops.

24 August 2016, 03:14 AM	#6
FreddyNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Fred Location: NJ/LA Watch: GMT II TT Posts: 288	Pics of both or this isn't happening! I have not seen the white gold on blue Daytona in person but that has me drooling already Of course, the Platona is the mack daddy of the ROlex sport watches IMO. I guess either way, awesome dilemma __________________ GMT II Two tone Explorer 2 (sold)

24 August 2016, 03:18 AM	#8
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,948	Considering the exclusive pale blue dial and brown ceramic bezel on the Pt. Daytona, it wins by a mile. 2nd place to the WG - it's so far behind you can't see it in the rear-view mirror. If you have the wherewithal to have either, then it's platinum in my opinion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 August 2016, 03:44 AM	#14
avilhena "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,138	Platona for me! __________________ Once you wear the crown, you can never go down.

24 August 2016, 02:51 AM	#2
Tvall13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: US Watch: Rolex Datejust II Posts: 370	White Gold Blue Dial is my favorite by far but I like platinum more than white gold so that's a tough one. I would probably go platinum if money wasn't a thought. If money is a thought I would definitely go White Gold Blue

24 August 2016, 03:14 AM	#7
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Both are equally stunning but if the choice were mine, I'd go with the Platinum.

24 August 2016, 03:39 AM	#12
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,332	Platinum for sure. Ceramic FTW

24 August 2016, 03:39 AM	#13
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,970	Both are nice, one is not better in any substantial way. There's no reason to pick one over the other, except personal preference and maybe cost.

24 August 2016, 03:53 AM	#16
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,909	I never thought about a PM Daytona until I tried on the platona. It is a special piece that looks much better in person than pics.

24 August 2016, 04:12 AM	#19
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Platona can be had at a decent price already. The WG is very new and may not get much, if any, discount just yet. So money wise, if its a buy now situation, platinum. If money isn't the concern...then its personal choice. I like the fact that the platinum has a ceramic bezel which is big points for me. Has very substantial presence on the wrist as well - have to consider if you are OK with that kind of weight all day. Haven't seen the blue in person yet, but its looks awesome in the pictures I've seen so far. Good luck!

24 August 2016, 04:36 AM	#21
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	this...

24 August 2016, 05:13 AM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Platona, altho a ceramic WG with panda or blue dial would be interesting competition.

24 August 2016, 05:24 AM	#23
bostonrecruit "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 141	I think I am going with WG Blue dial for now. The Platona for me is a lot of weight and its about $15K more.

24 August 2016, 05:24 AM	#24
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,166	Another vote for Platona! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

24 August 2016, 05:32 AM	#26
Tvall13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: US Watch: Rolex Datejust II Posts: 370	WG Blue will be incredible. I actually like the look of the WG bezel compared to the ceramic. I think you'll love it, I know I would.

24 August 2016, 05:33 AM	#27
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	It's almost double the price retail .. But can't say no to platinum Top of the line

24 August 2016, 05:40 AM	#29
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,439	I'd vote for the 116506....but your choice can't be faulted either....also beautiful if you love the red accents on the subdials.

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