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regnant · 14 October 2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

The platinum Daytona is more expensive

Normally it should be but I read that Platinum DD retails for 82K while Platinum Daytona 116506 is 75K.

GoingPlaces · 14 October 2016, 10:54 PM

At 100K or more, how many are they going to be able to move? Can't imagine the market is that deep.

tomchicago · 14 October 2016, 11:07 PM

Because gold is worth 30+% more than platinum. Platinum is the baser metal. $1253/oz for gold vs only $935/oz for platty.

themast · 14 October 2016, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tomchicago

Because gold is worth 30+% more than platinum. Platinum is the baser metal. $1253/oz for gold vs only $935/oz for platty.

They would sell the PT for more... That looks good (for Rolex) in my book.

themast · 14 October 2016, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

You're saying that Rolex can machine Pt into a case and a bracelet, but can't manage a fluted bezel?

The wisdom I have read on the Forum is that a DD in platinum with fluted bezel does not exist because of the complications to machine the fluted bezel in platinum. If this is true, I am sure Rolex could find a way to make it happen if they really wanted to; but this is the usual explanation of why there is no DD in PT with fluted bezel.

Racerdj · 14 October 2016, 11:46 PM

My reply is not yet!

WAK4 · 15 October 2016, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by malarky_hk

Why is there no platinum Sub?

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Originally Posted by JapRs

Nor GMT...

Didn't you hear? I know a guy who knows a guy whose best friend's brother in law's buddy works at an AD, and there will either be a platinum Sub or GMT released in Basel 2017.

In regard to the OP, it wouldn't surprise me if one is released at some point, but agree the price would be astronomical. Plenty of us would be all over it as a SS watch, but the PM kills it.

DocHorton · 15 October 2016, 01:18 AM

I think the fluted bezel argument is bogus....if jewelers can make rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. out of platinum then Rolex can machine a fluted bezel. This is 2016, there is too much technology in CAD/CAM and machining techniques to use that as an excuse. That may have been the case 30 years ago, but not anymore.

Platinum SkyD would be sweeeett!

brandrea · 15 October 2016, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by regnant

Normally it should be but I read that Platinum DD retails for 82K while Platinum Daytona 116506 is 75K.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=471020

PT Daytona retails at $75000 USD
PT DD40 $62500 USD

Abdullah71601 · 15 October 2016, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by themast

The wisdom I have read on the Forum is that a DD in platinum with fluted bezel does not exist because of the complications to machine the fluted bezel in platinum. If this is true, I am sure Rolex could find a way to make it happen if they really wanted to; but this is the usual explanation of why there is no DD in PT with fluted bezel.

I've read that "wisdom", but it's bovine scatology. It's no more difficult to machine a fluted bezel than it is to machine the case, bracelet, and other Pt components of the DD. People are searching for a reason Rolex doesn't want to put a fluted bezel on the Pt DD and have landed on this as if it's harder to machine a simple bezel than the complex geometries of a case.

GradyPhilpott · 15 October 2016, 02:20 AM

According to Rolex, the fluted bezels of today are vestiges of the bezel flutes that were actually functional for opening the case to wind the watches.

The Sky-Dweller's fluted bezel is the first in many, many decades that is actually functional.

Rolex distinguishes metals by some watch feature, it seems, so if Rolex produces a platinum Sky-Dweller, it will have to be distinguished by something other than the bezel.

AK797 · 15 October 2016, 02:55 AM

It's an interesting one, due to the AC comp and command bezel a Plat SkyD would become the de jure flagship model of their range and the most expensive, but I think Rolex are in love with the Daytona and like having that as their top dog.

Jocke · 15 October 2016, 03:18 AM

IMHO so will it looks good.

kilyung · 15 October 2016, 03:27 AM

I imagine the demand for glacier dials would be large. Buy a WG SkD and swap the dial... voila! Instant 326936.

WAK4 · 15 October 2016, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

IMHO so will it looks good.

That would be outstanding!

Passionata · 15 October 2016, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by WAK4

That would be outstanding!

Too nice

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RGAmos · 15 October 2016, 04:28 AM

My guess is that Rolex hasn't offered one because they do not think it would sell.

I will wager that Rolex will never offer a platinum submariner.

masyv6 · 15 October 2016, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

IMHO so will it looks good.

Good look

AK797 · 16 October 2016, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RGAmos

My guess is that Rolex hasn't offered one because they do not think it would sell.

I will wager that Rolex will never offer a platinum submariner.

But the Sub for sure would sell, esp an ice blue dial, it would be as coveted if not more so than the Platona.

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GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	At 100K or more, how many are they going to be able to move? Can't imagine the market is that deep.

14 October 2016, 11:07 PM	#33
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Because gold is worth 30+% more than platinum. Platinum is the baser metal. $1253/oz for gold vs only $935/oz for platty.

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DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,515	I think the fluted bezel argument is bogus....if jewelers can make rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. out of platinum then Rolex can machine a fluted bezel. This is 2016, there is too much technology in CAD/CAM and machining techniques to use that as an excuse. That may have been the case 30 years ago, but not anymore. Platinum SkyD would be sweeeett!

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AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	It's an interesting one, due to the AC comp and command bezel a Plat SkyD would become the de jure flagship model of their range and the most expensive, but I think Rolex are in love with the Daytona and like having that as their top dog.

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kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I imagine the demand for glacier dials would be large. Buy a WG SkD and swap the dial... voila! Instant 326936.

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RGAmos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 194	My guess is that Rolex hasn't offered one because they do not think it would sell. I will wager that Rolex will never offer a platinum submariner.

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