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Gaijin · 2 March 2014, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

yes to be honest to make this happen without too much pain my YG sub and RG Daytona are the outgoing

Our WG sub is my wifes daily wearer, she doesnt wear the RG Daytona that much anymore and has let me "scarifice" it for the big brother Platona

I have to be honest this may be the be all and end all for me!! It just for ME has everything I ever wanted in a watch if that is possible

thanks for all the nice comments

Famous last words.

Congratulations on the incoming.

G8RDPM · 2 March 2014, 10:43 AM

Congrats,Tom.

Wish I was closer so I could send you some patients to help further enable!

Wear her in good health!

tkerrmd · 2 March 2014, 10:50 AM

Thanks again everyone for the nice comments, really wasn't ready to pull trigger site unseen but the watch in person is really overwhelming !!

Wrist presence seems huge to me unlike my other Daytona's if that can even make sense

HL65 · 2 March 2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by coralfarmer84

Why would they have an oversight like that on a 75k piece and not on a 10k piece. The answer is they didn't, no way rolex would roll out a premium piece like that and it not be in perfect proportion.

It is perfectly proportioned and not an ill fit as he called it..Sorry but he is plain wrong! It is distorted in pics and the SS ones are in many pics too depending on position of watch or how it is photographed. I just looked at it and the lugs are perfectly flush with the end links as they are on all of my precious metal watches including my YG YMII which I am wearing right now. I speak from factual experience and that is good enough for me!

PS Tom have no idea why this guy hijacked your thread in the first place!! Congrats and we know he won't be getting one anytime soon not even for half price.

tkerrmd · 2 March 2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by G8RDPM

Congrats,Tom.

Wish I was closer so I could send you some patients to help further enable!

Wear her in good health!

versatile1 · 2 March 2014, 10:55 AM

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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 · 2 March 2014, 10:57 AM

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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 · 2 March 2014, 11:02 AM

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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 · 2 March 2014, 11:05 AM

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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

HL65 · 2 March 2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by versatile1

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

The same reason every luxury watch brand does...Because they can!

tkerrmd · 2 March 2014, 11:14 AM

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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 · 2 March 2014, 11:16 AM

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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!

couturegirl · 2 March 2014, 11:20 AM

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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 :)

HL65 · 2 March 2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by couturegirl

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 :)

Actually if you truly understood 5070's you would understand that the P is by far most collectible as they only made them for less than a year and less than 200 of them. It is far more desirable to true Patek collectors and also extremely scarce as so few made. That is an entirely different topic though. I am surprised how many people are crashing what is a major day in a fellow forum brothers life as he is getting his grail watch which he has wanted for months. I hope that if and when you all ever post a major day of joy when you get your grail people don't rain on your parade.

couturegirl · 2 March 2014, 11:37 AM

I think everyone is happy for Tom! Awesome that he got his grail watch and I'm sure he'll wear it well!!!!

tkerrmd · 2 March 2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Actually if you truly understood 5070's you would understand that the P is by far most collectible as they only made them for less than a year and less than 200 of them. It is far more desirable to true Patek collectors and also extremely scarce as so few made. That is an entirely different topic though. I am surprised how many people are crashing what is a major day in a fellow forum brothers life as he is getting his grail watch which he has wanted for months. I hope that if and when you all ever post a major day of joy when you get your grail people don't rain on your parade.

It's all good Ken I enjoy the input and comments

Me ordering the Platona will be a day me and my AD and my accountant will never forget
And you my friend are all class

HL65 · 2 March 2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

It's all good Ken I enjoy the input and comments

Me ordering the Platona will be a day me and my AD and my accountant will never forget
And you my friend are all class

As are you my friend and again very happy for you!

Joey_V · 2 March 2014, 11:49 AM

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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????

sea-dweller · 2 March 2014, 11:53 AM

Congrats!

couturegirl · 2 March 2014, 11:53 AM

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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.

tkerrmd · 2 March 2014, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by couturegirl

I think everyone is happy for Tom! Awesome that he got his grail watch and I'm sure he'll wear it well!!!!

Just think how great the Platona would look on you

watchaddict3 · 2 March 2014, 11:58 AM

Congrats Tom!
Awesome pick up!

Brian

tkerrmd · 2 March 2014, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

As are you my friend and again very happy for you!

Thanks again Ken

couturegirl · 2 March 2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Just think how great the Platona would look on you

It didn't -- I tried it!!!! It will look amazing with your race suit

Enjoy it

tkerrmd · 2 March 2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by watchaddict3

Congrats Tom!
Awesome pick up!

Brian

Thanks Brian

tkerrmd · 2 March 2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by couturegirl

It didn't -- I tried it!!!! It will look amazing with your race suit

Enjoy it

Let's be honest, everything looks good on you

kilyung · 2 March 2014, 12:04 PM

Hey Tom,
I'm guessing that weight will slow you down... Gotta lose enough weight to offset the watch.

tkerrmd · 2 March 2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Hey Tom,
I'm guessing that weight will slow you down... Gotta lose enough weight to offset the watch.

Man it is heavy

BNA/LION · 2 March 2014, 12:31 PM

WOW! Nice watch for sure.

tkerrmd · 2 March 2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BNALION

WOW! Nice watch for sure.

2 March 2014, 11:58 AM	#82
watchaddict3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 510	Huge Congrats Congrats Tom! Awesome pick up! Brian

2 March 2014, 12:31 PM	#89
BNA/LION 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,830	WOW! Nice watch for sure. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ DaytonaC 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ M226627 42mm Titanium Yacht-Master ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

2 March 2014, 10:43 AM	#62
G8RDPM 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,254	Congrats,Tom. Wish I was closer so I could send you some patients to help further enable! Wear her in good health!

2 March 2014, 10:50 AM	#63
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Thanks again everyone for the nice comments, really wasn't ready to pull trigger site unseen but the watch in person is really overwhelming !! Wrist presence seems huge to me unlike my other Daytona's if that can even make sense

2 March 2014, 11:37 AM	#75
couturegirl Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: over the rainbow Watch: fav.: YG Daytona Posts: 484	I think everyone is happy for Tom! Awesome that he got his grail watch and I'm sure he'll wear it well!!!!

2 March 2014, 11:53 AM	#79
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

2 March 2014, 12:04 PM	#87
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,946	Hey Tom, I'm guessing that weight will slow you down... Gotta lose enough weight to offset the watch.

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