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worktolivelife · 2 May 2007, 06:27 PM

Thoughts!

steve

Gaijin · 2 May 2007, 06:52 PM

The Rolex hands down. No competition.

Thats a beauty Rolex Day/Date. Love the diamond dial markers with the smooth bezel.

Is that dial blue? Its gorgeous!

syahriltaher · 2 May 2007, 07:48 PM

Before I purchased my 18k YG 18238 DD, I made a thorough comparison with Patek's Calatrava (the price almost the same)...But then I discussed this comparison with my friends and my family (including my wife). Most of them advised me to buy the DD...If you buy a Rolex, it's just like buying something expensive but has a better re-sale value...Years from now the value of a Rolex DD will be much better than the value of a Patek's Calatrava...

Regards,

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 May 2007, 08:09 PM

I'd buy the Rolex Platinum DD.

By the way: I tried it on at my AD's just a few days ago. FANTASTIC feel and WEIGHT, that watch has. I was also told that the "Ice Blue" dial on the Plat is ONLY delivered and issued on the Plat.

2 May 2007, 08:49 PM

The PP in a heartbeat.

Alcan · 2 May 2007, 09:01 PM

The Platinum DayDate with glacier blue dial.

I've never been a fan of day, date, month subdials, they remind me too much of the cheapest of the Daytona fakes.

estatehomes · 2 May 2007, 09:02 PM

You probably can guess my answer from my own decision.

Every watch collection needs equal numbers of Rolexes and Pateks.

I absolutely love my new Patek acquisition.
And I know you will also.

Go for the Patek (without question).

The decision is like, "Should I buy the Mercedes S-class or the Bentley Flying Spur?"

montecristo · 2 May 2007, 09:07 PM

I'd probably go with the DD, owning one bottom of the barrel patak does not intrigue me too much and the PP I wanted is way out of my league.

Dimitris · 2 May 2007, 09:26 PM

I'd get the new platinum DD with the blue numerals and the ice blue waves dial.
I want the watch to wear it and give me joy, not just to look at it, so I would never buy a PP.

estatehomes · 2 May 2007, 09:27 PM

How can a watch be judged for addition to one's collection?

- NAME AND REPUTATION?

- WATCH COMPLICATION?

- OVERALL COLLECTABILITY?

- PRICE?

Three of the four criteria above are good reasons to buy the Patek.

The Patek blows the doors off the Rolex decision with all criteria in mind.

LAST WORD:

"I wear my "sport" PP with blue jeans, sweat shirt, and running shoes.
I bought the watch. It's mine to wear. I can wear it "When," "Where," and "How" I want.
I was in the fashion industry and I learned quickly that the first rule of fashion is "there are no rules."
C'mon people. "Get your sticks out of the mud."

nko51 · 2 May 2007, 09:53 PM

Rolex without a doubt!

President · 2 May 2007, 10:44 PM

Dd

jac67 · 3 May 2007, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worktolivelife

Thoughts!
steve

Hello Steve

I'm making the same decision, whether a Plat DD or PP 5146P (platinum). I have a YG DD and that's great, but after trying on the PP, no contest.

It's great to have a beautiful timepiece that just looks an ordinary watch. The ultimate wolf in sheeps clothing! Go for the PP.

Quote:

Originally Posted by montecristo

I'd probably go with the DD, owning one bottom of the barrel patak does not intrigue me too much and the PP I wanted is way out of my league.

Each to their own, I respect that, BUT bottom of the barrel! Now that's hilarious.

The PP 5146 is one of the most complicated watches out there! Much more complicated than ANY current Rolex. You can buy a $200 Seiko that has a day-date function! For what it does, the Rolex DD is very overpriced.

The 5146 is so sophisticated that the date DOES NOT need to be changed for any month (not even February) unless it's a leap year. The watch calculates the day, date, month and moon phase.

Compared to a $30k-50k Rolex that needs to be adjusted 6 times per year.

John.

3 May 2007, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montecristo

I'd probably go with the DD, owning one bottom of the barrel patak does not intrigue me too much and the PP I wanted is way out of my league.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jac67

Each to their own, I respect that, BUT bottom of the barrel! Now that's hilarious.

X2 - to call an annual calendar bottom of the barrel is quite off the mark.

Kris · 3 May 2007, 01:06 AM

Hard to say as both watches are totally different in style.

The Patek has a leather band and the Platinum is a metal band.

I don't know how much that Patek is, but I'd think a better comparison of styles would be the Rolex Platinum against a Patek Nautica, although I hear that these usually go for $60,000 US!

C.J. · 3 May 2007, 01:10 AM

The Patek is a piece of art. I'd go with the Patek in a heartbeat

AdamB · 3 May 2007, 02:21 AM

Daily wearer, which I think yours are, Day-Date....

Launch Mini · 3 May 2007, 02:36 AM

PP any day of the week.
Actually you can tell the day of week & month with the PP

Solo118 · 3 May 2007, 02:47 AM

That Rolex is just stunning, But I think were all a little biased towards it! I much rather the YG model, But this platinum model is a knockout

STB · 3 May 2007, 03:11 AM

Patek....for me. It's understated, sophisticated, elegant.

Rolex DD....is pure bling-bling, decorated exterior.

Tommer · 3 May 2007, 03:14 AM

get both, problem solved

JJ Irani · 3 May 2007, 04:06 AM

Rolex in a heartbeat....or both....if you've got the mullah!!

President · 3 May 2007, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Rolex in a heartbeat....or both....if you've got the mullah!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mullah

I don't have a priest.

ashu2289 · 3 May 2007, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

The Platinum DayDate with glacier blue dial.

I've never been a fan of day, date, month subdials, they remind me too much of the cheapest of the Daytona fakes.

I agree,the day date subdials doesn't seems reputable.

And above all Rolex is something recognized by almost evryone.

I will definitely go with Rolex Plat. DD with Glacier Blue Dial as the dial itself says that its a platinum watch n not SS as its unique for Platinum models only.

mikey · 3 May 2007, 04:41 AM

DD hands down for the resale and all the right reasons. Patek?

Welshwatchman · 3 May 2007, 05:13 AM

For me its the Patek by a wide margin.

Blue Bull · 3 May 2007, 05:56 AM

Patek

Spark · 3 May 2007, 06:33 AM

Patek by a very wide margin.

fat-sam · 3 May 2007, 07:36 AM

patek by a mile- and i love that DD! but a patek is... a patek!

mike · 3 May 2007, 08:26 AM

No question...Patek by a mile.

2 May 2007, 06:27 PM	#1
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2 May 2007, 08:09 PM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I'd buy the Rolex Platinum DD. By the way: I tried it on at my AD's just a few days ago. FANTASTIC feel and WEIGHT, that watch has. I was also told that the "Ice Blue" dial on the Plat is ONLY delivered and issued on the Plat. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

2 May 2007, 09:01 PM	#6
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	The Platinum DayDate with glacier blue dial. I've never been a fan of day, date, month subdials, they remind me too much of the cheapest of the Daytona fakes. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

2 May 2007, 09:07 PM	#8
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	I'd probably go with the DD, owning one bottom of the barrel patak does not intrigue me too much and the PP I wanted is way out of my league. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

2 May 2007, 06:52 PM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,173	The Rolex hands down. No competition. Thats a beauty Rolex Day/Date. Love the diamond dial markers with the smooth bezel. Is that dial blue? Its gorgeous!

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2 May 2007, 09:02 PM	#7
estatehomes Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: u.s.a. Posts: 119	You probably can guess my answer from my own decision. Every watch collection needs equal numbers of Rolexes and Pateks. I absolutely love my new Patek acquisition. And I know you will also. Go for the Patek (without question). The decision is like, "Should I buy the Mercedes S-class or the Bentley Flying Spur?"

2 May 2007, 09:26 PM	#9
Dimitris Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhodes, Greece Posts: 85	I'd get the new platinum DD with the blue numerals and the ice blue waves dial. I want the watch to wear it and give me joy, not just to look at it, so I would never buy a PP.

2 May 2007, 09:27 PM	#10
estatehomes Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: u.s.a. Posts: 119	How can a watch be judged for addition to one's collection? - NAME AND REPUTATION? - WATCH COMPLICATION? - OVERALL COLLECTABILITY? - PRICE? Three of the four criteria above are good reasons to buy the Patek. The Patek blows the doors off the Rolex decision with all criteria in mind. LAST WORD: "I wear my "sport" PP with blue jeans, sweat shirt, and running shoes. I bought the watch. It's mine to wear. I can wear it "When," "Where," and "How" I want. I was in the fashion industry and I learned quickly that the first rule of fashion is "there are no rules." C'mon people. "Get your sticks out of the mud." Last edited by estatehomes; 2 May 2007 at 09:37 PM.. Reason: typo

2 May 2007, 09:53 PM	#11
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Rolex without a doubt! __________________

2 May 2007, 10:44 PM	#12
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Dd

3 May 2007, 01:06 AM	#15
Kris Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Watch: Sea-Dweller Z-ser. Posts: 313	Hard to say as both watches are totally different in style. The Patek has a leather band and the Platinum is a metal band. I don't know how much that Patek is, but I'd think a better comparison of styles would be the Rolex Platinum against a Patek Nautica, although I hear that these usually go for $60,000 US!

3 May 2007, 01:10 AM	#16
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	The Patek is a piece of art. I'd go with the Patek in a heartbeat

3 May 2007, 02:21 AM	#17
AdamB Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ... Posts: 261	Daily wearer, which I think yours are, Day-Date....

3 May 2007, 02:36 AM	#18
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	PP any day of the week. Actually you can tell the day of week & month with the PP __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

3 May 2007, 02:47 AM	#19
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,121	That Rolex is just stunning, But I think were all a little biased towards it! I much rather the YG model, But this platinum model is a knockout

3 May 2007, 03:11 AM	#20
STB "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Asia Watch: IWC, JLC, Rolex Posts: 90	Patek....for me. It's understated, sophisticated, elegant. Rolex DD....is pure bling-bling, decorated exterior. __________________ Assume nothing, question everything.

3 May 2007, 03:14 AM	#21
Tommer Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Tom Location: So. Cal Posts: 149	get both, problem solved

3 May 2007, 04:06 AM	#22
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Rolex in a heartbeat....or both....if you've got the mullah!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

3 May 2007, 04:41 AM	#25
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	DD hands down for the resale and all the right reasons. Patek?

3 May 2007, 05:13 AM	#26
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	For me its the Patek by a wide margin. __________________ ..33

3 May 2007, 05:56 AM	#27
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Patek

3 May 2007, 06:33 AM	#28
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Patek by a very wide margin.

3 May 2007, 07:36 AM	#29
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	patek by a mile- and i love that DD! but a patek is... a patek! __________________ This confession has meant nothing

3 May 2007, 08:26 AM	#30
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	No question...Patek by a mile.

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