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DeeTee · 11 March 2016, 03:32 AM

As some of you know, I am in love with the DayDate.
It just oozes luxury, while being bulletproof in day to day activities.

If I had to choose between fluted and smooth, I would go fluted everytime. Yet, all the DD's I've ever seen in platinum have only been produced in smooth. What I would do for an ice blue dial and fluted bezel.....

Is it due to difficulty machining it? Or do they do this to differentiate from WG?

capote · 11 March 2016, 03:46 AM

I bet they could do it in a heartbeat if they wanted to, I like the smooth bezel though.

Oyster99 · 11 March 2016, 03:49 AM

They do it, as you said to differentiate from WG! You can always put the ice blue dial on a WG Model!

Boothroyd · 11 March 2016, 04:31 AM

I think the effort to machine the platinum might have something to do with it as well. It is not an easy PM to work with.

kilyung · 11 March 2016, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Boothroyd

I think the effort to machine the platinum might have something to do with it as well. It is not an easy PM to work with.

If they can machine the caseback in platinum then they can do a fluted bezel.

crowncollection · 11 March 2016, 05:33 AM

They say it to do with the difficulty working with platnium. It has never existed

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AK797 · 11 March 2016, 05:43 AM

Yes they say plat is hard to work with, and the price would become astronomical as plat pieces already command a huge premium.

77T · 11 March 2016, 05:49 AM

They do what they do for reasons we mere mortals would never understand.

Or at least that's what they believe.

Yes it can be done and it could be forged if they cared to do it - so no "tooling" needed except for what they already do to machine the inner lip and bottom.

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DeeTee · 11 March 2016, 05:52 AM

Excuse my ignorance, but can't they make the bezel off a mold instead of machining it?

Partagas · 11 March 2016, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dt32886@gmail.com

As some of you know, I am in love with the DayDate.
It just oozes luxury, while being bulletproof in day to day activities.

If I had to choose between fluted and smooth, I would go fluted everytime. Yet, all the DD's I've ever seen in platinum have only been produced in smooth. What I would do for an ice blue dial and fluted bezel.....

Is it due to difficulty machining it? Or do they do this to differentiate from WG?

I've wondered the same thing. I'm with you, I prefer the fluted over smooth bezel.

japenney · 11 March 2016, 06:17 AM

You can have a fluted plat dd if i can have a smooth bezel white gold dd40 ....ok deal?

Furbo · 11 March 2016, 06:20 AM

I'm sure they could do the bezel if they wanted, after all, the YM blue bezel is made of platinum..

kunlun · 11 March 2016, 07:21 AM

It has to do with newly discovered gravity waves.

tmehanna · 11 March 2016, 08:11 AM

I have always found it funny that they offer the smooth bezel on the opposite ends of the scale, the cheapest steel DJ II and the most expensive platinum DDII. Not sure why no platinum fluted bezel though. Everyone knows that platinum is a very hard metal to work with, they can sure cast the bezel but may be it would be hard to finish (polish) due to the intricate edges of the fluted bezel.

Siglo6 · 11 March 2016, 08:22 AM

Not a fan of the smooth either. Fluted bezel really finishes off the watch

DocHorton · 11 March 2016, 10:40 AM

Here you go....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROLEX-41mm-1...3D252285413266

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROLEX-41mm-W...3D391371348972

Chadridv · 11 March 2016, 10:51 AM

not that the PT Day-date is in the cards for me, but I would absolutely love it with a fluted bezel.

Danny83 · 11 March 2016, 11:19 AM

I wish they made a fluted platinum DD2

fskywalker · 11 March 2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Siglo6

Not a fan of the smooth either. Fluted bezel really finishes off the watch

Agree!!

goldfixer21 · 11 March 2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dt32886@gmail.com

Excuse my ignorance, but can't they make the bezel off a mold instead of machining it?

If they cast it in platinum, it would be impossible to polish it and get the sharp fluted design. That has to be machined. I would imagine they don't do a fluted platinum bezel not because they can't , but because it would wear terribly. Platinum is far denser that gold, but much more malleable. The sharp edges on a fluted bezel would get destroyed very quickly IMO

Abdullah71601 · 11 March 2016, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by goldfixer21

If they cast it in platinum, it would be impossible to polish it and get the sharp fluted design. That has to be machined. I would imagine they don't do a fluted platinum bezel not because they can't , but because it would wear terribly. Platinum is far denser that gold, but much more malleable. The sharp edges on a fluted bezel would get destroyed very quickly IMO

The current bezel is machined, as is the case, bracelet, clasp, etc. The case machining is complex and very precise. The reason can't be they don't know how to machine platinum. Similarly, if Pt was so soft that the fluting would wear, the case and bracelet wouldn't last ten minutes. Owners here don't report any excessive wear issues with their Pt watches.

I think the speculation that it separates the watch from white gold is more plausible. But who knows, it's Rolex.

ap1 · 11 March 2016, 01:47 PM

I'm in the smooth bezel camp. I prefer a little less flash

HogwldFLTR · 11 March 2016, 02:23 PM

What would a Pt watch look like with a White Au bezel out of curiosity?

DeeTee · 11 March 2016, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

What would a Pt watch look like with a White Au bezel out of curiosity?

I was thinking that since the SS DJ uses a WG bezel.
I guess in this price point, you can't have mix/match metals.

topcat30093 · 11 March 2016, 05:21 PM

Good question and one that I have wondered many times.
I have always been a fan of the fluted bezel, imo it finishes of the watch perfectly.
Not that I am in a position now to buy a platinum piece, but if they had done one many years ago, fitted with the fluted bezel, then yes it would have been a possibility ��

goldfixer21 · 18 March 2016, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

The current bezel is machined, as is the case, bracelet, clasp, etc. The case machining is complex and very precise. The reason can't be they don't know how to machine platinum. Similarly, if Pt was so soft that the fluting would wear, the case and bracelet wouldn't last ten minutes. Owners here don't report any excessive wear issues with their Pt watches.

I think the speculation that it separates the watch from white gold is more plausible. But who knows, it's Rolex.

You completely missed my point.

Abdullah71601 · 19 March 2016, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by goldfixer21

You completely missed my point.

Your point seemed to be that platinum wouldn't survive on a fluted bezel due to malleability and excessive wear. Platinum is 50% harder than gold (Pt ~ 4-4.5). No one complains about the case edges on their Platona's or DD's wearing quickly. So, what was your point?

Ckci · 19 March 2016, 02:45 PM

It's smooth/different so WIS's will know immediately that it's Pt. I'm sure Rolex could machine 3D zodiac signs around the bezel if they were so inclined.

dht_tubes · 11 April 2016, 01:21 PM

I think rolex can be done fluted bezel for new DD2 , but keep this design for the future when the perfect time has come.

HiloBeMagical · 11 April 2016, 02:15 PM

"If I had to choose between fluted and smooth, I would go fluted everytime. Yet, all the DD's I've ever seen in platinum have only been produced in smooth. What I would do for an ice blue dial and fluted bezel....."

HA! My design wishlist is at the extreme other end of the design spectrum.

I want Rolex to come out with a smooth bezel platinum Day-Date and NO HOUR MARKERS of any kind; just a plain face with "Rolex" & "Day-Date" being the only adornment.

That, me thinks, would be a classy watch.

Somebody Photoshop that up for me, 'kay? :D

Hilo

11 March 2016, 03:32 AM	#1
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	Is there a Platinum Fluted Bezel DayDate? As some of you know, I am in love with the DayDate. It just oozes luxury, while being bulletproof in day to day activities. If I had to choose between fluted and smooth, I would go fluted everytime. Yet, all the DD's I've ever seen in platinum have only been produced in smooth. What I would do for an ice blue dial and fluted bezel..... Is it due to difficulty machining it? Or do they do this to differentiate from WG?

11 March 2016, 03:49 AM	#3
Oyster99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Kris Location: Holland Watch: me go Posts: 730	They do it, as you said to differentiate from WG! You can always put the ice blue dial on a WG Model! __________________ Instagram watchpage: k99app, feel free to follow me ;) 17014 - oysterquartz Corniche Mistral40 Regards.

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Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,256	I think the effort to machine the platinum might have something to do with it as well. It is not an easy PM to work with. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

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77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,899	Is there a Platinum Fluted Bezel DayDate? They do what they do for reasons we mere mortals would never understand. Or at least that's what they believe. Yes it can be done and it could be forged if they cared to do it - so no "tooling" needed except for what they already do to machine the inner lip and bottom. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

11 March 2016, 03:46 AM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I bet they could do it in a heartbeat if they wanted to, I like the smooth bezel though.

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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	Yes they say plat is hard to work with, and the price would become astronomical as plat pieces already command a huge premium.

11 March 2016, 05:52 AM	#9
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	Excuse my ignorance, but can't they make the bezel off a mold instead of machining it?

11 March 2016, 06:17 AM	#11
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	You can have a fluted plat dd if i can have a smooth bezel white gold dd40 ....ok deal?

11 March 2016, 06:20 AM	#12
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	I'm sure they could do the bezel if they wanted, after all, the YM blue bezel is made of platinum..

11 March 2016, 07:21 AM	#13
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,970	It has to do with newly discovered gravity waves.

11 March 2016, 08:11 AM	#14
tmehanna "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cairo Watch: LV,BLNR,Serti DJII Posts: 145	I have always found it funny that they offer the smooth bezel on the opposite ends of the scale, the cheapest steel DJ II and the most expensive platinum DDII. Not sure why no platinum fluted bezel though. Everyone knows that platinum is a very hard metal to work with, they can sure cast the bezel but may be it would be hard to finish (polish) due to the intricate edges of the fluted bezel.

11 March 2016, 08:22 AM	#15
Siglo6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: John Location: LI, NY Posts: 52	Not a fan of the smooth either. Fluted bezel really finishes off the watch

11 March 2016, 10:40 AM	#16
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,515	Here you go.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROLEX-41mm-1...3D252285413266 http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROLEX-41mm-W...3D391371348972

11 March 2016, 10:51 AM	#17
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	not that the PT Day-date is in the cards for me, but I would absolutely love it with a fluted bezel.

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Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,301	I wish they made a fluted platinum DD2

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ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,508	I'm in the smooth bezel camp. I prefer a little less flash

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11 March 2016, 05:21 PM	#25
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,448	Good question and one that I have wondered many times. I have always been a fan of the fluted bezel, imo it finishes of the watch perfectly. Not that I am in a position now to buy a platinum piece, but if they had done one many years ago, fitted with the fluted bezel, then yes it would have been a possibility �� __________________

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Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	It's smooth/different so WIS's will know immediately that it's Pt. I'm sure Rolex could machine 3D zodiac signs around the bezel if they were so inclined.

11 April 2016, 01:21 PM	#29
dht_tubes "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: bangkok Watch: Rolex Posts: 257	I think rolex can be done fluted bezel for new DD2 , but keep this design for the future when the perfect time has come.

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HiloBeMagical "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Fort Worth Watch: Rolex 6205 Posts: 243	"If I had to choose between fluted and smooth, I would go fluted everytime. Yet, all the DD's I've ever seen in platinum have only been produced in smooth. What I would do for an ice blue dial and fluted bezel....." HA! My design wishlist is at the extreme other end of the design spectrum. I want Rolex to come out with a smooth bezel platinum Day-Date and NO HOUR MARKERS of any kind; just a plain face with "Rolex" & "Day-Date" being the only adornment. That, me thinks, would be a classy watch. Somebody Photoshop that up for me, 'kay? :D Hilo

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