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Sammk · 11 June 2017, 10:50 PM

Has anyone got a picture of a platona & 116500 side by side? Would love to see the difference in lugs and case size, in white metal

traf · 11 June 2017, 10:55 PM

Paging doctor Tom...

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ap1 · 11 June 2017, 11:02 PM

The only answer on this is a resounding both

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japenney · 11 June 2017, 11:10 PM

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The only answer on this is a resounding both

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That's the money shot !

Ginseng · 11 June 2017, 11:47 PM

It's hard to tell from the photos with my eyes. How would you characterize the visual differences between the platinum and steel parts?

brandrea · 11 June 2017, 11:49 PM

The lugs look thicker on the platinum case, to my eyes.

fskywalker · 11 June 2017, 11:57 PM

nice pair!

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Chiboy · 12 June 2017, 12:03 AM

The difference to me can really be seen around the side of the bezel. In platinum, it extends beyond the bezel a bit on the left (9 o'clock). In SS, the bezel extends beyond the SS.

Same situation at 3 o'clock.

I'm not saying it's a big difference, but that is where I see it the most.

904VT · 12 June 2017, 01:28 AM

The biggest difference is the left side and right side lugs on the Platona are equal. On the SS the right side only are smaller. Causes it to sit farther up your wrist, which is nice for shirt cuffs and being discreet.

xwalker4 · 12 June 2017, 01:38 AM

Got to see a Platona in person yesterday. Pictures never did much for me, but wow in person - looked really great!

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FTX I · 12 June 2017, 01:40 AM

Beautiful watches for sure.

Boaters · 12 June 2017, 01:49 AM

WOW now that is an arm full ... totally awesome!

mobster600 · 12 June 2017, 01:50 AM

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Got to see a Platona in person yesterday. Pictures never did much for me, but wow in person - looked really great!

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yea ive seen one too, its has a much different hue to it then steel

PrinceT · 12 June 2017, 02:01 AM

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The only answer on this is a resounding both

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that ice blue...

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gtnator · 12 June 2017, 02:07 AM

They're so different that one really needs both.

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TheRolexKingofLV · 12 June 2017, 02:11 AM

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They're so different that one really needs both.

I agree that they wear like completely different watches.

FTX I · 12 June 2017, 02:18 AM

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I agree that they wear like completely different watches.

kilyung · 12 June 2017, 02:58 AM

For those with both: if you could ONLY keep one, would it be a 116506 or 116500?

TheRolexKingofLV · 12 June 2017, 03:13 AM

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For those with both: if you could ONLY keep one, would it be a 116506 or 116500?

Without an ounce of doubt....116506

doramas · 12 June 2017, 03:23 AM

116500 ln

ap1 · 12 June 2017, 07:49 AM

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For those with both: if you could ONLY keep one, would it be a 116506 or 116500?

506 is very special on the wrist. 506 trumps black no doubt. I'm waiting on white and then revisiting which are the keepers. So an incomplete at this point. Hard to see the ss topping the blue beauty

kilyung · 12 June 2017, 01:41 PM

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506 is very special on the wrist. 506 trumps black no doubt. I'm waiting on white and then revisiting which are the keepers. So an incomplete at this point. Hard to see the ss topping the blue beauty

Interested in reading your thoughts when you have the white dial

CYKBC · 12 June 2017, 02:07 PM

Too much money for a modern Rolex that platinum one plus odd ball colors. Patek 5980r rose gold time.

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BNA/LION · 12 June 2017, 02:09 PM

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Interested in reading your thoughts when you have the white dial

X2

WAK4 · 12 June 2017, 02:11 PM

I have more but doesn't look like I loaded into Photobucket, but here is one.

I went with the 116500 as it was what I wanted to wear more when in mood for a Daytona. Couldn't justify the money in 116506 at that point.

regnant · 12 June 2017, 07:46 PM

Lugs are thicker and contoured towards the bottom of the Platinum 116506 Daytona

tyler1980 · 12 June 2017, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ginseng

It's hard to tell from the photos with my eyes. How would you characterize the visual differences between the platinum and steel parts?

best visual representation i have seen...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...33&postcount=2

joli160 · 12 June 2017, 08:34 PM

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best visual representation i have seen...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...33&postcount=2

Yes indeed, clarifies it all

brandrea · 12 June 2017, 09:02 PM

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best visual representation i have seen...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...33&postcount=2

Rolex addict · 12 June 2017, 11:41 PM

I don't have the 116500, but do have the 116520 (white) and have to say Platona all day every day.

11 June 2017, 10:50 PM	#1
Sammk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: & learn Posts: 1,013	Platona vs steel Daytona 116500 Has anyone got a picture of a platona & 116500 side by side? Would love to see the difference in lugs and case size, in white metal

11 June 2017, 11:57 PM	#7
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,156	nice pair! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ 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

12 June 2017, 12:03 AM	#8
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,562	The difference to me can really be seen around the side of the bezel. In platinum, it extends beyond the bezel a bit on the left (9 o'clock). In SS, the bezel extends beyond the SS. Same situation at 3 o'clock. I'm not saying it's a big difference, but that is where I see it the most. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

12 June 2017, 07:46 PM	#26
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Lugs are thicker and contoured towards the bottom of the Platinum 116506 Daytona __________________

11 June 2017, 10:55 PM	#2
traf "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: dave Location: miami Watch: me ride bikes Posts: 1,938	Paging doctor Tom... Sent from my iPhone 7+ using Tapatalk

11 June 2017, 11:02 PM	#3
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,513	The only answer on this is a resounding both Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

11 June 2017, 11:47 PM	#5
Ginseng "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: NoVa Posts: 267	It's hard to tell from the photos with my eyes. How would you characterize the visual differences between the platinum and steel parts?

11 June 2017, 11:49 PM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,781	The lugs look thicker on the platinum case, to my eyes.

12 June 2017, 01:28 AM	#9
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	The biggest difference is the left side and right side lugs on the Platona are equal. On the SS the right side only are smaller. Causes it to sit farther up your wrist, which is nice for shirt cuffs and being discreet.

12 June 2017, 01:38 AM	#10
xwalker4 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ron Location: Punxsutawney Watch: 114060/116500LN/PA Posts: 345	Got to see a Platona in person yesterday. Pictures never did much for me, but wow in person - looked really great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2017, 01:40 AM	#11
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Beautiful watches for sure.

12 June 2017, 01:49 AM	#12
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	WOW now that is an arm full ... totally awesome!

12 June 2017, 02:07 AM	#15
gtnator 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,084	They're so different that one really needs both. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2017, 02:58 AM	#18
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	For those with both: if you could ONLY keep one, would it be a 116506 or 116500?

12 June 2017, 03:23 AM	#20
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	116500 ln

12 June 2017, 02:07 PM	#23
CYKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Posts: 253	Too much money for a modern Rolex that platinum one plus odd ball colors. Patek 5980r rose gold time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2017, 11:41 PM	#30
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	I don't have the 116500, but do have the 116520 (white) and have to say Platona all day every day.

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