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JohnTz · 5 March 2019, 02:31 AM

As a long time watch guy but a new rolex forums member I would like to get your thoughts on the PT vs the WG. The pricing difference is large and the funny thing is that currently PT is worth less per gram than gold so even considering the density difference, the cost of the PT is definitely in the look.

Would love to get your thoughts on this as I am struggling at the cost difference and the practical side of me says to buy a WG DD 40 but the emotional side of me says to get the PT one. The WG looks so grey when compared side by side to the PT one.

Thanks on advanced for your opinions.

NWNL · 5 March 2019, 02:36 AM

If you are even considering platinum over white gold and if you can afford it, go for it. It's a huge difference and if I learned one thing in my hunt; never settle.

phez · 5 March 2019, 02:36 AM

I had the WG DD40 with a Blue Dial but it never really sung to me, so I got the PT DD40 with blue quadrant dial with Blue Romans.

The PT is an awesome watch and you very quickly get used to the extra weight. The polished centre links of the President PT bracelet are much brighter than on the WG IMHO.

JohnTz · 5 March 2019, 03:01 AM

Thanks guys. I can afford the WG, but would have to sell some pieces in my collection to fund the PT.

Keep the thoughts coming.

Kaioken x20 · 5 March 2019, 03:04 AM

Why not the DD2? You get a larger watch and more platinum at a better price.

JohnTz · 5 March 2019, 03:07 AM

No reason. The DD2 would be fine as well. It would just be a little harder to find new than the current watch. I would like it new as I would not want a polished PT watch and the pre owned PT watches I have seen all seem to be polished.

Roleplay · 5 March 2019, 03:10 AM

The WG is certainly a lot warmer looking than th PT. The PT polished surfaces are like a mirror. I went with the PT because I somehow couldn't get the fluted bezel to work for me. It looked good in pictures, and on other people, but I couldn't personally pull it off when on the wrist. The smooth bezel also wears slightly smaller, perhaps that's why I prefer it. I have a smallish 6.75" wrist.

strettyend · 5 March 2019, 03:15 AM

You and me both although I probably need to wait a year unless I also want to sell some pieces. Look forward to seeing what you end up with!

watchwatcher · 5 March 2019, 03:22 AM

I personally would go WG...and then add the PT Daytona if you still have the itch for a platinum watch. I think this is a pretty good combo.

An added bonus to the WG is that you get the fluted bezel, which is one of the watche's characteristic features, IMO. My two cents.

Vince KSA · 5 March 2019, 03:27 AM

Saw a DD 40 in the AD window (platinum) the other day, must admit it looked the business! A step up from WG that's for sure.

By the way that's USD $51,600 equivalent or GBP 39,000.

Platinum.jpg

T01 · 5 March 2019, 03:47 AM

I would go for platinum 100%. It's amazing to feel and the heft is unbeatable. The best of the best imo.

strettyend · 5 March 2019, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince KSA

Saw a DD 40 in the AD window (platinum) the other day, must admit it looked the business! A step up from WG that's for sure.

By the way that's USD $51,600 equivalent or GBP 39,000.

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Is that a platinum with a green dial? I've never seen that combo or known it to exist. Wow...

Roleplay · 5 March 2019, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by strettyend

Is that a platinum with a green dial? I've never seen that combo or known it to exist. Wow...

PTs are available in all the WG dial offerings.

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strettyend · 5 March 2019, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roleplay

PTs are available in all the WG dial offerings.

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Good to know. I probably should have played around with the configurator online but I just always assumed they were only made with the blue dials

JohnTz · 5 March 2019, 04:40 AM

That 51K price is real good. Aren't they about $67K in the US?

Vipes · 5 March 2019, 05:10 AM

I was set on getting the DD40 in WG with blue dial. I tried it and the platinum DD40 and huge difference for me. The heft and how pure white the platinum is won me over. I have the DD40 platinum with stick markers and ice blue dial.

peterpl · 5 March 2019, 06:06 AM

When buying watches at this price point NEVER EVER settle on anything except what the heart wants.

It will be an expensive lesson otherwise.

JohnTz · 5 March 2019, 06:29 AM

Thanks guys. PT it is. Now to figure what what pieces must be sold to fund it. ):

dr3ziz · 5 March 2019, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnTz

Thanks guys. PT it is. Now to figure what what pieces must be sold to fund it. ):

Text David SW he will help you ,, thats what i did,, i got a pt DD40 a couple of months ago from him

huncho · 5 March 2019, 06:47 AM

the pt dd40 with blue quadrant romans beats any wg dial out there

Dr Watches · 5 March 2019, 06:49 AM

PT is harder on tooling and much more time consuming to work with. That, rather than the material cost differences (when PT was more expensive) is why PT is the pricier option in watches.

It's also supposedly what there's not fluted bezel on the PT DD. The machining complexity is too great.

JohnTz · 5 March 2019, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr3ziz

Text David SW he will help you ,, thats what i did,, i got a pt DD40 a couple of months ago from him

Thank you. Is he a dealer?

hon · 5 March 2019, 07:25 AM

For me, the classic DD is the one with YG.

sensui · 5 March 2019, 07:56 AM

It's a killer watch for sure......if only it had a fluted bezel I'd definitely be all in. Alas....I should be thankful it doesn't for my wallet.

subprimero · 5 March 2019, 08:01 AM

It depends on whether you want a fluted bezel. I think the fluted bezel adds a lot to the look of the watch.

Dr Watches · 5 March 2019, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subprimero

It depends on whether you want a fluted bezel. I think the fluted bezel adds a lot to the look of the watch.

For me, it comes down to a fluted bezel versus that distinctive ice blue dial. It's a tough choice.

Chiboy · 5 March 2019, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWNL

If you are even considering platinum over white gold and if you can afford it, go for it. It's a huge difference and if I learned one thing in my hunt; never settle.

I think that's great advice. Personally, I'd rather skip it than settle. Buy what you want and then live happily ever after!

This is general advice that works for ME. I think the WG/green dial and the RG/green dial DDs are beautiful. And I'd love to own either one. But if you prefer the platinum DD, in whatever dial, get it. It's cheaper in the long run, too.

dr3ziz · 5 March 2019, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnTz

Thank you. Is he a dealer?

yes he is a trusted seller , well known

i had a perfect experience with him

you can find him in the classifieds Rolex for sale section of the forum

dr3ziz · 5 March 2019, 08:14 AM

Still lovingly wearing daily

JohnTz · 5 March 2019, 09:21 AM

can you guys also make some comments on how the normal wear and tear goes with the PT? Is it about the same as WG?

5 March 2019, 02:31 AM	#1
JohnTz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Watch Town Posts: 305	Lusting after a PT 40 Daydate As a long time watch guy but a new rolex forums member I would like to get your thoughts on the PT vs the WG. The pricing difference is large and the funny thing is that currently PT is worth less per gram than gold so even considering the density difference, the cost of the PT is definitely in the look. Would love to get your thoughts on this as I am struggling at the cost difference and the practical side of me says to buy a WG DD 40 but the emotional side of me says to get the PT one. The WG looks so grey when compared side by side to the PT one. Thanks on advanced for your opinions.

5 March 2019, 02:36 AM	#3
phez "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: uk Watch: PT DD40 Ice Blue Posts: 443	I had the WG DD40 with a Blue Dial but it never really sung to me, so I got the PT DD40 with blue quadrant dial with Blue Romans. The PT is an awesome watch and you very quickly get used to the extra weight. The polished centre links of the President PT bracelet are much brighter than on the WG IMHO. __________________ PT Rolex DD40 Ice Blue Quadrant Dial Blue Romans TT Tudor Glamour Double Date Black dial Grand Seiko Skyflake Grand Seiko GMT blue dial and blue GMT hand

5 March 2019, 03:15 AM	#8
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,724	You and me both although I probably need to wait a year unless I also want to sell some pieces. Look forward to seeing what you end up with! __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

5 March 2019, 05:10 AM	#16
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,908	I was set on getting the DD40 in WG with blue dial. I tried it and the platinum DD40 and huge difference for me. The heft and how pure white the platinum is won me over. I have the DD40 platinum with stick markers and ice blue dial. Last edited by Vipes; 5 March 2019 at 05:12 AM.. Reason: added a pic

5 March 2019, 02:36 AM	#2
NWNL "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Netherlands Watch: 228235 ROMAN WHITE Posts: 243	If you are even considering platinum over white gold and if you can afford it, go for it. It's a huge difference and if I learned one thing in my hunt; never settle.

5 March 2019, 03:01 AM	#4
JohnTz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Watch Town Posts: 305	Thanks guys. I can afford the WG, but would have to sell some pieces in my collection to fund the PT. Keep the thoughts coming.

5 March 2019, 03:04 AM	#5
Kaioken x20 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: KANADA Watch: 116618 or 116688? Posts: 110	Why not the DD2? You get a larger watch and more platinum at a better price.

5 March 2019, 03:07 AM	#6
JohnTz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Watch Town Posts: 305	No reason. The DD2 would be fine as well. It would just be a little harder to find new than the current watch. I would like it new as I would not want a polished PT watch and the pre owned PT watches I have seen all seem to be polished.

5 March 2019, 03:10 AM	#7
Roleplay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Asia Posts: 422	The WG is certainly a lot warmer looking than th PT. The PT polished surfaces are like a mirror. I went with the PT because I somehow couldn't get the fluted bezel to work for me. It looked good in pictures, and on other people, but I couldn't personally pull it off when on the wrist. The smooth bezel also wears slightly smaller, perhaps that's why I prefer it. I have a smallish 6.75" wrist.

5 March 2019, 03:27 AM	#10
Vince KSA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 752	Saw a DD 40 in the AD window (platinum) the other day, must admit it looked the business! A step up from WG that's for sure. By the way that's USD $51,600 equivalent or GBP 39,000. Platinum.jpg

5 March 2019, 03:47 AM	#11
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	I would go for platinum 100%. It's amazing to feel and the heft is unbeatable. The best of the best imo.

5 March 2019, 04:40 AM	#15
JohnTz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Watch Town Posts: 305	That 51K price is real good. Aren't they about $67K in the US?

5 March 2019, 06:06 AM	#17
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	When buying watches at this price point NEVER EVER settle on anything except what the heart wants. It will be an expensive lesson otherwise.

5 March 2019, 06:29 AM	#18
JohnTz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Watch Town Posts: 305	Thanks guys. PT it is. Now to figure what what pieces must be sold to fund it. ):

5 March 2019, 06:47 AM	#20
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,705	the pt dd40 with blue quadrant romans beats any wg dial out there

5 March 2019, 06:49 AM	#21
Dr Watches Banned Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NY Posts: 544	PT is harder on tooling and much more time consuming to work with. That, rather than the material cost differences (when PT was more expensive) is why PT is the pricier option in watches. It's also supposedly what there's not fluted bezel on the PT DD. The machining complexity is too great.

5 March 2019, 07:25 AM	#23
hon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SG Posts: 41	For me, the classic DD is the one with YG.

5 March 2019, 07:56 AM	#24
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	It's a killer watch for sure......if only it had a fluted bezel I'd definitely be all in. Alas....I should be thankful it doesn't for my wallet.

5 March 2019, 08:14 AM	#29
dr3ziz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Aziz Location: London/kuwait Posts: 912	Still lovingly wearing daily

5 March 2019, 09:21 AM	#30
JohnTz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Watch Town Posts: 305	can you guys also make some comments on how the normal wear and tear goes with the PT? Is it about the same as WG?

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