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samson66 · 30 March 2022, 09:45 PM

...and ice. This thing is gorgeous. So glad Rolex found a way to do a platinum fluted bezel. I want one. Scared to find out the price though...

TswaneNguni · 30 March 2022, 09:47 PM

rambo99 · 30 March 2022, 09:47 PM

was the previous smooth bezel platinum DD discontinued?

brandrea · 30 March 2022, 09:47 PM

I agree. Seems we’ve heard for many years here that many they wouldn’t consider the platinum because of the smooth bezel …. Well now they’ve got the flutted

samson66 · 30 March 2022, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambo99

was the previous smooth bezel platinum DD discontinued?

It appears so

triple.lindy · 30 March 2022, 09:48 PM

Not sure how I feel?? Been waiting on one for almost a year and was pretty set on smooth bezel...

JSolution · 30 March 2022, 09:48 PM

Looks soooo much better

Kliminator · 30 March 2022, 10:00 PM

Agree that this makes the DD40 In plat so much more attractive. I thought they allegedly couldn't do the fluted on plat because it was too difficult of a metal to work with?

tramplejericho · 30 March 2022, 10:01 PM

Smooth wins… but I would say that. I have had a fluted RG one though, still prefer the smooth. PS they have discontinued the smooth.

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UnderTheRadar · 30 March 2022, 10:02 PM

Way, way nicer with the fluted bezel.

TreyBallNation333 · 30 March 2022, 10:03 PM

They made like 200 variations of it this year lol, definitely not milking it...but variations aside. It's a beautiful watch, I like baguette hour marker dial the best imo

dmitrii_ · 30 March 2022, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tramplejericho

Smooth wins… but I would say that. I have had a fluted RG one though, still prefer the smooth. PS they have discontinued the smooth.

228206, 126655, 116400GV

Only a one year run on these!

Probably wise to hang onto it :))

Monty22 · 30 March 2022, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triple.lindy

Not sure how I feel?? Been waiting on one for almost a year and was pretty set on smooth bezel...

Same in that I prefer the smooth. Set it apart and looked cleaner, IMHO

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AEV · 30 March 2022, 10:06 PM

I agree, it looks absolutely stunning. It will probably be 70K-ish watch in euro.
Fluted bezel looks better IMHO.
This DD and the mint green DJ dials are the winners for me.

tramplejericho · 30 March 2022, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmitrii_

Only a one year run on these!

Probably wise to hang onto it :))

I was thinking of trading, not now!

228206, 126655, 116400GV

stylinleems · 30 March 2022, 10:24 PM

Thinking out loud here, love the fluted bezel on the DD Platinum now, but couldn't they have done this before as doesn't the crown have fluting as well?

Glad they made it though

tramplejericho · 30 March 2022, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stylinleems

Thinking out loud here, love the fluted bezel on the DD Platinum now, but couldn't they have done this before as doesn't the crown have fluting as well?

Glad they made it though

Very good point hasn’t thought of that!

228206, 126655, 116400GV

HHIslander · 30 March 2022, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monty22

Same in that I prefer the smooth. Set it apart and looked cleaner, IMHO

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Me too, much prefer the smooth bezel. Been on the list for one for awhile, wouldn’t get the new one.

strettyend · 30 March 2022, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kliminator

Agree that this makes the DD40 In plat so much more attractive. I thought they allegedly couldn't do the fluted on plat because it was too difficult of a metal to work with?

I always knew this was nonsense given the crown and caseback are fluted….

Mystro · 30 March 2022, 10:31 PM

This move is more significant than most people realize for the platinum line.

tramplejericho · 30 March 2022, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

This move is more significant than most people realize for the platinum line.

Curious to know in what way?

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Kliminator · 30 March 2022, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tramplejericho

Curious to know in what way?

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Bc fluted is more popular than smooth..?

AbeFroman · 30 March 2022, 10:51 PM

Already reached out to my AD for the ice blue with romans. I think it’ll pair great with my RG olive DD40.

The smooth bezel had me hold off purchasing for the longest time. It reminded me too much of my smooth bezel DJ41. I also felt the previous platinum references lacked with only a smooth bezel offering. (no offense to owners).

Tensai · 30 March 2022, 10:58 PM

Fluted > smooth.

S1mplee · 30 March 2022, 11:10 PM

I think I prefer my smooth bezel and I have 3x DD40’s. Two non platinum

tramplejericho · 30 March 2022, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S1mplee

I think I prefer my smooth bezel and I have 3x DD40’s. Two non platinum

I’m with you, I think this is going to split opinion. Having owned both (sadly not at the same time) I think the smooth is my preference. Makes it stand out from the white gold.

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Rad22 · 30 March 2022, 11:13 PM

i agree. i love the fluted bezel

Vipes · 30 March 2022, 11:16 PM

Can't wait to see videos of it. Platinum fluted bezel will really pop/shine.

itsinthebag · 30 March 2022, 11:19 PM

Smooth bezel for me. Cleaner lines, less flashy, and distinct from WG/YG/RG

10klakes · 30 March 2022, 11:20 PM

I much prefer the stealth appearance and understated look of the smooth bezel plat. The fluted is beautiful, but too much for my appearance and lifestyle.

30 March 2022, 09:45 PM	#1
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,754	Platinum DD40 is pure fire ...and ice. This thing is gorgeous. So glad Rolex found a way to do a platinum fluted bezel. I want one. Scared to find out the price though...

30 March 2022, 10:01 PM	#9
tramplejericho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northants U.K. Watch: 228239 blue dial Posts: 283	Platinum DD40 is pure fire Smooth wins… but I would say that. I have had a fluted RG one though, still prefer the smooth. PS they have discontinued the smooth. 228206, 126655, 116400GV __________________ 116400GV Milgauss,126719 BLRO Blue Dial, 126655 Yachtmaster Rose 40, 126610LV Submariner Mk2

30 March 2022, 10:24 PM	#16
stylinleems 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,213	Thinking out loud here, love the fluted bezel on the DD Platinum now, but couldn't they have done this before as doesn't the crown have fluting as well? Glad they made it though __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

30 March 2022, 10:31 PM	#20
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,461	This move is more significant than most people realize for the platinum line. __________________

30 March 2022, 11:13 PM	#27
Rad22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike! Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex Datejust 41 Posts: 971	i agree. i love the fluted bezel __________________ 116610LV 116500LN, 116520 white 126334 Jubilee, fluted, rhodium+diamond 126710 BLRO 326934 Blue

30 March 2022, 09:47 PM	#2
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30 March 2022, 09:47 PM	#3
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	was the previous smooth bezel platinum DD discontinued?

30 March 2022, 09:47 PM	#4
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,759	I agree. Seems we’ve heard for many years here that many they wouldn’t consider the platinum because of the smooth bezel …. Well now they’ve got the flutted

30 March 2022, 09:48 PM	#6
triple.lindy 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: US Posts: 247	Not sure how I feel?? Been waiting on one for almost a year and was pretty set on smooth bezel...

30 March 2022, 09:48 PM	#7
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Looks soooo much better

30 March 2022, 10:00 PM	#8
Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,367	Agree that this makes the DD40 In plat so much more attractive. I thought they allegedly couldn't do the fluted on plat because it was too difficult of a metal to work with?

30 March 2022, 10:02 PM	#10
UnderTheRadar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 60	Way, way nicer with the fluted bezel.

30 March 2022, 10:03 PM	#11
TreyBallNation333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Uganda Posts: 16	They made like 200 variations of it this year lol, definitely not milking it...but variations aside. It's a beautiful watch, I like baguette hour marker dial the best imo

30 March 2022, 10:06 PM	#14
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,519	I agree, it looks absolutely stunning. It will probably be 70K-ish watch in euro. Fluted bezel looks better IMHO. This DD and the mint green DJ dials are the winners for me.

30 March 2022, 10:51 PM	#23
AbeFroman Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chez Quis Posts: 571	Already reached out to my AD for the ice blue with romans. I think it’ll pair great with my RG olive DD40. The smooth bezel had me hold off purchasing for the longest time. It reminded me too much of my smooth bezel DJ41. I also felt the previous platinum references lacked with only a smooth bezel offering. (no offense to owners).

30 March 2022, 10:58 PM	#24
Tensai "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: tyo nyc fla ack Watch: all the good ones Posts: 1,008	Fluted > smooth.

30 March 2022, 11:10 PM	#25
S1mplee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Usa Posts: 296	I think I prefer my smooth bezel and I have 3x DD40’s. Two non platinum

30 March 2022, 11:16 PM	#28
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,907	Can't wait to see videos of it. Platinum fluted bezel will really pop/shine.

30 March 2022, 11:19 PM	#29
itsinthebag "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: usa Posts: 96	Smooth bezel for me. Cleaner lines, less flashy, and distinct from WG/YG/RG

30 March 2022, 11:20 PM	#30
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	I much prefer the stealth appearance and understated look of the smooth bezel plat. The fluted is beautiful, but too much for my appearance and lifestyle.

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