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  1. Shark01

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    #1 Shark01, Aug 21, 2024
    Probably the two best looking Rolexes IMO. Looking at pricing in Chrono24, the Platona is about $15k higher priced used (but also newer I guess).

    What would your choice be and why?

    Full disclosure, I probably won’t buy either, but they would be the grail watches of the brand for me.
     
  2. poljav

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    #2 poljav, Aug 21, 2024
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    Two great-looking watches but at the end of the day still Rolexes, meaning, they're distinct but not unique, movement and complications-wise. That said, it always comes down to personal preferences, buy what you like. For me, for that kind of money, I would be looking at a Lange, FPJ, or Patek watch.


    Of the two, the Platona is just a better-looking all-around watch.
     
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    #3 JAM1, Aug 21, 2024
    I like both, but for me the one to have/keep is the platinum Daytona. Nothing like the weight and the tone and color of it is beautiful. I wear mine as a daily…

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  4. Shark01

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    #4 Shark01, Aug 21, 2024
    Yes, I hear it is pretty heavy.

    I do understand that Rolex is not a pinnacle of watch making, but brand recognition and value retention across the lineup is second to none.
     
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    #5 spirot, Aug 22, 2024
    I'm not really into either. The plain white face Zenith Daytona for me is THE watch. I have the version after that - white face SS with steel bezel. I'm not a big precious metal fan, but I guess if they made one in platinum that looked just like the Zenith Daytona... I'd be in. The gold watches never did much for me.... But I have seen a lot of them in the metal, and they all are very pretty, but for me SS is the way to go.
     
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    #6 mchas, Aug 22, 2024
    Love the Platona, especially the newest one with the see through caseback.
     
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    #7 ASK328, Dec 25, 2024
    Never liked the Platona until I saw one - amazing watch, stunning in person and the weight, as was already mentioned. Called my AD and requested the watch, he responded, “I wouldn’t hold your breath”.
     

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