Thanks! ... though I am actually hoping to be talked out of this absurd extravagance. [nt]

Jan 23, 2018,16:05 PM
 

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The pull of heavy metal

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : January 23rd, 2018-09:12
All — i have developed an inexplicable attraction to the platinum Day Date — the traditional 36 mm version with glacier dial. I am resisting this attraction because the watch costs more than a nice car, and it doesn’t have the finishing or horological sig... 

Absolutely!

 
 By: thomashudson : January 23rd, 2018-14:14
For me this is the exact model I would buy if it was within reach price-wise. I tried one on at an AD last winter and it was a struggle to give it back. For now I’ll stick to stainless (Submariner and Air King) but if that day should come... Please post p... 

I like it a lot too

 
 By: cazalea : January 23rd, 2018-16:02
Some how it is the epitome of “conservative excess” Cazalea

Buy what you enjoy to wear within your own budget and enjoy it

 
 By: Watchlover78 : January 24th, 2018-05:58
I have modern Rolex watches but I do not think I will only buy this one and stop buying other modern Rolex watches. Baxter

Thanks — let me reframe the question:

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : January 24th, 2018-07:12
Suppose someone in authority said: “you may own only one modern Rolex, but you can have it for free.” Would anyone choose a PT DD? I’m guessing that few here would choose that model, but am curious to know whether anyone here would seriously consider it f... 

Yes, I would definitely choose it!

 
 By: MTR : January 24th, 2018-10:10
Here my 36mm WG version, which I wore for more than 15 years. Sold it for the DD40. But still love it and sometimes I wonder if I should have kept it.... If your heart and your wallet say yes, than go for it. Life is too short. All the best, Thomas ...  

Very sweet DD!

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : January 24th, 2018-14:07
Sorry you didn’t hold onto it long enough to sell it to me!