Rolex Day-Date Platinum Alternatives Debate

christianch · 2015-03-15T17:43:30Z

Explore alternatives to a Rolex Day-Date Platinum. Christianch's 'platinum game' debates high-end watches, value, and horological merit.

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Christianch initiates a compelling 'platinum game,' inviting WatchProSite members to consider alternative high-end automatic watches with date complications, within the budget of a new Rolex Day-Date Platinum. This discussion delves into what constitutes a 'statement' watch that balances business suitability with versatility, sparking a lively debate about value, horological merit, and personal preferences in luxury timepieces.

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I am always intrigued by the wise and inspiring choices of other puristsPro members so I would like to

play a simple game. Taking the rolex day-date platinum price as a budget which watch you would have bought

with the following characteristics:

a) It has to be a statement and recognisable

b) To be usable in all business settings (suits)

c) to have some versatility for non-business

d) same price of a new day-date platinum

e) automatic with date

or which special watch did you buy in this price range to commemorate something truly special and possibly

be the highlight of your collection ?

Thanks for your participation

Christian

Key Points from the Discussion

The Rolex Day-Date is considered Rolex's 'high-end' collection, distinct from workhorse models, and its platinum version offers a substantially different feel than steel.
Some argue that a Rolex, even in platinum, does not qualify as a 'high-end' horological piece, especially when comparing its movement (like the 324 in Patek Philippe) to those from other brands.
The Patek Philippe 5711, despite its movement not hacking, is considered by some to have more horological merit than a Rolex Day-Date, challenging the notion that only certain brands or movement finishes define 'high-end'.
An elegant dress watch, according to traditional codes, should have a low profile to fit under a shirt cuff, a characteristic often found in models like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202, which was designed to blend sportiness with formal wear.
Value retention for used watches is a complex issue, with some collectors preferring new watches to start their own history, while others acknowledge that certain pieces, like Pateks, may hold or increase in value.
Brands like Nomos are cited as examples of high-end horology from lesser-known brands, offering great value for money with movements like the DUW 3001, which is considered a marvel for its thinness and price point.

The Discussion

MarkThailand

Mar 15, 2015

I am seriously considering the Rolex Platinum Day-Date. I used to have the Rolex YG Day-Date (1999), but it was stolen alongside my Rolex GMT Master 2 (1997) and Rolex SS Daytona (2006) in 2008. Now, my collection consists of: 1) Breitling Ti Aerospace Repetition Minutes (1994) 2) Audemar Piquet SS Royal Oak Offshore Annual Calendar (2000) 3) IWC SS Vintage Portugieser (1942) (bought in 2005) 4) Rolex SS Daytona (2009) 5) Patek Philip YG 5970j Chronograph Perpetual Calendar (2009) It has been a

amanico

Mar 15, 2015

Vintage JLC Polaris 1965 or 1968. There may be several other possibilities. Nicolas.

christianch

Mar 16, 2015

If you don't mind a heavier watch - you will get used very quickly - the day date is an excellent choice. I have a 5711 and is certainly not the same feeling as the day date platinum. The PP, being steel, is obviously much lighter watch and a different feeling. I found the day date extraordinary and, hopefully, it will help me to limit the dangerous effects of a watch collecting bug!! I really think that if you are looking for something versatile but a statement at the same time a day date plati

dr.kol

Mar 16, 2015

mint with box & papers. I bet this one will please a lot, WIS recognise the watch without problems and it holds it's value unlike Rolex Day-Date. Best, Kari

christianch

Mar 16, 2015

I wouldn't be so sure about holding value with a used watch ..it could increase in value but it is so difficult to say. For a nautilus I would rather go with the 5711. I really prefer new watches that start their history with me ;) but this is highly subjecting and I respect your view on this. I just think that the value retention issue is a bit of a myth. If is sold today at X it is probably just worth X. I really don't worry so much about the value loss as I hope that I won't ever have to sell

christianch

Mar 16, 2015

Some better photos !

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