2013 Rolex Platinum Daytona Ceramic

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dsio

·Apr 24, 2013·Ash @ ΩF

As a Daytona owner I like the new model in platinum although I think ceramic is a poor choice in this particular case especially for a platinum watch, but I especially like the fact that they kept it 40mm, between this and the Omega '57 it seems the Swiss are finally staying NO to increasing case sizes which is a step in the right direction for sure.

As for the impact of this new watch, well its a halo piece for the Daytona line rather than a watch everyone will buy but its a far cleaner and more attractive halo piece than the rainbow of last year or the leopard edition. Groundbreaking and unique however it really isn't, especially compared to the Speedmaster '57 and Speedmaster Darkside released by Omega so far this year.

More details here: http://www.rolex.com/content/rolexcom/en/watches/baselworld-2013/new-cosmograph-daytona.html

 

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ulackfocus

·Apr 24, 2013

Who chose that dial / bezel color combo?

 

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·Apr 24, 2013·Ash @ ΩF

The dial is glacier blue which is in keeping with Rolex's other platinum models. The bezel and subdials are actually not black but chestnut brown coloured. The person who designed it was probably a Rolex employee 😁

 

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The GMT Master

·Apr 24, 2013

I am unsure about the brown bezel. I will get some wristshots when I'm in Basel next week 👍

 

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·Apr 24, 2013

dsio

The dial is glacier blue which is in keeping with Rolex's other platinum models. The bezel and subdials are actually not black but chestnut brown coloured. The person who designed it was probably a Rolex employee 😁

I know that blue goes with Platinum, and I see the bezel is brown - what I'm asking is who thought those colors together would look good? 🤮

 

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Privateday7

·Apr 24, 2013

There are odd shading colors of brown in the bezel too 😕. They do well with their black & rosegold combo. Not sure about this one.....
Dark side of the moon speedmaster definitely looks cooler and will steal more attention IMO.

 

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Mare Nostrum

·Apr 25, 2013

Well...there's hope for those looking for the all steel or bi-color version...when 2014 Basel is here...

 

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Kringkily

·Apr 26, 2013·Omega Collector / Hunter

Dark side of the moon all the way. Full ceramic cases is AWESOME.

 

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adam78

·Apr 26, 2013

I'm not sure about the Daytona, but I wouldn't mind owning this vintage platinum 1804 (from 1967), which a Carmel dealer has listed for only $40,000! I don't usually like bling, but I'd make an exception for this...

 

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Privateday7

·Apr 26, 2013

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I'm not sure about the Daytona, but I wouldn't mind owning this vintage platinum 1804 (from 1967), which a Carmel dealer has listed for only $40,000! I don't usually like bling, but I'd make an exception for this...

This one is surely a classic

 

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Buck2466

·Apr 26, 2013

Rolex missed the boat on this one!

 

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DLT222

·May 9, 2013·Double D @ ΩF

Kringkily

Dark side of the moon all the way. Full ceramic cases is AWESOME.

Yes and can i not wait to get mine! 🤩

The Daytona here is £50k!

 

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·Jul 7, 2013·Ash @ ΩF

citizenrich

Do. Not. Like.

reminds of these guys who do custom color combinations for ED delivery BMW's. (((barf)))
leave design to the pro designers!

Something like this? LSB on PY E46 M

 

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·Jul 7, 2013·Steve @ ΩF

citizenrich

Is this a trap? Uh-oh lol


Unless that's your car, then that's exactly what I mean.

(if that's your car, I love it.).


the watch matches the car!

Yep Ash's car alright. What was the tip off , the snow on the pavement? 😁