The 50th anniversary and the blue dial white gold are my absolute grails,along with a 5712 and De Bethune DB 25 constellation. Another stunning addition Damian, Thanks for sharing these mechanical wonders.
Tried one on in Munich a few years ago. A mere fifty grand back then. As you say ridiculously heavy but such a stunning piece. You’ll be opening your own C24 in no time at his rate! :D
Actually took a gasp of intake when I saw the thumbnail !!!! My god he has one !!! Many many congratulations on owning this stunning and beautiful piece. It is my favourite version of the Daytona bar none . Enjoy and wear it often and in good health. Your have a fab collection and I appreciate you sharing the cars, watches and experiences you have with them. Love it.
Oh it's a beauty that's for sure, I'm thinking of a Monty Python quote with "you lucky lucky..." But as you say it sits well with the black and dark blue in the collection. Very nice.
honestly speaking , beside the difference of weight between platinium 950 & 904L , u cant actually see the different between both metal in term of luster and shine properties ...i have both of daytona white dial & ice blue bought in Rolex retail store...and i feel like wonder whats make pt 950 so outstanding when it compare to 904L oystersteel bracelet...
Aahh. Damien. What a lucky boy you are. A new Pista and the holy grail of automatic Daytonas. You're really upsetting me now. 😁 Such a fabulous looking watch. One of the all time greats. Loved the history lesson on the model.
Well presented Damian! I ordered one and can't wait to received although my Rolex dealer stated that it could take 3-6 months! Anyways, its still worth the wait!
My goodness, it's an ultra scratch magnet! Such a strange feeling, never been bothered with any of my polished watches before. But this, it's something that is supposed to stay in its perfect condition but I want to wear it at the same time. I'm back with my smurf fever again with the Platona.
I tried it on a in 2013 (when I think it was first out?) and it did look even prettier than the pictures! This video is the prime example of why I prefer to see it in motion and being handled vs just random online photos. It was pretty heavy, but I think if I did have a good portion of money and could choose any (but only one!) grail piece - this one would likely be it!
I tried on the 40mm platinum day date and thought it was unwearable due to the weight. Love the 'heft' of my 42mm yacht master but the jump to platinum is too much. Great watch through
I hear your (physical) pain - I too was surprised by the weight of this. Funnily enough it was snagging badly, and then I discovered a small transparent sticker on the inside of the bracelet that I had missed - removed that, and it felt fine.
Damian, superb Video as ever. Thank you for sharing this. What do you think of the original cosmograh? 6263? Or the new one in platinum? What do you expect on value in the future?
TheWatchGuys 🙋🏻♂️👍🏻 Like the same with cars... the more you get into it, the more desire comes to it. Maybe you can make a video with the CS Stradale and a nice watch? Like a combination of the best of the best. I got a Panerai Ferrari rattrapante which fits perfectly to my 430 Scuderia..
Awesome video, I personally prefer the look of the steel daytonas but it is still nonetheless great looking and rare...... I cannot think of a better designed and executed chronograph throughout the ages..I sometimes think of making my next purchase the omega speedmaster professional but I'm always worried that it's not and never will be 'the' chronograph to own... Although you own a myriad of awesome watches, I can tell you're buying every single to impress yourself and not others (always the best philosophy 👍🏻)
That's the one to have, loved it from the moment it was issued. Can't believe how scratched the silver black dial one is though! wow you must really wear that a lot Damian.
beautiful piece, but it never had a list, just a matter of dealer allocation, so unless they don't have one in the back, it will come with an upcoming shipment once you "order" it
@@TheWatchGuysTV I reckon you might like them a lot ;-) For most of us, though, is FPJ a pretty dangerous horse! I have twice came close to pulling the trigger on an entry level piece ("entry level" in this context being near to 30K!) but the 4 yearly service costs, which I understand to be so high as to make Patek servicing seem cheap, made me have second thoughts. It would have meant selling my 5296G-001 and at least one other major piece. An inner voice just seemed to say: "hey, this is quite simply above my league." (Also, the only AD for FPJ in the UK is Pragnell - a bunch of people that I really DON'T want to deal with ever again since they badly screwed me over after taking a deposit on a 5212A last year.)
Surprisingly i was able to try both this one and the Day Date at my local AD, I was tempted by the Daytona but I chickened out as they were selling elsewhere below retail. I chose to go for a white gold, blue dial and a Rose gold oysterflex instead, still regret not getting the Platona
I love Edinburgh... and i like this wonderful watch with the "crown"; really a masterpiece ! This beautiful watch, the 116509 (white gold/blue dial) and the Seadweller Deepsea Blue James Cameron, are my absolute ROLEX favorites. Thanks very much, Sir, great video ! Greetings from Germany / Tom
Damian. strike whilst the. Iron is hot to rectify your faux pas: Tell Laines you'll order a 228206 Platinum Day Date 40 now, if they'll knock off the combined RRP increases (£2,500 + £2,900) off it snd the 116506. That's £50.750 - £5,400 = £45,350..
I had a chance to buy one of these new last year for $64,000. ARGGGG! I didn't because I didn't like the brown bezel or brown subdials, so instead I got the 116500 with a black dial. I love it, but now that I see where the prices of these platinum Daytonas have gone, I'm really kicking myself. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to wait another 50 years for the next version...
Gorgeous watch but is actually fairly readily available in the US. That said, there are a lot of other more desirable watches for the price. In fact, instead of getting the platinum better to get the blade dial/white gold which is less $$ and easily as attractive.
Saw one of these a few years back in the window of a boutique in Brussels. I physically stopped to look and couldn’t believe I’d seen one. Stunning
Absolutely stunning watch, if only.
The 50th anniversary and the blue dial white gold are my absolute grails,along with a 5712 and De Bethune DB 25 constellation. Another stunning addition Damian, Thanks for sharing these mechanical wonders.
You're very welcome, Marcus
Genuinely appreciate the Rolex Daytona Chronograph timeline in this presentation. 🏁⌚
I got a super clone of one of them, very nice indeed looks identical
Tried one on in Munich a few years ago. A mere fifty grand back then. As you say ridiculously heavy but such a stunning piece. You’ll be opening your own C24 in no time at his rate! :D
Actually took a gasp of intake when I saw the thumbnail !!!! My god he has one !!! Many many congratulations on owning this stunning and beautiful piece. It is my favourite version of the Daytona bar none . Enjoy and wear it often and in good health. Your have a fab collection and I appreciate you sharing the cars, watches and experiences you have with them. Love it.
Thanks, Capt
The F40 of Rolex.
F40 looks like a toy designed by a kid.
Oh it's a beauty that's for sure, I'm thinking of a Monty Python quote with "you lucky lucky..." But as you say it sits well with the black and dark blue in the collection. Very nice.
Cheers, Jon
Ma786sai Dua tremendous are your videos. Mine is a 2006 D series solid yellow gold Daytona Ref. 116528 with the black factory diamond dot dial.
honestly speaking , beside the difference of weight between platinium 950 & 904L , u cant actually see the different between both metal in term of luster and shine properties ...i have both of daytona white dial & ice blue bought in Rolex retail store...and i feel like wonder whats make pt 950 so outstanding when it compare to 904L oystersteel bracelet...
Perhaps my favourite of all the Daytona's. Another great video Damian and I look forward to watching your next arrival.
Glad you enjoyed it, Jonathan
This is easily my favorite Daytona. An amazing amazing watch. I love the contrast between the brown ceramic and the ice blue dial
I agree
Aahh. Damien. What a lucky boy you are. A new Pista and the holy grail of automatic Daytonas. You're really upsetting me now. 😁 Such a fabulous looking watch. One of the all time greats. Loved the history lesson on the model.
Cheers, Tony
Stunning watch. Great video.
Thank you kindly!
I wouldn't describe the metric scale as 'tacky' but ok..
White gold. Blue face. My “choice” (if I could buy one)
Absolutely stunning. And the one on your wrist is superb 👏🏻
Thank you so much 😀
Now the yellow gold and green dial daytona is a stunner. I would go for your platinum one though. Way to go Damian.
Cheers
Top video, love the watch, congrats 😊👍
Glad you enjoyed it
One of my favorite combos of colors. Well done!
Thank you! Cheers!
Seen the diamond baguette dial version? Harder to get than a pig up a chimney.
Awesome watch 💯 but my money would go to green dial yellow gold Daytona.
My favourite daytime, def nicer than the diamond marker version
Great collector’s piece.
Another great video Damian , is it ok to leave the chronograph running all the time or does it cause damage to the mechanism many thanks.
Yes, the vertical clutch means you can leave the chrono seconds running all the time, and it has no harmful effect on the movement at all.
Another great and informative video , I like you are very fortunate to own this amazing watch .
Thanks, Kevin
That’s a grail for sure. I’m guessing that’s almost 300 grams on be wrist. Get a stunning watch and a cardio workout everyday :-)
I didn't know you guys also have a watch channel thecarguystv. Amazing content as always
👍👍
Well presented Damian! I ordered one and can't wait to received although my Rolex dealer stated that it could take 3-6 months! Anyways, its still worth the wait!
Did you ever get it?
My goodness, it's an ultra scratch magnet! Such a strange feeling, never been bothered with any of my polished watches before. But this, it's something that is supposed to stay in its perfect condition but I want to wear it at the same time.
I'm back with my smurf fever again with the Platona.
Basically the king of modern Daytonas
Basically
How about the rainbow? Or the platinum one with pave dial and baguette bezel?
If someone described those colours you would think no no but it’s beautiful 🤩
I tried it on a in 2013 (when I think it was first out?) and it did look even prettier than the pictures! This video is the prime example of why I prefer to see it in motion and being handled vs just random online photos. It was pretty heavy, but I think if I did have a good portion of money and could choose any (but only one!) grail piece - this one would likely be it!
I tried on the 40mm platinum day date and thought it was unwearable due to the weight. Love the 'heft' of my 42mm yacht master but the jump to platinum is too much. Great watch through
I hear your (physical) pain - I too was surprised by the weight of this. Funnily enough it was snagging badly, and then I discovered a small transparent sticker on the inside of the bracelet that I had missed - removed that, and it felt fine.
Damian, superb Video as ever. Thank you for sharing this.
What do you think of the original cosmograh? 6263? Or the new one in platinum? What do you expect on value in the future?
6263 is a stunning watch. I don’t have one, but at some point in the future...
TheWatchGuys 🙋🏻♂️👍🏻 Like the same with cars... the more you get into it, the more desire comes to it. Maybe you can make a video with the CS Stradale and a nice watch? Like a combination of the best of the best. I got a Panerai Ferrari rattrapante which fits perfectly to my 430 Scuderia..
Insane collection 🙌
Thanks 😁
That ice blue dial send shivers down my spine! Incredibly beautiful time piece so very jealous. Got to ask how much it weighs though Damian?
I'll weigh it
TheWatchGuys 🤣 thank you!
Awesome video, I personally prefer the look of the steel daytonas but it is still nonetheless great looking and rare...... I cannot think of a better designed and executed chronograph throughout the ages..I sometimes think of making my next purchase the omega speedmaster professional but I'm always worried that it's not and never will be 'the' chronograph to own... Although you own a myriad of awesome watches, I can tell you're buying every single to impress yourself and not others (always the best philosophy 👍🏻)
Thanks, Steve . Speedies are great, but I feel Daytona’s are more special
Nice presentation but an extremely ugly watch.Prefer yours.The simpler the Rolwx the better.A platinum explorer is nicer and subtler.
Not a major Rolex fan ....but this is nice. Platinum. Also when is Jason posting more watch stuff..???
Sadly, no time soon
@@TheWatchGuysTV OK no probs.
That's the one to have, loved it from the moment it was issued. Can't believe how scratched the silver black dial one is though! wow you must really wear that a lot Damian.
Yes that was a daily for a few years 😀
Love your vids) great humor.
Thanks so much!
This and the gold with the green face are by far my favourites :0
Agreed
there is also a third variation with an arabic/indic numerals on the dial. Very rare
Indeed there is - I love that one
Most beautiful watch I've ever seen
beautiful piece, but it never had a list, just a matter of dealer allocation, so unless they don't have one in the back, it will come with an upcoming shipment once you "order" it
Another great video Damien, she’s a beauty 👌🏻
Thanks 👍
Rhodium dial stole the show. My all time favorite. Made Daytona look cheap
I like that it is platinum, but i don't like this blue. I like the blue white gold verry much... but unfortunatly the bezel isn't ceramic
Lovely watch ;-)
BTW I am a little surprised that a gentleman with your unlimited financial firepower isn't into F.P. Journe?
Never really been exposed to them
@@TheWatchGuysTV I reckon you might like them a lot ;-) For most of us, though, is FPJ a pretty dangerous horse! I have twice came close to pulling the trigger on an entry level piece ("entry level" in this context being near to 30K!) but the 4 yearly service costs, which I understand to be so high as to make Patek servicing seem cheap, made me have second thoughts. It would have meant selling my 5296G-001 and at least one other major piece. An inner voice just seemed to say: "hey, this is quite simply above my league." (Also, the only AD for FPJ in the UK is Pragnell - a bunch of people that I really DON'T want to deal with ever again since they badly screwed me over after taking a deposit on a 5212A last year.)
Surprisingly i was able to try both this one and the Day Date at my local AD,
I was tempted by the Daytona but I chickened out as they were selling elsewhere below retail.
I chose to go for a white gold, blue dial and a Rose gold oysterflex instead, still regret not getting the Platona
Where in the country/world was that?
@@TheWatchGuysTV Lynn's Belfast
Absolutely gorgeous, enjoy it in good health and thank you for sharing 👍
Thank you, Jan
Very nice enjoy
I love Edinburgh... and i like this wonderful watch with the "crown"; really a masterpiece ! This beautiful watch, the 116509 (white gold/blue dial) and the Seadweller Deepsea Blue James Cameron, are my absolute ROLEX favorites. Thanks very much, Sir, great video ! Greetings from Germany / Tom
Thanks for sharing!
To a dealer 3 years ago and they had this watch in the case. I walked away thinking I can always get it later.
Doh!
Nice
very very beautiful, I do not like Rolexes very much, but this one is my kind of design. Unfortunately it is not my kind of price :)
Completely understand that - it is a monster price for this thing
Another great video 👍🏿
Appreciate that
BadAss
A beautiful and interesting watch. Just make sure you walk around with an armed guard if you wear it out!! 😂
Absolutely amazing watch. I had a chance to play with it, it was otherworldly
Can I just say... Well Jel! Hope you bought Jason one too!
:)
You really should of taken it with the Pista on the trip round the Alps - and a wrist shot against the suede interior Beautiful!!
Nice 👍
Thanks and you recommend selling 5164a to get this Daytona 🤔
Ouch!
Very nice Rolex Daytona series
If you bought it new from AD how comes you have the old style warranty card?
Ask Rolex
Awesome watch. You have an incredible watch collection. Thanks for sharing !
Thanks for watching!
0 point in owning one and walking round in it you'd be smashed and robbed within a couple of weeks..
LUCKY YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Damian. strike whilst the. Iron is hot to rectify your faux pas: Tell Laines you'll order a 228206 Platinum Day Date 40 now, if they'll knock off the combined RRP increases (£2,500 + £2,900) off it snd the 116506. That's £50.750 - £5,400 = £45,350..
Did I miss something? What was wrong with the Daytona?
TheWatchGuys you should have got it at the pre-increase price.
TheWatchGuys or when you're thinking of getting one.
fantastic watch .. the best 👌
I had a chance to buy one of these new last year for $64,000. ARGGGG! I didn't because I didn't like the brown bezel or brown subdials, so instead I got the 116500 with a black dial. I love it, but now that I see where the prices of these platinum Daytonas have gone, I'm really kicking myself. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to wait another 50 years for the next version...
a very nice history lesson . thank you. ~ JDS/CT
👍
Wow that is stupendous. You have some good taste. How many watches are in your collection. ?
Too many
@@TheWatchGuysTV go on. Spill the beans.
Lovely piece, thanks for sharing it. You must pair it with a daydate now!
Steady on 😃
Stunning piece!! Enjoy...
Thank you! Will do!
6538 is my grail, beaten up and full of scratches and patina. This one is too blingy, looks better on a sexy woman's wrist.
Mine says "winner 24 ad daytona" what does it mean ?
😂
@@TheWatchGuysTV no seriously dude ? On internet it says it is on special editions ,idk :(
from some angles it looks like claret and blue , one for a wealthy hammers fan
:)
Beautiful piece
Love your humour :) Great history overview!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@TheWatchGuysTV Did you ask for a discount?
Great piece, love it. Do you have any panerai? I'm just getting into them myself.
Yes I have one
@@TheWatchGuysTV of course you do! Would be great to see a vid on it and the panerai history 👍
Beautiful watch.
This is the big daddy
that was an exellent video, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Is this the playtona for the play boy.
Stunning watch 👍
Thanks, interesting video.
You're welcome
That’s a keeper
Magnificent
the KING!
Another great vid thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video!11 thank u
Thanks for watching
steel white face all day and 1/3rd the price.
Great vid thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
$37,000
The Caliber 72 Veejoux movement? LOL ...It's called Valjoux friend.
Oh no, it's ruined.
@@TheWatchGuysTV The credibility? possibly. The vid is still good though.
You're lucky...extremely
Gorgeous watch but is actually fairly readily available in the US. That said, there are a lot of other more desirable watches for the price. In fact, instead of getting the platinum better to get the blade dial/white gold which is less $$ and easily as attractive.