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BTF Rolex Daytona 116506 "Platona" first impressions (with pics) - Not a review!
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The big standout for me is the correct burst on the subdials. Back when I ordered, it was NOOB with 4130/correct width subdials/no individual bursts on the dials vs ARF with 7700(?)/thin subdials/correct burst on subdials. Not sure how the BTF movement compares to the once great(?) 4130. Going from memory here... The revised lugs, and markings are appealing, too.That depends, is there anything about the BTF version that you prefer? what aspects of the watch do you care most about in terms of accuracy and appearance? Personally if you already have the Noob version of this watch I would wait for Clean's to release and see if they correct some of the issues with the BTF version
Now they can work on getting the back right side correct; 950PT (top) and diamond shape with 950 (bottom).
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Looks like the mark on the caseback got updated along with the dial and hands
Mine has this same mark as you can see in my pics on the first post! Its the stamp on the opposite side of the back of the case that was incorrect on the first iteration/batch
Not noticeable when on the wrist imo mate. If you zoom in on some of my pics you'll see an ever so slight gap on one side, but realistically you will not notice this on the wrist.
Thanks for ur answer mate. I have ordered the baguette version!
Thanks for ur answer mate. I have ordered the baguette version!
You're very welcome mate, I'd love to see pics when it arrives! Intrigued to see how the dial looks in hand and in natural light
I Will post a couple pics upon arrivalYou're very welcome mate, I'd love to see pics when it arrives! Intrigued to see how the dial looks in hand and in natural light
If it's on wrist the light doesn't go through it. Non existent problem so to say
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Ok, I’ll be incredibly kind to you: go for the BTF rep. Most likely the best platona on the market today.
I have just received my first BTF Daytona, purchased from a true gent of the forum, @LBMCK21, and I though (similarly to my CF 116518 thread) that I would post my first impressions of the watch along with some close ups, for those who may be interested in picking one up themselves!
Firstly, I am incredibly impressed with the quality of this watch, some of the things I noticed right away include just how good the crystal and dial are! The crystal is so clear and the sunburst dial is absolutely stunning when it catches the light
The watch also has the correct markings for a platinum watch both on the case and inner bracelet, which I had seen in a few other threads people were concerned about as some of the first "leaked" pics shown some versions of the watch without them. The crown and pushers look and feel great, and the watch winds beautifully, with no noticeable grittiness like you sometimes get with these 4130 movements.
The lugs are longer than a typical 116500 case (like gen) and also the SELs protrude slightly outwards as they should do. I did a quick google for some side on pics and BTF have gotten it remarkably close on first inspection, which is incredible to see!
Link for gen pics for comparison: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/h...na-in-platinum-live-pics-full-details-pricing
Now the elephant in the room is of course the incorrect hands. It is annoying that BTF overlooked this but imo the positives of this watch more than make up for that, annd I assume this will be an easy swap to the correct hands which I will eventually do. The bezel is not to the quality of Cleans but still really nice overall, its only once you look closely and with a clean watch next to it for reference that you notice this anyway!
Overall I am incredibly happy with the watch and glad it has joined my Daytona collection.
Now to the part you actually want to see, the pics
I just got my BTF 116506, I just notice in real life that the sub dial rings are not as dark brown as the bezel. It changes color in different angles though but in general its kinda light colored. Did you notice that with yours too? I haven’t seen a gen IRL so I have no idea if it’s really like that. But in all the pics online it seems darker or same color as the bezel.