Platinum, also known as Pt in our old abbreviation, as a naturally formed white precious metal, has always been considered one of the rarest and noblest metals. Corrosion resistance and other characteristics have become indispensable materials for luxury jewelry watches, so today, I will introduce three representative platinum watches to you.
Rolex day-date series m228206-0004
- Product model: m228206-0004
- Watch diameter: 40mm
- Movement Type: Automatic
- Movement model: 3255
- Case Material: 950 platinum
- Waterproof depth: 100 meters
Let’s take a look at a reasonably representative Rolex day date first. The original platinum DAY-DATE has two features, one is the aperture, and the other is made of platinum with an ice-blue disc. The gap has always been said to be Because platinum processing is too complex; there is no pit pattern, that is, a dog tooth ring. However, with the replica watch information exhibition a few days ago, the dog tooth ring platinum ice blue disk week calendar was launched, and this saying is gone. The week calendar pictured above was launched at Baselworld 2015, and the dial is extraordinary. For platinum, Rolex has always used 950 platinum; the alloy contains 950‰ (thousandths) of platinum and is carefully cast by Rolex’s excellent metal craftsmen. The diameter of the platinum oyster case is 40 mm, which was a new design back then. The platinum bezel is polished and matched with the ice blue dial specially formulated and developed by Rolex. The visual effect is already cold. , It is appropriate to describe it with ice carvings and jade carvings. A bubble mirror date display window is set at 3 o’clock, and an arc-shaped day display window is at noon. The watch was also the first batch of models equipped with the 3255 movements that year. As a Rolex movement with 14 patents, it showed excellent precision, dynamic storage, shock resistance, anti-magnetic, and reliability. Accompanying the watch is a President platinum bracelet.
Vacheron Constantin Historical Masterpieces Series 82035/000P-B748
- Product model: 82035/000P-B748
- Watch diameter: 40mm
- Case Thickness: 8.06mm
- Movement model: 4400 AS
- Case Material: 950 platinum
- Waterproof depth: 30 meters
At the Watch and Miracle Watch Fair in April, the theme of Vacheron Constantin was classic. For this reason, the brand re-launched the American 1921 watch in a series of historical masterpieces. This watch is familiar to everyone because of its unique shape, called a crooked neck by watch friends. However, its distinctive shape is also because of the successful development of the automobile industry at that time; Vacheron Constantin was a driving enthusiast. The reader can tell the time at a glance safely and clearly. The picture shows the flagship platinum model in the new series. It is limited to 100 pieces, each with its number, and it is only sold in Vacheron Constantin boutiques. The entire body of the watch is made of 950 platinum, and the visual effect may appear large because of the pillow-shaped case, but it is 40 mm. The dial is rotated 45 degrees in the conventional counterclockwise direction in an offset layout, and the crown is also placed in the upper right corner. The sandblasted dial is paired with 18K white gold Breguet hands, Breguet numerals, black orbital hour markers, and a small second hand at 3 o’clock, classic and charming. But this disk surface also made Vacheron Constantin put in much effort. According to the brand, because the bottom layer of the disk surface is 950 platinum, the sandblasting treatment of inert metal on this material requires more exquisite craftsmanship. The watch is equipped with Vacheron Constantin 4400 AS manual winding movement, the movement is also biased, and the entire chain can provide 65 hours of dynamic storage. The watch is equipped with a dark blue crocodile leather strap. Looking closely at the hand-stitched stitches, Vacheron Constantin is also hand-stitched with 950 platinum silk thread.
Blancpain Classic Series 6656-3440-55B
- Product model: 6656-3440-55B
- Watch diameter: 40mm
- Case Thickness: 10.70mm
- Movement model: 5954
- Case Material: Platinum
- Waterproof depth: 30 meters
Finally, look at a Blancpain classic series of perpetual calendar and moon phase fake watches. The 6656 in the picture is a limited edition of 88 models launched in global specialty stores in 1919. It differs from the white plate in stainless steel, red, and gold. Blancpain, A platinum case with a blue dial, was used for the limited edition. The platinum case with a diameter of 40 mm has an iconic double-layer bezel, and the azure blue dial is decorated with a sun pattern effect. It is set at 3 o’clock, 9 o’clock, and 12 o’clock on the dial. Blancpain’s most distinctive moon phase display window is at 6 o’clock on the dial. The platinum Roman numerals on the dial are inlaid by hand. They all have been made into a waist shape, combined with willow needles, indicating time is more elegant. The watch is equipped with a Cal.5954 manual winding movement, which has a unique movement protection device, which Blancpain specially developed for the perpetual calendar watch, which can avoid damage to the movement caused by improper operation. This large complication watch also has a hidden adjuster, which is also a patented invention of Blancpain. Press the button with your fingertips to adjust the calendar pointer and moon phase display. It is very convenient, and it will not affect the overall aesthetics if it is hidden.
A watch made of platinum may feel that the color is similar to platinum at a glance, and then the price is so much higher, so many watch friends define platinum watches as the purest good watches. Platinum material is also difficult to process, which directly leads to the ability to make platinum material. Just such top brands have naturally become a material symbol of luxury watchmaking. Low-key yet luxurious is often said to be the best synonym for platinum watches. For the models listed above, the platinum material also complements the shape, appearance, and dial functions, and each has its characteristics.
- Gender: Men’s
- Engine: Rolex Calibre 2836
- Model: 228396
- Movement: Automatic
- Case Size: 40mm
- Band Width: 20mm
- Series: Day-Date
- Brand: Rolex
- Band Color: Silver-tone