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9 September 2012, 01:56 AM
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The feel of a platinum watch after a long day
I was at an AD the other day and they had a platinum DD so I asked to try it on. I immediately noticed the weight of the watch (it was beautiful by the way) and started to wonder what it would be like to wear this for an entire day.
What has the experience been like for others? Do I need to start lifting weights in preparation for purchasing this watch :)? |
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9 September 2012, 01:57 AM
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If it wears too heavy hit the gym!!
 Myself have no issues and plenty of platinum! 
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9 September 2012, 02:35 AM
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Platinum rocks!
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9 September 2012, 02:48 AM
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I'm sure you get used to it. I think you may really feel it when you're running/jogging... I can feel my Milgauss at that time so I don't wear my Milgauss when I run.
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9 September 2012, 03:01 AM
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Swapping from an Exp2 16570 to a 116523, I can feel the weight difference immediately. But after awhile, I don't notice the weight anymore. I'm sure you would get used to the weight difference.
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9 September 2012, 03:11 AM
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I find the heft disappears once its on the wrist
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9 September 2012, 03:16 AM
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You should get used to it rather quickly once it's on your wrist for a short time.
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9 September 2012, 05:27 AM
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Perfect wrist workout
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9 September 2012, 05:28 AM
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If I've had a different watch on and then wear it, I notice it in a very good way for a few seconds and after that I have no notice of it all except for looking at it( again and again). J
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9 September 2012, 06:06 AM
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Is platinum noticeably different to gold in weight?
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9 September 2012, 06:14 AM
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9 September 2012, 06:27 AM
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Platinum is approx 1.5 times the weight of gold, depending on what karat the gold is.
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9 September 2012, 06:46 AM
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Platinum better then gold
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1 November 2012, 09:49 PM
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9 September 2012, 06:27 AM
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9 September 2012, 07:10 AM
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9 September 2012, 07:00 AM
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Your body is organic and adaptive. You'll get used to it.
Very nice piece! |
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9 September 2012, 08:33 AM
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The dangers of platinum...
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9 September 2012, 11:39 AM
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1 November 2012, 11:36 AM
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1 November 2012, 02:42 PM
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1 November 2012, 07:51 PM
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Whoa!! I guess it better go on this wrist for a while :) ...
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1 November 2012, 08:06 PM
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Great pic Ron 
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1 November 2012, 09:25 PM
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Wow! Nicely done Ron.
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2 November 2012, 02:08 AM
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Thanks Guys :). Actually it DOES feel different in a BIG way wearing it over on the other side.I guess because I use my right arm more. You guys with the Platinum DDII have my utmost respect. I can't imagine wielding another 10-20 grams around without being in the on deck circle lol. Cheers -Ron
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2 November 2012, 04:17 AM
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9 September 2012, 08:53 AM
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I used to feel the difference between my Pam 72 (steel and TI) and my gold Daytona. Now I don't really notice the difference.
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9 September 2012, 02:41 PM
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I have a 36mm Plat DD and it wears as comfortably as any other Rolex of mine. If you can wear ROO's or Panerai's or a DSSD, then you'll be fine.
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9 September 2012, 02:52 PM
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You'll get used to it I think. When I first got a RG DD, I thought it was heavy compared to my previous TT DJ. I got used to it quickly. My RG Daytona is heavier than my old RG DD, but not by a huge amount. I'm already used to it.
I tried on a platinum DD once, and while it was definitely heavy, it wasn't over the top. I'm sure it wouldn't bother me if I was wearing one all the time. |
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9 September 2012, 05:27 PM
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I think you can manage once that beautiful beast is on your wrist.
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