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Sublovin · 2 February 2016, 12:43 PM

I was picking up my 16570 from the AD today (quick service), and I decided to browse a bit. A while back I tried on the white gold submariner and today the Platona.
I have to say, I really like the look of the Platona but the white gold sub had a much heavier feel. This surprised me because I was under the impression that the Platinum would have been heavier.
Maybe I'm wrong because I did not feel them side by side...anyone know the weight of each watch.?

locutus49 · 2 February 2016, 12:49 PM

I owned a WG Daytona that I traded for a Platona. The Platona weighed much more. It is one of the heaviest Rolexes on the planet. Maybe the PT DD weighs as much.

tkerrmd · 2 February 2016, 12:52 PM

Platona is the heaviest of all Rolex watches at 283grams

The WG sub is almost two ounces lighter

When picked up back to back the Platona is noticeably heavier

Sublovin · 2 February 2016, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Platona is the heaviest of all Rolex watches at 283grams

The WG sub is at least an ounce lighter

When picked up back to back the Platona is noticeably heavier

Thanks for clearing that up..difficult to tell when they aren't both there at the same time. Man, that Platona is a great looking piece! Nice trio!!

AK797 · 3 February 2016, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

Thanks for clearing that up..difficult to tell when they aren't both there at the same time. Man, that Platona is a great looking piece! Nice trio!!

Yup you really have to weigh at the same time, I used to think my SS Subc was rather heavy until I tried on a gold one and it then felt like a toy.

Adamn185 · 2 February 2016, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Platona is the heaviest of all Rolex watches at 283grams

The WG sub is almost two ounces lighter

When picked up back to back the Platona is noticeably heavier

That's awesome. I bet not too many people have a clue that you've got over half a pound of platinum on your wrist. :)

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g-boac · 3 February 2016, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Platona is the heaviest of all Rolex watches at 283grams

The WG sub is almost two ounces lighter

When picked up back to back the Platona is noticeably heavier

Hello Tom! Just curious, if you have the data available, what does the 116719 BLRO weigh?

tkerrmd · 3 February 2016, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Adamn185

That's awesome. I bet not too many people have a clue that you've got over half a pound of platinum on your wrist. :)

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Hello Tom! Just curious, if you have the data available, what does the 116719 BLRO weigh?

no data but seat of pants about same as sub

Dashimmy · 2 February 2016, 12:58 PM

Thank you Tom!

tkerrmd · 2 February 2016, 01:39 PM

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Thank you Tom!

kilyung · 2 February 2016, 01:14 PM

Love the heavy feel of PM!

sahcivan · 2 February 2016, 05:45 PM

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Love the heavy feel of PM!

That's my perfect 3 lineup you have there, love them all!!!

Racerdj · 2 February 2016, 09:15 PM

For sure!

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Love the heavy feel of PM!

AK797 · 3 February 2016, 02:39 AM

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Love the heavy feel of PM!

Love it Mike, but you need a RG as well, maybe a DD40...

kilyung · 3 February 2016, 03:06 AM

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Love it Mike, but you need a RG as well, maybe a DD40...

Waiting for a full RG YM.

AK797 · 3 February 2016, 11:35 PM

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Waiting for a full RG YM.

That would be sweet, but might not be out for a while to give the Oysterflex a chance. This is also increasingly on my mind...

s14roller · 2 February 2016, 01:15 PM

Very different feel in weight...WG Sub feels comfy, Platona felt a bit too heavy for me.

tkerrmd · 2 February 2016, 01:19 PM

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Very different feel in weight...WG Sub feels comfy, Platona felt a bit too heavy for me.

Funny I feel the opposite having and owning both, the Platona like Daytonas in general, to me has a much more well balanced feel and fits the wrist nicer

rolexnub · 2 February 2016, 01:30 PM

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Funny I feel the opposite having and owning both, the Platona like Daytonas in general, to me has a much more well balanced feel and fits the wrist nicer

I agree with Tom here. I tried both at a Vancouver AD last month and the Platona, although heavier, is more comfortable than the WG Sub on the wrist.

WAK4 · 4 February 2016, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by s14roller

Very different feel in weight...WG Sub feels comfy, Platona felt a bit too heavy for me.

I actually found both to be comfy...unfortunately neither my wife nor my bank account agreed!

antbkny · 2 February 2016, 01:23 PM

have only tried on the platona and it felt like no other

traf · 2 February 2016, 02:26 PM

The Platona is the heavyweight champion

henry333 · 2 February 2016, 08:25 PM

No way ... Maybe ur watch was with the box. I tried on a platona at a ad. I was so shocked at the weight.

GolfPunk · 2 February 2016, 08:42 PM

White Gold Daytona:

1William · 2 February 2016, 09:30 PM

The Platinum is heavy in a good way. Beautiful watches.

Sublovin · 3 February 2016, 03:17 AM

The gold YM must be heavy...great looking watch

KBM · 4 February 2016, 03:10 AM

Great info, Tom!

2 February 2016, 12:43 PM	#1
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	PM heavy feel // wg sub vs Platona I was picking up my 16570 from the AD today (quick service), and I decided to browse a bit. A while back I tried on the white gold submariner and today the Platona. I have to say, I really like the look of the Platona but the white gold sub had a much heavier feel. This surprised me because I was under the impression that the Platinum would have been heavier. Maybe I'm wrong because I did not feel them side by side...anyone know the weight of each watch.?

2 February 2016, 08:42 PM	#24
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	White Gold Daytona: __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

2 February 2016, 12:49 PM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I owned a WG Daytona that I traded for a Platona. The Platona weighed much more. It is one of the heaviest Rolexes on the planet. Maybe the PT DD weighs as much.

2 February 2016, 12:52 PM	#3
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Platona is the heaviest of all Rolex watches at 283grams The WG sub is almost two ounces lighter When picked up back to back the Platona is noticeably heavier

2 February 2016, 12:58 PM	#9
Dashimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Heath Location: Elkton Ky Watch: Submariner Posts: 354	Thank you Tom!

2 February 2016, 01:14 PM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Love the heavy feel of PM!

2 February 2016, 01:15 PM	#17
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Very different feel in weight...WG Sub feels comfy, Platona felt a bit too heavy for me.

2 February 2016, 01:23 PM	#21
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	have only tried on the platona and it felt like no other

2 February 2016, 02:26 PM	#22
traf "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: dave Location: miami Watch: me ride bikes Posts: 1,938	The Platona is the heavyweight champion

2 February 2016, 08:25 PM	#23
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	No way ... Maybe ur watch was with the box. I tried on a platona at a ad. I was so shocked at the weight.

2 February 2016, 09:30 PM	#25
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	The Platinum is heavy in a good way. Beautiful watches.

3 February 2016, 03:17 AM	#26
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	The gold YM must be heavy...great looking watch

4 February 2016, 03:10 AM	#27
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Great info, Tom!

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