Heaviest rolex?

[IwateJapan]

Two part question.

What is the heaviest watch currently in production in the Rolex line?

Also, what is the heaviest rolex watch you have worn?

I assume is the platona. Would a diamond dial add weight or reduce it?

Thanks


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[Zyfon]

I think the Deepsea is one of the heaviest Rolex around.

Not sure if diamond would add to the weight, since I've never tried one on.

[CRM114]

I'd guess the platinum/gold Yachtmaster II.

[hugs]

Originally Posted by Zyfon

I think the Deepsea is one of the heaviest Rolex around.

Not sure if diamond would add to the weight, since I've never tried one on.

A carat diamond is 0.2 grams so would be pretty insignificant (a $1m iced out AP has something like 70 carats)

Probably the YM2 in gold imo is the heaviest

[meganfox17]

I always wanted to know which Rolex model is the heaviest so I did some research.I'm a little surprised because if memory serves me correctly the Omega Globemaster MC LE Platinum dial with the blue enamel indices weighs much more ~350g

All Photo credits @tkerrmd / courtesy of
Mr Tom, the Porsche Race car driverSay..I wonder which Rolex watch is worth this gold bar ?

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by meganfox17

I always wanted to know which Rolex model is the heaviest so I did some research.I'm a little surprised because if memory serves me correctly the Omega Globemaster MC LE Platinum dial with the blue enamel indices weighs much more ~350g

All Photo credits @tkerrmd / courtesy of
Mr Tom, the Porsche Race car driver

Actually some of those are my pics as well.

To set the record straight, the platinum Daytona is heavier than the YG YM2 and Pt DDII.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by meganfox17

I always wanted to know which Rolex model is the heaviest so I did some research.I'm a little surprised because if memory serves me correctly the Omega Globemaster MC LE Platinum dial with the blue enamel indices weighs much more ~350g

All Photo credits @tkerrmd / courtesy of
Mr Tom, the Porsche Race car driverSay..I wonder which Rolex watch is worth this gold bar ?

Mikes and mine

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Mikes and mine

doesn't that watch weigh you down while you race?

My friends growing up would never fill up their gas tanks more than half way so their cars would be faster! Every gram counts right?

[crowncollection]

Platona


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[IwateJapan]

I tried the platona on last week. I should have taken pictures. It's a beautifully weighty piece


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by IwateJapan

Two part question.

What is the heaviest watch currently in production in the Rolex line?

Also, what is the heaviest rolex watch you have worn?

I assume is the platona. Would a diamond dial add weight or reduce it?

Thanks


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Speaking for myself just cannot understand this weight thing of today does being heavier make it better.Although precious are heavier than the SS models but for that extra weight you sure pay a very high premium price. With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better I have just heard from Rolex CEO who is a personal friend of mine, that sometime in 2018 most all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS or precious metals to make them super duper heavy.But this is no ordinary lead, this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated and super heavy.Plus I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2018 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super heavy and super size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours.

[mahefa]

Originally Posted by padi56

Speaking for myself just cannot understand this weight thing of today does being heavier make it better.Although precious are heavier than the SS models but for that extra weight you sure pay a very high premium price. With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better I have just heard from Rolex CEO who is a personal friend of mine, that sometime in 2018 most all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS or precious metals to make them super duper heavy.But this is no ordinary lead, this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated and super heavy.Plus I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2018 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super heavy and super size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours.

If something is amazingly light weight compared to its size, people are amazed. If something is amazingly heavy weight compared to its size, people are amazed.

I have Deepsea and when you look at it, it looks very nice work of art and it does not look like it would weight that much. It is heavy for its size as an object and looks good, so it makes me like it. I have tried Platona, but i am not a fan of Daytona, so only the weight of such a small watch makes me amazed. I just bought BLNR, i dont like the feel of it at all, but i like the way it looks.

It feels nice, you feel you have something in your wrist, very subjective experience :)

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by padi56

Speaking for myself just cannot understand this weight thing of today does being heavier make it better.Although precious are heavier than the SS models but for that extra weight you sure pay a very high premium price. With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better I have just heard from Rolex CEO who is a personal friend of mine, that sometime in 2018 most all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS or precious metals to make them super duper heavy.But this is no ordinary lead, this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated and super heavy.Plus I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2018 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super heavy and super size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours.

anyone can make a heavy watch. im more impressed by the super thins.

[BiH115]

Originally Posted by padi56

Speaking for myself just cannot understand this weight thing of today does being heavier make it better.Although precious are heavier than the SS models but for that extra weight you sure pay a very high premium price. With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better I have just heard from Rolex CEO who is a personal friend of mine, that sometime in 2018 most all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS or precious metals to make them super duper heavy.But this is no ordinary lead, this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated and super heavy.Plus I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2018 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super heavy and super size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours.

72mm?! That's insane. I can't even imagine something like that on my wrist.

I always thought my Steinhart Ocean 1 was heavy (280'ish grams I want to say), but the BLNR honestly feels just as heavy. Doesn't matter after 2-3 days on the wrist, you miss it when it's not there.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by BiH115

72mm?! That's insane. I can't even imagine something like that on my wrist.

I always thought my Steinhart Ocean 1 was heavy (280'ish grams I want to say), but the BLNR honestly feels just as heavy. Doesn't matter after 2-3 days on the wrist, you miss it when it's not there.

Ocean 1 shouldn't be anywhere near 280 lol is it a platinum special edition


Personally, I like em light.

[BiH115]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Ocean 1 shouldn't be anywhere near 280 lol is it a platinum special edition


Personally, I like em light.

I meant 180g...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by harvey

I think the heaviest would be the GMT ICE II.

I can't remember anyone weighing an iced out Rolex here so would be interesting, I've never held one in my hands so I don't have any empirical views either.

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

My YM2 gold is 250g minus two links. Not sure how much a link weighs and the links are in the box stored elsewhere, so I can't give an 'off the shelf' weight.

There is for me something nice about the weight. I don't have to have a heavy watch - my new AP Chrono RG on rubber strap isn't heavy and I'm still contemplating getting an AP 44Ti, although that's looking less likely, but there is something nice picking up a weighty watch. And its not to do with its value. When worn I can truly say I don't notice the difference between the YM and AP - i.e. I'm not aware that I'm wearing a heavier watch.

Cheers Chris, so around 255-260g fully loaded. Our RG AP is around 240g so it's a pretty heavy beast still... at least for me.

[socalwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by BiH115

72mm?! That's insane. I can't even imagine something like that on my wrist.

I always thought my Steinhart Ocean 1 was heavy (280'ish grams I want to say), but the BLNR honestly feels just as heavy. Doesn't matter after 2-3 days on the wrist, you miss it when it's not there.

72 mm would be similar to a small wall clock on the wrist

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by padi56

Speaking for myself just cannot understand this weight thing of today does being heavier make it better.Although precious are heavier than the SS models but for that extra weight you sure pay a very high premium price. With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better I have just heard from Rolex CEO who is a personal friend of mine, that sometime in 2018 most all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS or precious metals to make them super duper heavy.But this is no ordinary lead, this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated and super heavy.Plus I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2018 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super heavy and super size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours.

this is a great post!

However, simply put, just because someone is interested in the different weights of different watches doesn't mean they think "heavier makes it better". In fact some people may find interest in the topic for the opposite viewpoint.

[Melchizedek]

Originally Posted by padi56

Speaking for myself just cannot understand this weight thing of today does being heavier make it better.Although precious are heavier than the SS models but for that extra weight you sure pay a very high premium price. With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better I have just heard from Rolex CEO who is a personal friend of mine, that sometime in 2018 most all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS or precious metals to make them super duper heavy.But this is no ordinary lead, this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated and super heavy.Plus I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2018 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super heavy and super size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours.

Lol!!!!


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[Z3ke]

Originally Posted by padi56

Speaking for myself just cannot understand this weight thing of today does being heavier make it better.Although precious are heavier than the SS models but for that extra weight you sure pay a very high premium price. With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better I have just heard from Rolex CEO who is a personal friend of mine, that sometime in 2018 most all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS or precious metals to make them super duper heavy.But this is no ordinary lead, this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated and super heavy.Plus I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2018 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super heavy and super size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours.

ahaha best comment of the day


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by Z3ke

ahaha best comment of the day


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Wait till we start talking about girth.

[Tazmo]

Gold daytona maybe?

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by Tazmo

Gold daytona maybe?

A platinum Daytona weighs much more than a gold Daytona (about 85 grams heavier)

[WEST HAM ROLEX]

Deepsea I'm guessing

[ras47]

Originally Posted by WEST HAM ROLEX

Deepsea I'm guessing

That seems like the logical choice. I had one (traded it) and it was extremely dense and heavy. I suppose PM models have an edge in the weight of the metal itself, but the DSSD is just so massive it probably makes up for the difference in materials weight with it's sheer size and bulk.

Unfortunately the text is in Japanese (I think), but the weights on scales are there. Not comprehensive, but interesting: https://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail...&t=1536430&p=1

[beshannon]

I have never weighed my watches

[CPRWATCH]

Not sure of the heaviest Rolex, but have certainly dropped a couple of tons of cash buying them.

[Sublovin]

I have worn a white gold sub and that was very substantial. The deep-sea has to be the heaviest of the stainless models, I would assume

[locutus49]

I don't notice the weight of the Platona as I wear it everyday. I just don't notice the weight.