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Old 9 February 2016, 03:10 AM   #1
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just wondered how much heavier the gold submariner was over the steel version? twice as much? not that much? sorry i know i can google just interested in hearing from peeps that own one
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Old 9 February 2016, 03:11 AM   #2
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About 150 gram for SS and around 210 gram for 18K
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Old 9 February 2016, 03:17 AM   #3
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Noticeably heavier. I was very surprised by the different between the SS and WG Sub I have.
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Old 9 February 2016, 03:25 AM   #4
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Old 9 February 2016, 04:01 AM   #5
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It's a few ounces heavier and in person feels like a ton more!
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Old 9 February 2016, 08:19 AM   #6
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About 150 gram for SS and around 210 gram for 18K
This. Love my WG Sub!
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Old 9 February 2016, 08:26 AM   #7
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nice i'd never want a gold watch but as the submariner is the best watch in the word imo i'd love to try one on. Being how gold is softer than steel do you guys find it is more susceptible to hairline scratches?
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Old 9 February 2016, 09:31 AM   #8
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On the gold one, guess Smurf would be the one to own as white gold is less flashy
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Old 9 February 2016, 09:35 AM   #9
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on the gold one, guess smurf would be the one to own as white gold is less flashy
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nice i'd never want a gold watch but as the submariner is the best watch in the word imo i'd love to try one on. Being how gold is softer than steel do you guys find it is more susceptible to hairline scratches?
Not so much on the brushed areas but def on the PCLs but that is true of SS as well. Go for the WG Subc, you only live once.
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Old 9 February 2016, 09:48 AM   #11
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As many here will attest to...there's NOTHING like a precious metal watch...

...and I'll echo what Neil said above...you only live once....


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Old 9 February 2016, 09:54 AM   #12
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just wondered how much heavier the gold submariner was over the steel version? twice as much? not that much? sorry i know i can google just interested in hearing from peeps that own one
Big difference. I was shocked. Gold is heavy.

Very impressive.
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