Bruno mars gifted entire band members yellow gold 15202s

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Originally Posted by karasus

He is saying that because in the AP 2121 movement and in the Patek 28-255C which are both based on the JLC 920, the whole movement without the calendar module is 2.4mm and the mainplates on the movement is about 1.5 mm. All the rest of pieces of steel that make up the components are about 0.5-1 mm thick so during a bad fall or movement if you happen to hit the watch at a bad angle the mainplate or other important components could be bent out of shape.

You find plenty of cases for such failures in vintage 5402 and 3700 where the whole movement had the be replaced due to damage to the mainplates or other important components. This typically tanks the resale value of the vintage piece. This information is typically found in the extract of archives.

I won't say that its likely to happen but it does happen often enough that since the 70s that I've seen about 3 out of 10 auction pieces with replaced movements, of course at a much lower value than unreplaced. Alternatively, you could get a less than 1mm sheet of stainless steel and see how easy it bends.

I don't think you will break the movement desk diving, going to parties, and doing basic dancing but I can understand how the manufacturer would not put it as part of the recommended activities to be on the safe side.

Maybe the Beast in Yellow Gold would have been the more appropriate gift? More robust and bigger wrist presence