Thicker case = more durable watch?

[mastersub]

Does a thicker case translate into a more durable watch? I understand they are more water resistant, but what about physical knocks? For example, if we were to drop both watches on the ground, is the Sea-Dweller's internals more likely to be unharmed than the Submariner?

[fskywalker]

I don't think a thicker case necessarily translate into a more shock absorbing watch.

[silverbullet818]

Nope not at all. Thickness of case does not necessarily mean a more shock proof watch.

[Chewbacca]

more than anything, it depends on who makes the watch and how --- not just the size.

crap can come in many shapes and sizes.

[Spartacus]

Yes, absolutely.

[Justinmg]

I just try not to drop my watch. But dropping the watch is going to shock the movement no matter how thick the case is.

[Gnomon]

No. However the simplest no brainer way to increase a movement's shock resistance is to make it more robust --> thicker movement --> thicker case.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by mastersub

Does a thicker case translate into a more durable watch? I understand they are more water resistant, but what about physical knocks? For example, if we were to drop both watches on the ground, is the Sea-Dweller's internals more likely to be unharmed than the Submariner?

A drop from the same height will result in the exact same shock-load to the movement.

You would have to increase the size of the case considerably, or change the material (think bubble-wrap), before the case could absorb enough energy before it reaches the movement to make a measurable difference.