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Kobayashi · 9 September 2012, 01:56 AM

I was at an AD the other day and they had a platinum DD so I asked to try it on. I immediately noticed the weight of the watch (it was beautiful by the way) and started to wonder what it would be like to wear this for an entire day.

What has the experience been like for others? Do I need to start lifting weights in preparation for purchasing this watch :)?

HL65 · 9 September 2012, 01:57 AM

If it wears too heavy hit the gym!!

Myself have no issues and plenty of platinum!

kilyung · 9 September 2012, 02:35 AM

Platinum rocks!

Joey_V · 9 September 2012, 02:48 AM

I'm sure you get used to it. I think you may really feel it when you're running/jogging... I can feel my Milgauss at that time so I don't wear my Milgauss when I run.

dpkong · 9 September 2012, 03:01 AM

Swapping from an Exp2 16570 to a 116523, I can feel the weight difference immediately. But after awhile, I don't notice the weight anymore. I'm sure you would get used to the weight difference.

Chris B · 9 September 2012, 03:11 AM

I find the heft disappears once its on the wrist

z32turbo · 9 September 2012, 03:16 AM

You should get used to it rather quickly once it's on your wrist for a short time.

TSW · 9 September 2012, 05:27 AM

Perfect wrist workout

Awesome Jim · 9 September 2012, 05:28 AM

If I've had a different watch on and then wear it, I notice it in a very good way for a few seconds and after that I have no notice of it all except for looking at it( again and again). J

ratty · 9 September 2012, 06:06 AM

Is platinum noticeably different to gold in weight?

The GMT Master · 9 September 2012, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ratty

Is platinum noticeably different to gold in weight?

On the same model, yes

z32turbo · 9 September 2012, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ratty

Is platinum noticeably different to gold in weight?

Absolutely!!

Awesome Jim · 9 September 2012, 06:27 AM

Platinum is approx 1.5 times the weight of gold, depending on what karat the gold is.

nick c · 9 September 2012, 06:46 AM

Platinum better then gold

powerband · 9 September 2012, 07:00 AM

Your body is organic and adaptive. You'll get used to it.
Very nice piece!

Hoppyjr · 9 September 2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ratty

Is platinum noticeably different to gold in weight?

Yes, it's a more dense metal and therefore heavier.

Monte Cristo · 9 September 2012, 08:33 AM

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sig-x · 9 September 2012, 08:53 AM

I used to feel the difference between my Pam 72 (steel and TI) and my gold Daytona. Now I don't really notice the difference.

seand442 · 9 September 2012, 11:39 AM

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caryyee · 9 September 2012, 02:41 PM

I have a 36mm Plat DD and it wears as comfortably as any other Rolex of mine. If you can wear ROO's or Panerai's or a DSSD, then you'll be fine.

gregdolley · 9 September 2012, 02:52 PM

You'll get used to it I think. When I first got a RG DD, I thought it was heavy compared to my previous TT DJ. I got used to it quickly. My RG Daytona is heavier than my old RG DD, but not by a huge amount. I'm already used to it.

I tried on a platinum DD once, and while it was definitely heavy, it wasn't over the top. I'm sure it wouldn't bother me if I was wearing one all the time.

HongNinja · 9 September 2012, 05:27 PM

I think you can manage once that beautiful beast is on your wrist.

ratty · 10 September 2012, 04:30 AM

I like the idea of buying a platinum watch, I bought my wife a platinum ring last year and she loves it. I know that my WG Daytona weighs noticeably more than my SS version, I'm curious how much extra a platinum watch would weigh but I fully understand that it all depends on the model.

Israguard · 10 September 2012, 04:55 AM

Now I have the bug to get a DD in platinum. Price is simply nuts here for one.. But all this talk of platinum makes me feel like yg or wg isnt good enough.. Even if it is, I'll still feel like there is better out there and that won't make me happy ��

roadie1 · 10 September 2012, 08:00 AM

I've had a couple of platinum DD's. I could never get comfortable with the fit, which made the weight issue somewhat frustrating. And I love a heavier watch like a Sub or SD. There was something uncomfortable about wearing the pt DD everyday. A half link may have been the answer.

DSJ · 10 September 2012, 08:02 AM

It's currently cheaper than gold (by weight) right now, too!

crowncollection · 10 September 2012, 10:56 AM

you will get use to it, platnium is awesome

Kyu · 10 September 2012, 10:57 AM

i went to platinum because i thought gold wasnt heavey enough ,
I love the feeling of heavier watches now

HL65 · 10 September 2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

It's currently cheaper than gold (by weight) right now, too!

Not when it comes to watch prices though!

ronbo710 · 4 October 2012, 01:12 PM

of my Day Date 118206 better than the 18K Sub I used to have. The weight is a lot better in being distributed around the wrist rather than the watch head heavy 18K sports models. I can't speak for the DD II and probably never will as I prefer the 118XXX series a lot more. Cheers -Ronbo

9 September 2012, 01:56 AM	#1
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	The feel of a platinum watch after a long day I was at an AD the other day and they had a platinum DD so I asked to try it on. I immediately noticed the weight of the watch (it was beautiful by the way) and started to wonder what it would be like to wear this for an entire day. What has the experience been like for others? Do I need to start lifting weights in preparation for purchasing this watch :)?

9 September 2012, 01:57 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	If it wears too heavy hit the gym!! Myself have no issues and plenty of platinum! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 September 2012, 02:48 AM	#4
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I'm sure you get used to it. I think you may really feel it when you're running/jogging... I can feel my Milgauss at that time so I don't wear my Milgauss when I run. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

9 September 2012, 03:16 AM	#7
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	You should get used to it rather quickly once it's on your wrist for a short time. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

9 September 2012, 05:27 AM	#8
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Perfect wrist workout __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

9 September 2012, 02:35 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Platinum rocks!

9 September 2012, 03:01 AM	#5
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	Swapping from an Exp2 16570 to a 116523, I can feel the weight difference immediately. But after awhile, I don't notice the weight anymore. I'm sure you would get used to the weight difference.

9 September 2012, 03:11 AM	#6
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I find the heft disappears once its on the wrist

9 September 2012, 05:28 AM	#9
Awesome Jim Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Calgary Watch: And wear Posts: 113	If I've had a different watch on and then wear it, I notice it in a very good way for a few seconds and after that I have no notice of it all except for looking at it( again and again). J

9 September 2012, 06:06 AM	#10
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,810	Is platinum noticeably different to gold in weight?

9 September 2012, 06:27 AM	#13
Awesome Jim Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Calgary Watch: And wear Posts: 113	Platinum is approx 1.5 times the weight of gold, depending on what karat the gold is.

9 September 2012, 06:46 AM	#14
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Platinum better then gold

9 September 2012, 07:00 AM	#15
powerband "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Posts: 289	Your body is organic and adaptive. You'll get used to it. Very nice piece!

9 September 2012, 08:33 AM	#17
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	The dangers of platinum... __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

9 September 2012, 08:53 AM	#18
sig-x "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	I used to feel the difference between my Pam 72 (steel and TI) and my gold Daytona. Now I don't really notice the difference.

9 September 2012, 02:41 PM	#20
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	I have a 36mm Plat DD and it wears as comfortably as any other Rolex of mine. If you can wear ROO's or Panerai's or a DSSD, then you'll be fine.

9 September 2012, 02:52 PM	#21
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	You'll get used to it I think. When I first got a RG DD, I thought it was heavy compared to my previous TT DJ. I got used to it quickly. My RG Daytona is heavier than my old RG DD, but not by a huge amount. I'm already used to it. I tried on a platinum DD once, and while it was definitely heavy, it wasn't over the top. I'm sure it wouldn't bother me if I was wearing one all the time.

9 September 2012, 05:27 PM	#22
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	I think you can manage once that beautiful beast is on your wrist.

10 September 2012, 04:30 AM	#23
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,810	I like the idea of buying a platinum watch, I bought my wife a platinum ring last year and she loves it. I know that my WG Daytona weighs noticeably more than my SS version, I'm curious how much extra a platinum watch would weigh but I fully understand that it all depends on the model.

10 September 2012, 04:55 AM	#24
Israguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 859	Now I have the bug to get a DD in platinum. Price is simply nuts here for one.. But all this talk of platinum makes me feel like yg or wg isnt good enough.. Even if it is, I'll still feel like there is better out there and that won't make me happy ��

10 September 2012, 08:00 AM	#25
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	I've had a couple of platinum DD's. I could never get comfortable with the fit, which made the weight issue somewhat frustrating. And I love a heavier watch like a Sub or SD. There was something uncomfortable about wearing the pt DD everyday. A half link may have been the answer.

10 September 2012, 08:02 AM	#26
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	It's currently cheaper than gold (by weight) right now, too! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

10 September 2012, 10:56 AM	#27
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	you will get use to it, platnium is awesome __________________ watches many

10 September 2012, 10:57 AM	#28
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	i went to platinum because i thought gold wasnt heavey enough , I love the feeling of heavier watches now

4 October 2012, 01:12 PM	#30
ronbo710 Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Ron Location: US Watch: 118206/SD Posts: 431	I actually like the weight ... of my Day Date 118206 better than the 18K Sub I used to have. The weight is a lot better in being distributed around the wrist rather than the watch head heavy 18K sports models. I can't speak for the DD II and probably never will as I prefer the 118XXX series a lot more. Cheers -Ronbo

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