18kt gold heaviness question

[Dove37]

Have had a steel Date Just since I was 21. Now 56 and looking at a black Sub to recognize an inheritance. 90% on the two tone but maybe the Gold.

Question of the day is is the all gold one just too damn heavy for the next 30 years? The TT is definitely not but when I tried on the all gold i had to wonder.

Comments appreciated.

Larry

[MonBK]

How weak are you?

[dysondiver]

fortnight









thats two week

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by Dove37

Have had a steel Date Just since I was 21. Now 56 and looking at a black Sub to recognize an inheritance. 90% on the two tone but maybe the Gold.

Question of the day is is the all gold one just too damn heavy for the next 30 years? The TT is definitely not but when I tried on the all gold i had to wonder.

Comments appreciated.

Larry

Some people LOVE the heft. Personally I do not find it to be a deal breaker, I rather have the watch that appeals to me. I would assume you would get used to the weight.

In this case, a 18k Black Dial Sub would be a stunning choice.

[dysondiver]

oh , and welcome to the forum too ,,,

[GolfPunk]

I have just moved from a SS Daytona to a White Gold a daytona. The watch is of course heavier but it feels and wears fantastic. I'd recommend all gold!!

[rmfnla]

Just alternate wrists so you will build up both arms equally...

[Kyu]

It's not as heavy as people state, it's just "slightly" bolder in weight. So if ure concerned with the weight, it's not too much.. A PT is a complete diff story, I have a DD in PT glacier blue and that out weights my DDII lol

However like some mention, the little added weight does bother some people, my self I prefer stainless lately over the precious metals but it's not only because of the weight factor but other factors as well

[Racerdj]

Welcome to the forum! Go gold and do not look back!

[Dove37]

Thank you for the gracious comments. To answer one tather prolific poster i am 6ft 188lb and have benched 1.5 times my weight twice a week since i turned 50. I also have a full head of hair and have been married to a. 5'10" 145 lb beauty for 31 years.

The question was posed in regards to a 30k investment that i wish to wear daily for the next 30 odd years.

Plenty strong. Not Weak.

Larry

[DiamondJack]

Of mine, the WG Sub is definitively the heaviest and noticeably so compared to the SS and even the TT models i have in my collection.

The TT GMTIIc is the perfect everyday watch for me in terms of weight and how it wears. The WG Sub is definitely a stunner and very eye catching. But full gold does take getting used to since depending on how tight you like your bracelet you may notice more slideabiliy on the wrist than TT or SS.

but in the looks department, it's a must have......

[Dove37]

Hmmmm how weak am i?

Not very.

But as you asked.....6' 190 lbs 16% BF 56 years old. Bench 250 every other day. Pics?

However the purchase plan is for a 30 year term when I'll hit 85.

Hence the question.

And a good one I would think.

Larry

[Roger1079]

Originally Posted by Dove37

Have had a steel Date Just since I was 21. Now 56 and looking at a black Sub to recognize an inheritance. 90% on the two tone but maybe the Gold.

Question of the day is is the all gold one just too damn heavy for the next 30 years? The TT is definitely not but when I tried on the all gold i had to wonder.

Comments appreciated.

Larry

The watch never lets you forget it is there, but it is far from too heavy. My steel Daytona weighed in at 144g and my white gold Daytona comes in at 222g, both with all links. Stop thinking about the weight and go for it. If you are anything like many of us, it will become your daily rather than a special occasion timepiece.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by MonBK

How weak are you?

Seriously tho the gold subc at around 210-220 grams is not that heavy and you don't really notice it after a while except when you try on a steel watch. The platinum Rolexes at 260 plus are where the weight can be an issue for me.

[Roger1079]

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Of mine, the WG Sub is definitively the heaviest and noticeably so compared to the SS and even the TT models i have in my collection.

The TT GMTIIc is the perfect everyday watch for me in terms of weight and how it wears. The WG Sub is definitely a stunner and very eye catching. But full gold does take getting used to since depending on how tight you like your bracelet you may notice more slideabiliy on the wrist than TT or SS.

but in the looks department, it's a must have......

Believe it or not, the opposite holds true for me. Adjusted the exact same, my 116509 fits me better than the 116520. THe only thing I can attribute it to is the added weight.

[Roger1079]

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

I have just moved from a SS Daytona to a White Gold a daytona. The watch is of course heavier but it feels and wears fantastic. I'd recommend all gold!!

Having just made the step up to a gold Daytona like I did a couple months ago, am I crazy or have you noticed a difference in the texture of the metal on the skin and the gold Daytona retaining more body heat than the steel?

[JackDFD]

Originally Posted by MonBK

How weak are you?

+1

Come back when you don't have a problem wearing a mans watch.

Seriously though, it takes a few days to adjust to the new size and weight. You will be ok.

[Dove37]

Huh. Trying to repost but it is not accepting.

[THC]

This is a very silly question... But wow the reposts were classic... How weak are you? LOL

[Dove37]

Not very....6ft 190. Bench 250.

Kinda average. Thinking more as i get older and less average.....you?

[Kyu]

Originally Posted by AK797

Seriously tho the gold subc at around 210-220 grams is not that heavy and you don't really notice it after a while except when you try on a steel watch. The platinum Rolexes at 260 plus are where the weight can be an issue for me.

Lol so if I was to donate a pt Rolex to u, u'd have an issue ?


But like he mentioned a full gold sub is not that heavy, my gold rolexs aren't "wow" heavy, except for the wg GMT .. But it's not the gold that is making it heavy

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Dove37

Have had a steel Date Just since I was 21. Now 56 and looking at a black Sub to recognize an inheritance. 90% on the two tone but maybe the Gold.

Question of the day is is the all gold one just too damn heavy for the next 30 years? The TT is definitely not but when I tried on the all gold i had to wonder.

Comments appreciated.

Larry

When you first put on a PM Rolex the weight is very noticeable. This sensation disappears after a few minutes

Get the all gold one!!!!

[Dove37]

Don't understand "PM".

Couldn't find in the Abreviations...

[Kyu]

Originally Posted by Dove37

Don't understand "PM".

Couldn't find in the Abreviations...

Precious metal = PM

[Dove37]

Aye.10-4. PM.

[www777]

No way. After a week it will be tough to go back.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Dove37

Have had a steel Date Just since I was 21. Now 56 and looking at a black Sub to recognize an inheritance. 90% on the two tone but maybe the Gold.

Question of the day is is the all gold one just too damn heavy for the next 30 years? The TT is definitely not but when I tried on the all gold i had to wonder.

Comments appreciated.

Larry

Gold and Platinum watches are heavier but after it's on for a while you don't notice.... Lot's of seniors out there with gold watches on..

[VICI]

I bulked up before I went gold...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Kyu

Lol so if I was to donate a pt Rolex to u, u'd have an issue ?


But like he mentioned a full gold sub is not that heavy, my gold rolexs aren't "wow" heavy, except for the wg GMT .. But it's not the gold that is making it heavy

I sprained my wrist a few months ago, don't you dare ask me how , so I don't want to put too much weight on it but if you donate me a platty then I'll happily wear it on my right wrist. So my address is...

[Jbranda]

Originally Posted by AK797

Seriously tho the gold subc at around 210-220 grams is not that heavy and you don't really notice it after a while except when you try on a steel watch. The platinum Rolexes at 260 plus are where the weight can be an issue for me.

does anyone know how much of that weight is just gold? Rolex never give that info from what i hear.