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Welshwatchman · 10 June 2008, 08:34 AM

Before all bar one go back into the Co. safe tomorrow I thought I'd weigh them for no sensible reason.

All prices in grammes.

Speedy Displayback

116518 on a day-to-day aftermarket strap/buckle so quite a few grammes less than normal.

"COSCY"

Milgauss

GMT (I have another two links in the box, unused)

Baptistman · 10 June 2008, 08:59 AM

Quite a collection Paul

Welshwatchman · 10 June 2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Baptistman

Quite a collection Paul

The speedy is so light yet so big on the wrist, Jon.

RW16610 · 10 June 2008, 09:01 AM

Excellent collection and cool idea to weigh them and post the pictures

redshirt1957 · 10 June 2008, 09:02 AM

Looks like there needs to be an intervention with the GMT and I am availabe to help it get healthy!

. Nice watch.

Welshwatchman · 10 June 2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Looks like there needs to be an intervention with the GMT and I am availabe to help it get healthy!

. Nice watch.

Tell you what, Joe. You send me a SS GMT and I'll send you the extra links.

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 June 2008, 09:10 AM

Geez, Paul!

You have to send that YG GMT IIc to Weight Watchers!

Gaijin · 10 June 2008, 09:15 AM

Wow. What a collection!

redshirt1957 · 10 June 2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Tell you what, Joe. You send me a SS GMT and I'll send you the extra links.

A kingdom a link at a time.

seantk · 10 June 2008, 09:58 AM

Nice collection! Wow the milgauss weighs more than I thought it would

Sean

BiG JeEzY · 10 June 2008, 10:09 AM

Very nice pics, thanks for sharing Paul!

I thought the Daytona on leather strap would weigh more than it did, still a great looking combination of YG with black strap.

dkpw · 10 June 2008, 10:15 AM

Great idea and collection Paul - thanks for sharing. I really like the Speedy.
I also appreciate the way you've listed them in ascending order.

I wonder what the difference between your Sub ND and a Sub Date would be. How much does a cyclops and a date ring weigh?

Tools · 10 June 2008, 10:15 AM

So the GMT weighs almost 3 times the Speedy.......

Better reinforce the floor under that fatty before it ends up in the basement.....

Welshwatchman · 10 June 2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

So the GMT weighs almost 3 times the Speedy.......

Better reinforce the floor under that fatty before it ends up in the basement.....

I'm thinking of sending it to Jocke so he can "hollow it out".

CoopJr · 10 June 2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I'm thinking of sending it to Jocke so he can "hollow it out".

231 grams

ROLEX MAN · 10 June 2008, 03:24 PM

I think you are about 231 grams of 18ct gold overweight, and should shed this to me!

Great collection wish I had it!

Portzed · 10 June 2008, 06:58 PM

I tried to weigh him using my powder balance, it was shaking under the strain

I thought to myself, "now I know who's been eating the pies in this house"

The culprit is caught out

3 extra grammes of blubber stuffed in that case somewhere

he's only 4 months old.

Looks like he's going on a strict exercise routine!

Well someone/thing in England needs to play football while we're busy not playing in Euro 2008!

Tony-GB · 10 June 2008, 06:59 PM

Your scales look innacurate. You should take your watches to the butchers to get weighed!

stevemulholland3 · 10 June 2008, 08:23 PM

126.4 gms for my new explorer II
(I had to clean the scale off first)

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 June 2008, 09:43 PM

I got 148 grams on the scales, weighing my SD. That's 1 gramm too much.

Portzed · 10 June 2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I got 148 grams on the scales, weighing my SD. That's 1 gramm too much.

Hi Bo,
Mine, as per post above is 3g over?? I checked the scales are OK I wonder what such a weight difference in manufacturing could be about?

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 June 2008, 09:58 PM

Yeah, that's strange. Although my scales are electronic, sometimes they do deviate a bit, but seldomly more than 1 gram. First time I got 147 grams. I then put my SD on the scales again and got 148 grams. 3rd. and 4th. time I also got 148 grams!

One explaining could be that if you have just washed the SD, some water can be trappped under the bezel. I know this per experience since sometimes it is tough to have the water stop running out from under the bezel onto the case sides, leaving stains on them.

Oscar · 10 June 2008, 10:22 PM

It's quite interesting to see the various scales being used here in this thread. It got me thinking though.

Why do certain people need those scales.

Portzed · 10 June 2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Yeah, that's strange. Although my scales are electronic, sometimes they do deviate a bit, but seldomly more than 1 gram. First time I got 147 grams. I then put my SD on the scales again and got 148 grams. 3rd. and 4th. time I also got 148 grams!

One explaining could be that if you have just washed the SD, some water can be trappped under the bezel. I know this per experience since sometimes it is tough to have the water stop running out from under the bezel onto the case sides, leaving stains on them.

I had just showered! It should be dried out by now, I'll nip off and re-weigh in a moment and come back with an update

Dan Pierce · 10 June 2008, 10:35 PM

Not sure about the weight but this is one thick Oyster!

dP

Portzed · 10 June 2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Portzed

I had just showered! It should be dried out by now, I'll nip off and re-weigh in a moment and come back with an update

150g.....just realised it has the extended (large) link installed

147g with the small extended link

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 June 2008, 10:56 PM

I weighed my SD again.

Now all's perfect in the Rolex world again then!

mcoccia · 10 June 2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Not sure about the weight but this is one thick Oyster!

dP

I remember my big block Tudor weighing in 135 grams when I last measured it whilst at uni over 20 years ago. I also remember thinking that my EXPL 2 was a lightweight at 126 grams.

By the way Dan after seeing your magnificient photos a few weeks ago I had my watchmaker remove the SS bezel from my MC and I took it in to Rolex for a new replacement. I'm hoping that the watch comes back with a blue resin bezel as it was originally supplied with in 1983. I still have the SS bezel stashed away and am hoping that Rolex will not demand it's return prior to handing back the watch.

Dan Pierce · 10 June 2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mcoccia

I remember my big block Tudor weighing in 135 grams when I last measured it whilst at uni over 20 years ago. I also remember thinking that my EXPL 2 was a lightweight at 126 grams.

By the way Dan after seeing your magnificient photos a few weeks ago I had my watchmaker remove the SS bezel from my MC and I took it in to Rolex for a new replacement. I'm hoping that the watch comes back with a blue resin bezel as it was originally supplied with in 1983. I still have the SS bezel stashed away and am hoping that Rolex will not demand it's return prior to handing back the watch.

Good for you, Michael!

Hope you get the results you want. That's why I decided to use my local watchmaker w/ Rolex parts account. Got to keep the original, nicely faded bezel insert AND get a new one too.

Great looking MC, btw.

dP

JJ Irani · 11 June 2008, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I got 148 grams on the scales, weighing my SD. That's 1 gramm too much.

I think that is the correct weight, Bo.....'cause I got the same weight with both the SDs I owned - all original links on, of course.

JJ

10 June 2008, 08:34 AM	#1
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	How "fat" is your Rolex? I weighed mine, pics. Before all bar one go back into the Co. safe tomorrow I thought I'd weigh them for no sensible reason. All prices in grammes. Speedy Displayback 116518 on a day-to-day aftermarket strap/buckle so quite a few grammes less than normal. "COSCY" Milgauss GMT (I have another two links in the box, unused) __________________ ..33

10 June 2008, 08:59 AM	#2
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Quite a collection Paul __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

10 June 2008, 09:02 AM	#5
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Looks like there needs to be an intervention with the GMT and I am availabe to help it get healthy!. Nice watch.

10 June 2008, 09:10 AM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Geez, Paul! You have to send that YG GMT IIc to Weight Watchers! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

10 June 2008, 09:58 AM	#10
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	Nice collection! Wow the milgauss weighs more than I thought it would Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

10 June 2008, 09:01 AM	#4
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,203	Excellent collection and cool idea to weigh them and post the pictures

10 June 2008, 09:15 AM	#8
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Wow. What a collection!

10 June 2008, 10:09 AM	#11
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Very nice pics, thanks for sharing Paul! I thought the Daytona on leather strap would weigh more than it did, still a great looking combination of YG with black strap. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

10 June 2008, 10:15 AM	#12
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	Great idea and collection Paul - thanks for sharing. I really like the Speedy. I also appreciate the way you've listed them in ascending order. I wonder what the difference between your Sub ND and a Sub Date would be. How much does a cyclops and a date ring weigh? __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

10 June 2008, 10:15 AM	#13
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	So the GMT weighs almost 3 times the Speedy....... Better reinforce the floor under that fatty before it ends up in the basement..... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 June 2008, 03:24 PM	#16
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	I think you are about 231 grams of 18ct gold overweight, and should shed this to me! Great collection wish I had it! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

10 June 2008, 06:58 PM	#17
Portzed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bryden Location: Lincolnshire - UK Watch: My 1st 60's Timex Posts: 435	Lard -@rsed Dweller I tried to weigh him using my powder balance, it was shaking under the strain I thought to myself, "now I know who's been eating the pies in this house" The culprit is caught out 3 extra grammes of blubber stuffed in that case somewhere he's only 4 months old. Looks like he's going on a strict exercise routine! Well someone/thing in England needs to play football while we're busy not playing in Euro 2008!

10 June 2008, 06:59 PM	#18
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Your scales look innacurate. You should take your watches to the butchers to get weighed! __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

10 June 2008, 08:23 PM	#19
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	126.4 gms for my new explorer II (I had to clean the scale off first) Attached Images

10 June 2008, 09:43 PM	#20
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I got 148 grams on the scales, weighing my SD. That's 1 gramm too much. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

10 June 2008, 09:58 PM	#22
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Yeah, that's strange. Although my scales are electronic, sometimes they do deviate a bit, but seldomly more than 1 gram. First time I got 147 grams. I then put my SD on the scales again and got 148 grams. 3rd. and 4th. time I also got 148 grams! One explaining could be that if you have just washed the SD, some water can be trappped under the bezel. I know this per experience since sometimes it is tough to have the water stop running out from under the bezel onto the case sides, leaving stains on them. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

10 June 2008, 10:22 PM	#23
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	It's quite interesting to see the various scales being used here in this thread. It got me thinking though. Why do certain people need those scales.

10 June 2008, 10:35 PM	#25
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Not sure about the weight but this is one thick Oyster! dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

10 June 2008, 10:56 PM	#27
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I weighed my SD again. Now all's perfect in the Rolex world again then! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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