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Old 16 August 2017, 07:44 PM   #1
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Heaviest rolex?

Two part question.

What is the heaviest watch currently in production in the Rolex line?

Also, what is the heaviest rolex watch you have worn?

I assume is the platona. Would a diamond dial add weight or reduce it?

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Old 16 August 2017, 07:56 PM   #2
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I think the Deepsea is one of the heaviest Rolex around.

Not sure if diamond would add to the weight, since I've never tried one on.
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Old 16 August 2017, 08:04 PM   #3
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I'd guess the platinum/gold Yachtmaster II.
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Old 16 August 2017, 08:06 PM   #4
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I think the Deepsea is one of the heaviest Rolex around.

Not sure if diamond would add to the weight, since I've never tried one on.
A carat diamond is 0.2 grams so would be pretty insignificant (a $1m iced out AP has something like 70 carats)

Probably the YM2 in gold imo is the heaviest
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Old 16 August 2017, 08:21 PM   #5
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I always wanted to know which Rolex model is the heaviest so I did some research.I'm a little surprised because if memory serves me correctly the Omega Globemaster MC LE Platinum dial with the blue enamel indices weighs much more ~350g

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Old 16 August 2017, 08:27 PM   #6
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Old 16 August 2017, 08:50 PM   #7
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I tried the platona on last week. I should have taken pictures. It's a beautifully weighty piece


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Old 16 August 2017, 09:05 PM   #8
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Two part question.

What is the heaviest watch currently in production in the Rolex line?

Also, what is the heaviest rolex watch you have worn?

I assume is the platona. Would a diamond dial add weight or reduce it?

Thanks


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Speaking for myself just cannot understand this weight thing of today does being heavier make it better.Although precious are heavier than the SS models but for that extra weight you sure pay a very high premium price. With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better I have just heard from Rolex CEO who is a personal friend of mine, that sometime in 2018 most all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS or precious metals to make them super duper heavy.But this is no ordinary lead, this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated and super heavy.Plus I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2018 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super heavy and super size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours.
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Old 16 August 2017, 09:39 PM   #9
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Speaking for myself just cannot understand this weight thing of today does being heavier make it better.Although precious are heavier than the SS models but for that extra weight you sure pay a very high premium price. With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better I have just heard from Rolex CEO who is a personal friend of mine, that sometime in 2018 most all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS or precious metals to make them super duper heavy.But this is no ordinary lead, this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated and super heavy.Plus I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2018 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super heavy and super size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours.
If something is amazingly light weight compared to its size, people are amazed. If something is amazingly heavy weight compared to its size, people are amazed.

I have Deepsea and when you look at it, it looks very nice work of art and it does not look like it would weight that much. It is heavy for its size as an object and looks good, so it makes me like it. I have tried Platona, but i am not a fan of Daytona, so only the weight of such a small watch makes me amazed. I just bought BLNR, i dont like the feel of it at all, but i like the way it looks.

It feels nice, you feel you have something in your wrist, very subjective experience :)
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Old 16 August 2017, 09:48 PM   #10
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Speaking for myself just cannot understand this weight thing of today does being heavier make it better.Although precious are heavier than the SS models but for that extra weight you sure pay a very high premium price. With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better I have just heard from Rolex CEO who is a personal friend of mine, that sometime in 2018 most all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS or precious metals to make them super duper heavy.But this is no ordinary lead, this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated and super heavy.Plus I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2018 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super heavy and super size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours.
anyone can make a heavy watch. im more impressed by the super thins.
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Old 16 August 2017, 09:52 PM   #11
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Gold daytona maybe?
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Old 16 August 2017, 09:54 PM   #12
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Old 16 August 2017, 10:00 PM   #13
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Old 16 August 2017, 10:12 PM   #14
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I have worn a white gold sub and that was very substantial. The deep-sea has to be the heaviest of the stainless models, I would assume
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Old 16 August 2017, 10:18 PM   #15
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Not sure of the heaviest Rolex, but have certainly dropped a couple of tons of cash buying them.
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Old 16 August 2017, 10:19 PM   #16
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I don't notice the weight of the Platona as I wear it everyday. I just don't notice the weight.
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Old 16 August 2017, 11:09 PM   #17
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Platona is 280g plus. The YG YM2 would be 240-50g I guess.

What is surprising is the Platinum Nautilus also weighs around 280g.
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Old 16 August 2017, 11:18 PM   #18
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I don't notice the weight of the Platona as I wear it everyday. I just don't notice the weight.
I notice it when I first put it on. Then it fades away unless I think about it. If I think about it, I can feel its weight, but otherwise I don't notice it. It sure isn't like you feel it throughout the day.
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Old 16 August 2017, 11:20 PM   #19
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The lighter the better, IMO. This is 94g, which feels great.
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Platona is 280g plus. The YG YM2 would be 240-50g I guess.

What is surprising is the Platinum Nautilus also weighs around 280g.
My YM2 gold is 250g minus two links. Not sure how much a link weighs and the links are in the box stored elsewhere, so I can't give an 'off the shelf' weight.

There is for me something nice about the weight. I don't have to have a heavy watch - my new AP Chrono RG on rubber strap isn't heavy and I'm still contemplating getting an AP 44Ti, although that's looking less likely, but there is something nice picking up a weighty watch. And its not to do with its value. When worn I can truly say I don't notice the difference between the YM and AP - i.e. I'm not aware that I'm wearing a heavier watch.
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Old 16 August 2017, 11:54 PM   #21
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Deepsea I'm guessing
That seems like the logical choice. I had one (traded it) and it was extremely dense and heavy. I suppose PM models have an edge in the weight of the metal itself, but the DSSD is just so massive it probably makes up for the difference in materials weight with it's sheer size and bulk.

Unfortunately the text is in Japanese (I think), but the weights on scales are there. Not comprehensive, but interesting: https://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail...&t=1536430&p=1
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Speaking for myself just cannot understand this weight thing of today does being heavier make it better.Although precious are heavier than the SS models but for that extra weight you sure pay a very high premium price. With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better I have just heard from Rolex CEO who is a personal friend of mine, that sometime in 2018 most all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS or precious metals to make them super duper heavy.But this is no ordinary lead, this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated and super heavy.Plus I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2018 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super heavy and super size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours.

72mm?! That's insane. I can't even imagine something like that on my wrist.

I always thought my Steinhart Ocean 1 was heavy (280'ish grams I want to say), but the BLNR honestly feels just as heavy. Doesn't matter after 2-3 days on the wrist, you miss it when it's not there.
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Speaking for myself just cannot understand this weight thing of today does being heavier make it better.Although precious are heavier than the SS models but for that extra weight you sure pay a very high premium price. With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better I have just heard from Rolex CEO who is a personal friend of mine, that sometime in 2018 most all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS or precious metals to make them super duper heavy.But this is no ordinary lead, this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated and super heavy.Plus I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2018 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super heavy and super size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours.
this is a great post!

However, simply put, just because someone is interested in the different weights of different watches doesn't mean they think "heavier makes it better". In fact some people may find interest in the topic for the opposite viewpoint.
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Platinum Daytona is the heaviest Rolex
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is that a fact? I feel like the DD2 or even DD40 in platinum might give the daytona a good run at heaviest.
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No.It's not.I have the D-Blue and it weighs only 215g on the bracelet
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is that a fact? I feel like the DD2 or even DD40 in platinum might give the daytona a good run at heaviest.
Didn't you see the photos in my post?
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72mm?! That's insane. I can't even imagine something like that on my wrist.

I always thought my Steinhart Ocean 1 was heavy (280'ish grams I want to say), but the BLNR honestly feels just as heavy. Doesn't matter after 2-3 days on the wrist, you miss it when it's not there.
Ocean 1 shouldn't be anywhere near 280 lol is it a platinum special edition


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I think the heaviest would be the GMT ICE II.
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Speaking for myself just cannot understand this weight thing of today does being heavier make it better.Although precious are heavier than the SS models but for that extra weight you sure pay a very high premium price. With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better I have just heard from Rolex CEO who is a personal friend of mine, that sometime in 2018 most all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS or precious metals to make them super duper heavy.But this is no ordinary lead, this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated and super heavy.Plus I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2018 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super heavy and super size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours.


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Take a look at the thread "Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)":

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...OR+rolex+weigh

From what I recall it is the Platona.
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