The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 13 June 2018, 09:42 PM   #1
rolexgiants
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: new york, usa
Posts: 2,903
Rolex 126660– new deepsea

Does anyone know the weight of this model? Is it lighter than the old deepsea?
Thanks in Advance!
rolexgiants is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 June 2018, 11:18 PM   #2
ufboy73
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: usa
Posts: 1,601
It would have to be at least slightly heavier, right?

Its the same case with more metal in the bracelet?
ufboy73 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 June 2018, 11:30 PM   #3
soran
"TRF" Member
 
soran's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: wait list
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 551
Slightly slimmer case but broader bracelet. Gain or loose weight I don't know
soran is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 June 2018, 11:31 PM   #4
ap1
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: usa
Posts: 19,536
A push
ap1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 June 2018, 11:36 PM   #5
T.Mas
"TRF" Member
 
T.Mas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 316
The crystal on this watch is so thick. Looks like a magnifying glass. What a cool beast of a timepiece!
T.Mas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 June 2018, 11:37 PM   #6
harvey
"TRF" Member
 
harvey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: rolexforums.com
Posts: 5,435
I read somewhere it was 4 grammes heavier. Will have to find the reference...
harvey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 June 2018, 01:14 AM   #7
watchmework
"TRF" Member
 
watchmework's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: DC
Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600
Posts: 7,869
I’m guessing it’s slightly heavier. Although they trimmed the lugs a bit the bracelet is now wider than the old reference.
watchmework is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 June 2018, 01:17 AM   #8
Rolex85
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Canada
Posts: 602
the price is definitely heavier! haha. around my are the Greys are selling it for 24,500 Canadian. I remember the day I walked into my AD and picked up the previous model out of the display case and got a 12% discount on it. just a short year and a half ago yet now that feels so so so long ago.
Rolex85 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 June 2018, 10:10 AM   #9
Dirt
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Brisbane
Watch: DSSD
Posts: 8,064
Quote:
Originally Posted by ufboy73 View Post
It would have to be at least slightly heavier, right?

Its the same case with more metal in the bracelet?
Naturally.
The metal taken out between the lugs is for all intents and purposes, displaced by the wider SELs.
The bracelet is wider right around the entire circumference including the clasp. So it follows that the watch as a package must be heavier.
Dirt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 June 2018, 10:17 AM   #10
Dirt
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Brisbane
Watch: DSSD
Posts: 8,064
Quote:
Originally Posted by soran View Post
Slightly slimmer case but broader bracelet. Gain or loose weight I don't know
On balance.
Unless they've hollowed out some of the Mid-case internals or Bracelet links it must be heavier.

I can't imagine they could touch the case by hollowing it out a bit because it's for all intents and purposes, stripped down to its structural bare minimum.
Dirt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 June 2018, 10:21 AM   #11
rolexgiants
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: new york, usa
Posts: 2,903
All we need is for someone to weigh them both! Lol
rolexgiants is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 June 2018, 11:10 AM   #12
BadBoyR
"TRF" Member
 
BadBoyR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: UK
Watch: SubsGMTsSDsYM2DJ41
Posts: 652
New one is 4gm heavier

Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
BadBoyR is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 June 2018, 12:22 PM   #13
rolexgiants
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: new york, usa
Posts: 2,903
Quote:
Originally Posted by BadBoyR View Post
New one is 4gm heavier

Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
Thank you!
rolexgiants is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 August 2018, 12:38 PM   #14
gnuehcwc
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 53
FYI. (3 links removed)

gnuehcwc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 August 2018, 12:49 PM   #15
rolexgiants
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: new york, usa
Posts: 2,903
Quote:
Originally Posted by cwcheung View Post
FYI. (3 links removed)

Wow. Still a beast with 3 links out! LOL.
rolexgiants is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 August 2018, 01:17 PM   #16
gnuehcwc
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 53
WG SkyD is still heavier.
gnuehcwc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 August 2018, 01:25 PM   #17
GTC
Banned
 
Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: Douglas
Location: HSV / ANC
Watch: 126660
Posts: 626
Apparently the same weight unless the three missing links account for 4g on the 126660.

The 210g pictured below is the 116660. https://www.minus4plus6.com/deepsea.php
Attached Images
 
GTC is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches

Asset Appeal

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.