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Manofsteelpt · 11 July 2015, 11:58 PM

Ok guys, I figured out the weight descrepency between the 44mm RG and Pt pieces!

I weighed my watch with the leather strap on, 245.4 grams. Took leather off to throw the white rubber on for a fun day out and about. While apart, I decided to throw the straps on the scale...

The leather strap weighed 12.6 grams. Then, I weighed my rubber strap, 34 grams, 21.6 grams more!

The newer RG 26401 cases are slightly lighter, and said to be around 220-225 grams, and of course they come WITH the rubber strap. So, the Pt with the rubber weighs about 267 grams, or about 20% more.

Manofsteelpt · 12 July 2015, 12:04 AM

With the white rubber...

MonBK · 12 July 2015, 12:08 AM

Elementary Dr. Watson.

masterserg · 12 July 2015, 02:36 AM

Looks great on white Mike!

thomaspp · 12 July 2015, 02:48 AM

Good thinking Mike. It looks great on the white rubber. Very nice.

To be honest, it's the one thing I don't love about the platinum = the original strap!

locutus49 · 12 July 2015, 02:49 AM

Good deduction.

Marciano490 · 12 July 2015, 05:02 AM

Ooh I like that white! Good thinking. The blue rubber was a bit off, but I think that white'll do just fine.

1st amg · 12 July 2015, 05:31 AM

that looks amazing on the white!

texex91 · 12 July 2015, 06:08 AM

Great change-up!

kilyung · 12 July 2015, 06:13 AM

Very nice, Mike.

VICI · 12 July 2015, 07:46 AM

The white makes the dial pop.

Awesome 🍻

Manofsteelpt · 12 July 2015, 07:51 AM

Thanks guys, I really love it in the white!

AMCK87 · 12 July 2015, 11:35 AM

Beautiful with the white rubber!

Hamish · 12 July 2015, 12:47 PM

Mystery solved scooby!!,

Andad · 12 July 2015, 12:54 PM

Colour looks good Mike.

How comfortable is it wearing it on the bone as in the pix Mike?

daytonaTBR · 12 July 2015, 01:22 PM

Looks great on the white rubber strap!

lapince · 12 July 2015, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

With the white rubber...

Awesome on white

Sky315 · 12 July 2015, 03:38 PM

Perfect color strap for the summer!

lapince · 12 July 2015, 03:51 PM

The rubber strap weighs 34 grams??? That's huge, never would have thought it was so heavy...

GB-man · 12 July 2015, 04:47 PM

Thx for the intel. Enjoy that beast

wdin · 12 July 2015, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

With the white rubber...

Love it love it love it!

bayerische · 12 July 2015, 08:46 PM

Love the watch.

Manofsteelpt · 12 July 2015, 08:47 PM

Rubber On the scale...

Manofsteelpt · 12 July 2015, 08:48 PM

And the leather... Btw, anyone know why I can only post 1 pic per post? I add MORE, but it only posts that last pic I upload.

Manofsteelpt · 12 July 2015, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Colour looks good Mike.

How comfortable is it wearing it on the bone as in the pix Mike?

Do you mean low on the wrist bone, close to my hand? If so, yes, very comfy. Always worn em like this. Also, I wear on my right hand, so no chrono pushers to dig into the top of My hand. If I try to put it above the wrist bone, my forearms are too big and it looks n feels goofy.

travisb · 12 July 2015, 10:13 PM

That's a really good look!

brandrea · 12 July 2015, 10:29 PM

Sweet

Marciano490 · 13 July 2015, 09:09 AM

That rubber better weigh a lot - it costs $300!

Manofsteelpt · 13 July 2015, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marciano490

That rubber better weigh a lot - it costs $300!

Just purchased a black gator strap for it too, $520 plus tax and shipping.

sssteel · 13 July 2015, 11:25 AM

Nice Platinum!!
Yes, the leather(s) cost more than the rubber!

11 July 2015, 11:58 PM	#1
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Call me "Sherlock Mike", I figured it out!!! Ok guys, I figured out the weight descrepency between the 44mm RG and Pt pieces! I weighed my watch with the leather strap on, 245.4 grams. Took leather off to throw the white rubber on for a fun day out and about. While apart, I decided to throw the straps on the scale... The leather strap weighed 12.6 grams. Then, I weighed my rubber strap, 34 grams, 21.6 grams more! The newer RG 26401 cases are slightly lighter, and said to be around 220-225 grams, and of course they come WITH the rubber strap. So, the Pt with the rubber weighs about 267 grams, or about 20% more.

12 July 2015, 02:36 AM	#4
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,430	Looks great on white Mike! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

12 July 2015, 02:48 AM	#5
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	Good thinking Mike. It looks great on the white rubber. Very nice. To be honest, it's the one thing I don't love about the platinum = the original strap! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

12 July 2015, 12:54 PM	#15
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,084	Colour looks good Mike. How comfortable is it wearing it on the bone as in the pix Mike? __________________ E

12 July 2015, 08:46 PM	#22
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Love the watch. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

12 July 2015, 12:08 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,280	Elementary Dr. Watson.

12 July 2015, 02:49 AM	#6
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Good deduction.

12 July 2015, 05:02 AM	#7
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	Ooh I like that white! Good thinking. The blue rubber was a bit off, but I think that white'll do just fine.

12 July 2015, 05:31 AM	#8
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,637	that looks amazing on the white!

12 July 2015, 06:08 AM	#9
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Great change-up!

12 July 2015, 06:13 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,879	Very nice, Mike.

12 July 2015, 07:46 AM	#11
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	The white makes the dial pop. Awesome 🍻

12 July 2015, 07:51 AM	#12
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Thanks guys, I really love it in the white!

12 July 2015, 11:35 AM	#13
AMCK87 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,339	Beautiful with the white rubber!

12 July 2015, 12:47 PM	#14
Hamish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Earth Watch: 5575 Posts: 1,674	Mystery solved scooby!!,

12 July 2015, 01:22 PM	#16
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	Looks great on the white rubber strap!

12 July 2015, 03:38 PM	#18
Sky315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 86	Perfect color strap for the summer!

12 July 2015, 03:51 PM	#19
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	The rubber strap weighs 34 grams??? That's huge, never would have thought it was so heavy...

12 July 2015, 04:47 PM	#20
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,032	Thx for the intel. Enjoy that beast

12 July 2015, 10:13 PM	#26
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,578	That's a really good look!

12 July 2015, 10:29 PM	#27
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,926	Sweet

13 July 2015, 09:09 AM	#28
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	That rubber better weigh a lot - it costs $300!

13 July 2015, 11:25 AM	#30
sssteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: US Posts: 499	Nice Platinum!! Yes, the leather(s) cost more than the rubber!

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