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20 December 2017, 12:30 PM | #31 |
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30 December 2017, 10:11 PM | #32 |
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Here's a platinum case (DDII), also a lot less meat than steel...
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Great pics everyone!
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Obviously it s different than how they produce on industrial level but very interesting for those who are interested https://youtu.be/u7xRjE3Sylw
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WOW! It's like a cave in there!
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Are the vintage PM cases like this too?
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Wonder what the weight difference is between a Gold or platinum case with the same amount of metal as a steel case. Along with that, I wonder what the price difference would be a a "solid" Gold or Platinum case. I'm sure watch companies remove this to cut cost and probably to shave some weight. I think cost is probably the number one reason.
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I doubt there is even an ounce of gold used in the latter model. If you want prestige you will be punished for it. |
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The material removed as opposed to steel cases is significant, I'd imagine this to add quite a bit of weight making it uncomfortable and top heavy on the wrist.
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Next time I have a bare case, I'm going to weight it and the calculate the pure gold content.
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wow that is disappointing...
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Disappointing is right..............
Bas, do you know if the Gold Sub is hollowed out the same? Depth ratings are: GMT, Daytona, DD40 100 meters / 330 feet Sub 300 meters / 1000 feet Would make sense that the gold subs either are not hollowed out at all or not as much as there brothers that dont have as good of a depth rating? |
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This is interesting stuff.I doubt at this level it has much to do with cost and more to do with weight.
I would like to add that having owned a six digit gold sub for two years now,it is by far the best balanced watch I have ever owned.Yes I have had other watches that weighed the same but these have been head heavy.No doubt the solid bracelet and thinned case on the sub helps achieve this. |
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