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JJ Irani · 2 December 2007, 01:19 PM

Okay, okay, I did it again!!!

Weighed Platty this morning on the SAME 3 electronic scales as I did BLUESY last week....

Weight of Bluesy = 150 grams

Weight of Platty = 146 grams

Okay so herein lies the confusion...

Bluesy has HOLLOW centre links, but they are 18 K gold.

Platty has SOLID centre links, but they are steel.

I know for a fact that Platty's bezel weighs 10 grams (according to Jocke); but not sure how much Bluesy's bezel weighs.

Platty has a normal clasp, but Bluesy has the diver extension links.

Question: Where the hell does Bluesy get the extra 4 grams from?

Something for you tossers to ponder over the weekend?

Cheers - JJ

sharif · 2 December 2007, 01:41 PM

Probably from the divers extension?

I have been on these boards for a few months, but question for the general forum. What is the average number of new posts, that JJ generates immediately after collecting a new timepiece?

I was here when he was gifted the greenie, but I don't call this many post.

Is there a scientific corrolation between the number of new threads, and the ownership duration before he flips it? Just tryinf to understand this a little better.

And what is this "tossers" club I here so much about?

SLRdude · 2 December 2007, 01:44 PM

The thicker glass and thicker back on the sub can easily account for the weight difference.

TARDIS · 2 December 2007, 02:09 PM

'Bluesy'....'Platty'

WTF?

And what is this "tossers" club I here so much about?

You wouldn't want to know mate

marshallr47 · 2 December 2007, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Okay, okay, I did it again!!!

Weighed Platty this morning on the SAME 3 electronic scales as I did BLUESY last week....

Weight of Bluesy = 150 grams

Weight of Platty = 146 grams

Okay so herein lies the confusion...

Bluesy has HOLLOW centre links, but they are 18 K gold.

Platty has SOLID centre links, but they are steel.

I know for a fact that Platty's bezel weighs 10 grams (according to Jocke); but not sure how much Bluesy's bezel weighs.

Platty has a normal clasp, but Bluesy has the diver extension links.

Question: Where the hell does Bluesy get the extra 4 grams from?

Something for you tossers to ponder over the weekend?

Cheers - JJ

JJ, it must be all the ego Bluesy is carrying around.

Rawhyde · 2 December 2007, 04:15 PM

4 grams ain't much difference, and gold is much more dense than steel. As Chip pointed out, the crystal and caseback is heavier built on the Sub.

Mrdi · 2 December 2007, 04:40 PM

JJ,

Bluesy has been around you too long
not to be full of B S.
Good for at least 10 grams

gha · 2 December 2007, 04:59 PM

Is it maybe the grit & sweat that Bluesy has accumulated over time, worrying if he was the next to be "Flipped" ? That could account for an extar few grams, give or take...gha

padi56 · 2 December 2007, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

'Bluesy'....'Platty'

WTF?

And what is this "tossers" club I here so much about?

You wouldn't want to know mate

Got to agree with you there.WTF?

ohsixx · 2 December 2007, 09:58 PM

What difference does it make, anyway?

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 December 2007, 10:01 PM

I guess it is due to the gold! Although the centre links of the TT Blue Sub are hollow, gold is still heavier than steel.

JJ Irani · 3 December 2007, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

JJ,

Bluesy has been around you too long
not to be full of B S.
Good for at least 10 grams

Thanks for all the replies, guys....but this one was good!!

Obsession · 3 December 2007, 04:09 AM

I'd never care with weight of my watch, its better to care how new, how shining, how sexy look has the ROLEX TTs.

sharif · 3 December 2007, 02:09 PM

Just curious, but I noticed you weighed your greenie a few times.
Do you do this to see if you are wearing out the watch? I imagine with time, than the metal will wear down, and you might actually loose a gram here or there.

JJ Irani · 3 December 2007, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharif@forged

Just curious, but I noticed you weighed your greenie a few times.
Do you do this to see if you are wearing out the watch? I imagine with time, than the metal will wear down, and you might actually loose a gram here or there.

I always make it a habit of weighing all my new watches. It's just a habit I've developed over the years. I know it's absolutely of no importance, but it does give me a kinda thrill.

Cheers - JJ

Mrdi · 4 December 2007, 01:22 AM

Actually, weighing the watch may be a check of authenticity.
Each TT Bluesy will come from the factory with an identified weight.
My guess is the watches coming from China are not the same weight.
Of course if you relish the additional entertainment you receive at the Cleavage -R-Us Authorized Rolex Dealer and that is the only way you purchase, perhaps the weight isn't of any significance.

frostie · 4 December 2007, 01:27 AM

Maybe it's because of the gold

SSD · 4 December 2007, 01:40 AM

Are the cases the same thickness?

Thurnau · 4 December 2007, 01:52 AM

JJ, take the 2 bracelets off and weigh them both, then weigh both watches without the bracelet.

JJ Irani · 4 December 2007, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSD

Are the cases the same thickness?

Good point, actually. The Sub case is I think at least 2 mm thicker.

JJ

f16570 · 4 December 2007, 07:16 AM

JJ, it begs the question.
The only TT Rollie wearing guys that are worried about the odd gram or two.......
What is it you do again?

f

SSonly · 4 December 2007, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLRdude

The thicker glass and thicker back on the sub can easily account for the weight difference.

You are absolutely right.

BLSampson · 4 December 2007, 12:31 PM

Maybe Blueseys winder is longer than Platsys!

Mrdi · 4 December 2007, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLSampson

Maybe Blueseys winder is longer than Platsys!

Yes!!
A sick-o
Takes one to perceive the reality

2 December 2007, 01:19 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Okay, guys....how come Bluesy still weighs more than Platty? Okay, okay, I did it again!!! Weighed Platty this morning on the SAME 3 electronic scales as I did BLUESY last week.... Weight of Bluesy = 150 grams Weight of Platty = 146 grams Okay so herein lies the confusion... Bluesy has HOLLOW centre links, but they are 18 K gold. Platty has SOLID centre links, but they are steel. I know for a fact that Platty's bezel weighs 10 grams (according to Jocke); but not sure how much Bluesy's bezel weighs. Platty has a normal clasp, but Bluesy has the diver extension links. Question: Where the hell does Bluesy get the extra 4 grams from? Something for you tossers to ponder over the weekend? Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

2 December 2007, 01:44 PM	#3
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	The thicker glass and thicker back on the sub can easily account for the weight difference. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

2 December 2007, 09:58 PM	#10
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	What difference does it make, anyway? __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

2 December 2007, 10:01 PM	#11
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I guess it is due to the gold! Although the centre links of the TT Blue Sub are hollow, gold is still heavier than steel. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

4 December 2007, 01:40 AM	#18
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Are the cases the same thickness? __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

2 December 2007, 01:41 PM	#2
sharif Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South East USA Posts: 671	Probably from the divers extension? I have been on these boards for a few months, but question for the general forum. What is the average number of new posts, that JJ generates immediately after collecting a new timepiece? I was here when he was gifted the greenie, but I don't call this many post. Is there a scientific corrolation between the number of new threads, and the ownership duration before he flips it? Just tryinf to understand this a little better. And what is this "tossers" club I here so much about?

2 December 2007, 02:09 PM	#4
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	'Bluesy'....'Platty' WTF? And what is this "tossers" club I here so much about? You wouldn't want to know mate

2 December 2007, 04:15 PM	#6
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	4 grams ain't much difference, and gold is much more dense than steel. As Chip pointed out, the crystal and caseback is heavier built on the Sub.

2 December 2007, 04:40 PM	#7
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	JJ, Bluesy has been around you too long not to be full of B S. Good for at least 10 grams

2 December 2007, 04:59 PM	#8
gha "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: gha Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DateJust Posts: 664	Is it maybe the grit & sweat that Bluesy has accumulated over time, worrying if he was the next to be "Flipped" ? That could account for an extar few grams, give or take...gha

3 December 2007, 04:09 AM	#13
Obsession Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Aykun Location: Istanbul/Turkey Watch: Tissot Seastar Posts: 804	I'd never care with weight of my watch, its better to care how new, how shining, how sexy look has the ROLEX TTs.

3 December 2007, 02:09 PM	#14
sharif Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South East USA Posts: 671	Just curious, but I noticed you weighed your greenie a few times. Do you do this to see if you are wearing out the watch? I imagine with time, than the metal will wear down, and you might actually loose a gram here or there.

4 December 2007, 01:22 AM	#16
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Actually, weighing the watch may be a check of authenticity. Each TT Bluesy will come from the factory with an identified weight. My guess is the watches coming from China are not the same weight. Of course if you relish the additional entertainment you receive at the Cleavage -R-Us Authorized Rolex Dealer and that is the only way you purchase, perhaps the weight isn't of any significance.

4 December 2007, 01:27 AM	#17
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Maybe it's because of the gold

4 December 2007, 01:52 AM	#19
Thurnau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Watch: DateJust Posts: 738	JJ, take the 2 bracelets off and weigh them both, then weigh both watches without the bracelet.

4 December 2007, 07:16 AM	#21
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	JJ, it begs the question. The only TT Rollie wearing guys that are worried about the odd gram or two....... What is it you do again? f

4 December 2007, 12:31 PM	#23
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	Maybe Blueseys winder is longer than Platsys! __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

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