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Old 20 December 2017, 12:30 PM   #31
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In tooling/mechanical engineering it s called cavity
Absolutely. I alway like to "sneak in" a music reference if possible.

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Old 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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Old 31 December 2017, 10:36 AM   #33
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Old 31 January 2018, 06:13 PM   #34
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I find this interesting too. I'll try to get some insight.


Obviously it s different than how they produce on industrial level but very interesting for those who are interested

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Here's a platinum case (DDII), also a lot less meat than steel...
WOW! It's like a cave in there!
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Old 1 February 2018, 02:50 AM   #36
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Are the vintage PM cases like this too?
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Old 1 February 2018, 03:09 AM   #37
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WOW! It's like a cave in there!
Sure is!
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Are the vintage PM cases like this too?
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Old 1 February 2018, 04:36 AM   #39
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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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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.
Weight definitely is a reason, a considerable amount of metal is removed from these cases.
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Old 1 February 2018, 02:47 PM   #41
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Weight definitely is a reason, a considerable amount of metal is removed from these cases.
I priced a GMT Master the other day. Steel $10600, Gold $42250
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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I priced a GMT Master the other day. Steel $10600, Gold $42250
I doubt there is even an ounce of gold used in the latter model. If you want prestige you will be punished for it.
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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I priced a GMT Master the other day. Steel $10600, Gold $42250
I doubt there is even an ounce of gold used in the latter model. If you want prestige you will be punished for it.
Next time I have a bare case, I'm going to weight it and the calculate the pure gold content.
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It's not like it's fully hollowed, but all PM cases have less 'meat' on them than SS ones. That and the metal being softer explains my previous post.
even 5 digits? Like a 16518?
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even 5 digits? Like a 16518?
Yep, 5 digits as well.
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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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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?
They are hollowed out just as much. However, the cases are by no means thin and 30bar is not that extreme at all. As long as it's still a nice and solid case with a thick caseback (which it both has) it is fine.
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Old 20 March 2018, 02:49 AM   #49
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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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They are hollowed out just as much. However, the cases are by no means thin and 30bar is not that extreme at all. As long as it's still a nice and solid case with a thick caseback (which it both has) it is fine.
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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.
It has everything to do with cost. My PM GMT weighs 219g. The Platona comes in at 280g. So I know they could have went up to at least 280g with my watch. For me I had no idea they hollowed them out until I seen this thread. It makes sense from a manufacturers stand point to save more money. But I dont care for it at all.
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