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swiss_seth · 7 February 2011, 06:59 AM

I just bought a 16613 and love it.

I am really amazed at how much heavier it is compared to the 16610.

Has anyone ever figured out how much gold on the 16613? Feels like a good bit.

Thanks, Seth

EchoBlueUK · 7 February 2011, 07:09 AM

Don't want to put a downer on your purchase but there's not much gold in the 16613...the links are hollow and the clasp is a rolled gold covering. The most gold is probably in the bezel. There is a lot more in the new ceramic TT models which is why they are much heavier (and more expensive).

However the 16613 is a gorgeous looking watch and it's a classic. Congrats.

Johny · 7 February 2011, 07:16 AM

congratulations on your new purchase. im sure some of the experts on here will be able to answer that for you.

serdal22 · 7 February 2011, 08:34 AM

Enjoy it in good health, and some wrist shots, please.

Serdal

nch209 · 7 February 2011, 09:09 AM

Good question- one question I too had a while back. Anyway, I came across this...

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=92565

Take note to what JJ says at the end...

Johny · 7 February 2011, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nch209

Good question- one question I too had a while back. Anyway, I came across this...

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=92565

Take note to what JJ says at the end...

good find. jj has a good point there. 30 grams of 18ct.

swiss_seth · 7 February 2011, 01:38 PM

I knew it had to be around an oz.

I am not new to Rolex or fine Swiss watches in general and I am accutely aware of the differences between the 16613 and the 116613 however when compared to a 16610 as I said there is MUCH more weight.

To me the 116613 functional changes were improvements but the larger lugs and indices as well as the flat blue kept me from looking at that piece.

To me the best improvement Rolex made within the redesigned watches were the Date-Just model. The 116233 jubliee band is finally a sturdy one and I will get that next.

HL65 · 7 February 2011, 01:43 PM

Congrats and wear it in good health!!

MonBK · 7 February 2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny

good find. jj has a good point there. 30 grams of 18ct.

Either JJ's butchers scale is off (which I think it is) or the black dial weighs less then the blue dial.

sea-dweller · 7 February 2011, 02:09 PM

Congrats on the 16613, they are beautiful!

EE33 · 7 February 2011, 02:43 PM

Congrats Seth and welcome to the 16613 club.

inLine4 · 7 February 2011, 03:17 PM

7 February 2011, 06:59 AM	#1
swiss_seth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Seth Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 116610LN Posts: 248	16613 Question I just bought a 16613 and love it. I am really amazed at how much heavier it is compared to the 16610. Has anyone ever figured out how much gold on the 16613? Feels like a good bit. Thanks, Seth __________________ In Pace Paratus

7 February 2011, 07:16 AM	#3
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	congratulations on your new purchase. im sure some of the experts on here will be able to answer that for you. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

7 February 2011, 08:34 AM	#4
serdal22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Serdal Location: B.C., Canada Watch: 16610-1680-16710 Posts: 456	We Want Some Wrist Shots Enjoy it in good health, and some wrist shots, please. Serdal

7 February 2011, 09:09 AM	#5
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	Good question- one question I too had a while back. Anyway, I came across this... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=92565 Take note to what JJ says at the end... __________________ nch209

7 February 2011, 01:38 PM	#7
swiss_seth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Seth Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 116610LN Posts: 248	I knew it had to be around an oz. I am not new to Rolex or fine Swiss watches in general and I am accutely aware of the differences between the 16613 and the 116613 however when compared to a 16610 as I said there is MUCH more weight. To me the 116613 functional changes were improvements but the larger lugs and indices as well as the flat blue kept me from looking at that piece. To me the best improvement Rolex made within the redesigned watches were the Date-Just model. The 116233 jubliee band is finally a sturdy one and I will get that next. __________________ In Pace Paratus

7 February 2011, 07:09 AM	#2
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Don't want to put a downer on your purchase but there's not much gold in the 16613...the links are hollow and the clasp is a rolled gold covering. The most gold is probably in the bezel. There is a lot more in the new ceramic TT models which is why they are much heavier (and more expensive). However the 16613 is a gorgeous looking watch and it's a classic. Congrats.

7 February 2011, 01:43 PM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,565	Congrats and wear it in good health!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 February 2011, 02:09 PM	#10
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats on the 16613, they are beautiful! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

7 February 2011, 02:43 PM	#11
EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	Congrats Seth and welcome to the 16613 club. __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

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inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	__________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

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