older day date wg lighter?

[Wilpert]

Somebody i know has an older (not sure how old) day date, it's bi metal with a black jeweled dial.
He took it off to show me and when I held it, it felt light. He assured me it was a genuine Rolex but I wondered why this would be the case?

FWIW the bracelet had the older type clasp?

Any pointers, Im still learning?

[Layner]

I think this just has to do with the older model. I have a rootbeer GMT that my father bought in the 70s and it is significantly lighter than the sub I purchased last year. I don't know if Rolex is adding weight to their modern watches to increase the perception of quality, or if there is really that much difference with modern movements

[Spoonage]

I'm not an expert, but I thought all DD are solid precious medal and not bi-metal / two tone. Again I'm no expert...

I'm sure older models are lighter than the newer ones due to different clasps, end links, etc.

[Lordofrolex]

Not calling anyone out but i think he showed you a fake watch.

I dont think I've ever seen or heard of a two-tone Day-Date. Also the dial sounds to be a little fishy to me.

Without seeing the watch i cant say for sure. Not an expert but somewhat knowledgable.

But yes the older Day-Date are lighter than the newer ones due to thinner claps and hollow links on the bracelet.

[japenney]

It could be a vintage DD with an aftermarket bracelet, if im giving him the benefit of the doubt.

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

Not calling anyone out but i think he showed you a fake watch.

I dont think I've ever seen or heard of a two-tone Day-Date. Also the dial sounds to be a little fishy to me.

Without seeing the watch i cant say for sure. Not an expert but somewhat knowledgable.

But yes the older Day-Date are lighter than the newer ones due to thinner claps and hollow links on the bracelet.

Could be a tridor!

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by Solo118

Could be a tridor!

x2

[dysondiver]

tridors are certainly not light ,, thats a killer combination above though

[Wcdhtwn]

Older Rolex PM bands were not solid, the new ones are, not sure what year it changed. But that's the main difference in weight.

[Wilpert]

It wasn't tridor, I've seen them it was a solid gold line through the middle of brushed steel outer. It was the older type fastener (sorry don't know the technical term)

Maybe I will have another look, it's quite possibly a fake but it didn't look it.

[dysondiver]

if in doubt , and of course your not buying it ,, the next thing is what do you say to the guy who showed you it ,,, now there is a question .

[joli160]

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

Older Rolex PM bands were not solid, the new ones are, not sure what year it changed. But that's the main difference in weight.

I believe the 6 digits reference

[Wilpert]

Originally Posted by dysondiver

if in doubt , and of course your not buying it ,, the next thing is what do you say to the guy who showed you it ,,, now there is a question .

Nope, this bloke is the butt of many jokes from me, he can take what I throw at him, hes probably sniggering as I type, in the knowledge that he had me fooled (though Im still not sure) basically he owns the corner newsagent shop next to my little office and I go in there and buy bits and pieces.
I call him Raj (as in David Walliams kids books - the indian bloke in the corner shop) poor geezer, i dont know his real name but he takes it well.

i will investigate Raj further though, perhaps under interrogation with a hot air gun aimed at his best chocolate collection on the shelf. That ought to bring out the truth.