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songxu · 14 January 2010, 03:17 AM

Guys:

Where can I find the weight information of the DD of different time? like 1803, 118238, 18208, 18238?

I am strugglying trying to decide between 118238 and 18238. price difference is huge, but they look almost identical. What will be the weight difference since they both made of gold, does the weight difference justify the price difference.

thanks.

ss

pz93c · 14 January 2010, 03:21 AM

Yes. Apperantly there is a difference in weight.

But, what you are paying for is the new double quickset movement.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=44350

Leasky · 14 January 2010, 03:23 AM

I do not have one but the 118###series is my grail watch and I hope to have one later this year.

I would certainly go for the post Sept 2000 models (the 118###). I understand they start with the P series and had 30% more gold rolled into the strap. The lugs are also polished.

I am further told that the later K series is more desirable and has a better clasp.

I am sure there will be others who have much more knowledge then me along soon to give you some proper help.

Good luck with the hunt and please try to go for as new a model as possible.

Colin.

BeeMee · 14 January 2010, 03:36 AM

The weight difference definitely does not make up for the price difference. The 118238 watch is basically the same as the 18238. I believe that the case lugs are polished on the 118238 vs. brushed on the 18238. The most recent 118238 watches probably have the laser etched Rolex crown on the crystal.

The main difference is that the center links on the 118238 bracelet are solid whereas the center links on the 18238 bracelet are hollow. The weight difference between the hollow links and the solid links definitely does not account for the difference in price.

Part of the reason for the price difference is due to increased amount of gold in the solid center links, but most of the difference is due to the fact that the 118238 watches are newer than the 18238. As I am sure you know, Rolex keeps increasing their retail prices on a regular basis. Newer watches of the same model cost more to purchase than older versions and thus usually command a higher resale price. Of course this does not necessarily apply to vintage collectable watches.

I am sure there are others who will chime in with their thoughts.

BarkMaster · 14 January 2010, 03:44 AM

Mine: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=102513

GerardoG · 14 January 2010, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BeeMee

The weight difference definitely does not make up for the price difference. The 118238 watch is basically the same as the 18238. I believe that the case lugs are polished on the 118238 vs. brushed on the 18238. The most recent 118238 watches probably have the laser etched Rolex crown on the crystal.

The main difference is that the center links on the 118238 bracelet are solid whereas the center links on the 18238 bracelet are hollow. The weight difference between the hollow links and the solid links definitely does not account for the difference in price.

Part of the reason for the price difference is due to increased amount of gold in the solid center links, but most of the difference is due to the fact that the 118238 watches are newer than the 18238. As I am sure you know, Rolex keeps increasing their retail prices on a regular basis. Newer watches of the same model cost more to purchase than older versions and thus usually command a higher resale price. Of course this does not necessarily apply to vintage collectable watches.

I am sure there are others who will chime in with their thoughts.

Yes, 118238 is heavier (more gold) and also has a domed crystal. 18238 has the flat one.

CPTL · 14 January 2010, 04:09 AM

I'm not sure of a reference that keeps official height/weight data...besides it would change over time. But, I recall that Pres. Cleveland was very large, and Pres. Taft was so fat that he got stuck in the White House residence bathtub. They had to install a new tub, and a photograph was circulated showing four workers sitting in the tub when they installed it.

CPTL · 14 January 2010, 04:12 AM

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GerardoG · 14 January 2010, 04:30 AM

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BarkMaster · 14 January 2010, 05:37 AM

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JJ Irani · 14 January 2010, 05:45 AM

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datejust1 · 14 January 2010, 05:50 AM

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Ebruner · 14 January 2010, 06:59 AM

My YG 118208 weighs, 5.62 Toz or 112.5 DWT (pennyweight). It is am M Series w/Oyster bracelet.

-Eddie

14 January 2010, 03:17 AM	#1
songxu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 177	weight of the presidents Guys: Where can I find the weight information of the DD of different time? like 1803, 118238, 18208, 18238? I am strugglying trying to decide between 118238 and 18238. price difference is huge, but they look almost identical. What will be the weight difference since they both made of gold, does the weight difference justify the price difference. thanks. ss

14 January 2010, 03:36 AM	#4
BeeMee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT IIC Posts: 153	The weight difference definitely does not make up for the price difference. The 118238 watch is basically the same as the 18238. I believe that the case lugs are polished on the 118238 vs. brushed on the 18238. The most recent 118238 watches probably have the laser etched Rolex crown on the crystal. The main difference is that the center links on the 118238 bracelet are solid whereas the center links on the 18238 bracelet are hollow. The weight difference between the hollow links and the solid links definitely does not account for the difference in price. Part of the reason for the price difference is due to increased amount of gold in the solid center links, but most of the difference is due to the fact that the 118238 watches are newer than the 18238. As I am sure you know, Rolex keeps increasing their retail prices on a regular basis. Newer watches of the same model cost more to purchase than older versions and thus usually command a higher resale price. Of course this does not necessarily apply to vintage collectable watches. I am sure there are others who will chime in with their thoughts. __________________ Rolex GMT IIC SS, Tudor Grantour Chrono, 18K/SS, Breitling "Old" Navitimer", SS. Rolex Day-Date, Bark Finish (recently gifted to son #2) Rolex Daytona, 18K/SS (recently gifted to son #1)

14 January 2010, 03:44 AM	#5
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14 January 2010, 04:09 AM	#7
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	I'm not sure of a reference that keeps official height/weight data...besides it would change over time. But, I recall that Pres. Cleveland was very large, and Pres. Taft was so fat that he got stuck in the White House residence bathtub. They had to install a new tub, and a photograph was circulated showing four workers sitting in the tub when they installed it. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

14 January 2010, 06:59 AM	#13
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	My YG 118208 weighs, 5.62 Toz or 112.5 DWT (pennyweight). It is am M Series w/Oyster bracelet. -Eddie __________________

14 January 2010, 03:21 AM	#2
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Yes. Apperantly there is a difference in weight. But, what you are paying for is the new double quickset movement. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=44350

14 January 2010, 03:23 AM	#3
Leasky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Colin Leask. Location: Scotland, UK. Watch: 118238 YG DD. Posts: 723	I do not have one but the 118###series is my grail watch and I hope to have one later this year. I would certainly go for the post Sept 2000 models (the 118###). I understand they start with the P series and had 30% more gold rolled into the strap. The lugs are also polished. I am further told that the later K series is more desirable and has a better clasp. I am sure there will be others who have much more knowledge then me along soon to give you some proper help. Good luck with the hunt and please try to go for as new a model as possible. Colin.

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