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JJ Irani · 15 February 2006, 04:19 AM

Well, according to the chart below, the Sub-date should weigh in at 135 grams. The other day I weighed it on a very sensitive electronic scale and it came up as 136 grams.

So I can only attribute this additional gram to the hologram perhaps?

padi56 · 15 February 2006, 04:24 AM

The extra gram is trapped body hair and dust JJ and the extra brass in faked watches.

Rackness · 15 February 2006, 04:24 AM

you are a sick man JJ and unfortunatly there is no cure!

15 February 2006, 04:24 AM

I just read a story in the paper that said some Chinese manufacturers of fake Rolex Submariners were making their copies just a little heavier than the real thing.

The article recommended putting your sub on a sensitive electronic scale to ensure the weight is consistent with OEM standards of 135grams. Anything over, is obviously a fake.

Earl · 15 February 2006, 04:38 AM

hmmmmmm JJ what have you been up to?

Launch Mini · 15 February 2006, 04:58 AM

It's the battery in JJ's watch.
That is why his Quartz is so accurate.

Rockrolex · 15 February 2006, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Earl

hmmmmmm JJ what have you been up to?

I think Frans must have sent him a CARE package and JJ's sampled some of the goodies in it.

15 February 2006, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

So I can only attribute this additional gram to the hologram perhaps?

Since it's "hollow" I doubt it would account for your extra gram.....

Gedanken · 15 February 2006, 06:55 AM

JJ, shame on you! Don't you know it's not a simple case of dumping the watch on the scale? You're supposed to weigh it overnight in 6 different positions (crown up, crown down, you know the drill) and take an average reading!

15 February 2006, 07:00 AM

I am amazed that Padi, Rackness and I all posted within the same minute.

Glad to see no one wants to give JJ an inch of breathing space.

Gedanken · 15 February 2006, 07:04 AM

John, you know what JJ can do with one breath - why would we give him the opportunity?

Goodwatch · 15 February 2006, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I think Frans must have sent him a CARE package and JJ's sampled some of the goodies in it.

Yes, extra special happy weeds. But honestly, JJ never, ever ceases to amaze me

To be so enthousiastic about 1 gram! He can really make something out of nothing, a gift only found in politicians

That's why I like him so much.

Earl · 15 February 2006, 08:03 AM

You know James your possibly very right..... the time is checked in all 6 positions and weight also, which I believe I heard is due to the different positions of the torsion bar regulator, it causes a weight differential when in any of those 6 positions for more then 6 hours apiece.

believe it or not.. ... .... .... ;o)

Rockrolex · 15 February 2006, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earl

You know James your possibly very right..... the time is checked in all 6 positions and weight also, which I believe I heard is due to the different positions of the torsion bar regulator, it causes a weight differential when in any of those 6 positions for more then 6 hours apiece.

believe it or not.. ... .... .... ;o)

In otherwords, as the watch winds down, there is less torsion, which makes the watch lighter.

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Lol-x · 15 February 2006, 08:06 AM

You can always send it back to Rolex under warranty, or wait until you get it polished to shave a gram off

Gedanken · 15 February 2006, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

In otherwords, as the watch winds down, there is less torsion, which makes the watch lighter.

RRRRIIIIGGGGHHHHTTTT

Aw Ed, you couldn't possibly think we were kidding, could you?

Gedanken · 15 February 2006, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

You can always send it back to Rolex under warranty, or wait until you get it polished to shave a gram off

JJ's never hung on to a Rolex long enough to send it for service!

Rockrolex · 15 February 2006, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Aw Ed, you couldn't possibly think we were kidding, could you?

Oh, c'mon, James. Earl wouldn't kid around about something as serious as JJ's watch weight, would he?

Earl · 15 February 2006, 08:24 AM

do we know this as gospel James, even though it would sound correct. Ohhhh I smell a poll............

dman · 15 February 2006, 09:34 AM

JJ, did you ever think to clean your damn arm hair out from in between the links before weighing?

mineral · 15 February 2006, 10:55 AM

JJ forgot to screw his trilock crown and the extra gram is due to the water inside there.

The Sub need to send back to RSC immediately.

NoVaWatchLvr · 15 February 2006, 12:15 PM

Meds. JJ. Meds........

mailman · 15 February 2006, 12:16 PM

Frans thought he had an extra gram too. Turned out to be a few extra seeds.

JJ Irani · 15 February 2006, 03:40 PM

Thanks for all the crazy replies, guys.

I just realised that the Subby is exactly TEN grams lighter than the TT YM which is 146 grams!!

NHHobie · 16 February 2006, 03:06 AM

Hey JJ:

Don't forget about the full moon.

Hobie

15 February 2006, 04:19 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Yaaaay....I now have an extra GRAM !! Well, according to the chart below, the Sub-date should weigh in at 135 grams. The other day I weighed it on a very sensitive electronic scale and it came up as 136 grams. So I can only attribute this additional gram to the hologram perhaps? __________________ 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!!

15 February 2006, 04:24 AM	#2
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15 February 2006, 04:58 AM	#6
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	It's the battery in JJ's watch. That is why his Quartz is so accurate. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293 Last edited by Launch Mini; 15 February 2006 at 04:59 AM..

15 February 2006, 06:55 AM	#9
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	JJ, shame on you! Don't you know it's not a simple case of dumping the watch on the scale? You're supposed to weigh it overnight in 6 different positions (crown up, crown down, you know the drill) and take an average reading! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

15 February 2006, 07:04 AM	#11
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	John, you know what JJ can do with one breath - why would we give him the opportunity? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

15 February 2006, 04:24 AM	#3
Rackness "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harford County MD Posts: 393	you are a sick man JJ and unfortunatly there is no cure!

15 February 2006, 04:24 AM	#4
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I just read a story in the paper that said some Chinese manufacturers of fake Rolex Submariners were making their copies just a little heavier than the real thing. The article recommended putting your sub on a sensitive electronic scale to ensure the weight is consistent with OEM standards of 135grams. Anything over, is obviously a fake.

15 February 2006, 04:38 AM	#5
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	hmmmmmm JJ what have you been up to?

15 February 2006, 07:00 AM	#10
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I am amazed that Padi, Rackness and I all posted within the same minute. Glad to see no one wants to give JJ an inch of breathing space.

15 February 2006, 08:03 AM	#13
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	You know James your possibly very right..... the time is checked in all 6 positions and weight also, which I believe I heard is due to the different positions of the torsion bar regulator, it causes a weight differential when in any of those 6 positions for more then 6 hours apiece. believe it or not.. ... .... .... ;o)

15 February 2006, 08:06 AM	#15
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,270	You can always send it back to Rolex under warranty, or wait until you get it polished to shave a gram off

15 February 2006, 08:24 AM	#19
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	do we know this as gospel James, even though it would sound correct. Ohhhh I smell a poll............

15 February 2006, 09:34 AM	#20
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	JJ, did you ever think to clean your damn arm hair out from in between the links before weighing? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

15 February 2006, 10:55 AM	#21
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	I think JJ forgot to screw his trilock crown and the extra gram is due to the water inside there. The Sub need to send back to RSC immediately.

15 February 2006, 12:15 PM	#22
NoVaWatchLvr Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 40	Meds. JJ. Meds........

15 February 2006, 12:16 PM	#23
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,389	Frans thought he had an extra gram too. Turned out to be a few extra seeds. __________________ JJ

15 February 2006, 03:40 PM	#24
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Thanks for all the crazy replies, guys. I just realised that the Subby is exactly TEN grams lighter than the TT YM which is 146 grams!! __________________ 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!!

16 February 2006, 03:06 AM	#25
NHHobie Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 30	Hey JJ: Don't forget about the full moon. Hobie

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