Re:Apple gold
by lvs on Saturday March 07, 2015 @06:08PM
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Probably people should be talking about the reduced density of the material, which is really significant. A men's-size 18k gold watch is heavy... too heavy for many people who don't have enormous meat appendages.
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In something like a watch, if it looks like gold and has some bulk without corresponding heft, it feels fake.
I have a fairly cheap mechanical watch combined with a Milanese mesh strap. I ordered a bunch of different mesh straps, looking for the right material and closeness of weave - it's hard to tell from online photos. The biggest difference between the one I chose and the ones I discarded was weight. The discarded ones felt like they were made of plastic.
Considering everything that has to be inside, I can't imagine that any Apple Watch of this generation won't feel heavy.
Re:Apple gold
by marincounty on Sunday March 08, 2015 @07:31AM
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Try on a 18k Omega Constellation watch. The gold warms up to
skin temperature so quick it feels like a lambs skin band. As to weight--it's not heavy. Acually, I need to look down
to make sure it's still there. As a Horologist, it's by far my favorite watch. It's a simple watch, but it just feels right. My only concern is thiefs notice it more than high
end stainless/alloy watches.