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23 June 2011, 03:55 AM
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Difference between SS and 18K
Hello everyone,
Just a random question... Does anybody know why 18K gold Rolex's when brand new, the clasps always seem to be stiff, but very smooth. SS watches are never this way. Is there a particular reason for this? I find it gives the watch a whole more solid feel that way. I like it!   Dino
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23 June 2011, 04:03 AM
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No idea. Sorry!
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23 June 2011, 04:48 AM
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Agree, it does give the watch so much more of a solid feel |
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23 June 2011, 05:19 AM
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Because Gold is BETTER!!
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23 June 2011, 05:29 AM
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23 June 2011, 07:10 AM
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It is just a guess. Since gold is softer than SS the gold clasps are originally set tighter so as the softer gold clasp loosens it does not happen too fast to make the clasp too loose.
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23 June 2011, 08:07 AM
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Gold has a lower coefficient of friction..?
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23 June 2011, 08:14 AM
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23 June 2011, 08:18 AM
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Try WD40 on it, should loosen that baby up
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23 June 2011, 08:31 AM
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23 June 2011, 10:58 AM
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