Aside from gold watches being more expensive, what are some reasons that you prefer s

[Chadridv]

If I could afford it I'd have one SS beater, and all my other watches would be WG or RG. White gold for Rolex and RG for Audemars! Maybe id pick up some Rolex platinum too. Why not right!? Lol.

[Muzz]

I like the heft. Secretly I prefer WG and I sadly feel platinum is a little too heavy. Certain YG pieces can attract unfavorable eyes.

[ppalasthira]

Originally Posted by watchlover135

Aside from gold watches being more expensive, what are some reasons that you prefer stainless steel watches as opposed to yellow or rose gold watches ?


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I think people have a perception that gold is softer than SS. And that makes it more durable. But I wear my gold watches just as hard as my SS watches and they seem to be ok. Gold is softer. But they are just as tough imo.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by Tebow15

are you really Archie Luxury???

Well we know he's not the Donald... ;)

[peterskinner]

White gold is, to the bystander, seen as stainless steel. There's nothing 'flash' about it. For me, the extra weight and the feeling of having something 'special' on my wrist is rather pleasing. It's not a sin...but it is expensive. So I have SS and white gold watches. Both are just fine.
Come to think of it, I'd like a platinum watch, but it's beyond my sensible reach.

[jrs146]

Not sure if this is a preference per say. But when I think of Rolex, I think of sporty, durable, do-all watches. That seems better fit in SS.


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[Mick P]

Chaps

I have three SS Rolex and I bought them because they look good, are reasonably discreet, good quality, will last a lifetime and perfectly fit the ethos of Rolex making a sporty yet cool looking watch.

The problem with gold, which I will never buy, is that it attracts the wrong sort of attention. Whilst someone may love wearing a gold Rolex, it does have visual impact and people will stare at it for a variety of reasons, most of which are bad. For this reason, I will stick with SS.

Regards

Mick

[henry333]

Because it's GOLD

[madmax21]

Originally Posted by Patton250

For those of you thinking that stainless steel flies under the radar let me ask you this. Do you really think the type of person that will judge you in a negative way for your Rolex will seriously know the difference between your $8000 stainless steel Rolex and a $30,000 all gold Rolex and say something like this to themselves "well he's not too pretentious because he is only wearing a SS Rolex!". Because it's only that type of person who will notice you are wearing a Rolex and judge you for it to begin with. I really don't know anybody like that. If somebody I know is like that I am completely unaware of it. Everybody else could care less what we have on our wrists. Now that I wrist watch every time I'm at the mall or at restaurants I notice that a lot of people where gold Michael Kors watches. I mean talk about flying above the radar. LOL Those things are terribly obnoxious. Anyway wear what you like. The only reason why I don't have an all gold submariner is because I would have to sell my entire (well almost) collection to acquire one. I would love to have a yellow gold submariner and 36mm DD one day. Having said that everybody needs to have SS too.

I completely agree... I think that white gold watches however a bit of a waste of time, that of course is a personal opinion.

But I would never hesitate to buy a yellow gold watch in fact I'm looking at buying a two tone datejust II with Jubilee bracelet that hopefully will available soon

[joe100]

I've done TT, which isn't bad. Gold is just too much... gold

[txstats]

SS can take a beating


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[speedolex]

Originally Posted by henry333

Because it's GOLD

Sometimes the answer is so simple, isn't it?

[brettpaul]

I prefer SS for all my watches, except complications where I would happily go to WG or Plat from PP. I'm just more comfortable with SS on my wrist and don't worry about scratches, dings, or dents!

[Wooddog44]

Originally Posted by towernick

I simply like the look of stainless watches, and I've never been a big fan of gold or flash. Some people love the flash of gold or two tone; I don't. Some rose gold pieces look ok, but I'd rather wear stainless.

Having both, SS Sub Date and TT DJ, I follow a "collar shirt" rule in that if the appropriate attire for where I'm going is a collar shirt (regardless of sleeve length) either is fine, shirt and tie: gold/tt for sure, no collar (or no shirt): SS.

Not sure if that is a real "rule", like brown belt/brown shoes, or just what I'm comfortable with but IMO it looks "off" to wear a watch with gold in it and a t-shirt or at the beach...

[tomchicago]

Stainless much less prone to scratching and won't ding nearly as badly as gold. A good hit, and a gold case can be ruined. That's about it.

[Le Chef]

Originally Posted by beshannon

I prefer to place emphasis on movements not precious metals

I prefer to upgrade the movement over a more expensive metal. I also don't like either YG or RG - just too flashy for my tastes.

[tomchicago]

The only g watch i have is my DD, but only because it isn't made in SS. If it were made in SS, I would have that over the g in two shakes!!! I regularly contemplate dumping it for a nice fluted SS DJ on a Jub.

[locutus49]

All my assessories (shoe bit - Gucci), belt (silver buckle) etc. are silver toned so I wear SS, WG, and PT.

[Fiery]

Originally Posted by GB-man

That said, I prefer SS watches for the following reasons beyond price:

1) it's lighter and hence more comfortable

2) it's more rugged

3) more subtle

4) I prefer sports watches so it's also more classical

+1

[watchyou]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

It looks great you should wear it you will still be cool

Cool watch

[HogwldFLTR]

Go browse the Invicta Watch site; plenty of gold color and two tones there. Not recommending the brand but just looking at what's popular today. Also Michael Kors has got a lot of gold tone ones. Gold seems plenty popular outside of the forum.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Wooddog44

Having both, SS Sub Date and TT DJ, I follow a "collar shirt" rule in that if the appropriate attire for where I'm going is a collar shirt (regardless of sleeve length) either is fine, shirt and tie: gold/tt for sure, no collar (or no shirt): SS.

Not sure if that is a real "rule", like brown belt/brown shoes, or just what I'm comfortable with but IMO it looks "off" to wear a watch with gold in it and a t-shirt or at the beach...

This watch, made of gold and azure, was made for the beach.

[droptopman]

Originally Posted by speedolex

LOL, no, listen I actually like gold watches. Over the course of the last decade I tried to single-handedly bring gold back into vogue. I tried Rolexes, I even bought a Pulsar Big Time and an Executive, nothing worked.

And to show you I'm on the level, I just snapped this photo. I believe I am the only with WIS alive who bought both a white and yellow gold wedding band in 1996 so I could have a perfect match if and when gold ever came back into style (my wife still mocks me).

LOL, you are not the only one. I also have WG and YG wedding bands. When I had a Pam 176 I bought a Titanium band to match...OCD is a real burden. It was hard to find titanium belt buckles...

[droptopman]

I dig YG, always have. I love the warmth of it, but as others have stated I do believe skin tone affects the way it looks on people. I have fairly dark skin and tan easy so I have always liked the way it looked on me. Over the years had a few solid YG models and many a TT. I personally like the warmth and the added weight.

For some reason as I have aged I have moved away from YG. I have sold/flipped all my YG/TT watches over the last couple of years. Has nothing to do with what is in style or what others think. I think mainly it was my shift to vintage models. However, a vintage DD in YG is on the list for future acquisitions. I need a dress watch and while some may not consider a DD a dress watch it will work for me. I plan to wear it on straps.

[speedolex]

Originally Posted by droptopman

LOL, you are not the only one. I also have WG and YG wedding bands. When I had a Pam 176 I bought a Titanium band to match...OCD is a real burden. It was hard to find titanium belt buckles...

LOL, you're my favorite poster on RF so this makes complete sense now.

FYI, 1016 on the left, Oyster bracelet, polished just Monday night using your synthetic steel wool technique after my successful Submariner showing at Turks & Caicos last week. Had a nice Rolex glisten in the sun whilst vacationing.

[droptopman]

Originally Posted by speedolex

LOL, you're my favorite poster on RF so this makes complete sense now.

FYI, 1016 on the left, Oyster bracelet, polished just Monday night using your synthetic steel wool technique after my successful Submariner showing at Turks & Caicos last week. Had a nice Rolex glisten in the sun whilst vacationing.

LOL...I am cracking up. Good stuff. Excellent work on those bracelets.

I miss my 1016 sooo much. Great pic. Be well brother.

[improviz]

OP, this is by my count the third such thread (comparing gold to ss) you've started since joining TRF a few months ago. What's your point?
http://www.rolexforums.com/search.ph...&starteronly=1