Why would someone buy a white gold sport watch?

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Innocenti

As I understand it gold is a lot softer than steel. Doesn’t it age and scratch dent a lot faster

its ages better than any metal (at least in its pure form). Its the most non reactive of all metals.

Its softer yes, but it would "age" better

[Jeffin]

Why not.


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[Pongster]

Why not? X3




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[Andad]

Now that is a statement.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Pongster

Why not? X3




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[mstauqir]

Originally Posted by Pongster

Why not? X3




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This should be the closing remarks of this thread... Beautiful collection OP!


FYI- I am not a yellow gold fan but those white gold watches are beautiful. Especially that blue Sub- Absolutely gorgeous watch. Only reason I got a two tone blue sub because WG was a bit out of range.. for now

[1William]

Early in my watch collecting hobby I would go along with the statement of why would anyone buy a PM watch that looks like SS. But as I developed in the hobby I could actually tell the difference in the metals and once I owned one, then, I understood. I like the quote, "If you know what it is, you know." It applied and works for some of my watches and vehicles. It also helped that once I became more educated about the products and the history I appreciated those items more. It is easy to have a preference and just because you understand the difference you can still prefer the colored metals but those that prefer other metals are ok. Just a choice.

[TimeToWatch]

Originally Posted by jlovda

On my recent trip to Norway I saw a white gold Submariner at a dealer. Unless your circle of friends all drive Bentley's or Ferrari's where precious metal jewelry would be the norm, what is the rationale? It looks like SS.

Some like the heft, some like the warmth of WG versus SS, others like the under-the-radar nature of WG.

[rajurama]

Why not

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by jlovda

It looks like SS.

No, it doesn’t.

[joli160]

Originally Posted by haberdashery

I think most people buy PM pieces (at full retail) nowadays so the AD very kindly makes available or expedites an SS model for them to purchase (at full retail).

At least that’s why I’ve read on here, anyway.

Not really imo, I buy pm but don’t care much for the Ss hot watches

[Craigdwh]

Originally Posted by rajurama

Why not

Good God, now that's a watch!

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Innocenti

As I understand it gold is a lot softer than steel. Doesn’t it age and scratch dent a lot faster

No. It holds up surprisingly well. When you see all the threads folks here start that show their dented, dinged, scratched and damaged STAINLESS STEEL watches as opposed to full GOLD watches, what does that tell you?

[Psijason]

Originally Posted by sensui

I buy a watch because I like it.....same goes for white gold. I don't resonate with yellow gold nor rose (coming around on rose on some other brands, but certainly not Rolex's rose gold)....so when there's a hot model in white gold, I am interested just like a nice model in SS.

Also, attracting attention to my wrist is the last thing on my mind wearing watches...but if someone happens to notice my watch and knows enough to understand it's a PM Rolex (unique dial/slightly different tone of WG vs SS), I can certainly appreciate a fellow WIS with respect.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

No. It holds up surprisingly well. When you see all the threads folks here start that show their dented, dinged, scratched and damaged STAINLESS STEEL watches as opposed to full GOLD watches, what does that tell you?

Could tell you that SS watches are more popular than gold watches, could also tell you that people simply wear SS watches more often than gold even if they own both. Just my hypothesis.

I’ve caught scratches on every watch I owned but my DD40 had probably the least of any. Not cause it was gold, but because it was a special occasions watch.

Gold is softer than steel. I don’t think it will “age” any faster than steel, but it won’t resist scratches and dings as well as SS. I’m not saying it’s a big deal and I’m not saying gold Rolex’s don’t hold up well, just saying they are in fact softer than steel.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Could tell you that SS watches are more popular than gold watches, could also tell you that people simply wear SS watches more often than gold even if they own both. Just my hypothesis.

I’ve caught scratches on every watch I owned but my DD40 had probably the least of any. Not cause it was gold, but because it was a special occasions watch.

Gold is softer than steel. I don’t think it will “age” any faster than steel, but it won’t resist scratches and dings as well as SS. I’m not saying it’s a big deal and I’m not saying gold Rolex’s don’t hold up well, just saying they are in fact softer than steel.

you are forgetting that AD's dont take stickers off PM watches since they aren't flippable. Gold is absolutely more durable compared to those unprotected SS scratch magnets

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Could tell you that SS watches are more popular than gold watches, could also tell you that people simply wear SS watches more often than gold even if they own both. Just my hypothesis.

I’ve caught scratches on every watch I owned but my DD40 had probably the least of any. Not cause it was gold, but because it was a special occasions watch.

Gold is softer than steel. I don’t think it will “age” any faster than steel, but it won’t resist scratches and dings as well as SS. I’m not saying it’s a big deal and I’m not saying gold Rolex’s don’t hold up well, just saying they are in fact softer than steel.

Absolutely. Rolex 18K is butter soft. Just rub it with a slightly dirty cloth and it will show. The flip side, I have found it easier to polish out with a Cape Cod cloth.

[ScottD]

Originally Posted by HL65

Why would anyone buy any watch?


Because they like it.

Exactly. Well said.

[thegents]

it looks really nice.

[jps3b]

I’m head over heels with my “Smurf”. Since I purchased it back in February, it has barley seen the safe. The color is magnificent and the weight is very different than SS. I don’t like using the word “understated”, but I like that most people do not know that it’s gold. I think if I could keep only one, it would be my WG Smurf. And I have a few to choose from.

[polaris72]

Originally Posted by Dompropat

Because WG is awesome?

+1. Why not?

[tyler1980]

It all comes down to the idea of why you are buying a mechanical, luxury watch at all? They are all excessively expensive

10k, 20k, 50k it’s just extra levels of ridiculous to most people


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[rgwrjs]

I have several SS Rolexes, which I enjoyed. I also said why spend extra money for a WG or platinum Rolex when it looks very similar to SS. Then I had the opportunity to try on a pre-owned platinum DD40. I was immediately taken by the weight and heft of the watch, but it does not feel heavy or unbalanced. I promptly traded two popular SS Rolexes for this watch and have not looked back. I feel that I am having a “intimate conversation” with my watch daily, an experience I did not have with my other watches. I also enjoy that no one but me knows that I am wearing an expensive and less popular watch. For me, in the future, I will wait until I have the money to buy WG or platinum watches. It would be difficult to go back to SS.

[ReMember]

Let me plagiarize a quotation: Wearing a White Gold Rolex is like wetting yourself wile wearing a dark-colored pair of pants. It gives you a warm feeling and nobody will probably notice.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by ReMember

Let me plagiarize a quotation: Wearing a White Gold Rolex is like wetting yourself wile wearing a dark-colored pair of pants. It gives you a warm feeling and nobody will probably notice.

And it makes you smell like a retirement home.

[ReMember]

Originally Posted by ReMember

Let me plagiarize a quotation: Wearing a White Gold Rolex is like wetting yourself wile wearing a dark-colored pair of pants. It gives you a warm feeling and nobody will probably notice.

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

And it makes you smell like a retirement home.

There’s only one way you would know this: You’ve been there and done that.

[Muxi]

Could it be the subconscious desire to wear something you know is significantly more expensive than the SS norm?

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by jlovda

On my recent trip to Norway I saw a white gold Submariner at a dealer. Unless your circle of friends all drive Bentley's or Ferrari's where precious metal jewelry would be the norm, what is the rationale? It looks like SS.

Doesn't look like steel at all IMHO.

[Sweetswisssteel]

Originally Posted by jps3b

I’m head over heels with my “Smurf”. Since I purchased it back in February, it has barley seen the safe. The color is magnificent and the weight is very different than SS. I don’t like using the word “understated”, but I like that most people do not know that it’s gold. I think if I could keep only one, it would be my WG Smurf. And I have a few to choose from.

Great collection, super tough. Love em

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[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by Muxi

Could it be the subconscious desire to wear something you know is significantly more expensive than the SS norm?

Absolutely! I don’t have one but i love the fact that most people would have no idea it’s a 30k+ watch. It’s very beautiful.


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