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Old 2 January 2021, 09:06 AM   #1
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Is the Rose Gold Daytona / Oysterflex Limiting?

About to pull the trigger on the rose gold Daytona over the yellow gold.

Is the rose gold color limiting as far as what you can wear / pair it with?

The yellow gold is a little too “loud” for me

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Old 2 January 2021, 09:08 AM   #2
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The Everose is definitely subdued compared to the YG. But a lot depends on skin tone. I feel that a PM watch is never limited to what you can were or pair with it. Dress them up, dress them down, all is good.
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Old 2 January 2021, 09:12 AM   #3
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Don't have that specific watch but I have the CHNR and the rose gold is muted compared to the YG. I saw a RG Daytona on OF in NY a couple years back and it was outstanding.
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Old 2 January 2021, 09:13 AM   #4
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It’s absolutely perfect. You’ll have no problems. wear it with anything.
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Old 2 January 2021, 09:25 AM   #5
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I wear mine every day (full bracelet not OF) no matter what I wear, you won’t find it limiting at all.
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Old 2 January 2021, 09:28 AM   #6
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I wear my RG pieces with anything. They are not nearly as loud as YG, but just as special.
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Old 2 January 2021, 09:29 AM   #7
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The white gold is also stunning
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Old 2 January 2021, 09:31 AM   #8
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Is the Rose Gold Daytona / Oysterflex Limiting?

As per above, if in any doubt go for a silver metal.

Otherwise only you can answer your own question for your lifestyle but RG generally fits well with most things.
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Old 2 January 2021, 09:32 AM   #9
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You can wear it with anything. But it is more flashy than WG.
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Old 2 January 2021, 09:33 AM   #10
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I wear mine every day (full bracelet not OF) no matter what I wear, you won’t find it limiting at all.
You have a ceramic bezel gold Daytona on a full gold bracelet?
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Old 2 January 2021, 09:37 AM   #11
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White gold oysterflex better
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Old 2 January 2021, 10:05 AM   #12
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Old 2 January 2021, 10:06 AM   #13
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RG OF is easy to match with all kinds of attire.


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Rose gold is epic. Recently bought one for my wife, i have the white gold, I’m envious!


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Old 2 January 2021, 10:24 AM   #15
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You have a ceramic bezel gold Daytona on a full gold bracelet?
No, normal gold bezel 116505 black dial
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Old 2 January 2021, 10:41 AM   #16
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The Everose is definitely subdued compared to the YG. But a lot depends on skin tone. I feel that a PM watch is never limited to what you can were or pair with it. Dress them up, dress them down, all is good.
Excuse me ignorance, what does PM watch match means? Thank you
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Excuse me ignorance, what does PM watch match means? Thank you
Precious metal. Read this thread which explains all the lingo.

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PM stands for precious metal. Essentially the gold/platinum versions.
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Old 2 January 2021, 11:53 AM   #19
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Old 2 January 2021, 10:24 PM   #21
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Is the Rose Gold Daytona / Oysterflex Limiting?

Hope this helps...although pictures (especially mine) don’t do these watches justice.





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Old 2 January 2021, 10:47 PM   #22
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Personally I think the WG version is the bomb! The strongest OF reference.
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Old 3 January 2021, 01:46 AM   #23
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About to pull the trigger on the rose gold Daytona over the yellow gold.

Is the rose gold color limiting as far as what you can wear / pair it with?

The yellow gold is a little too “loud” for me

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One of the pluses of the OF line is that it really tones down the PM look so that it pairs with more varied clothing options than full gold. IMO, of course.

Now, here's my thoughts. If you're wanting RG and toned down, my recommendation is the RG YM. If you're wanting to go all the way toned down, then the WG Daytona. I've attached a couple of pics below.
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Old 3 January 2021, 01:53 AM   #24
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About to pull the trigger on the rose gold Daytona over the yellow gold.

Is the rose gold color limiting as far as what you can wear / pair it with?

The yellow gold is a little too “loud” for me

Any thoughts? Or Pictures?


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More limiting than WG, not really more than YG. I feel colored metal is both limited RG or YG based on rest of accessories.

RG a better statement piece color at the moment IMHO, and for that reason I’d get RG.
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Old 3 January 2021, 01:39 PM   #25
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I have a yellow gold with OF, I don’t find it flashy and am comfortable wearing it in most situations. It’s all personal choice but to me WG is too similar to SS look. They are all great looking with a different look.
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Old 3 January 2021, 04:31 PM   #26
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I am a fan of the And the subtle tones

Very easy to pair also


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Old 3 January 2021, 07:59 PM   #27
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I think pretty much every OF Daytona works in any situation. I certainly would wear it at any time. But why listen to me, I wore a JLC moon phase dress watch for an entire summer in shorts and tee shirts. I don’t tend to stick to traditions.

I bought the WG OF Daytona just so it flies under the radar as it’s very casual. That suited me perfectly.

Love the YG black dial with red track. Stunning.
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Old 3 January 2021, 08:09 PM   #28
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Are you buying a watch that you like, or buying a watch that you think other people will like?

You're worried about whether rose gold will "pair" well with your daily ensemble?

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Old 3 January 2021, 08:51 PM   #29
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I own a YM40 Everose on OF.
IMO it's the OF which is "limiting", it gives the watch a really casual/sporty look, hence doesn't match more classy/formal attire.
However you can buy a nice leather strap to switch to a dressier look when needed.
(I wish I could put a solid Everose bracelet on my 116655...)
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Let me start by saying every choice one makes is limiting. Choosing any path means not choosing others. Really what ultimately matters is ones satisfaction with their choice, but enough on philosophy.

For me yellow gold and I don't seem to get along in watches. I feel that they are attractive nuisances. I'd much rather wear white gold or platinum. But we all have different personalities so what works for me might not work for another and vice versa. As the French are know to say, "viva la difference." I guess I'd also go so far as to say that the OF bracelets watches are likely the least ostentatious in the Rolex catalog.
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