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4 Aussies · 26 July 2022, 10:16 AM

Too lazy to take a new pic today, but if you want to see a big difference, look at my Day-Dates, one from the 90s and one from today, both YG.

jitdc · 26 July 2022, 10:49 AM

I was at my AD last week looking at YG Day Dates, 36 and 40mm. Compared my two year old Daytona the gold definitely looks lighter. Granted I wear my Daytona 5 out of 7 days a week and it was a bit dirty in the pics.

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EEpro · 26 July 2022, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jitdc

I was at my AD last week looking at YG Day Dates, 36 and 40mm. Compared my two year old Daytona the gold definitely looks lighter. Granted I wear my Daytona 5 out of 7 days a week and it was a bit dirty in the pics.

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Rolex has the copper cranked up lately. I like it.

Formula was not jealously guarded enough to maintain the silver / copper / platinum blend.

Spoonage · 26 July 2022, 11:00 AM

For me it would be Rose > new yellow tone > old yellow tone

chocopeluche · 26 July 2022, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 4 Aussies

Too lazy to take a new pic today, but if you want to see a big difference, look at my Day-Dates, one from the 90s and one from today, both YG.

ya but one on the left is 36mm one on the right is 40mm.

premium2 · 26 July 2022, 06:41 PM

I don't know why the change was made, but I personally prefer the new color.

911AP · 27 July 2022, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ChipotleBanana

Hi All,

I ordered a DD40 months ago and recently discovered that Rolex has been using a different alloy of yellow gold. This change must’ve happened sometimes in the last five years since this YG GMT2 is from 2016. I’m so disappointed to see the intensity of the yellow change and look more mellow. These photos make it appear like Lange Honeygold instead of the Classic YG that I love.

I disliked this change so much I couldn’t justify the purchase. Sad day.

The new YG looks WAY better. Good job Rolex. You made a mistake on passing....

huncho · 27 July 2022, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 911AP

The new YG looks WAY better. Good job Rolex. You made a mistake on passing....

agreed, looks more elegant and less cheesy. will glow much nicer in the sun too

HogwldFLTR · 27 July 2022, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by whited3

Ever worn your GMT in a pool? Regardless, 18k gold will change color over time.

I agree; the change could just be mild patinaing.

Robf52 · 27 July 2022, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by shazbot302

i definitely prefer the tone of yg on the dd. Much more elegant imo.

+1

David5807 · 27 July 2022, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I agree; the change could just be mild patinaing.

I agree. I think this is most likely patina.

t65tampa · 27 July 2022, 10:58 PM

I have a 116618, 116508, and the 228238 from 2011, 2018, and 2021 respectively. Never really noticed a difference in gold color.

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gwozhog · 28 February 2023, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ChipotleBanana

Hi All,

I ordered a DD40 months ago and recently discovered that Rolex has been using a different alloy of yellow gold. This change must’ve happened sometimes in the last five years since this YG GMT2 is from 2016. I’m so disappointed to see the intensity of the yellow change and look more mellow. These photos make it appear like Lange Honeygold instead of the Classic YG that I love.

I disliked this change so much I couldn’t justify the purchase. Sad day.

Take your watches to any gold buyer shop and they can use an XRF gun to tell the exact percentages of the different metals used to alloy your 18k gold

4 Aussies · 28 February 2023, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chocopeluche

ya but one on the left is 36mm one on the right is 40mm.

The theme of the thread is yellow gold color, and the size of the watch has no relevance!!

Llamathurst · 28 February 2023, 02:07 PM

The new gold is so much more mellow in color.

gyang333 · 28 February 2023, 02:15 PM

I do like the new shade better. I had a 2010 YG Datejust (116238) and thought it was too yellow. Never compared it to current generation YG watches, but have since taken a look at some DD40s in YG and I thought the hue was lighter. Glad to see others have noticed the same and have some side-by-sides to compare (albeit have to factor in patina).

Sub King · 28 November 2023, 04:23 AM

My father recently purchased a YG submariner, and he had made a comment about the colour seeming slightly more rose than he’d expected. Neither of us have had the opportunity to compare with a Day-Date.

Has anyone followed up and confirmed whether Rolex uses a different yellow gold alloy for Day-Dates and PM tool watches?

lencap · 28 November 2023, 08:01 AM

With gold trading at $2000/OUNCE today versus $1100 in 2015, and adding copper priced at $4/POUND in today's market, it seems to me the reason for the shift is increased profit margins.

Having the watch tone appear more "warm" is clever marketing used to offset the question: "Why are the watch prices up 8-10% a year when you're reducing gold content and actually increasing the profit margin?"

MikeyV · 28 November 2023, 08:22 AM

They're all 18k, so they all have the same amount of gold in them - by weight.

It seems weird to me that any alloy of yellow good that's supposed to be yellow gold, would try to approximate the color of 24k.

My guess is they've tried to make the new yellow gold look softer - not so Miami-Vice.

baythan · 28 November 2023, 11:11 AM

I love the new version, it looks cool and fascinating.

Joearch · 28 November 2023, 01:41 PM

I tried on the new YG GMT II and thought the gold was a bit muted compared to my older YG Daytona.

Michael1968 · 28 November 2023, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shazbot302

i definitely prefer the tone of yg on the dd. Much more elegant imo.

+1

jed11 · 29 November 2023, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sub King

My father recently purchased a YG submariner, and he had made a comment about the colour seeming slightly more rose than he’d expected. Neither of us have had the opportunity to compare with a Day-Date.

Has anyone followed up and confirmed whether Rolex uses a different yellow gold alloy for Day-Dates and PM tool watches?

So interesting…I too recently purchased a gold sub. And I’ve obviously seen it and tried it on in the past but when trying it on again, something clicked for me this time around and it just looked like a warmer and less yellow/loud watch. Which I liked obviously since I walked out with it!
Walked around the AD and viewed it under different light just to confirm my initial observations too.

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Krash · 29 November 2023, 11:12 AM

I like both. Not sure I have a preference to be honest.

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Michael T · 29 November 2023, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by huncho

there was a thread about this recently. pretty interesting to see

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=754537

I stand by that the DD has a finer brush to the Satin than the GMT, thus a different reflection and hu.

26 July 2022, 10:49 AM	#92
jitdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: TN Watch: 126500 Posts: 546	I was at my AD last week looking at YG Day Dates, 36 and 40mm. Compared my two year old Daytona the gold definitely looks lighter. Granted I wear my Daytona 5 out of 7 days a week and it was a bit dirty in the pics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ 126500 ♛ 214270 Ω Speedmaster 2FA Enabled

27 July 2022, 10:58 PM	#102
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,239	I have a 116618, 116508, and the 228238 from 2011, 2018, and 2021 respectively. Never really noticed a difference in gold color. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ t65tampa

26 July 2022, 11:00 AM	#94
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,130	For me it would be Rose > new yellow tone > old yellow tone

26 July 2022, 06:41 PM	#96
premium2 Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Posts: 92	I don't know why the change was made, but I personally prefer the new color.

28 February 2023, 02:15 PM	#106
gyang333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Michigan Watch: Day-Date 36 Posts: 59	I do like the new shade better. I had a 2010 YG Datejust (116238) and thought it was too yellow. Never compared it to current generation YG watches, but have since taken a look at some DD40s in YG and I thought the hue was lighter. Glad to see others have noticed the same and have some side-by-sides to compare (albeit have to factor in patina).

28 November 2023, 04:23 AM	#107
Sub King "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 124060 Posts: 402	My father recently purchased a YG submariner, and he had made a comment about the colour seeming slightly more rose than he’d expected. Neither of us have had the opportunity to compare with a Day-Date. Has anyone followed up and confirmed whether Rolex uses a different yellow gold alloy for Day-Dates and PM tool watches?

28 November 2023, 08:01 AM	#108
lencap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North Carolina Posts: 133	With gold trading at $2000/OUNCE today versus $1100 in 2015, and adding copper priced at $4/POUND in today's market, it seems to me the reason for the shift is increased profit margins. Having the watch tone appear more "warm" is clever marketing used to offset the question: "Why are the watch prices up 8-10% a year when you're reducing gold content and actually increasing the profit margin?"

28 November 2023, 08:22 AM	#109
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 549	They're all 18k, so they all have the same amount of gold in them - by weight. It seems weird to me that any alloy of yellow good that's supposed to be yellow gold, would try to approximate the color of 24k. My guess is they've tried to make the new yellow gold look softer - not so Miami-Vice.

28 November 2023, 11:11 AM	#110
baythan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Missouri Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 301	I love the new version, it looks cool and fascinating.

28 November 2023, 01:41 PM	#111
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,832	I tried on the new YG GMT II and thought the gold was a bit muted compared to my older YG Daytona.

29 November 2023, 11:12 AM	#114
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,157	I like both. Not sure I have a preference to be honest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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