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samsmart · 5 September 2013, 12:41 PM

Why has Rolex, or anyone else never made a Sterling Silver Watch? It would have a better luster than Stainless Steel. It would be durable, although might need to be lightly polished more often due to tarnishing.

Is there any technical reasons this has not be done? Has this ever been asked?

I ask because I have worn the same Sterling Silver Necklace for over 15 years. It looks as good as the day I bought it, and I NEVER take it off.

There must be a reason this has not been done, or has it?

SWISSAHOLICS · 5 September 2013, 12:44 PM

I would say tarnishing would be the key reason especially if you are using it as a divers watch. Stainless steel is a lot more durable than sterling silver.

samsmart · 5 September 2013, 12:46 PM

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I would say tarnishing would be the key reason especially if you are using it as a divers watch. Stainless steel is a lot more durable than sterling silver.

Is Sterling Silver more Durable than Gold?

kilyung · 5 September 2013, 12:48 PM

They're out there.

kilyung · 5 September 2013, 12:49 PM

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Is Sterling Silver more Durable than Gold?

About the same 2.5-3 Mohs

SWISSAHOLICS · 5 September 2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by samsmart

Is Sterling Silver more Durable than Gold?

Gold is more durable than Sterling Silver and is also more scratch-resistant and does not tarnish. Gold may oxidize....it gets a little orangish rustic hue.

kilyung · 5 September 2013, 12:51 PM

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Gold is more durable than Sterling Silver and is also more scratch-resistant and does not tarnish. Gold may oxidize....it gets a little orangish rustic hue.

Technically gold doesn't oxidize... It's the alloys that may oxidize depending on composition.

Rickn · 5 September 2013, 12:56 PM

I believe that a couple of vintage rolex watches were made of silver. Sky rocket I think- could be mistaken

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samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum.... Why has Rolex, or anyone else never made a Sterling Silver Watch? It would have a better luster than Stainless Steel. It would be durable, although might need to be lightly polished more often due to tarnishing. Is there any technical reasons this has not be done? Has this ever been asked? I ask because I have worn the same Sterling Silver Necklace for over 15 years. It looks as good as the day I bought it, and I NEVER take it off. There must be a reason this has not been done, or has it?

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SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	I would say tarnishing would be the key reason especially if you are using it as a divers watch. Stainless steel is a lot more durable than sterling silver. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

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Rickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Green Sub Posts: 604	I believe that a couple of vintage rolex watches were made of silver. Sky rocket I think- could be mistaken

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