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jlovda · 15 September 2018, 08:20 AM

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.

Dyim · 15 September 2018, 08:22 AM

Unique dial and bezel color.

Of course, Rolex changed that with the BLRO.

Weight and warm tone of WG.

ArcticMoose · 15 September 2018, 08:27 AM

Because that's the only way to get blue, of course!

(And the weight, it just feels so much better.)

From the tone of your post it sounds as though you believe the point of the watch is showing off. Not everyone reasons that way.

rmlovett1 · 15 September 2018, 08:29 AM

WG is for the wearers appreciation. The feel/weight of the gold, personal preference/pride of ownership, etc... Then there’s the dials, bracelets, etc...specific to WG models. To each their own. I love my WG pieces:)

antoflo · 15 September 2018, 08:37 AM

unique dial color, heavier on the wrist, and PCLs

locutus49 · 15 September 2018, 08:40 AM

Same reason I own platinum, because I like heavy white metals.

Toony · 15 September 2018, 08:49 AM

Because it makes them happy. Who cares what others think...

HL65 · 15 September 2018, 08:57 AM

Why would anyone buy any watch?

Because they like it.

GTC · 15 September 2018, 09:03 AM

Feel and weight.

Patton250 · 15 September 2018, 09:07 AM

A desire for a precious metal watch without perceived attention yellow gold (might) garner.

Plus some of them have sweet dial colors.

DoctorA · 15 September 2018, 09:09 AM

I’m not a gold fan myself but that blue dial is to die for!!

al503 · 15 September 2018, 09:16 AM

Quote:

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.

The same reason LV makes their bags and other accessories in different materials/patterns. Some scream LV while some sport just a small, hard to notice, single 'LV' on them. I prefer the latter and WG/Platinum as well.

There's no right or wrong, IMO. Different strokes...

PLNYC · 15 September 2018, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

Why would anyone buy any watch?

Because they like it.

Burlington · 15 September 2018, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patton250

A desire for a precious metal watch without perceived attention yellow gold (might) garner.

Plus some of them have sweet dial colors.

Yep !

watchwatcher · 15 September 2018, 09:23 AM

Is your rationale for wearing gold that everyone knows you're wearing gold? Then WG is definitely not for you.

I really don't care about impressing anyone...I just wear what I like.

FTX I · 15 September 2018, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

A desire for a precious metal watch without perceived attention yellow gold (might) garner.
.

This

MKLM · 15 September 2018, 09:29 AM

Because they are awesome. Put one on and you will see.

Oakley12 · 15 September 2018, 10:01 AM

[QUOTE=DoctorA;8931591]I’m not a gold fan myself but that blue dial is to die for!![/QUOTE

this 100% hands down. if they issue a SS in this color, shut up and take my money

rph08 · 15 September 2018, 10:04 AM

I'm a fan of white gold too! My favorite Daytonas, and DD's are white gold.

subtona · 15 September 2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Why would anyone buy any watch?

Because they like it.

Oyster84 · 15 September 2018, 10:09 AM

I love it frankly, those polished middle links really set it off. Wish I had a blue sub date like that. To me it's the best looking model aside from my black sub date :D

Chadridv · 15 September 2018, 10:29 AM

What other cars exist aside from Bentley and Ferrari? I did once hear of a guy driving a $100k car called a Mercedes, but that’d be ridiculous right? No one owns cars that cheap.

Heff · 15 September 2018, 10:34 AM

Buying a SS sport watch for $10k isn’t exactly rational either OP. We do it because we can, and we want to.

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haberdashery · 15 September 2018, 10:35 AM

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.

SG56 · 15 September 2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Toony

Because it makes them happy. Who cares what others think...

Yep!

why would anyone buy a $10k watch, when they can have one for $10 that also tells time, potentially more precisely.

ahlee00023 · 15 September 2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

What other cars exist aside from Bentley and Ferrari? I did once hear of a guy driving a $100k car called a Mercedes, but that’d be ridiculous right? No one owns cars that cheap.

Lol.. I drive that cheap car.... But to reply to the OP... White gold is so elegant and understated. And as many posters mentioned, the weight difference is noticeable. It's not about getting noticed...for me it's about self gratification.

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Dompropat · 15 September 2018, 10:38 AM

Because WG is awesome?

Bigblu10 · 15 September 2018, 10:44 AM

Quote:

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.

WG doesn't sing to me either. But to each his own. I prefer gold in it's natural color.

beshannon · 15 September 2018, 10:58 AM

Quote:

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.

Because they like it!

maximus1 · 15 September 2018, 11:16 AM

Because they look nice.

15 September 2018, 08:20 AM	#1
jlovda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: John Location: Midwest Watch: 5513,1675,216570 Posts: 1,507	Why would someone buy a white gold sport watch? 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.

15 September 2018, 08:57 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,261	Why would anyone buy any watch? Because they like it. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 September 2018, 09:07 AM	#10
Patton250 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	A desire for a precious metal watch without perceived attention yellow gold (might) garner. Plus some of them have sweet dial colors. __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

15 September 2018, 09:09 AM	#11
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,555	I’m not a gold fan myself but that blue dial is to die for!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

15 September 2018, 10:04 AM	#19
rph08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 992	I'm a fan of white gold too! My favorite Daytonas, and DD's are white gold. __________________ Can you name the truck with four wheel drive, smells like a steak and seats thirty-five... Canyonero! Canyonero!

15 September 2018, 08:22 AM	#2
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,237	Unique dial and bezel color. Of course, Rolex changed that with the BLRO. Weight and warm tone of WG.

15 September 2018, 08:27 AM	#3
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	Because that's the only way to get blue, of course! (And the weight, it just feels so much better.) From the tone of your post it sounds as though you believe the point of the watch is showing off. Not everyone reasons that way.

15 September 2018, 08:29 AM	#4
rmlovett1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,748	WG is for the wearers appreciation. The feel/weight of the gold, personal preference/pride of ownership, etc... Then there’s the dials, bracelets, etc...specific to WG models. To each their own. I love my WG pieces:)

15 September 2018, 08:37 AM	#5
antoflo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Watch: DJII, Sub Posts: 597	unique dial color, heavier on the wrist, and PCLs

15 September 2018, 08:40 AM	#6
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193	Same reason I own platinum, because I like heavy white metals.

15 September 2018, 08:49 AM	#7
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,880	Because it makes them happy. Who cares what others think...

15 September 2018, 09:03 AM	#9
GTC Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: HSV / ANC Watch: 126660 Posts: 626	Feel and weight.

15 September 2018, 09:23 AM	#15
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,204	Is your rationale for wearing gold that everyone knows you're wearing gold? Then WG is definitely not for you. I really don't care about impressing anyone...I just wear what I like.

15 September 2018, 09:29 AM	#17
MKLM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Florida Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 90	Because they are awesome. Put one on and you will see.

15 September 2018, 10:01 AM	#18
Oakley12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: PJ Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: 116710 BLNR / DJ41 Posts: 133	[QUOTE=DoctorA;8931591]I’m not a gold fan myself but that blue dial is to die for!![/QUOTE this 100% hands down. if they issue a SS in this color, shut up and take my money

15 September 2018, 10:09 AM	#21
Oyster84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Georgia Watch: 126613LB Posts: 122	I love it frankly, those polished middle links really set it off. Wish I had a blue sub date like that. To me it's the best looking model aside from my black sub date :D

15 September 2018, 10:29 AM	#22
Chadridv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,358	What other cars exist aside from Bentley and Ferrari? I did once hear of a guy driving a $100k car called a Mercedes, but that’d be ridiculous right? No one owns cars that cheap. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

15 September 2018, 10:34 AM	#23
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	Buying a SS sport watch for $10k isn’t exactly rational either OP. We do it because we can, and we want to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 September 2018, 10:35 AM	#24
haberdashery "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: UK Posts: 200	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.

15 September 2018, 10:38 AM	#27
Dompropat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CT Watch: Sub Posts: 357	Because WG is awesome?

15 September 2018, 11:16 AM	#30
maximus1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Don Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 399	Because they look nice. Attached Images

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