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Adam K. · 21 March 2012, 02:37 PM

WG has a slight but nonetheless distinct hue to it than steel---particularly Rolex's 18K alloy, which is formulated in-house and is NOT given a rhodium plating, by the way. This is a big advantage to current Rolex white gold models, as that lovely grayish white gold will stay consistent over the years and not experience any nasty looking fade or "yellowing". Other brands have done similar things with their white gold alloys (Patek and Roger Dubuis for instance)--alloying things like Palladium into the gold to get a nice tone that won't fade, nor require a rhodium plating to increase apparent whiteness.

Doubt this answer's the OP's question, but there you have it anyway. I like white gold quite a bit, and find its exclusivity (not as much as 950 PT, though), weight and distinct tone to be attractive indeed. Not ENOUGH for me to pony up the dough, but attractive nonetheless!

snaggle · 21 March 2012, 03:44 PM

WG is awesome. Fluted bezels are only nice in WG. If it were made in SS, it won't sparkle or shine as much as white gold would.

At the same time, as you mentioned, the annoying part about my DJII with the WG bezel, is I have to be extra cautious the bezel does not get scratched!

herbie911 · 21 March 2012, 06:18 PM

SS vs White gold eg. Daytona
It's a bit like comparing a R8 vs Gallardo
Same engine underneath but WG/lambo is being perceived as more luxurious while SS is used to make things like exhaust! Both cars/watches look just as gorgeous

tom2517 · 21 March 2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by snaggle

WG is awesome. Fluted bezels are only nice in WG. If it were made in SS, it won't sparkle or shine as much as white gold would.

At the same time, as you mentioned, the annoying part about my DJII with the WG bezel, is I have to be extra cautious the bezel does not get scratched!

WG/YG fluted bezels looks amazing under the sun. Too bad PT models only comes with dome bezels.

chicfarmer1 · 21 March 2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Drool...

nick c · 21 March 2012, 11:35 PM

yellow gold

Ebruner · 21 March 2012, 11:39 PM

Rolex WG is awesome, that's why.

-Eddie

Keeperoftime · 21 March 2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by welem

WG is a big waste, might as well go for the platinum, rose gold or yellow gold...

?

White Gold is awesome.
It's called Stealth-Wealth.

-As far as on the bezel of DJ. It's just an accent that alludes to the quality...

RolexBuckeye · 22 March 2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexBuckeye

Are the bezels and crowns on the 16610 and the 16610LV made of white gold also?

Thanks for all your reply's but no one has really answered my question. Do the SS subs 16610/16610LV have white gold bezels??

Thank you in advance for your help.

kilyung · 22 March 2012, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexBuckeye

Thanks for all your reply's but no one has really answered my question. Do the SS subs 16610/16610LV have white gold bezels??

Thank you in advance for your help.

No

horseco · 22 March 2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nick c

yellow gold

Agree... If you want a fabulous white metal, there is a perfect one, stainless steel...

shirtguy · 22 March 2012, 04:27 AM

my white gold datejust

boogiebot · 22 March 2012, 05:37 AM

better question is why not? to me WG looks awesome without having to be too flashy. the people that know "get it" and the people that dont know just think its SS. in the end the only one who cares is the owner.

chicfarmer1 · 22 March 2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shirtguy

my white gold datejust

Why is it that you haven't ever posted a picture of it that isn't apparently a stock internet pic?

shirtguy · 22 March 2012, 06:30 AM

cause i dont have a pic with it on my wrist

shirtguy · 22 March 2012, 06:37 AM

happy now?

PeteS · 22 March 2012, 09:37 AM

... because it matches my cuff links!

White_Au · 22 March 2012, 12:53 PM

Because I don't like the way yellow gold looks on me, but I still like gold!

MortgageGuy · 22 March 2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Drool...

Thanks buddy

tictocChuck · 22 March 2012, 02:15 PM

I'll take white gold over yellow any day....it has certain rich sheen not present in stainless steel. It also had the extra weight. I also understand it's the only way Rolex can make the fluted bezels. But then it's all a matter of taste and budget too. Cheers

George Ab · 22 March 2012, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexBuckeye

Are the bezels and crowns on the 16610 and the 16610LV made of white gold also?

No.

George Ab · 22 March 2012, 02:28 PM

The weight, feel, and look of white gold is a whole new level.

Rolex uses enough gold that they can have their own foundry. They mix palladium with gold to get it white. This results in not having bleed through problems that can occur with other manufactures who have to buy their white gold and then requires a rhodium plating to make it look white. Rolex knows how to do white gold!

sierra11b · 22 March 2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by horseco

Agree... If you want a fabulous white metal, there is a perfect one, stainless steel...

For an entire watch I would agree but for the fluted bezel I think it works great for making the watch pop.

WG has a slight hue that is much more complex (for lack of a better term) than SS.

It's like the Chrome vs Nickel Silver debate for cars. Nickel plating just has that "old school" feel and looks great on some vintage applications.

bewithabob · 22 March 2012, 03:26 PM

One of each, does the trick for me. But I love it best in White Gold, especially with Meteorite!

21 March 2012, 11:39 PM	#37
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	Rolex WG is awesome, that's why. -Eddie __________________

22 March 2012, 02:28 PM	#52
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	The weight, feel, and look of white gold is a whole new level. Rolex uses enough gold that they can have their own foundry. They mix palladium with gold to get it white. This results in not having bleed through problems that can occur with other manufactures who have to buy their white gold and then requires a rhodium plating to make it look white. Rolex knows how to do white gold! __________________

21 March 2012, 02:37 PM	#31
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	WG has a slight but nonetheless distinct hue to it than steel---particularly Rolex's 18K alloy, which is formulated in-house and is NOT given a rhodium plating, by the way. This is a big advantage to current Rolex white gold models, as that lovely grayish white gold will stay consistent over the years and not experience any nasty looking fade or "yellowing". Other brands have done similar things with their white gold alloys (Patek and Roger Dubuis for instance)--alloying things like Palladium into the gold to get a nice tone that won't fade, nor require a rhodium plating to increase apparent whiteness. Doubt this answer's the OP's question, but there you have it anyway. I like white gold quite a bit, and find its exclusivity (not as much as 950 PT, though), weight and distinct tone to be attractive indeed. Not ENOUGH for me to pony up the dough, but attractive nonetheless!

21 March 2012, 03:44 PM	#32
snaggle Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: SubC, DJII, Omegas Posts: 768	WG is awesome. Fluted bezels are only nice in WG. If it were made in SS, it won't sparkle or shine as much as white gold would. At the same time, as you mentioned, the annoying part about my DJII with the WG bezel, is I have to be extra cautious the bezel does not get scratched!

21 March 2012, 06:18 PM	#33
herbie911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: united kingdom Posts: 445	SS vs White gold eg. Daytona It's a bit like comparing a R8 vs Gallardo Same engine underneath but WG/lambo is being perceived as more luxurious while SS is used to make things like exhaust! Both cars/watches look just as gorgeous

21 March 2012, 11:35 PM	#36
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	yellow gold

22 March 2012, 05:37 AM	#43
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	better question is why not? to me WG looks awesome without having to be too flashy. the people that know "get it" and the people that dont know just think its SS. in the end the only one who cares is the owner.

22 March 2012, 06:30 AM	#45
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,321	cause i dont have a pic with it on my wrist

22 March 2012, 09:37 AM	#47
PeteS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 89	... because it matches my cuff links!

22 March 2012, 02:15 PM	#50
tictocChuck Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 256	I'll take white gold over yellow any day....it has certain rich sheen not present in stainless steel. It also had the extra weight. I also understand it's the only way Rolex can make the fluted bezels. But then it's all a matter of taste and budget too. Cheers

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