Why would someone buy a white gold sport watch?

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by ahlee00023

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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I'm so sorry you have to transport yourself in such destitution

[GB-man]

For the extra credit card points.

[Hard_Six]

Originally Posted by GB-man

For the extra credit card points.

Agreed! Those are always nice

[jonathan17]

I buy it because no one knows it’s gold but me.

[bradyb]

Laughed at sellers trying to move WG BLRO GMTs. Complete waste of money, I thought.

But got a wild hair and picked one up. Sold my SS BLNR soon after.
Then picked up a WG Sub. Same thing - sold my SS Sub right away.

"If you get the gold, the stainless steel will be sold", said my grandfather never.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by GB-man

For the extra credit card points.

Yep. Love em.

[affalterbach]

If you don't get it, you don't get it.

[Chester01]

Agreed, the dial colors are the main attraction, but for me I would never have a precious metal sport watch. I actually use my sport models in most activities and the added weight flopping around does not add to the comfort and the precious metal offers no functional advantage.

[Nikrnic]

If I were to buy a WG piece it would be a DD40

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[AF_Rob]

I love the look of WG but hate the price ;) If I could rationalize it, I would wear it every day. Plus, I like being under the radar.

[Juantxo]

Why would people pay a dime over the price of a Casio...?

[123Blueface]

Why wouldn’t they?

[Prestige_Swiss]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

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

+2 for a grail!

Have a great weekend J.

[Onikage]

The current offerings don't excite me, but I won't rule out a future acquisition. WG - Just because.

[LightOnAHill]

Hmmmmm.....

[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by Richris1

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

Could not have said it better. WG is just for me. No one else knows or cares in my circles. I like WG and don’t wear YG. (No Bentley or Ferrari, here....)🤪

[nektar]

I do not want to upset you guys, but I would prefer the YG with blue Basel and black dial... Too much blue in my opinion. But I love the WG Daytona... with the deep blue dial.


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[mrricks]

WG is popular with men the Middle East because Muslim men are not supposed to wear yellow gold as it’s too showy. This is a religious reason.

They buy a lot of Rolexes in the ME, and PM is the most popular.

Some of our Muslim brethren may chime in here.

[sensui]

I buy a watch because I like it.....same goes for white gold. I don't resonate with yellow gold nor rose (coming around on rose on some other brands, but certainly not Rolex's rose gold)....so when there's a hot model in white gold, I am interested just like a nice model in SS.

Also, attracting attention to my wrist is the last thing on my mind wearing watches...but if someone happens to notice my watch and knows enough to understand it's a PM Rolex (unique dial/slightly different tone of WG vs SS), I can certainly appreciate a fellow WIS with respect.

[Andad]

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.

You have been here 9 years John, can’t pony up a few bucks to support the forum but can justify this dumb question?

[tyler1980]

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.

do you buy watches for other people's benefit or for yours? You know what it is.

WG is my favorite metal (or Pt).

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by mrricks

WG is popular with men the Middle East because Muslim men are not supposed to wear yellow gold as it’s too showy. This is a religious reason.

They buy a lot of Rolexes in the ME, and PM is the most popular.

Some of our Muslim brethren may chime in here.

Pretty much yeah what you said. I don't get the op's point. If you don't get it, you just don't. Same as people who debadge their cars and 80% of Hermes products lack a logo.
I would love an Audi RS6, the very same one that used the same engines found in Lamborghinis , why, because while you're looking all smug pulling unto the autobahn in your 911 I suddenly pull up beside you and wave hello as I blow by all the while with camping gear in the back.

I think white gold and platinum are a higher measure of luxury because it's understated and if you're in "the know" you see one and say oh cool.
Was in a restaurant one day and a guy walked in with an 116619LB and a coworker says, did you see that guy's Sub, pretty cool color...I said yeah it's more than cool, it's a $30k watch, it's white gold, oohs and ahhhhs ensued.

Sometimes I don't understand all the lack of understanding around here. What's to understand....seems people are only interested in what's popular and new, what to invest in or what has a MKx dial, or what will end production.
Is it that hard to accept that maybe someone buys something because they "like it", what a strange concept this is nowadays.

[Sweetswisssteel]

I tried one on at my local AD and loved the feel of it. I own a SS sub and it feels like a toy on the wrist compared to the smurf.
Plus, the smudgy and scratchy look of white gold over time looks awesome.
Honestly, if I had the money I would buy one. Tough man's watch.

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[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by directioneng

You have been here 9 years John, can’t pony up a few bucks to support the forum but can justify this dumb question?

Seriously.

[Mephist]

I think both white gold and Platinum looks amazing. Hard to tell SS and WG apart from a distance, at least for me. However close up it is easy to tell them apart. If I where ever to buy a precious metal Rolex it would be white gold or Platinum.

[lee fowler]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

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.

Originally Posted by MKLM

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

This, having just added a WG BLRO I have to say that I like the understatement and as has been said, if you know you know!

[Rashid.bk]

Just another troll post. It's obvious, start a dumb thread and let members debate while op never responds. Click bait.
Close this silly topic.

[RXAPPP]

Your right, it’s just plain stupid but then again why buy anything.

PS and my Toyota owning friends don’t care either

[Innocenti]

As I understand it gold is a lot softer than steel. Doesn’t it age and scratch dent a lot faster

[AK797]

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.

I take it your friends do not include the eponymous men themselves so you don't need an apostrophe there.

WG offers discrete luxury, not that hard to fathom.