Is there a downside to all gold Rolexes?

[TSts]

I wouldn't mind certain Gold models, they would have to be at the right, heavily discounted, price.

[toph]

Originally Posted by rangrov

When i have this baby on my wrist it sure feels like class to me, to me everose gold is more sheik, plus to me white gold or platinum looks like stainless steel to the untrained eye, anyway you can talk it to death, at the end of the day if it suits the wearer then f##k the envious starer.......

Thats the point, you wear it, so everyone else thinks ' you is a big pimp daddy'. Its a nice watch for sure. Platinum or white gold is unfortunately ( for you) more classier and understated, as we don't get 'playa's' like you down the local cesspit of a boozer trying to throw it in peoples faces. You cant buy class or create an image of it - if you are trying to be an English version of Huggy Bear. You just look and sound silly.

enjoy your watch as it is a nice watch but i have seen far nicer ones on far classier people too.

[toph]

Originally Posted by unclesallie

Toph: wish you could be with us in NY tonight(about 16 hrs. from now).

Best,
Dan

sound good to me is there anything in particular on?

[Johny]

its a rolex. its a gold rolex. i see no downside. good luck to all who have them.

[Chris B]

Originally Posted by Johny

its a rolex. its a gold rolex. i see no downside. good luck to all who have them.

[Paracentesis]

Originally Posted by rangrov

Listen PARASITE, i am the kind of person who stands up for himself, and if somebody criticises me i bounce back, you think i am going to take remarks and not reply, i personally think your not the type who could wear my watch, but thats just my opinion, i mean lets see what you wear, an old stainless steel sub what everybody and his dog owns, i had one of those for my first watch when i was 18, you have an IWC nothing special, and a plain boreing patek, you threw the insults first boy.......

I don't recall throwing any insults, but if you are upset by my remarks, I apologise.

The Patek I have is an Annual Calendar, showing Day, Date, and Month with Power Reserve indication and Moonphase display. It requires adjustment once yearly, at the end of February. For all other months, the date advances automatically without any correction. In my opinion, that is considerably less boring than a Rolex Day-Date, which has a rather "unsophisticated" movement, in comparison.

[TSts]

Originally Posted by Paracentesis

I don't recall throwing any insults, but if you are upset by my remarks, I apologise.

The Patek I have is an Annual Calendar, showing Day, Date, and Month with Power Reserve indication and Moonphase display. It requires adjustment once yearly, at the end of February. For all other months, the date advances automatically without any correction. In my opinion, that is considerably less boring than a Rolex Day-Date, which has a rather "unsophisticated" movement, in comparison.

Can you get a matching pinky-ring? Seriously

[Aeternitas]

Originally Posted by toph

Thats the point, you wear it, so everyone else thinks ' you is a big pimp daddy'. Its a nice watch for sure. Platinum or white gold is unfortunately ( for you) more classier and understated, as we don't get 'playa's' like you down the local cesspit of a boozer trying to throw it in peoples faces. You cant buy class or create an image of it - if you are trying to be an English version of Huggy Bear. You just look and sound silly.

enjoy your watch as it is a nice watch but i have seen far nicer ones on far classier people too.

The thing I don't really understand is that he mentioned earlier in the thread that he bought it with inheritance money from his father. That makes the whole "gold separates the men from the boys" superiority complex all the stranger. It would still be a weird mentality, but at least somewhat understandable if he bought it with a performance bonus or had saved his money up for it or something similar. I also loved the line about "everybody and his dog owns a Sub". I'm sure that everyone and his dog would own 18K Day Dates if they could spend someone else's money to get one.

[TempoKing]

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Is there a downside to all gold Rolexes?

Provided you purchase a fair priced used one from TRF, does it not hold value compared to if you purchased a fair priced SS model - over time?

To simplify.

Purchase a SS GMTIIC - say 5K used in 2010. In 2020, would it still be worth atleast 5K given the retail is probably 12k?

or

Purchase a 18K GMTIIC - say $16K used in 2010. In 2020, would it still be worth atleast the $16K given the retail is probably near 35-40k?

If in 2020 the gold price is 6000 per Troy oz. I d say the gold GMT
If the price of gold stabilizes (which I doubt due to the USA hyper inflation
expected in the near future) then in 2020 the steel GMT will see an increase
of around 40%-50%
My money is with the steel GMT-II-C...In 2020 I'd be only 73...

[rangrov]

I like all these jibes from you guys, especially when you know nothing about me. Firstly yes i did use my fathers money he left me to buy my daydate, and before you say it it, no his money did not buy it all, it was only £1800.00 he left me, i had to put thousands towards it, that is because my father was just a plain hard working guy and was not a wealthy man.I bought the watch because i had allways wanted one and to me it was a way of makeing it special useing the little money he had left me. Secondly lets get down to basics i left school at 15 i was dislexcic but then it wasnt heard of and i did not know what my problem was then. So take the piss out of my disabillity if you whant, but i didnt let it stop me in life, i started with nothing but i whent on to own a succesfull buisness and make a good life for myself, I have had a major interest in rolexs for 34 years owning many, i have been a competition trials bike winner, a natural compettitive body builder winning 4 titles, a qualified small air craft pilot, a quallified steam locomotive engine driver which was quite hard work and very involveing, plus i have restored 4 classic cars to concourse wins and built an AC cobra, i have done a number of charity long distant bike rides raising thousands, the other things i have done i wont bore you with, not bad for an illiterterate numpty, so dont talk to me about class and what you think i am, i came on this forum with my 34 years of basic knowledge of rolexs, i have put my comments forward honestly even tho i new it wouldnt be what people wanted to hear, the threads were people have asked for comments i have given them as honestly as i could, as i said before i am a strong individual who does not back down, who speaks his mind, but who will help his fellow man when he can. Have a pop at me if you whant but i am right back at you. Before you have a go at people for there honesty take a look at yourself and see if you are being honest and helpfull, i joined this forum because it said ROLEX FORUM, i am a major fan of rolexs i allways have been and allways will, i like the rolex watches and in my own personal opinion i think they are the best, BUT THAT IS JUST MY OPINION, so if you whant to slag gold rolexs off go on another site, if i wanted to slag IWC , PATEK, ETC then i would go on there sites to do it, i wont because i am not that sad, watches are individual to the person what i may love my mate might hate, its like women we dont all like the same. Oh and yes you can get a matching pinky ring, i got mine cast in rose gold and the diamond which is 80 years old came from my grans engagement ring, i think it looks good with my everose GOLD rolex watch, but hey thats just my feelings. And no i am not a drinker, i have never found time for it, So now i am appologiseing for spelling and illitracy because of my disability, thanks guys. Good luck with what ever you whant to do in life i wish you all well, i may not comment again on this forum, at least that way you wont be able to laugh at my spelling. Cheers to you all, this forum is King.......

[tattooedfagin]

Just an observation, pretty sure nobody cares about your spelling nor how much cash you inherited, we're all just here voicing opinions & helping each other out where possible......this thread started out as a simple question but has since descended into 'handbags' due (IMO) to your snobbish attitude regarding non gold wearing owners, plus other comments come across as simply bragging.
I imagine there are a fair few on here who could easily put out the cash on a gold watch but choose otherwise, bragging about achievements & how much wedge you have won't earn you any points, not here at least I expect...

[Paracentesis]

Originally Posted by TSts

Can you get a matching pinky-ring? Seriously

Sadly, PP don't offer that option. Cufflinks are available, though.

[rangrov]

I certanly was not bragging about anything, if you look from my comments i was just saying, to me the all gold Rolexs were the ultimate, gold has a status, it is the universal currancy, there are guys who have loads more watches on this forum, what i was objecting to was some one haveing a pop at my spelling or illitricy through no fault of my own, at least i proved it never held me back, plus it took me till the age of 50 to acheive my goal, and yes i am proud of it, why shouldnt i be, i have owned lots of rolexs and allways upgraded when the improved model came out, and i have stainless and TTs, but in my eyes my gold rolex is my ultimate, it is like when you have a nice car, there is allways somebody trying to put it down, it is the way most human beings are programmed, lets face it, if we all won ten million, we would have bentleys, gold rolexs, speed boats and loads more expensive toys, well i would cos life is for liveing not just exhisting, and my acheivements was just to show even tho i have a disabillity it didnt hold me back, your right to this forum is for helping people, at least i have tried with advice on various threads in the short time i have been here, i have had PMs from quite a few members thanking me and asking for more advice, so is that bragging to, if you ever met me you would know i have no snobish attitude, just for the record my favorite rolex watch of all time is the stainless submariner, which i have had all variants for 34 years, no i didnt keep them, i just moved them on when the new one came out, ( wot an illiterate numpty i am ha ha ) My out spoken strong nature may come out wrong at times, but hey were all not perfect, now sod off before i hit you with my gold hand bag, ha ha.

[Dilemma]

Be right back, my dog needs help setting his SS Sub. He is getting old now and somewhat inactive, thus the watch runs out of reserve power.

The good news is he is saving his biscuits for a gold Rolex! He COULD be the first Dalmatian in the history of the breed to ever procure such a lofty item!

Wish the old guy luck!

[Otto]

Originally Posted by rangrov

I certanly was not bragging about anything, if you look from my comments i was just saying, to me the all gold Rolexs were the ultimate, gold has a status, it is the universal currancy, there are guys who have loads more watches on this forum, what i was objecting to was some one haveing a pop at my spelling or illitricy through no fault of my own, at least i proved it never held me back, plus it took me till the age of 50 to acheive my goal, and yes i am proud of it, why shouldnt i be, i have owned lots of rolexs and allways upgraded when the improved model came out, and i have stainless and TTs, but in my eyes my gold rolex is my ultimate, it is like when you have a nice car, there is allways somebody trying to put it down, it is the way most human beings are programmed, lets face it, if we all won ten million, we would have bentleys, gold rolexs, speed boats and loads more expensive toys, well i would cos life is for liveing not just exhisting, and my acheivements was just to show even tho i have a disabillity it didnt hold me back, your right to this forum is for helping people, at least i have tried with advice on various threads in the short time i have been here, i have had PMs from quite a few members thanking me and asking for more advice, so is that bragging to, if you ever met me you would know i have no snobish attitude, just for the record my favorite rolex watch of all time is the stainless submariner, which i have had all variants for 34 years, no i didnt keep them, i just moved them on when the new one came out, ( wot an illiterate numpty i am ha ha ) My out spoken strong nature may come out wrong at times, but hey were all not perfect, now sod off before i hit you with my gold hand bag, ha ha.

I appreciate your story and your love of your gold watch and what it represents to you; though you have a bit of a sting in your words when you're riled up. It seems you're not the only one.

I'm really mystified by some of this thread. Are we monks sworn to poverty or a group of owners of exorbitantly priced timepieces?

Anyone who thinks any Rolex watch (gold or not) isn't a bit of a show off item is deluding themselves. It doesn't matter whether you're wearing it to show off or not. It's a Rolex watch for crying out loud!

Sure, we can appreciate the fine workmanship of a movement; I admire that perspective; but we also seem simply to like the way our watches look; if the number of photographs posted is any indication.

As for gold and status and whatever; does anyone really think a beautiful yellow gold Patek Philippe watch is just a show-off item worn by classless jerks? Or that your typical YG Day-Date wearer is just another classless wannabe? Or that just because a Rolex watch is stainless steel it is somehow not an in your face luxury watch to many if not most "normal" people?

It seems it's OK to post hundreds of pictures of our watches, and it's OK to write long messages about the virtues of "tool" watches, and that it's OK for many of us, myself included, to spend a lot of time posting to try to sort out our next obsessive purchase; but it also seems it's not OK to advance the idea that getting a gold watch is the epitome of watch collecting for some; that maybe more people would own gold watches if they were more affordable? Pardon me; but duh? What's so controversial about that notion? Tell me. I don't remember studying in school about the California Stainless Steel Rush of 1849. Is this the church of stainless steel or something; where anyone who openly admits he loves gold watches and considers them the sought after ideal is committing heresy ???

Is it not OK to use colorful and casual language? This is the Internet after all. Are we editors or watch lovers?

I know I often take myself too seriously and this thread is just another wake up call to remind me of that. We should all pack up and get a life; myself included! I'm already kicking myself for writing this message!

The only downside to gold watches that I can see is that some people can't see the person for the watch; but that's their problem, not mine.

I'm going to bed to relax and read now. It's been a tough week thus far and tomorrow offers more of the same. I expect to wake to find myself trashed back and forth on this thread for blasphemy. I'll just put on my gold Daytona and endure.

[Paracentesis]

Originally Posted by rangrov

I certanly was not bragging about anything, if you look from my comments i was just saying, to me the all gold Rolexs were the ultimate, gold has a status, it is the universal currancy, there are guys who have loads more watches on this forum, what i was objecting to was some one haveing a pop at my spelling or illitricy through no fault of my own, at least i proved it never held me back, plus it took me till the age of 50 to acheive my goal, and yes i am proud of it, why shouldnt i be, i have owned lots of rolexs and allways upgraded when the improved model came out, and i have stainless and TTs, but in my eyes my gold rolex is my ultimate, it is like when you have a nice car, there is allways somebody trying to put it down, it is the way most human beings are programmed, lets face it, if we all won ten million, we would have bentleys, gold rolexs, speed boats and loads more expensive toys, well i would cos life is for liveing not just exhisting, and my acheivements was just to show even tho i have a disabillity it didnt hold me back, your right to this forum is for helping people, at least i have tried with advice on various threads in the short time i have been here, i have had PMs from quite a few members thanking me and asking for more advice, so is that bragging to, if you ever met me you would know i have no snobish attitude, just for the record my favorite rolex watch of all time is the stainless submariner, which i have had all variants for 34 years, no i didnt keep them, i just moved them on when the new one came out, ( wot an illiterate numpty i am ha ha ) My out spoken strong nature may come out wrong at times, but hey were all not perfect, now sod off before i hit you with my gold hand bag, ha ha.

You are entitled to your opinions, and so are we. You did come across as a little "braggy".

Firstly, gold is not the most expensive metal (price seems to be your yardstick), that would be platinum. Secondly, Rolex is very, very far from being "the ultimate" watch, there are many better and far more interesting watches out there: PP, Lange, VC, AP, JLC, certain IWCs, Richard Mille, and many, many, many more. And thirdly, if I won 10 million, I would not buy a gold Rolex, nor a Bentley, nor a speed boat. All three strike me as crass and/or vulgar. I'd rather have something interesting, like a vintage Milgauss, or a 6062, or a DRSD. Plus some others from the list above.

Having said that, I saw a DD here recently which looked very good on a leather strap. No diamonds on the dial, though ;-)

[InVision]

omg

[EE33]

Originally Posted by rangrov

this forum is King.......

Time to put your pledge forward, only 60 pound for those who own a gold rolex

[tattooedfagin]

Originally Posted by EE33

Time to put your pledge forward, only 60 pound for those who own a gold rolex

now THAT'S vintage

[Dilemma]

Lotta bravado in this thread! Well dig THIS: "I can eat 50 eggs" ,,,,,Lucas Jackson.

[Rotorhead]

I would think that in these troubled times that you are more apt to get mugged sporting all that bling!

[rangrov]

As i said i am a rolex fan, and very few other watches take my fancy, yes i do get riled up when i am pushed, at least OTTO put some honesty down in his reply, allso i dont see gold the as the most expensive, i know platinum is more expensive but the material like white gold does nothing for me, plus i am not a keen lover of yellow gold day dates allso but i would not slag one off, i like rose gold and to me PERSONALLY its my ultimate watch, i dont use money as a yard stick, money is to be spent on things that make you happy, there is an old saying, Money does not make you happy, but there is nothing like being misserable in comfort. What floats your boat guys, go for it, remember you live once so enjoy it. In a 100 years time we will all be forgotton and no one will give a to#s to what watches we leave behind.....

[rangrov]

P.S i dont worry about getting mugged for my so called bling watch, ( not that i would say it is blingy ) as the comments i have had about it is that its a very nice stunning watch, i am insured so i would just hand it over and order a new one. sorted....

[rangrov]

PPS Over confident can sometimes come across as braggy........ i thank you.

[Aivas47a]

This is really quite an enjoyable thread! rangrov certainly livens things up and I appreciate his honesty, but I think Otto has the best post so far. The truth is, there's an element of showing off in every expensive watch, whether made of platinum, gold, steel, titanium, hardened carbon, or whatever. If we can't do a bit of showing off here among like-minded individuals, where can we?

[rangrov]

Hear hear Aivas47a you gotta have a bit of LIFE........

[KR200]

Originally Posted by rangrov

As i said i am a rolex fan, and very few other watches take my fancy, yes i do get riled up when i am pushed, at least OTTO put some honesty down in his reply, allso i dont see gold the as the most expensive, i know platinum is more expensive but the material like white gold does nothing for me, plus i am not a keen lover of yellow gold day dates allso but i would not slag one off, i like rose gold and to me PERSONALLY its my ultimate watch, i dont use money as a yard stick, money is to be spent on things that make you happy, there is an old saying, Money does not make you happy, but there is nothing like being misserable in comfort. What floats your boat guys, go for it, remember you live once so enjoy it. In a 100 years time we will all be forgotton and no one will give a to#s to what watches we leave behind.....

It's all personal opinion.

To me a gold Rolex is simply out of fashion. They are (in my eyes and in the UK) a bit "Pub Landlord". Or simply naf. Just because they're more than an SS doesn't mean they float yer boat!

I mean anyone with a gold sovereign ring is simply hilarious!!

Then we also have the Bentley GT. Another pile of utter crap. How do I know? Who cares if they cost £140k new. Look at their values. Plummeted because the image is footballer chav done good. No thanks. Just like a Range Rover Sport in white with huge wheels and tints. Shocking image. All luxury goods are about image...

Money and class do not always go hand in hand. Look at the Beckhams. They haven't got a clue. You can take the man out of the street but not the street out..... (although David is a gentleman and he's a million times better than some famous types..)

The Daytona. Splendid in steel. Hideous in gold covered in precious stones. Over egging the pudding.

Less is more. Simples!

[TerryTibbs]

Personally I don't think yellow gold is for me and I don't like the idea of white gold as it is a lower purity.
I like platinum (ordered plat wedding rings) but I could not afford a platinum watch, nor do I see the point in one. SS all the way, unless it was a PP where YG possibly works.

[Zed Homme]

Originally Posted by TerryTibbs

Personally I don't think yellow gold is for me and I don't like the idea of white gold as it is a lower purity.
I like platinum (ordered plat wedding rings) but I could not afford a platinum watch, nor do I see the point in one. SS all the way, unless it was a PP where YG possibly works.

Actually white gold is 18k just like yellow gold. You could argue that white gold is more valuable as it is often cut with a part of platinum, silver or palladium verses yellow gold which is often cut with lesser value metals...

Gold rolex is a very personal thing. I love my stainless steel collection and wouldn't dream of getting a gold rolex. I prefer my gold watches to be on a strap and have something more interesting than a rolex workhorse movement. Therefore I tend to go to other brands for my gold. Just my $0.02...

[rangrov]

Bla bla gold rolexs arnt in fashion, Bla bla bentleys pile of crap, Bla bla range rovers bad image Bla bla luxury goods all image......... Who the f### are these people, go and lick david beckams ar#e if you whant it will still smell of sh##e just like yours, he's still an over paid tossing foot baller, get a life and go and spend you dosh on your simples, and let us with our life enjoy it................ ha ha