Rolex 18kt gold

[TommyT53]

I showed my new YG GMT to a watchmaker friend and he told me not to use it as my daily watch. Something about hazing and the watch losing it's luster. He also mentioned that while the gold is of good quality from Rolex you can't have it polished as many times as a SS watch. He may think the watch is plated and doesn't know it's solid 18kt gold.

Should I be concerned about hazing...or whatever that is.

[TSts]

Sounds like you got hazed by your friend...

I've never seen Rolex gold haze out, it's definitely solid 18k gold, not plate. It is softer than steel so take care of it. Likewise, in the long run, it will not take as many times to the polishing wheel as steel can.

[shofzr]

I'm a Watchmaker and have had my Day-Date II for just over a year now wearing it 5 days a week to work, so far no luster loss... And modern Rolex watches are not plated.

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Cheers

[HL65]

Nonsense is all I can say.....Sorry. As for polishing I agree and personally would never polish any watch SS or gold!

[Lucky777]

Wear it and forget about it. Dings happen and life goes on. Enjoy it!

[SWISSAHOLICS]

Originally Posted by shofzr

And modern Rolex watches are not plated.

Were any Rolex timepieces gold plated at one point? I was under the impression that every gold Rolex made till today have always been real gold.....14k in the beginning and then 18k.

[samsmart]

I had a late ninties tt sub, the gold was as bright as ever, and I could tell from the bracelet the watch was worn daily for years do to the strech. Enjoy your watch. And don't worry about it hazing.

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[Racerdj]

Wear it and enjoy it!

[SixPak]

Wow, and he's a watchmaker??

[shofzr]

Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

Were any Rolex timepieces gold plated at one point? I was under the impression that every gold Rolex made till today have always been real gold.....14k in the beginning and then 18k.

Well technically it would be called "gold filled" or "rolled gold" but there were a few made like this in the 60's - 70's, the model 6694/13 comes to mind.

[shofzr]

How could I forget the 15505 made from about 1981-1986

[Roma315]

Originally Posted by TommyT53

I showed my new YG GMT to a watchmaker friend and he told me not to use it as my daily watch. Something about hazing and the watch losing it's luster. He also mentioned that while the gold is of good quality from Rolex you can't have it polished as many times as a SS watch. He may think the watch is plated and doesn't know it's solid 18kt gold.

Should I be concerned about hazing...or whatever that is.

Did you buy it at Manns

[landroverking]

That would be BS. Wore a 18kt bluesy for seven years. Looked good on day one and on the last day before I traded it.

[TommyT53]

Originally Posted by Roma315

Did you buy it at Manns

No, from a trusted TRF seller. Mann's is our local AD.

[BNA/LION]

Wear it and enjoy it! The gold will be fine. If necessary a soft polish will make it look new.

[datejusting]

Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

Were any Rolex timepieces gold plated at one point? I was under the impression that every gold Rolex made till today have always been real gold.....14k in the beginning and then 18k.

They were gold filled. My Ad showed me a 1980s dealer's catalog that showed them. They were called presentation series and were for sale to businesses and used as long service awards or for other achievements. For commercial sales only, not individuals like us. I have only seen one and it was engraved on the back plate. Looked like a datejust.

[Chaching]

Your AD is smokin' something! Rolex GMTIIC Gold is SOLID 18K GOLD! Trust me! Mine is a 2008 Reference and there is NO "HAZING" or whatever...I would NOT wear it as a "daily" wear watch! 18K is far too soft. Mine looks as new as the day I bought it!

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[AK797]

Originally Posted by Racerdj

Wear it and enjoy it!

Yeah, you can worry when you're dead.

[lamnyc]

The only hazing is your watchmaker's eyes.

[Trouble15]

Wear and enjoy that solid piece of beauty.

[SohAIS]

That is a beautiful DDII dial. That almost beat mine DDII Chocolate when i was looking for mine. In the end i got DDII Chocolate. Yours is a beauty

Originally Posted by shofzr

I'm a Watchmaker and have had my Day-Date II for just over a year now wearing it 5 days a week to work, so far no luster loss... And modern Rolex watches are not plated.

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[KELLY123]

Nonsense ...just completely disregard.

[kilyung]

Utter nonsense. Mines been worn regularly (more than once a week), tossed in sand and surf, gone hiking/biking/camping/boating/golfing, and it's still as shiny as the day I got it two years ago. Does this look hazy to anyone??



PS: based on everything my gold watches have been through, IMO they're solid enough for daily wear if desired.

[Hairdude1]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Utter nonsense. Mines been worn regularly (more than once a week), tossed in sand and surf, gone hiking/biking/camping/boating/golfing, and it's still as shiny as the day I got it two years ago. Does this look hazy to anyone??



PS: based on everything my gold watches have been through, IMO they're solid enough for daily wear if desired.

Awesome pic man!

[crowncollection]

total rubbish imho

[Roll the Lex]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Utter nonsense. Mines been worn regularly (more than once a week), tossed in sand and surf, gone hiking/biking/camping/boating/golfing, and it's still as shiny as the day I got it two years ago. Does this look hazy to anyone??

PS: based on everything my gold watches have been through, IMO they're solid enough for daily wear if desired.

What the hell are you doing posting something like this?

I've been toying with the idea of two tone or solid gold as the next one. You are not helping my bank account!!!

Just say gold is too soft and you regret your purchase!

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Roll the Lex

What the hell are you doing posting something like this?

I've been toying with the idea of two tone or solid gold as the next one. You are not helping my bank account!!!

Just say gold is too soft and you regret your purchase!

Mike is merely here to accommodate your money exiting your bank account as soon as possible. You know that saying, a fool and his money will soon be parted...Well here the saying goes a wis chatting with mike and his money will soon be parted

[nch209]

Some amazing pics here!!! That dd is amazing! Wear and enjoy!!!

[KZZN]

Originally Posted by TommyT53

I showed my new YG GMT to a watchmaker friend and he told me not to use it as my daily watch. Something about hazing and the watch losing it's luster. He also mentioned that while the gold is of good quality from Rolex you can't have it polished as many times as a SS watch. He may think the watch is plated and doesn't know it's solid 18kt gold.

Should I be concerned about hazing...or whatever that is.

Hi,

I certainly wouldn't worry about wearing a gold Rolex 24/7. For over six years I either had my Day-Date or my Cellini on my wrist most days, and never had any issues. Yes, it's true that gold scratches and deforms far more easily than steel, but unless you anticipate your daily life resulting in the watch getting a lot of bumps and scrapes every day, this won't be that big a deal. Plus, don't forget that come service time, the RSC will have it looking quite literally brand new again. Wear and enjoy!

[gpfps]

My 1980 yg DD when cleaned up almost matches the DD in the show case. My DD has been every where and worn all most every day.