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cricketcaptain123 · 17 October 2013, 01:58 PM

Hello friends,

First off absolutely great website long timer lurker but first time poster.

I am hoping to buy my first Rolex in the coming weeks but I'm trying to figure out if there is a Rolex model which has NO gold or silver in its band, dial, or anywhere else on the watch. Pretty much I'm looking for a pure stainless steel watch.

Thanks a million in advance!

joe100 · 17 October 2013, 02:26 PM

Silver hasn't been used in Rolexs since before the war. The gold used in the stainless watches is in the dial markers and hands and the purpose is to prevent corrosion. Be it white or yellow gold.

Before they started using white gold in the mid 80s, they used steel. But, like anything else, that depends entirely on the model.

So first off, decide on a model and then we can move forward.

Welcome aboard!!! It's addictive!

samsam · 17 October 2013, 02:30 PM

Well, to start with, Rolex does not use silver. It's stainless steel, white gold, or platinum.

To answer the question, you have MANY options. Basically all models (except the Day-Date I & II and the PearlMaster) come in SS only versions.
Gold or platinum may be used in minute quantities in the bezel/hands/numerals.

Good luck.

JGX · 17 October 2013, 07:44 PM

Welcome to TRF.

THIS thread may help answer your question.

Chris B · 17 October 2013, 07:54 PM

Welcome to TRF

77T · 17 October 2013, 08:27 PM

Welcome - and, "no".

Cc1966 · 17 October 2013, 09:31 PM

Welcome to TRF, great bunch here...

cricketcaptain123 · 18 October 2013, 03:45 AM

Hey guys thanks a bunch for the warm welcome!!!

The thread about the other gentleman interested in non gold watches was quite helpful.

The watch I was very interested in was the day just 2 41mm but from that thread it seems like there is some gold in it. I will make a stop at the AD to see if they may have any options for me.

Thanks and will keep you guys updated!

17 October 2013, 01:58 PM	#1
cricketcaptain123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 4	Non gold or silver Rolex Hello friends, First off absolutely great website long timer lurker but first time poster. I am hoping to buy my first Rolex in the coming weeks but I'm trying to figure out if there is a Rolex model which has NO gold or silver in its band, dial, or anywhere else on the watch. Pretty much I'm looking for a pure stainless steel watch. Thanks a million in advance!

17 October 2013, 02:26 PM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Silver hasn't been used in Rolexs since before the war. The gold used in the stainless watches is in the dial markers and hands and the purpose is to prevent corrosion. Be it white or yellow gold. Before they started using white gold in the mid 80s, they used steel. But, like anything else, that depends entirely on the model. So first off, decide on a model and then we can move forward. Welcome aboard!!! It's addictive! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

17 October 2013, 02:30 PM	#3
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	Non gold or silver Rolex Well, to start with, Rolex does not use silver. It's stainless steel, white gold, or platinum. To answer the question, you have MANY options. Basically all models (except the Day-Date I & II and the PearlMaster) come in SS only versions. Gold or platinum may be used in minute quantities in the bezel/hands/numerals. Good luck.

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18 October 2013, 03:45 AM	#8
cricketcaptain123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 4	Hey guys thanks a bunch for the warm welcome!!! The thread about the other gentleman interested in non gold watches was quite helpful. The watch I was very interested in was the day just 2 41mm but from that thread it seems like there is some gold in it. I will make a stop at the AD to see if they may have any options for me. Thanks and will keep you guys updated!

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