Why no 18k hallmark on WG 1803?

[bradleyt09]

I have noticed that there is no 18k hallmark on the lugs of the 1960s-era WG Day-date. There is a very slight and hard-to-read hallmark on one lug, which I believe is the Helvetia (woman's head). However, unlike the YG 1803's, there is no 18k stamp. Does anyone know why as this seems odd? Intuitively, I would think that the 18k stamp is even more appropriate on WG to differentiate from SS.

[offrdmania]

I think some markets required the 18k stamp and other markets only required the hallmark.

[bradleyt09]

Hi Matt, thanks for that quick reply. Interesting...is the hallmark the Helvetia (woman's head)? I can't tell on my watch from 1963 as it seems to be worn or very hard to decipher.

[offrdmania]

Yes, the Helvetia hallmark was used up until 1995.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=265249

[bradleyt09]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Yes, the Helvetia hallmark was used up until 1995.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=265249

Thanks for that reference. Great info there. I had actually read that before but couldn't find the answer to my original question.

[Racer X]

Originally Posted by bradleyt09

Thanks for that reference. Great info there. I had actually read that before but couldn't find the answer to my original question.

Great link Matt, thanks for posting. Here's an interesting article on hallmarks I found yesterday:

https://www.watchclub.com/curated-by...hidden-symbols

[bradleyt09]

Originally Posted by Racer X

Great link Matt, thanks for posting. Here's an interesting article on hallmarks I found yesterday:

https://www.watchclub.com/curated-by...hidden-symbols

Hey Dave, great article. Thanks for sharing that. Unfortunately, we all probably have a bit too much free time on our hands now, but I'm enjoying keeping up on this forum. I hope everyone stays safe and healthy.

[crowncollection]

Originally Posted by bradleyt09

I have noticed that there is no 18k hallmark on the lugs of the 1960s-era WG Day-date. There is a very slight and hard-to-read hallmark on one lug, which I believe is the Helvetia (woman's head). However, unlike the YG 1803's, there is no 18k stamp. Does anyone know why as this seems odd? Intuitively, I would think that the 18k stamp is even more appropriate on WG to differentiate from SS.

Some have only one mark some have both hallmarks depends on manufacturing date


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[bradleyt09]

[QUOTE=crowncollection;10472070]Some have only one mark some have both hallmarks depends on manufacturing date


Hi David, I hope you and your family are well and staying healthy. I always appreciate your knowledgeable input. I read your detailed post on hallmarks, but couldn't find the answer to my question. I just found it an interesting observation that my WG 1803 from 1963 has no 18k stamp, but my YG 1803 from 1969 does have the 18k stamp.

[crowncollection]

[QUOTE=bradleyt09;10472213]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Some have only one mark some have both hallmarks depends on manufacturing date


Hi David, I hope you and your family are well and staying healthy. I always appreciate your knowledgeable input. I read your detailed post on hallmarks, but couldn't find the answer to my question. I just found it an interesting observation that my WG 1803 from 1963 has no 18k stamp, but my YG 1803 from 1969 does have the 18k stamp.

It’s not a white gold thing happens on both yg and white gold


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