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rookie_lex · 20 April 2009, 10:54 PM

Does anyone know what carat/grade of gold does Rolex uses on their watches?

White/Yellow/Rose etc.. ?

JIM- · 20 April 2009, 10:56 PM

18k

The GMT Master · 21 April 2009, 12:25 AM

Indeed it is 18 Ct gold, although their Rose and White gold is slightly different to "normal" Rose and White gold, due to the use of platinum as a colour fixing agent.

rookie_lex · 21 April 2009, 04:58 AM

so they use platinum and yellow gold to create rose? (i think normally copper and yellow gold are used for rose)

The GMT Master · 21 April 2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rookie_lex

so they use platinum and yellow gold to create rose? (i think normally copper and yellow gold are used for rose)

They use a combination of yellow gold and copper as you would normally when creating rose gold, but then they use the platinum as a fixing agent, which stops the colour from fading over time, hence the Rolexspeak of "Everose".

Tools · 21 April 2009, 05:20 AM

Rolex has not always used 18k gold though.. Early examples are 14k, in the 50's/60's you might also find some plated, and earlier they were 9k...

BTSinAustin · 21 April 2009, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Rolex has not always used 18k gold though.. Early examples are 14k, in the 50's/60's you might also find some plated, and earlier they were 9k...

Bingo. Here is a 1957 14k example

Full size here

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/...2c315e93_o.jpg

pricojorge · 21 April 2009, 05:25 AM

every new rolex will be 18k thats why the cost so much >_<

but they have used plated and wrapped i think as well in older models

jmjm · 21 April 2009, 05:41 AM

There's nothing like the shine of gold.

MikeJaye · 21 April 2009, 05:47 AM

Does gold loose it's shine over time or start to fade? Is it ok the get a gold watch polished. Just wondering as I'm picking my first TT watch (gmt2c) over the weekend. It's second hand and I may want to get it polished to bring it to brand new new condition.

Balboa · 21 April 2009, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rookie_lex

so they use platinum and yellow gold to create rose? (i think normally copper and yellow gold are used for rose)

Standard 18K rose gold is 75% Gold, 22.25% copper and 2.75% Silver.

Rolex replaces most of the silver with platinum to create Everose.

Another one of the many reasons they cost more.

Mark

housemad · 21 April 2009, 06:07 AM

In Europe Especialy in France,Italy,Swisserland,Germany there is a regulation with Gold!
18 Carats or + only!

You rarely gonna see 14 carats, and 10carats you only see this in America!

GinGinD · 21 April 2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Rolex has not always used 18k gold though.. Early examples are 14k, in the 50's/60's you might also find some plated, and earlier they were 9k...

Yes. My pretty little 60s vintage is 14k.

Jeannie

Alcan · 21 April 2009, 10:47 AM

This old cocktail watch of Nancy's is done in 14kt.

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The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,151	Indeed it is 18 Ct gold, although their Rose and White gold is slightly different to "normal" Rose and White gold, due to the use of platinum as a colour fixing agent.

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rookie_lex Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: usa Watch: DJ M SS 18K ROMAN Posts: 29	so they use platinum and yellow gold to create rose? (i think normally copper and yellow gold are used for rose)

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jmjm Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Kim Location: Cerriros, CA Watch: Blue Submariner TT Posts: 380	There's nothing like the shine of gold.

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MikeJaye Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 675	Does gold loose it's shine over time or start to fade? Is it ok the get a gold watch polished. Just wondering as I'm picking my first TT watch (gmt2c) over the weekend. It's second hand and I may want to get it polished to bring it to brand new new condition.

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housemad Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: David Location: Montreal Watch: Graham chr.GMT O/S Posts: 373	In Europe Especialy in France,Italy,Swisserland,Germany there is a regulation with Gold! 18 Carats or + only! You rarely gonna see 14 carats, and 10carats you only see this in America!

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