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rtalk · 12 December 2022, 11:34 AM

Hi,

I may have an opportunity to purchase a white gold GMT BLRO with blue dial. I haven’t seen one in the metal, but picture wise it’s very beautiful but I’m not sure whether it’s worth it to get the white gold version over the steel version.

I was hoping you could share some perspectives on this. I’m curious if you put on the WG version if you just get a special WOW factor that makes you smile over the steel, which already has a wow factor to it.

Thanks!

jets · 12 December 2022, 11:35 AM

I’d rather have WG

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agsstructures · 12 December 2022, 11:49 AM

My favorite modern Rolex. Substantial weight and feels great on the wrist!

cts · 12 December 2022, 12:11 PM

White gold, meteorite over blue dial for me..

ndane · 12 December 2022, 12:13 PM

WG is a grail. Would definitely get it if I had the opportunity, and I own a SS BLRO.

Roger Lococco · 12 December 2022, 12:15 PM

Have it. It’s incredibly nice. Highly recommend.

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rtalk · 12 December 2022, 12:16 PM

Thanks all. Appreciate the input.

Bladeshot · 12 December 2022, 12:20 PM

Had it. Loved it! I just like to trade around. I’ve asked for the meteorite dial version. But blue would be beautiful too!

Just another WIS who loves to trade.
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SS Oyster · 12 December 2022, 12:38 PM

John Mayer and Ben Clymer like WG BLRO

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jb335 · 13 December 2022, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

John Mayer and Ben Clymer like WG BLRO

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While I’m sure they each have the blue dial too, but to be fair, it was the black dial WG version they got together when it first came out.

I’d go SS between the two you mention. Obviously meteorite over all. The blue dial version is just too blue for me personally, especially in the daylight. For blue dials, I prefer a darker shade like the blue on the WG Daytona 116509.

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fskywalker · 12 December 2022, 01:15 PM

There something special about WG, stealth wealth

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Duey · 12 December 2022, 01:19 PM

WG = Pepsi

SS = Diet Pepsi

cloudken · 12 December 2022, 01:34 PM

Tough for me as I have the WG blue and it was a grail for me but today the steel version is better. The one thing about WG that detracts from steel is that the color of WG has some yellowish hues to it. Need to see some side by side pics to compare but the whiter steel IMO works better with the Pepsi bezel. The blue dial is nice but it's a midnight blue and looks black sometimes. Longer term i do think the blue dial will be the more collectible one but today it's the steel.

skipstar · 12 December 2022, 01:35 PM

I have the steel and my grail is the WG Meteorite.

1st amg · 12 December 2022, 01:53 PM

I have the WG version and it is stunning every time I wear it in rotation. There is something about the hue of gold over steel that just looks special. And the weight, I love the feel of WG. It feels substantial. Go with the WG if you have a chance

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Vince M. · 12 December 2022, 01:56 PM

Not the blue dial but the white gold has the most beautiful coppery/yellow hue to it. Its very warm on the wrist. Rolex white gold is beyond exceptional.

Giangos · 12 December 2022, 06:04 PM

Rolex white gold is incredible. And the blue dial Pepsi is one of the next.
If you can get this watch, get it. I have the black dial WG and I’m considering adding the blue.

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Benzsiam · 12 December 2022, 10:02 PM

WG is always better and classier than SS but you have to pay a lot more.

SS Pepsi is really worth the money and good for daily wear.

If you really want WG, I think it’s better to go all the way with WG Pepsi with meteorite dial, it’s one of the most gorgeous timepiece for Rolex. Secondary market price is coming down to $50k+ now.

brandrea · 12 December 2022, 10:08 PM

The WG is beautiful and as mentioned the metal gives off a warmer hue. That said, it is out of my price range for what I will spend on a single piece. Everything else about the WG is the same as the SS.

The SS is certainly no slouch

1William · 12 December 2022, 10:24 PM

I have owned the WG BLRO and it is a very nice watch. I currently own the SS BLRO on Jubilee and like it better than the WG version. The Jubilee is great and I do like shinny watches and the Jubilee does it for me. I do not find the value for money in the WG version. Each of us is different so if the WG does it for you then go for it.

tifosi · 12 December 2022, 11:43 PM

No way in hell I'd choose a SS GMT over the WG if it was in my budget.

ryehn · 12 December 2022, 11:48 PM

White gold any day over a SS!

I love my SS but I love the WGs even more

travisb · 13 December 2022, 01:02 AM

The best of both worlds. WG definitely has a more special feel to it.

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BroncoOne · 13 December 2022, 02:03 AM

Go for the WG

HAPConst · 13 December 2022, 02:13 AM

I don’t see the love affair with white gold. There is no visual difference in my eyes between stainless and white gold.

Vince M. · 13 December 2022, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAPConst

I don’t see the love affair with white gold. There is no visual difference in my eyes between stainless and white gold.

Have you seen one in person ? They look totally different and feel totally different.

msu_1972 · 13 December 2022, 03:13 AM

i take the WG with meteorite dial.

klenboy · 13 December 2022, 03:23 AM

Definitely white gold!

subtona · 13 December 2022, 03:32 AM

white gold blue dial hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

white gold meteorite hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

white gold black dial no gosh darn way.

JRell · 13 December 2022, 05:08 AM

I like the look of the SS better, especially on jubilee with that black dial.

12 December 2022, 11:34 AM	#1
rtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seattle Watch: 16710T Posts: 547	Steel vs White Gold BLRO Hi, I may have an opportunity to purchase a white gold GMT BLRO with blue dial. I haven’t seen one in the metal, but picture wise it’s very beautiful but I’m not sure whether it’s worth it to get the white gold version over the steel version. I was hoping you could share some perspectives on this. I’m curious if you put on the WG version if you just get a special WOW factor that makes you smile over the steel, which already has a wow factor to it. Thanks! __________________ 116519 Grey dial Oysterflex Daytona. 116500 Black. 116710BLNR. 16710T. Rolex Explorer I 39MM. 4 digit DateJust. JLC Master Control with Sector Dial. Omega FOIS. Grand Seiko Four Seasons (Spring Version). Tudor Royal. IWC Cal 83 (~1940s). 41MM sub. Omega CK859.

12 December 2022, 11:35 AM	#2
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12 December 2022, 12:15 PM	#6
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,980	Have it. It’s incredibly nice. Highly recommend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

12 December 2022, 12:16 PM	#7
rtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seattle Watch: 16710T Posts: 547	Thanks all. Appreciate the input. __________________ 116519 Grey dial Oysterflex Daytona. 116500 Black. 116710BLNR. 16710T. Rolex Explorer I 39MM. 4 digit DateJust. JLC Master Control with Sector Dial. Omega FOIS. Grand Seiko Four Seasons (Spring Version). Tudor Royal. IWC Cal 83 (~1940s). 41MM sub. Omega CK859.

12 December 2022, 12:20 PM	#8
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,850	Had it. Loved it! I just like to trade around. I’ve asked for the meteorite dial version. But blue would be beautiful too! Just another WIS who loves to trade. IG @bladeandwatch1 __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

12 December 2022, 11:49 AM	#3
agsstructures 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,401	My favorite modern Rolex. Substantial weight and feels great on the wrist!

12 December 2022, 12:11 PM	#4
cts "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 888	White gold, meteorite over blue dial for me..

12 December 2022, 12:13 PM	#5
ndane "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Nathan Location: USA Posts: 638	WG is a grail. Would definitely get it if I had the opportunity, and I own a SS BLRO.

12 December 2022, 12:38 PM	#9
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	John Mayer and Ben Clymer like WG BLRO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 December 2022, 01:15 PM	#11
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	There something special about WG, stealth wealth Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

12 December 2022, 01:19 PM	#12
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	WG = Pepsi SS = Diet Pepsi

12 December 2022, 01:34 PM	#13
cloudken "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: USA Posts: 110	Tough for me as I have the WG blue and it was a grail for me but today the steel version is better. The one thing about WG that detracts from steel is that the color of WG has some yellowish hues to it. Need to see some side by side pics to compare but the whiter steel IMO works better with the Pepsi bezel. The blue dial is nice but it's a midnight blue and looks black sometimes. Longer term i do think the blue dial will be the more collectible one but today it's the steel.

12 December 2022, 01:35 PM	#14
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	I have the steel and my grail is the WG Meteorite. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

12 December 2022, 01:53 PM	#15
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,410	I have the WG version and it is stunning every time I wear it in rotation. There is something about the hue of gold over steel that just looks special. And the weight, I love the feel of WG. It feels substantial. Go with the WG if you have a chance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 December 2022, 01:56 PM	#16
Vince M. Banned Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: LA Watch: Meteorite Posts: 615	Not the blue dial but the white gold has the most beautiful coppery/yellow hue to it. Its very warm on the wrist. Rolex white gold is beyond exceptional.

12 December 2022, 06:04 PM	#17
Giangos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: WG BLRO, Sub C, WG Posts: 1,655	Rolex white gold is incredible. And the blue dial Pepsi is one of the next. If you can get this watch, get it. I have the black dial WG and I’m considering adding the blue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 December 2022, 10:02 PM	#18
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	WG is always better and classier than SS but you have to pay a lot more. SS Pepsi is really worth the money and good for daily wear. If you really want WG, I think it’s better to go all the way with WG Pepsi with meteorite dial, it’s one of the most gorgeous timepiece for Rolex. Secondary market price is coming down to $50k+ now. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

12 December 2022, 10:08 PM	#19
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	The WG is beautiful and as mentioned the metal gives off a warmer hue. That said, it is out of my price range for what I will spend on a single piece. Everything else about the WG is the same as the SS. The SS is certainly no slouch

12 December 2022, 10:24 PM	#20
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	I have owned the WG BLRO and it is a very nice watch. I currently own the SS BLRO on Jubilee and like it better than the WG version. The Jubilee is great and I do like shinny watches and the Jubilee does it for me. I do not find the value for money in the WG version. Each of us is different so if the WG does it for you then go for it.

12 December 2022, 11:43 PM	#21
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	No way in hell I'd choose a SS GMT over the WG if it was in my budget. __________________ Russ

12 December 2022, 11:48 PM	#22
ryehn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Somewhere.. Posts: 223	White gold any day over a SS! I love my SS but I love the WGs even more __________________ Instagram: @ryehn Feel free to follow along with my watch journey!

13 December 2022, 01:02 AM	#23
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	The best of both worlds. WG definitely has a more special feel to it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 December 2022, 02:03 AM	#24
BroncoOne "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Boston Posts: 1,335	Go for the WG

13 December 2022, 02:13 AM	#25
HAPConst Banned Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: United States Posts: 153	I don’t see the love affair with white gold. There is no visual difference in my eyes between stainless and white gold.

13 December 2022, 03:13 AM	#27
msu_1972 Banned Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Panda, BLNR Posts: 427	i take the WG with meteorite dial.

13 December 2022, 03:23 AM	#28
klenboy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 834	Definitely white gold!

13 December 2022, 03:32 AM	#29
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	white gold blue dial hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! white gold meteorite hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! white gold black dial no gosh darn way. __________________

13 December 2022, 05:08 AM	#30
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,087	I like the look of the SS better, especially on jubilee with that black dial. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

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