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3 April 2011, 10:46 AM | #1 |
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Is gold too old?
Do you guys and gals think there is a certain age u have to reach before wearing gold rolexes is acceptable? Would it look weird on someone who is in their twenties?
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3 April 2011, 10:47 AM | #2 |
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Although I was strangely drawn to a WG DD recently, I have now recovered my equilibrium. Gold Rolexes are naff at any age (IMO).
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I had a yg DD at 27 years old... I don't think its an age thing... its just a matter of personal preference...
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A true example of personal opinion/taste IMHO.
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i personally prefer WG but thats just my taste. cant go wrong with any gold
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There is no such thing as being to youong or to old to wear any model of Rolex .. It comes down to personal taste
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3 April 2011, 11:50 AM | #11 |
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I don't believe so. I would love a 18k DD or GMT-II... just can't afford one!
I wear a 18k gold ring all the time. Who cares what other people think anyway! If I wanna wear something gold I will, who cares if I'm in my 20's! I ain't no fashion show, that's for certain. |
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IMO, you're good to go with gold at any age.
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3 April 2011, 11:22 AM | #13 |
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I have always liked gold (especially yellow) and I have yet to meet a gal (of any age) who would prefer steel to gold (either white ot yellow).
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I have preferred YG my whole life... since I was a teen.
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It's personal opinion, but personally I won't wear a gold Rolex at age 22. Maybe TT.
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YG, yes. 50+ (unless you want to act like a baller). The only exception to the rule (and there is no Rolex that fits the bill) is YG accents or a "delicate" gold case.
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Wear what you like. Who cares what anyone else thinks?
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Personally, I'm not a huge Yg fan, although I looove TT and like WG as well. I think it might be a little over the top in your 20's, but if you like it, that's really what matters.
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Wear what YOU like ...
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I think skin complexion is a big factor. Personally I have rose gold and white gold watches that look great on me, but yellow gold looks out of place....
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I've seen a couple of TT subs on guys in their early 20s and it immediately caught my attention because I don't expect to see nice watches of that caliber on guys that age, but not because the gold looked wrong in any way. It's no different than when I see a 20 year old driving a $40,000 BMW. It's not expected, and it draws attention IMHO, but not in a bad way.
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If you don't care what I think, don't read this.
For males, yellow gold Rolexes ought to be for "middle aged" men or older. If you are younger, everyone who cares is going to assume it's a fake or you are flaunting your undeserved wealth.
For females, the jewelry you wear when you are young reflects your family, the jewelry you wear when you are older reflects your spouse or your profession. Sorry about that. Either way, wear what you like but be prepared for the consequences.
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Speaking from experience, when you wear a yellow gold Rolex in your 20's, people will assume one of the following: 1. You're a drug dealer or partake in another lucrative yet unsavory activity 2. It's a fake 3. You're a member of the Lucky Sperm Club None of these is a particularly good thing. It doesn't matter whether you saved up for it yourself or just have a really high paying job, most people who see it will have a negative reaction. |
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If you bought it yourself, the richkid/undeserved wealth part wouldn't be true. I'd love a fullgold GMT. The consequence would be that you'd piss everyone off. Young and old. The current economic climate might be worth taking note of here. Personally I just do whatever I want, and if my perceived success pisses anyone off then "sorry" :D
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