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20 October 2016, 03:31 AM | #31 |
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20 October 2016, 03:39 AM | #32 |
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SS is lighter and more durable than PM. Also less flashy. I like YG but is very heavy for my taste. I'd like to have a YG Sub in the future but I know is going to have very little wrist time.
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20 October 2016, 03:41 AM | #33 |
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First off let me say that I could not afford a PM watch. Coincidentally, and the good news part, is that I have no desire to own a PM watch. The metal is softer than SS, and as OCD as I am, it just wouldn't do.
I am ecstatic to own the two watches I have (Explorer and Black Bay) with my mind set on a future DJ in SS. The only concession I'll make is to possibly go for the fluted bezel which I know is white gold.
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20 October 2016, 03:54 AM | #34 |
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20 October 2016, 04:03 AM | #35 |
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20 October 2016, 04:52 AM | #36 |
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I find my 25 yr or so YG DayDate doesn't show wear like my newer SS Rolex watches do.
There are much harder steels, like nickel steel, but they are extremely difficult to machine. Most jewelers would not be able to polish them. |
20 October 2016, 04:55 AM | #37 |
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I'm sure if a PM watch was the same price, most people would go for PM... that being said you must factor cost in to the equation here. If I can have three watches for the price of one, with all things being the same but the metal, I'm going for the cheaper one. SS offers you that!
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20 October 2016, 04:57 AM | #38 |
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id really like gold , im just practicing with stainless as a dry run.
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20 October 2016, 05:45 AM | #39 |
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Why Not ?
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20 October 2016, 05:50 AM | #41 |
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Why stainless steel
It's more economical for the buyer. And less costly if you need to replace any parts like bezel, bracelet, clasp, caseback, crown or midcase.
One day we may all be wearing bronze - or plated brass- but for now it's SS as the top metal choice in worldwide watch sales (by volume, that is) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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20 October 2016, 05:52 AM | #42 |
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20 October 2016, 06:13 AM | #43 |
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20 October 2016, 06:21 AM | #44 |
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Why stainless steel
For me the beauty of the watch is the craftsmanship of the movement, the engineering and design.
Therefore the pm case is merely extra cost with little benefit. In fact if you consider a watch should be worn.. There's dis-benefit to a pm, as it's far less practical. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
20 October 2016, 06:21 AM | #45 |
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"Yellow gold is known to be harder than steel."
That doesn't sound right, but I think my observation doesn't have anything to do with hardness. I think my YG DayDate just never has shown scratches like the highly polished areas of my SS watches. |
20 October 2016, 06:26 AM | #46 |
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20 October 2016, 06:42 AM | #47 |
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Always thought gold = gaudy.
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20 October 2016, 06:45 AM | #48 |
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Because I can afford SS where as WG and is close enough ;)
Also, SS subc holds value better than WG subc. But let's not kid myself, I can't afford a WG Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
20 October 2016, 06:51 AM | #49 |
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PM is another world...but you need to have it so you can appreciate it
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20 October 2016, 06:54 AM | #50 |
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No offense to anyone but I find that the opinions on the issues of Rolex PM are overblown by those with no direct/meaningful experience. Or if you're going to beat up a PM watch, odds are good that a SS watch will be just as beat up. As someone who owns a lot of PM (as well as SS), I treat all my watches the same and I see very little difference in wear between them.
PS: Judging by the volume of TRF threads on scratches and dings to SS watches, you'd think SS was even more delicate than gold. |
20 October 2016, 07:36 AM | #51 |
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Not at all, and 18ct still softer...
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20 October 2016, 07:41 AM | #52 |
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20 October 2016, 08:08 AM | #54 |
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It's waterproof. It's a miraculous material. I bet the Romans would have loved the stuff, particularly fancy super stuff like S30V and VG-10. I won't give reasons why as it's not allowed. To those who dig ;)
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20 October 2016, 08:52 AM | #55 |
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Rolex isn't the only company that reuses movements in different material cases. It's done industry wide. The PP 324 movement can be found in a number of models from the "entry" level up to a complicated model (as a base). "Better" is relative. It could be argued that Rolex's big/robust/simple movements are best for an active owner.
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If we all had the shekels to buy PM like some here, there would be much more PM watch owners. |
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20 October 2016, 09:19 AM | #57 |
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Stainless steel is the traditional material for professional "tool" watches for corrosion resistance and durability, plus it can be polished or brushed nicely. I like WG too and it feels great to strap on a smurf Sub or BLRO GMT II, but the premium is not easily justified IMHO. So stainless will be the dominant material. Cheers!
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20 October 2016, 10:03 AM | #58 |
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To me, stainless steel fits more with my adoration for the tool purpose of a watch. PM's make a watch a piece of jewelry.
Also, I can't afford the gold or platinum pieces anyway. If I did have the money and a watch like the BLRO stayed available in only WG, I could see buying one. |
20 October 2016, 12:12 PM | #59 |
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Stainless steel is used primarily for its corrosion resistance. Rolex changed from 316 ss to 904l ss simply for enhanced corrosion resistance.
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20 October 2016, 04:39 PM | #60 |
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Cause simplicity is always the best
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