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Old 20 October 2016, 07:01 PM   #61
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Cheapest option for a Rolex ... If I can trade all my SS for gold I would .. Lol
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Old 20 October 2016, 07:10 PM   #62
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Yellow gold is known to be harder than steel.
id like to hear that theory ,,,, the only time its harder is when it comes to writing the cheque.
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Old 21 October 2016, 12:09 AM   #63
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I always just figured if you don't want the actual COLOR of gold on your wrist, I see no good reason to buy white gold (or platinum) over stainless. The color is so similar, but the cost is soooooo much higher. Other than the personal satisfaction of wearing gold I see no actual practical benefits of wearing WG over SS.

Now if you want to wear yellow or rose gold on your wrist, then I get it for sure.
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Old 21 October 2016, 12:16 AM   #64
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Because it's relatively affordable - PM isn't
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Old 21 October 2016, 12:16 AM   #65
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Yellow gold is known to be harder than steel.
Perhaps in cultures where science and education aren't valued. In the enlightened world it's a scientific fact that what you just claimed is false.
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Old 21 October 2016, 01:53 AM   #66
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Old 21 October 2016, 02:25 AM   #67
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Perhaps in cultures where science and education aren't valued. In the enlightened world it's a scientific fact that what you just claimed is false.
It was a joke inspired by another poster claiming that his YG watches were less scratched-up than his steel ones. I would have thought that was obvious, but I've already had to point it out to others, so perhaps it wasn't obvious.
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Old 21 October 2016, 02:29 AM   #68
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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.
I do agree, while gold will scratch faster than SS the number of times a bump will make a mark on gold but not on SS is minimal, in most collision cases both will mark up, and on the PCLs forget about it, metal makes no difference.
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Old 21 October 2016, 02:30 AM   #69
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id like to hear that theory ,,,, the only time its harder is when it comes to writing the cheque.
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Old 21 October 2016, 02:36 AM   #70
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I do agree, while gold will scratch faster than SS the number of times a bump will make a mark on gold but not on SS is minimal, in most collision cases both will mark up, and on the PCLs forget about it, metal makes no difference.
Is this really true, or just conjecture? It looks very like conjecture...

I tend to wear the watch appropriate for the activity - I wouldn't wear any PM piece for a countryside scramble up a hill, and I wouldn't wear a steel Rolex for a sedate social occasion. Perhaps that's why PM pieces suffer fewer knocks?
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Old 21 October 2016, 03:49 AM   #71
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I prefer white metals and SS is a hell of a lot cheaper than WG and PT.
totally agree with you trav
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Old 21 October 2016, 05:56 AM   #72
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It was a joke inspired by another poster claiming that his YG watches were less scratched-up than his steel ones. I would have thought that was obvious, but I've already had to point it out to others, so perhaps it wasn't obvious.
Ha! Yeah sometimes I guess I read too literally into forum posts. It's hard to have humor come across subtly on forums isn't it? My post was 75% tongue in cheek and 25% fact.
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Old 21 October 2016, 05:58 AM   #73
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Sure it does, I don't particularly like dress watches with leather straps on traditional hook lugs but I do like the colour, heft and feel of PM so sports PMs are the obvious choice for me and many here, just as if I had to buy a dress watch for certain occasions I would be inclined to an SS one to keep the price down.
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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.
Spot on guys.
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Old 21 October 2016, 07:29 AM   #74
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Is this really true, or just conjecture? It looks very like conjecture...

I tend to wear the watch appropriate for the activity - I wouldn't wear any PM piece for a countryside scramble up a hill, and I wouldn't wear a steel Rolex for a sedate social occasion. Perhaps that's why PM pieces suffer fewer knocks?
How can it be conjecture when two senior members, make that 3 with Larry too, with lots of PM watches between them are telling you of their experiences? This was precisely Mike's point, that you are conjecturing while we are experiencing.
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Old 21 October 2016, 10:11 AM   #75
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When I think of strong, durable and hefty, I think Stainless Steel.
If I want elegant, luster and luxury: White Gold or Pt...but, my budget doesn't allow for those.
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Old 21 October 2016, 12:53 PM   #76
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For me it's simple: I can afford multiple SS watches, but if I bought a PM watch it would likely have to be my only watch...and that would be terrible!

If I had more disposable income I would definitely have several WG and platinum watches. WG Daytona with blue dial, RG DD40, RG ROO 44...there are so many beautiful PM watches out there!
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Old 21 October 2016, 01:00 PM   #77
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Cause its better than... wood ?

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Old 21 October 2016, 06:49 PM   #78
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How can it be conjecture when two senior members, make that 3 with Larry too, with lots of PM watches between them are telling you of their experiences? This was precisely Mike's point, that you are conjecturing while we are experiencing.
Because it looks completely incorrect, and you three are not the only three people on the planet who possess a gold watch!

Gold is softer, that's why it's easier to scratch, PCLs included.
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Old 21 October 2016, 06:57 PM   #79
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SS in my opinion is more versatile (jeans and a t-shirt as well as a suit).
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Old 21 October 2016, 07:09 PM   #80
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Why do we like stainless steel, Is it cooler, more rugged, less blingy,

When I got my sub in 92 it kinda looked cool, and it was the only one I could afford
You answered your own question. I wouldn't mind gold or platinum, but SS is affordable. The only potential issue with gold I can see for everyday watch is the weight.
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Old 21 October 2016, 07:54 PM   #81
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I always just figured if you don't want the actual COLOR of gold on your wrist, I see no good reason to buy white gold (or platinum) over stainless. The color is so similar, but the cost is soooooo much higher. Other than the personal satisfaction of wearing gold I see no actual practical benefits of wearing WG over SS.

Now if you want to wear yellow or rose gold on your wrist, then I get it for sure.
What if you want a DD but don't want the color of gold on your wrist?
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Old 21 October 2016, 09:52 PM   #82
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What if you want a DD but don't want the color of gold on your wrist?
Buy a Canal St. Special Edition!!
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Old 21 October 2016, 10:01 PM   #83
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What if you want a DD but don't want the color of gold on your wrist?
...and less than 1/10th of the price
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Old 21 October 2016, 11:24 PM   #84
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I really like this bracelet. And the watch. Are these still made?

I would like to see a Rolex bracelet like this, in TT. To my the center link is too much gold, in TT.
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Old 22 October 2016, 12:41 AM   #85
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I really like this bracelet. And the watch. Are these still made?

I would like to see a Rolex bracelet like this, in TT. To my the center link is too much gold, in TT.
The Tudor? Yes, but only for a few markets, like Hong Kong. Ref number is 76200. There's a two tone version, too.
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Old 22 October 2016, 01:19 AM   #86
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I also prefer white metal but wouldn't be at all comfortable dropping huge sums of money on WG or platinum. Aside from that, sticking to SS allows a larger collection and less depreciation when purchasing new.
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Old 22 October 2016, 09:14 AM   #87
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I also prefer white metal but wouldn't be at all comfortable dropping huge sums of money on WG or platinum. Aside from that, sticking to SS allows a larger collection and less depreciation when purchasing new.
+1

The other thing to remember with Rolex is. Stainless Steel is king.
With Patek, PM is king.

With Rolex, it's more likely that one will see a reasonable resale value or even a positive return on investment with a SS sports model.
Not so with PM Rolex.
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Old 22 October 2016, 09:17 AM   #88
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Stainless steel goes with anything, in my opinion, plus I know if I had gotten a gold bracelet, or even the Rolesor, I'd be ridiculously paranoid about scratching it up. Steel, I don't care; the watch gets worn and dinged up and gives it character. But I see gold as an "investment" and would go nuts keeping it polished and smooth. I'd probably only wear it a few hours a week.
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Old 22 October 2016, 09:44 AM   #89
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A few

- I personally like the price point and the fact that you can replace it, hurt it without feeling like it's a gigantic loss....
- easier to find replacement parts for the same reason (not al
- it is hard to significantly damage....
- More circumstantial is the fact that its highly collectible, easy to flip and get a significant part of the value back...
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...and less than 1/10th of the price
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