Understated, elegant yellow gold daily wear

[earlstone]

I'm wanting to get something I can wear daily with yellow gold. Looking daytona on OF or Yatch master 42. Was a thinking gold sub or day date, but in today's climate I think something more under the radar and subtle may pay off vs full gold bracelet. If grandpa could daily a day date, what is the equivalent today with environments like LA, NY, Paris, etc.

[FL2024]

Neither of the options you listed are "understated", far from it. Understated would be like an OP or Exp II.

[earlstone]

Understated yellow gold. Sorry I confused you

[exp90]

I don’t think there is such a thing as understated gold Rolex. A DateJust or Explorer 1 TT? Or are you looking for a more substantial reference?

[earlstone]

OMG. haha. Yellow gold can be understated on rubber band or black leather strap as opposed to a solid gold bracelet. People who own these in major cities where crime may be a real concern or being too flossy around friends- speak up.

[Bozzie1982]

Originally Posted by earlstone

OMG. haha. Yellow gold can be understated on rubber band or black leather strap as opposed to a solid gold bracelet. Embrace this truth and don't mention two tone or explorer again. People who own these in major cities where crime may be a real concern or being too flossy around friends- speak up.

Yep..... What a way to ask for opinions..... I'll. Pass.

[joe100]

Reverso?

[Bazil]

Yellow Gold Bluesy, that’s the watch I would buy ..

[cdmorenot]

The best looking YG option out there right now in my humble opinion is the Moonshine Gold Speedmaster by Omega.

That is my next purchase and my first full PM watch.

[Dave O]

Originally Posted by earlstone

I'm wanting to get something I can wear daily with yellow gold. Looking daytona on OF or Yatch master 42. Was a thinking gold sub or day date, but in today's climate I think something more under the radar and subtle may pay off vs full gold bracelet. If grandpa could daily a day date, what is the equivalent today with environments like LA, NY, Paris, etc.

I think you are correct that an OF, rubber or leather strap would tone it down a bit to make it more wearable in certain places. Here is my Daytona on OF and bluesy on a Rubber B. Both allow them to fly under the radar just a tad. Even though the Rubber B is bright blue, not to many associate it with a Rolex.

[jamesbondOO7]

[2000-NJDEVILS]

White Gold only!
YG, RG and Platinum WILL CREATE LOTS OF ATTENTION IN LOS ANGELES(and other big cities)……..
If you don’t want the attention and be “stealth wealth” then think about DD 40 WG, Daytona in WG, GMT Master WG and maybe even WG Yachtmaster 2……….

[Krash]

Understated and yellow gold. Now there’s an oxymoron. But I never subscribed to the theory that you should wear an understated watch to begin with. If you want to rock a yellow gold watch, then go for it.

YG Daytona on OF is a nice option.


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[exp90]

Why is the question that comes to mind? If you insist on YG, insure and wear. And if you already believe YG can be understated on a rubber/other strap while dismissing responses, then why don’t you just do it?

[BriansRolex]

I have the full gold sub 126618LB it's a great watch but if you want something more "under the radar" then I'd go with something on oysterflex

[Cambo]

Originally Posted by earlstone

OMG. haha. Yellow gold can be understated on rubber band or black leather strap as opposed to a solid gold bracelet. People who own these in major cities where crime may be a real concern or being too flossy around friends- speak up.

I wore my YG Submariner in Miami and blended right in. I’ve never seen so many PM Rolexes (full bracelet) as I did in that city…they love their YG there. LA, NY and others I would never wear a PM out unless to was in a very secure area
Just IMHO

[996marty]

Originally Posted by Bazil

Yellow Gold Bluesy, that’s the watch I would buy ..

I’d second this recommendation it’s a fabulous looking watch

[WatchTimes]

Someone who's going to steal your watch is going to know a Daytona on an Oysterflex and they aren't going to skip over robbing you because its not on a gold bracelet.
You want understated buy WG but still criminals are going to know any Rolex

[earlstone]

Originally Posted by Dave O

I think you are correct that an OF, rubber or leather strap would tone it down a bit to make it more wearable in certain places. Here is my Daytona on OF and bluesy on a Rubber B. Both allow them to fly under the radar just a tad. Even though the Rubber B is bright blue, not to many associate it with a Rolex.

Wow. Very nice

[yakmeister]

Yellow gold 1908 is about as understated as Rolex gets. The OP is another good option. I would also consider the Yachtmaster 42 in either yellow or rose gold.

[KatGirl]

If you want some gold, I think you should consider a bimetal DJ. But an Explore or OP is perfect for daily wear.

Kat


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[Fuselierpa]

Either look at the 1908 or look at a different brand. I scratched my itch for a gold watch with an Omega Seamaster in Bronze Gold. But you could spend more and also get a gold Speedy on a strap.

[huncho]

YG OF daytona probably fits the criteria best here, especially if you go with the black dial which limits the yellow to just the lugs and pushers. not a fan of OF YMs because i much prefer the look of OF with gold end links

also not sure why people are suggesting explorers or OPs when the thread is about gold. understated YG sounds weird but it does exist

[worldfamoussam]

Originally Posted by earlstone

I'm wanting to get something I can wear daily with yellow gold. Looking daytona on OF or Yatch master 42. Was a thinking gold sub or day date, but in today's climate I think something more under the radar and subtle may pay off vs full gold bracelet. If grandpa could daily a day date, what is the equivalent today with environments like LA, NY, Paris, etc.

The equivalent is a Day Date.

[ltmgeller]

The equivalent of a Daydate is a Daydate

[Bro Watch]

This is my preference, expressed in a subtle and understated manner.

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[1st amg]

Never an issue with this. It’s just a sub right?!


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[jamesbondOO7]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

The equivalent of a Daydate is a Daydate

I could not have said it better.

[SS Oyster]

Wear it all the time … nobody has ever asked me about it.


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Wear it all the time … nobody has ever asked me about it.


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Yep, that’s the one