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Old 8 December 2014, 09:58 AM   #1
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Rose gold vs YG vs wg

I would have guessed 20/30/50 percent in that order. A recent dealer said YG 70/ rg 20 And WG 10. Maybe it depends on the region? Thoughts?
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Old 8 December 2014, 10:01 AM   #2
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I would have guessed 20/30/50 percent in that order. A recent dealer said YG 70/ rg 20 And WG 10. Maybe it depends on the region? Thoughts?
Agree with your dealer most people who want gold want it to look like gold



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Old 8 December 2014, 10:10 AM   #3
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For me personally I prefer in this order: WG, RG, YG

But like Tom said, some people want their expensive gold watch to look like an expensive gold watch whilst of course they could simply prefer the colours
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Old 8 December 2014, 10:13 AM   #4
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YG is my preference
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Old 8 December 2014, 10:33 AM   #5
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Interesting as for many top luxury watch brands RG dominates and by a landslide and YG lags big time. I am speaking about Patek, Lange, RM, AP etc.

* Especially when you also factor in Asian demand.
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Old 8 December 2014, 11:32 AM   #6
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Tom - I just love a diamond dial sub
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Old 8 December 2014, 11:41 AM   #7
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RG/YG/WG for me....and to be honest I would not purchase white gold, I prefer the yellow or rose color.
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Old 8 December 2014, 11:42 AM   #8
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Old 8 December 2014, 11:49 AM   #9
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RG/YG/WG for me....and to be honest I would not purchase white gold, I prefer the yellow or rose color.
I agree with the above. Although, recently I have been drawn to YG. I think the YG seems more like a timeless piece and the RG more a fad(even though it is not)!
My 2 cents.
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Old 8 December 2014, 11:54 AM   #10
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The 70/20/10 ratio sounds about right... I've come around to finding Platinum more interesting than all the gold alloys anyway.
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Old 8 December 2014, 12:09 PM   #11
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I've always preferred WG.
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Old 8 December 2014, 12:29 PM   #12
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The 70/20/10 ratio sounds about right... I've come around to finding Platinum more interesting than all the gold alloys anyway.
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Old 8 December 2014, 01:06 PM   #13
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Rose gold vs YG vs wg

Depends on the piece... Rolex makes a fantastic RG. The AP finish is phenomenal.

For me, YG, RG. If I want white, I go platinum.

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Old 8 December 2014, 01:12 PM   #14
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I love WG because only the wearer really knows what's going on there.
However, RG seems to be the way to go and YG being the safer and more traditional bet.
I see a lot of RG on wrists than YG; that's for sure.
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Old 8 December 2014, 01:15 PM   #15
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My guess and observation is YG 50%, WG 25& and RG 25%
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Old 8 December 2014, 01:19 PM   #16
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As Mike would say "who cares as long as it's gold!"
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Old 8 December 2014, 01:40 PM   #17
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Depends on the piece... Rolex makes a fantastic RG. The AP finish is phenomenal.

For me, YG, RG. If I want white, I go platinum.

Love both of these, hope to own one of them some day.
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Old 8 December 2014, 10:57 PM   #18
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Love both of these, hope to own one of them some day.

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Old 8 December 2014, 11:30 PM   #19
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YG has an edge against RG for me but there is an exception for SKY DWELLER model line up.
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Old 8 December 2014, 11:53 PM   #20
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I don't like yellow gold very much, like white but I prefer RG the most, IMO it looks really great
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Old 9 December 2014, 02:05 AM   #21
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I would choose the color that matches my wedding band.
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Old 9 December 2014, 02:08 AM   #22
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RG, YG, WG, Pt . . . I like them all.
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Old 9 December 2014, 02:12 AM   #23
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Depends on the piece... Rolex makes a fantastic RG. The AP finish is phenomenal.

For me, YG, RG. If I want white, I go platinum.

Quite a duo, Alex!
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Old 9 December 2014, 02:17 AM   #24
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ask anyone under fifteen what color gold is ,,, they wont say white or red or rose ,,
its gold ,,,
now im over fifteen , and i dont just mean stones , id be rose for new , white for pre owned , and yellow for vintage.
old yellow gold just seems to be different.
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Old 9 December 2014, 02:49 AM   #25
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Depends on the piece... Rolex makes a fantastic RG. The AP finish is phenomenal.

For me, YG, RG. If I want white, I go platinum.

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Depends on the piece... Rolex makes a fantastic RG. The AP finish is phenomenal.

For me, YG, RG. If I want white, I go platinum.

WOW Alex amazing watches!!
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Old 9 December 2014, 03:00 AM   #27
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Quite a duo, Alex!
Thank you much!

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Old 9 December 2014, 05:58 AM   #28
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Ive had 2 yellow gold dd's. When I see that dd 2 with the black roman face it calls out to me!!!! I see one in my future.
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I prefer the look of rose gold to yellow gold. If I was to buy a new Patek Calatrava 5227 though I would buy in white gold. Shame it is 39mm though.
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[QUOTE=HL65;5452273]Interesting as for many top luxury watch brands RG dominates and by a landslide and YG lags big time. I am speaking about Patek, Lange, RM, AP etc.


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