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dominic.warren · 8 February 2016, 11:10 AM

Just a question I was thinking about in the shower this morning. I love gold as I'm sure some of you do. How much actual gold is in the various Rolex models. I understand some are 14k some are 18k and some at a mix of steel and gold. With gold being about $1100 an ounce I think a 36mm has about 100grams 18k which puts it at $2820ish in gold. If anyone knows more exact numbers please share.

THC · 8 February 2016, 11:23 AM

I have a Day Date, but scrap gold prices are not why I bought it... Just loved it

pd999 · 8 February 2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dominic.warren

With gold being about $1100 an ounce I think a 36mm has about 100grams 18k which puts it at $2820ish in gold.

Heck of a markup! Probably more for platinum DD

dominic.warren · 8 February 2016, 01:23 PM

Sorry 36mm day date forgot to add the day date part.

ref1655 · 8 February 2016, 01:30 PM

24K = pure gold...18K = 75% pure gold.

you'll have to do the math as I haven't the foggiest what a bare case weighs.

dominic.warren · 8 February 2016, 01:37 PM

Well I hear a day date 36mm weighs about 140grams bracelets is half of that. So u have dial Chrystal and movement I'm guessing around 40grams so that is 100grams of 18k gold is you melt it you get $2820ish.

MovieGuy · 8 February 2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dominic.warren

Well I hear a day date 36mm weighs about 140grams bracelets is half of that. So u have dial Chrystal and movement I'm guessing around 40grams so that is 100grams of 18k gold is you melt it you get $2820ish.

Newest generation Day-Date 36mm weigh closer to 190 grams.

While we're at it, how about we weigh a Ferrari? What's the raw material worth of one? Take one to a scrap yard...how much would you get for it?

8 February 2016, 11:10 AM	#1
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	Gold ? Just a question I was thinking about in the shower this morning. I love gold as I'm sure some of you do. How much actual gold is in the various Rolex models. I understand some are 14k some are 18k and some at a mix of steel and gold. With gold being about $1100 an ounce I think a 36mm has about 100grams 18k which puts it at $2820ish in gold. If anyone knows more exact numbers please share.

8 February 2016, 11:23 AM	#2
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	I have a Day Date, but scrap gold prices are not why I bought it... Just loved it

8 February 2016, 01:23 PM	#4
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	Sorry 36mm day date forgot to add the day date part.

8 February 2016, 01:30 PM	#5
ref1655 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: 1655/MkI Posts: 1,100	24K = pure gold...18K = 75% pure gold. you'll have to do the math as I haven't the foggiest what a bare case weighs.

8 February 2016, 01:37 PM	#6
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	Well I hear a day date 36mm weighs about 140grams bracelets is half of that. So u have dial Chrystal and movement I'm guessing around 40grams so that is 100grams of 18k gold is you melt it you get $2820ish.

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