How durable is AP rose gold?

[watchlover135]

I've seen some people on the forum complain about AP rose gold change color in certain spots on the watch......has anyone incurred this issue and in general how durable would you say AP gold is over time ? Thanks


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[Mainewatchman]

Mine still looks the same as the day I got it.

[watchlover135]

How long have u had it


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[watchlover135]

Originally Posted by jhutch

Mine still looks the same as the day I got it.

How long have you had it

[Urooj]

Discolouration has been experienced by some people including me. I had put a post earlier regarding this issue you can look it up.

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Urooj

[jenniferjanef]

I won't call it discoloration.. Instead more like oxidization. My beater 44mm RG is more orangy darker tone compared to brand new.. I only realized when I saw another (brand new) in boutique. Is absolutely normal for gold to oxidize. Certainly not a durability issue. .. James

[Urooj]

Originally Posted by jenniferjanef

I won't call it discoloration.. Instead more like oxidization. My beater 44mm RG is more orangy darker tone compared to brand new.. I only realized when I saw another (brand new) in boutique. Is absolutely normal for gold to oxidize. Certainly not a durability issue. .. James

This is discolouration as AP representatives at their store agreed to same. I have two rose gold APs which are kept and stored in pristine condition. It's rather strange but Hublot rose gold my daily beater which is worn while swimming on my construction sites and exposed to much more chemical and environmental harm is not showing any oxidation or discolouration.

[jenniferjanef]

Originally Posted by Urooj

This is discolouration as AP representatives at their store agreed to same. I have two rose gold APs which are kept and stored in pristine condition. It's rather strange but Hublot rose gold my daily beater which is worn while swimming on my construction sites and exposed to much more chemical and environmental harm is not showing any oxidation or discolouration.

I had that "patches" on the buckle too.. a soft toothbrush brush with non gel type toothpaste done wonders..

[speedfighter]

Originally Posted by Urooj

This is discolouration as AP representatives at their store agreed to same. I have two rose gold APs which are kept and stored in pristine condition. It's rather strange but Hublot rose gold my daily beater which is worn while swimming on my construction sites and exposed to much more chemical and environmental harm is not showing any oxidation or discolouration.

Maybe your Hublot uses Magic Gold which in all likelihood is tougher in regard to wear and tear and the elements. Regardless good to hear that your Hublot is holding up well.

[Hairdude1]

My RG is still pristine

[Urooj]

Originally Posted by speedfighter

Maybe your Hublot uses Magic Gold which in all likelihood is tougher in regard to wear and tear and the elements. Regardless good to hear that your Hublot is holding up well.

No it's not the magic gold or King gold. It's the aero bang rose gold with tantalum bezel

[Urooj]

Originally Posted by jenniferjanef

I had that "patches" on the buckle too.. a soft toothbrush brush with non gel type toothpaste done wonders..

You had the same very light black stain on the buckle or somehwere else on the watch as well like mine? You mean the regular white paste non transparent tooth paste? I'll go for the same brand please do enlighten hehe

Urooj

[texex91]

Zippo issues:

[jenniferjanef]

Originally Posted by Urooj

You had the same very light black stain on the buckle or somehwere else on the watch as well like mine? You mean the regular white paste non transparent tooth paste? I'll go for the same brand please do enlighten hehe

Urooj

Just Colgate. Yeah non transparent. Just the normal white paste. Brush on dry without water then wash off and brush in running water. Good luck.

[GerardoG]

The stain or light 'discoloration' comes from oxidation, pure contact of gold with air. Some blends (as Rolex everyose) delays that process. Just as with silver, if you use your gold watch daily, rubbing against your shirt, clothes, water, etc. will not allow the oxidation to take place as fast, as you are 'micro-polishing' with daily use.

Rolex's answer is to add more platinum to the 'blend' to make it more stable, Hublot's approach was to increase dramatically the gold's hardness. Rolex calls it ever rose, while Hublot calls it magic gold. Two different objectives, one is to make luster last longer, the second to make it harder to resist scratches.