Platinum, W/Gold...looks just like Stainless Steel

[mvmbles]

Another pic for reference. My now sold stainless steel 116264 with white gold bezel. That wg really looks different than ss to me.

[JJL]

Your point is valid and completely makes sense. However, I then pose this question for you:

Are you buying the watch for yourself or for how others will perceive you?

On the flip side to what you posted, part of the beauty of getting a platinum or white gold Rolex is that nobody knows it's a precious metal. (with exception to WIS of course)

[PMiddy]

Originally Posted by JJL

Your point is valid and completely makes sense. However, I then pose this question for you:

Are you buying the watch for yourself or for how others will perceive you?

On the flip side to what you posted, part of the beauty of getting a platinum or white gold Rolex is that nobody knows it's a precious metal. (with exception to WIS of course)

A little of both I guess, if buying an YG watch your certainly are making a statement that you value on some level the perception of wealth...you can ask the same if buying a Mercedes or BMW, luxury items always will carry a perception of wealth...

[paverman]

Wearing gold and platinum is a personal preference. As stated previously, the weight is definately noticeable, as is the fact that it makes you better looking.
I personnally love precious metal watches, but that preference obviously comes at a price. To each his own.

[PMiddy]

Originally Posted by paverman

Wearing gold and platinum is a personal preference. As stated previously, the weight is definately noticeable, as is the fact that it makes you better looking.
I personnally love precious metal watches, but that preference obviously comes at a price. To each his own.

Don't get me wrong precious metal watches are great, but if just looking at the metal YG looks the best to me....visually it stands out among WGold or Platinum

[paijo]

Originally Posted by JJL

Your point is valid and completely makes sense. However, I then pose this question for you:


On the flip side to what you posted, part of the beauty of getting a platinum or white gold Rolex is that nobody knows it's a precious metal. (with exception to WIS of course)

Totally agrees with this.
Nobody notice when I wear this as a precious one.
But really like the weight in my wrist.
I may flip it to YG once I retired from office.

[Olav16710]

The weight is awesome.

[jeffjcc]

I do not own a Rolex. Yet. I've read that the SS bands contain a small portion of Nickel. Because of an allergy I have to Nickel - Platinum/White Gold may be my only option.

[PMiddy]

Originally Posted by jeffjcc

I do not own a Rolex. Yet. I've read that the SS bands contain a small portion of Nickel. Because of an allergy I have to Nickel - Platinum/White Gold may be my only option.

Or yellow gold

[thewatchbabe]

Rolex uses 904L steel, which is supposedly better than surgical steel and is hypoallergenic.

If you are familiar with Rolex, you can still tell from the bracelet and the dials whether the watch is in white gold/platinium.

Only solid gold for the President bracelet...

I don't think they make the Oyster bracelet in white gold for the DateJust, only in Rose and Yellow Gold. Just the professional models have white gold bracelets but you can tell the difference with the dials.

Platinum comes with ice blue dials.

Originally Posted by jeffjcc

I do not own a Rolex. Yet. I've read that the SS bands contain a small portion of Nickel. Because of an allergy I have to Nickel - Platinum/White Gold may be my only option.

[bay-dweller]

Originally Posted by jeffjcc

I do not own a Rolex. Yet. I've read that the SS bands contain a small portion of Nickel. Because of an allergy I have to Nickel - Platinum/White Gold may be my only option.

904L has a huge percentage of nickel. About double what you would find in 316L.
White gold might have nickel in it too. I'm not sure what the Rolex 18k WG alloy contains, but I believe it is not rhodium plated like most WG.

[Dr. Robert]

Auric G. & I prefer yellow gold.

[nocaps]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Auric G. & I prefer yellow gold.

Goldfinger: This is gold, Mr Bond. All my life, I have been in love with its color, its brilliance, its divine heaviness. I welcome any enterprise that will increase my stock- which is considerable.

[rolex75216]

SS is great for a first or second Rolex watch. As time goes on you may tend to appreciate the precious metals more and aspire to work hard and save to be able to afford one. If you can afford one now but prefer SS that is great too. I would love to have a platinum DayDate!

[cedargrove]

To each their own.

What's important to me is the personal enjoyment I get from wearing a particular watch. For example I enjoy knowing I have a well constructed, nicely finished movement in my watch. For a similar reason I would enjoy knowing my watch is made from a precious metal such as platinum or white gold. The fact that others may have no idea what what I'm wearing, and what material it's made of, is irrelevant. I don't wear watches for others to enjoy, but rather for my own enjoyment.

[seanthome]

Originally Posted by PMiddy

For some reason I can't justify spending thousands of dollars more on a platinum or white gold Rolex when it looks like stainless steel to the naked eye...if I'm gonna spend that kind of $$$ I'm getting Yellow Gold all day.

Btw I'm not hating on TRF members or people who own these precious metal watches, just an opinion.

If it looks like chicken but taste like steak, I couldn't tell from a distance

I agree. Besides the Plat DayDate with ice blue dial, I wouldn't pay extra. I remember looking at a Daytonna and being shocked by the price. Find out it was the white gold model I had not seen before. Looked just like the SS model.

[rolex75216]

Originally Posted by seanthome

Plat DayDate with ice blue dial

[WatchWeb]

I prefer the silver look IMO than gold or rose gold look.

I also buy for my enjoyment not others opinions. I buy white gold & platinum jewellery, and when I can afford it, I would love a platinum/white gold rolex.

I know what it is and that's all that matters. I do like it a little bit when others think its plain silver.

Each to their own as all the different models/materials but for me if I could then I'd go for the plat/wg model.

[LightOnAHill]

I'll tell you what just looks like what.

This thread is just like the identical hundreds before it...

[thewatchguy93]

LISTEN TO ME...


PLEASE go to an AD and try a WG or PLT watch on for yourself, the weight is the first thing you will feel as a difference to SS.. Secondly gold be it yellow rose or white, has a certain luster to it and "feel".. Its a much brighter, reflective alloy than SS..


PLEASE go and try a WG watch at your AD. Then, you may understand the difference. I could never justify it, but since I tried one, boy they are the holy grails for me!!

[PMiddy]

Originally Posted by Dingoo93

LISTEN TO ME...


PLEASE go to an AD and try a WG or PLT watch on for yourself, the weight is the first thing you will feel as a difference to SS.. Secondly gold be it yellow rose or white, has a certain luster to it and "feel".. Its a much brighter, reflective alloy than SS..


PLEASE go and try a WG watch at your AD. Then, you may understand the difference. I could never justify it, but since I tried one, boy they are the holy grails for me!!

But I'm talking about the LOOK not the feel, sure it will feel different, it's different metal. We are visual beings the color of YG will have a different appeal than the color of silver (platinum or WGold)

[Chris B]

Platinum is so bright, the WG numerals & hands on my PL DD always look bronze in comparison to the rest of the watch

[PMiddy]

Originally Posted by Chris B

Platinum is so bright, the WG numerals & hands on my PL DD always look bronze in comparison to the rest of the watch

If you covered up the dial, I wouldn't put money on guessing what metal it was on just one try

[Chris B]

Originally Posted by PMiddy

If you covered up the dial, I wouldn't put money on guessing what metal it was on just one try

Ok,

PS
Here’s the contrast with PL alongside some SS, hope others can post comparison shots

[thewatchguy93]

Originally Posted by Chris B

Ok,

PS
Here’s the contrast with PL alongside some SS, hope others can post comparison shots

Stunning collection Chris..



Look how much whiter that Platinum is!!!..

[Chris B]

Originally Posted by Dingoo93

Stunning collection Chris..



Look how much whiter that Platinum is!!!..

Thanks Dino, .... feel a bit of a fraud as the DJ, Sub, RB & DD are mine, the others belong to my Son, but yes you're right pal the DD is considerably brighter, glad that it's apparent & not just my eyes

[ledas1]

Wonderful photos. thanks

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1980___rolex date shell
2011+__rolex DJ2 116333CSO [recent purchase]

[PMiddy]

Originally Posted by Chris B

Ok,

PS
Here’s the contrast with PL alongside some SS, hope others can post comparison shots

There is a difference, but I'm not sure if it has a lot to do with the PCL's or that by looking at the dial gives it away, none the less the difference IMHO isn't really significant.....nice collection btw

[PMiddy]

Thanks for the photos, great collection Chris B

[chicfarmer1]

Originally Posted by PMiddy

If you covered up the dial, I wouldn't put money on guessing what metal it was on just one try

^That's what connoisseurship can do for someone. Discrimination and appreciation are refined skills, not crude ones.

For that matter, the general public can't tell a Sub from an Invicta...the deficit is in the untrained eye of the beholder.