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SearChart · 27 June 2019, 08:56 PM

Or is it? Look at the steel springbars, yet there is no sign of wear on the gold where it touches the springbars.

Rolex addict · 27 June 2019, 09:36 PM

Bas, I’ve had this discussion so many times that I no longer reply. People believe gold is soft no matter what. They don’t understand that all metals can be heat treated, tempered, etc to achieve various levels of hardness and maliability. Have you been to the factory where they smelt and process gold?

Etschell · 27 June 2019, 09:42 PM

indeed. people do seem to think gold watches will disintegrate. not true. plus i am pretty sure rolex gold is fortified with vibrianium.

Monte Cristo · 27 June 2019, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

indeed. people do seem to think gold watches will disintegrate. not true. plus i am pretty sure rolex gold is fortified with vibrianium.

And Rolex SS is fortified with unobtainium

Onikage · 27 June 2019, 10:15 PM

I'm all ears if anyone can explain that. Repaired once before?

KBM · 27 June 2019, 10:23 PM

Reassuring!

SearChart · 27 June 2019, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Bas, I’ve had this discussion so many times that I no longer reply. People believe gold is soft no matter what. They don’t understand that all metals can be heat treated, tempered, etc to achieve various levels of hardness and maliability. Have you been to the factory where they smelt and process gold?

I haven't been there myself, but I know a few who have.

Gold is a durable material and I wouldn't worry about daily wear at all, just keep it clean and it will last a lifetime, and then some

cpefy3 · 27 June 2019, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

And Rolex SS is fortified with unobtainium

DocHolliday · 27 June 2019, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

indeed. people do seem to think gold watches will disintegrate. not true. plus i am pretty sure rolex gold is fortified with vibrianium.

Haha nice. A fellow marvel fan I see. X2 on this though. My uncle’s PM Daytona has been his daily for years and he is pretty hard on it and it still looks amazing with crisp lines. Gold holds up well.

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Etschell · 27 June 2019, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Haha nice. A fellow marvel fan I see. X2 on this though. My uncle’s PM Daytona has been his daily for years and he is pretty hard on it and it still looks amazing with crisp lines. Gold holds up well.

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watchmaker · 27 June 2019, 11:23 PM

This is also a reflection of the quality of the old springbar ‘steel’

SearChart · 27 June 2019, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by watchmaker

This is also a reflection of the quality of the old springbar ‘steel’

Very true

theparry · 27 June 2019, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

And Rolex SS is fortified with unobtainium

Rolex SS IS unobtanium

omx5o · 27 June 2019, 11:45 PM

Bite into the gold on your Rolex. If it leaves an imprint of your teeth then it’s the real thing.

moneymike83 · 27 June 2019, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

indeed. people do seem to think gold watches will disintegrate. not true. plus i am pretty sure rolex gold is fortified with vibrianium.

Yes Rolex is actually made in a unseen location in wakanda. X X

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GreatHarry · 28 June 2019, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Or is it? Look at the steel springbars, yet there is no sign of wear on the gold where it touches the springbars.

Wow!
I would never have guessed that!

Bigblu10 · 28 June 2019, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

indeed. people do seem to think gold watches will disintegrate. not true. plus i am pretty sure rolex gold is fortified with vibrianium.

Most here with these skewed opinions don't wear or have never owned a solid gold Rolex before. Ever. I should know and you and everyone else here knows. Solid gold watches hold up just as well as any other. Just take care of them, ie proper bracelet fitment, keeping it clean.

123Blueface · 28 June 2019, 01:25 AM

Great to see but honestly not surprised.
Gold is in fact more durable than many believe it to be.

RobJordan · 28 June 2019, 01:28 AM

Wow that's very interesting. How many years of wear?

TheDude · 28 June 2019, 01:31 AM

One part has a uniform smooth surface. The other has crisp, well defined edges. Not surprised by the outcome.

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Solo118 · 28 June 2019, 02:18 AM

We know gold scratches by staring at it! I do think we can now agree that Rolex's gold is tough as nails though!

fskywalker · 28 June 2019, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

And Rolex SS is fortified with unobtainium

No!!!

that aerospace alloy is reserved for 116500 Daytonas and ceramic Pepsi GMT’s

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Roll the Lex · 28 June 2019, 10:44 AM

Gold is soft.

Here is my dad's Day-Date, he wore it daily for 20yrs. I'm planning to put it on a leather strap since the bracelet is completely worn out from stretch. It has some dings and scratches:

brandrea · 28 June 2019, 10:49 AM

Always appreciate your practical insights Bas

Bigblu10 · 28 June 2019, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Roll the Lex

Gold is soft.

Here is my dad's Day-Date, he wore it daily for 20yrs. I'm planning to put it on a leather strap since the bracelet is completely worn out from stretch. It has some dings and scratches:

Not sure your age but likely Jack Nicklaus wore his gold DD longer than you've been on the planet.

77T · 28 June 2019, 09:16 PM

As we’ve all seen, sandpaper is tougher than the wood or metal from which it removes material. The sand is removed from the paper but not vice versa.

Keep it clean and gold alloys do quite well.

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THC · 28 June 2019, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Not sure your age but likely Jack Nicklaus wore his gold DD longer than you've been on the planet.

Ha, great post

mnbookman · 1 July 2019, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Or is it? Look at the steel springbars, yet there is no sign of wear on the gold where it touches the springbars.

Gold is softer than steel, yes.

Elgin used copper to lap jewels. Soft agents often pick up harder agents and grind/cut.

EWY · 4 August 2019, 05:55 PM

I know this is an old thread but I am a new guy so all these are new to me. Gold is very soft and in fact it is one of the most malleable metal and can be pounded into a very thin sheet, much thinner than our tin foil in the kitchen.
The gold use in Rolex is 18K which is 75% gold contain as pure gold is 24K. By mixing in different metal with gold, we have gold alloys. This is how we have different colors of Gold Rolex. As far as I know, current Gold Rolex have Pink, Yellow and White colors.
Unless someone who owns Rolex Gold watchers is willing to perform hardness tests, we probably will never know what is the hardness of Rolex 18K Gold.
The only reason that I answer this thread is that everyone is talking about Gold but technically Rolex are not made with pure gold but only 75% gold (not counting some old Rolex that were made with 14K Gold).
18K Gold is much harder than 24K Gold.

Muxi · 4 August 2019, 07:35 PM

Some members have posted hardness comparison numbers here between 904L SS and 18K Gold.

27 June 2019, 09:42 PM	#3
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123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Great to see but honestly not surprised. Gold is in fact more durable than many believe it to be. __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV, 126334 Blue Diamond Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

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27 June 2019, 09:36 PM	#2
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Bas, I’ve had this discussion so many times that I no longer reply. People believe gold is soft no matter what. They don’t understand that all metals can be heat treated, tempered, etc to achieve various levels of hardness and maliability. Have you been to the factory where they smelt and process gold?

27 June 2019, 10:23 PM	#6
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Reassuring!

27 June 2019, 11:23 PM	#11
watchmaker TechXpert Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: London Posts: 2,242	This is also a reflection of the quality of the old springbar ‘steel’

27 June 2019, 11:45 PM	#14
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,613	Bite into the gold on your Rolex. If it leaves an imprint of your teeth then it’s the real thing.

28 June 2019, 01:28 AM	#19
RobJordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Eastern Time Zone Watch: Deepsea/Daytona C Posts: 163	Wow that's very interesting. How many years of wear?

28 June 2019, 01:31 AM	#20
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	One part has a uniform smooth surface. The other has crisp, well defined edges. Not surprised by the outcome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2019, 02:18 AM	#21
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	We know gold scratches by staring at it! I do think we can now agree that Rolex's gold is tough as nails though!

28 June 2019, 10:44 AM	#23
Roll the Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,842	Gold is soft. Here is my dad's Day-Date, he wore it daily for 20yrs. I'm planning to put it on a leather strap since the bracelet is completely worn out from stretch. It has some dings and scratches:

28 June 2019, 10:49 AM	#24
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,115	Always appreciate your practical insights Bas

4 August 2019, 05:55 PM	#29
EWY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: SoCal, USA Watch: Rolex18206 Posts: 141	I know this is an old thread but I am a new guy so all these are new to me. Gold is very soft and in fact it is one of the most malleable metal and can be pounded into a very thin sheet, much thinner than our tin foil in the kitchen. The gold use in Rolex is 18K which is 75% gold contain as pure gold is 24K. By mixing in different metal with gold, we have gold alloys. This is how we have different colors of Gold Rolex. As far as I know, current Gold Rolex have Pink, Yellow and White colors. Unless someone who owns Rolex Gold watchers is willing to perform hardness tests, we probably will never know what is the hardness of Rolex 18K Gold. The only reason that I answer this thread is that everyone is talking about Gold but technically Rolex are not made with pure gold but only 75% gold (not counting some old Rolex that were made with 14K Gold). 18K Gold is much harder than 24K Gold.

4 August 2019, 07:35 PM	#30
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	Some members have posted hardness comparison numbers here between 904L SS and 18K Gold.

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