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akilis · 10 October 2019, 02:16 PM

just wondering, since rolex white gold and ss are so similar, are those non-watch people really notice that's a very expensive 18k white gold watch? becasue I was think buying the 116509 blue dial daytona...or should I just get 116508 yellow gold black dial ? since we have no way to find green-yellow gold daytona in any AD

MattyL147 · 10 October 2019, 02:23 PM

So you want to make sure others recognize your watch as a gold Rolex? Got it.

42itus · 10 October 2019, 02:31 PM

If you want people to notice your watch you should get yellow gold with diamonds. I don’t think most people will notice WG or Platinum.

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BigAppleBill · 10 October 2019, 02:34 PM

I bought the WG Daytona for the very reason that it passes as steel to most people. It’s the watch I wear most often. I’ve taken it on vacation and worn it in places I maybe shouldn’t have. I take the subway every day. Nobody notices. But occasionally when I’m around watch people I’ll get a nice compliment. What matters is that I love it. I love the weight of PM. And I’ll never get tired of looking at the dial.

RJRJRJ · 10 October 2019, 02:35 PM

Nobody will notice your watch unless its red/yellow gold/diamonds or they are a male that also is into watches.

Kliminator · 10 October 2019, 03:00 PM

People like white gold because it's stealth wealth

serikloo · 10 October 2019, 03:11 PM

Aloha,

My friends who don't know watches were surprised when another friend recognized my yellow gold daytona as real gold. I believe the comment was "everybody has a gold color watch"

Mahalo

GB-man · 10 October 2019, 03:12 PM

My WG DD40 gets less attention than any other rolex I have owned and there have been many more than I care to admit.

Investr · 10 October 2019, 03:13 PM

Oh jeez......

ganagati · 10 October 2019, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 42itus

If you want people to notice your watch you should get yellow gold with diamonds. I don’t think most people will notice WG or Platinum.

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Safer to just get the rainbow daytona. Or the leopard.

Zoomerang · 10 October 2019, 03:48 PM

Boaters · 10 October 2019, 03:57 PM

Wow here we go again..

Jackumi · 10 October 2019, 04:17 PM

I would just come straight out and tell everyone that you are wearing a White Gold sports Rolex. That way you know you will be safe, as every watch thief in the world knows everybody and his dog is only interested in the Stainless Steel sports models.

steve099 · 10 October 2019, 04:36 PM

No

/thread.

gunhose · 10 October 2019, 07:47 PM

I say my DS is white gold so it doesn't get noticed as really being SS !! Works every time.

Ian Macdermott · 10 October 2019, 07:49 PM

Good grief.

Onikage · 10 October 2019, 07:54 PM

White metals are bought in the knowledge that no one can tell them apart. I'm afraid.

Jim Smyth · 10 October 2019, 08:34 PM

I owned the White Gold GMT. Was a nice watch but I got bored of it too quickly. People will not notice it at all so if your into a stealth PM White Gold is the way to go.

brandrea · 10 October 2019, 08:38 PM

Yellow gold will be confused with Michael Kors and white gold will be confused with stainless steel. Sometimes you just can’t win

blufinz52 · 10 October 2019, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomerang

This!

travisb · 10 October 2019, 08:40 PM

I wouldn't buy a watch just for recognition.

beshannon · 10 October 2019, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akilis

are those non-watch people really notice that's a very expensive 18k white gold watch?

Is this what you want?

Why don't you just go around telling everyone, that should solve your problem.

Brew · 10 October 2019, 08:46 PM

Years ago I had a great uncle who would put little, "Pure Crap" stickers on the bottom of the nicknacks laying around the house for curious visitors.

OP, you might try a sign, if you're worried.

HogwldFLTR · 10 October 2019, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akilis

just wondering, since rolex white gold and ss are so similar, are those non-watch people really notice that's a very expensive 18k white gold watch? becasue I was think buying the 116509 blue dial daytona...or should I just get 116508 yellow gold black dial ? since we have no way to find green-yellow gold daytona in any AD

Among friends it usually comes out what the watch is (ie Pt Daytona). Among others I'd just has soon have a watch fly under the radar to prevent possible risks.Truthfully whether a Rolex is Stainless or PM means little in most non-WIS eyes as a Rolex of any metal is consider a luxury.

Jabbo84 · 10 October 2019, 08:54 PM

....sounds like you need to glue some diamonds on it to. That way they will know your a high roller

CharlesN · 10 October 2019, 09:37 PM

I wear both a WG DD40 and PT DD36

Nobody recognises either as being a precious metal.

I like it that way.

Swaye · 10 October 2019, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

I bought the WG Daytona for the very reason that it passes as steel to most people. It’s the watch I wear most often. I’ve taken it on vacation and worn it in places I maybe shouldn’t have. I take the subway every day. Nobody notices. But occasionally when I’m around watch people I’ll get a nice compliment. What matters is that I love it. I love the weight of PM. And I’ll never get tired of looking at the dial.

This, and my 509 story is exactly the same.

Swaye · 10 October 2019, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akilis

just wondering, since rolex white gold and ss are so similar, are those non-watch people really notice that's a very expensive 18k white gold watch? becasue I was think buying the 116509 blue dial daytona...or should I just get 116508 yellow gold black dial ? since we have no way to find green-yellow gold daytona in any AD

I'd love to know where I can get a 509 for 18k! That would be my lucky day. I paid over 30K out the door with a nice discount. Heh.

delboylee · 10 October 2019, 09:46 PM

I’m currently into SS

One day I will get some PM pieces, and quite frankly I couldn’t care less what other people think or if they ‘know’ they are PM! Odd question OP

Mystro · 10 October 2019, 09:52 PM

Now, now, let’s not pretend this is a new question or concern. It’s a Rolex so that motive goes along with the brand and some of their demographic buyers. It’s been that way for decades. This is the baggage everyone knows that goes along with the brand.

10 October 2019, 02:16 PM	#1
akilis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Akilis Location: Canada Watch: 5811/1G Posts: 1,084	Does people really recognize your full white gold or plat Rolex? just wondering, since rolex white gold and ss are so similar, are those non-watch people really notice that's a very expensive 18k white gold watch? becasue I was think buying the 116509 blue dial daytona...or should I just get 116508 yellow gold black dial ? since we have no way to find green-yellow gold daytona in any AD

10 October 2019, 02:34 PM	#4
BigAppleBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Bill Location: NYC Posts: 1,735	I bought the WG Daytona for the very reason that it passes as steel to most people. It’s the watch I wear most often. I’ve taken it on vacation and worn it in places I maybe shouldn’t have. I take the subway every day. Nobody notices. But occasionally when I’m around watch people I’ll get a nice compliment. What matters is that I love it. I love the weight of PM. And I’ll never get tired of looking at the dial. Attached Images

10 October 2019, 03:12 PM	#8
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	My WG DD40 gets less attention than any other rolex I have owned and there have been many more than I care to admit. __________________

10 October 2019, 07:49 PM	#16
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	Good grief. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

10 October 2019, 07:54 PM	#17
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	White metals are bought in the knowledge that no one can tell them apart. I'm afraid. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

10 October 2019, 02:23 PM	#2
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,207	So you want to make sure others recognize your watch as a gold Rolex? Got it.

10 October 2019, 02:31 PM	#3
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	If you want people to notice your watch you should get yellow gold with diamonds. I don’t think most people will notice WG or Platinum. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 October 2019, 02:35 PM	#5
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	Nobody will notice your watch unless its red/yellow gold/diamonds or they are a male that also is into watches.

10 October 2019, 03:00 PM	#6
Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,367	People like white gold because it's stealth wealth

10 October 2019, 03:11 PM	#7
serikloo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Hawaii Posts: 10	Aloha, My friends who don't know watches were surprised when another friend recognized my yellow gold daytona as real gold. I believe the comment was "everybody has a gold color watch" Mahalo

10 October 2019, 03:13 PM	#9
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Oh jeez......

10 October 2019, 03:48 PM	#11
Zoomerang 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 126600 Posts: 582

10 October 2019, 03:57 PM	#12
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Wow here we go again..

10 October 2019, 04:17 PM	#13
Jackumi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: John Location: Yokohama Watch: 116613LB, 116713LN Posts: 218	I would just come straight out and tell everyone that you are wearing a White Gold sports Rolex. That way you know you will be safe, as every watch thief in the world knows everybody and his dog is only interested in the Stainless Steel sports models.

10 October 2019, 04:36 PM	#14
steve099 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Steve Location: Australia Watch: 116619LB Posts: 564	No /thread.

10 October 2019, 07:47 PM	#15
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	I say my DS is white gold so it doesn't get noticed as really being SS !! Works every time.

10 October 2019, 08:34 PM	#18
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	I owned the White Gold GMT. Was a nice watch but I got bored of it too quickly. People will not notice it at all so if your into a stealth PM White Gold is the way to go.

10 October 2019, 08:38 PM	#19
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,076	Yellow gold will be confused with Michael Kors and white gold will be confused with stainless steel. Sometimes you just can’t win

10 October 2019, 08:40 PM	#21
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	I wouldn't buy a watch just for recognition.

10 October 2019, 08:46 PM	#23
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Years ago I had a great uncle who would put little, "Pure Crap" stickers on the bottom of the nicknacks laying around the house for curious visitors. OP, you might try a sign, if you're worried.

10 October 2019, 08:54 PM	#25
Jabbo84 Banned Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: John Location: Tyler,Texas Watch: Rolex/Piaget Posts: 966	....sounds like you need to glue some diamonds on it to. That way they will know your a high roller

10 October 2019, 09:37 PM	#26
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,860	I wear both a WG DD40 and PT DD36 Nobody recognises either as being a precious metal. I like it that way. __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

10 October 2019, 09:46 PM	#29
delboylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England Posts: 341	I’m currently into SS One day I will get some PM pieces, and quite frankly I couldn’t care less what other people think or if they ‘know’ they are PM! Odd question OP

10 October 2019, 09:52 PM	#30
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,509	Now, now, let’s not pretend this is a new question or concern. It’s a Rolex so that motive goes along with the brand and some of their demographic buyers. It’s been that way for decades. This is the baggage everyone knows that goes along with the brand.

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