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Zman86 · 10 March 2009, 11:49 AM

I had to kill some time after school, so I went to my favorite music store and hung out there for a while. Tried out some guitars and left, and decided to check out one of the larger pawn shops in the area to see if they had any nice guitars in stock. I checked out the guitars, wasnt much there, so I decided to check out the watches they had on display. They had Rolex's out the wazzoo, at least 7-8 datejusts, a couple Air-Kings, a small platinum/steel Yachtmaster, a few with diamonds all over them, a sub, and a solid gold white dialed Yachtmaster. The guy behind the counter noticed my sub and we got talking about watches. I tried on a titanium Baume et Mercier diver with a yellow carbon fibre like dial. It was nice, super light, felt good, but I dont have any spare money for watches at the moment. For the hell of it, I asked how much the Gold Yachtmaster was selling for. He replies $18,500cdn, you want to try it on? I said he didnt have to let me, but if I could I would.

I gotta say it felt good, really liked the feel and the weight, but theres no way I could pull off a solid gold watch on a gold bracelet, it just screamed bling. Didnt look right on me, and I'd have to say I'd probably go white gold or platinum if there was any way I could ever afford a precious metal piece, and if I went yellow gold, I think I'd put it on a strap. Felt kinda cool having over $18,000 on your wrist...

Mike B · 10 March 2009, 11:54 AM

I never wore a solid gold (yellow gold that is) watch in my life. However, IF I had the $18,000+ to buy a gold Rolex, I'd be wearing one in a heartbeat :)

Lion · 10 March 2009, 11:56 AM

Nothing like the feeling of gold!!!

Singslinger · 10 March 2009, 01:21 PM

I've always wondered what it would be like to own and wear a solid gold Rolex. I think many people share the same fascination but are reluctant to pull the trigger and buy one because of financial constraints or because they think it's too "bling'' and they don't want to attract unwanted attention. Maybe one day I'll find out how it feels...

Zman86 · 10 March 2009, 01:38 PM

I hounestly dont think I could pull it off on a day to day basis, at least not with the gold bracelet, maybe on a strap. That big chunk of precious metal certainly felt pretty good on my wrist though. I think the only Rolex I'd buy in solid gold would be a DDII that I'd only wear on special occasions.

Sperry · 10 March 2009, 02:16 PM

I wouldn't have any issue wearing a DayDate, white gold, white dial with stick markers, plain bezel, and President bracelet.

Or if TempoKing had a great deal on a platinum model, and it had the with the ice blue wave dial, Arabic numerals, and the President bracelet, I might go for it in a few years.

Andad · 10 March 2009, 05:24 PM

Hey Z,

I have to say, that YG YM is THE one.

Athonatron · 10 March 2009, 05:41 PM

I wore a solid gold Bluesey in Vegas and I swear I pee'd myself a little bit.

yannis · 10 March 2009, 05:44 PM

It looks nice! But for this price i would rather have a combo of 2 SS and 1 TT watches!

10 March 2009, 11:49 AM	#1
Zman86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 421	Tried on my first all-gold Rolex today.... I had to kill some time after school, so I went to my favorite music store and hung out there for a while. Tried out some guitars and left, and decided to check out one of the larger pawn shops in the area to see if they had any nice guitars in stock. I checked out the guitars, wasnt much there, so I decided to check out the watches they had on display. They had Rolex's out the wazzoo, at least 7-8 datejusts, a couple Air-Kings, a small platinum/steel Yachtmaster, a few with diamonds all over them, a sub, and a solid gold white dialed Yachtmaster. The guy behind the counter noticed my sub and we got talking about watches. I tried on a titanium Baume et Mercier diver with a yellow carbon fibre like dial. It was nice, super light, felt good, but I dont have any spare money for watches at the moment. For the hell of it, I asked how much the Gold Yachtmaster was selling for. He replies $18,500cdn, you want to try it on? I said he didnt have to let me, but if I could I would. I gotta say it felt good, really liked the feel and the weight, but theres no way I could pull off a solid gold watch on a gold bracelet, it just screamed bling. Didnt look right on me, and I'd have to say I'd probably go white gold or platinum if there was any way I could ever afford a precious metal piece, and if I went yellow gold, I think I'd put it on a strap. Felt kinda cool having over $18,000 on your wrist... __________________ One and counting (very slowly) Submariner 16800

10 March 2009, 11:56 AM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Nothing like the feeling of gold!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

10 March 2009, 01:38 PM	#5
Zman86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 421	I hounestly dont think I could pull it off on a day to day basis, at least not with the gold bracelet, maybe on a strap. That big chunk of precious metal certainly felt pretty good on my wrist though. I think the only Rolex I'd buy in solid gold would be a DDII that I'd only wear on special occasions. __________________ One and counting (very slowly) Submariner 16800

10 March 2009, 05:24 PM	#7
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Hey Z, I have to say, that YG YM is THE one. __________________ E

10 March 2009, 05:44 PM	#9
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	It looks nice! But for this price i would rather have a combo of 2 SS and 1 TT watches! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

10 March 2009, 11:54 AM	#2
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	I never wore a solid gold (yellow gold that is) watch in my life. However, IF I had the $18,000+ to buy a gold Rolex, I'd be wearing one in a heartbeat :)

10 March 2009, 01:21 PM	#4
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I've always wondered what it would be like to own and wear a solid gold Rolex. I think many people share the same fascination but are reluctant to pull the trigger and buy one because of financial constraints or because they think it's too "bling'' and they don't want to attract unwanted attention. Maybe one day I'll find out how it feels...

10 March 2009, 02:16 PM	#6
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	I wouldn't have any issue wearing a DayDate, white gold, white dial with stick markers, plain bezel, and President bracelet. Or if TempoKing had a great deal on a platinum model, and it had the with the ice blue wave dial, Arabic numerals, and the President bracelet, I might go for it in a few years.

10 March 2009, 05:41 PM	#8
Athonatron "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North of you Posts: 108	I wore a solid gold Bluesey in Vegas and I swear I pee'd myself a little bit.

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