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tomchicago · 28 March 2018, 04:58 AM

The top 3 most valuable precious metals are (mid point of bid/ask):

Rhodium: $1925
Gold: $1343.90
Palladium: $977

(Sorry platinum didn't make it.)

Why is Rhodium so expensive?

http://www.kitco.com/market/

tkerrmd · 28 March 2018, 05:05 AM

as this applies to watches we care why?

how bout they list from most rare to most abundant?

just trying to avoid another gee why is a platinum watch so much more expensive that a gold watch, you know the drill Tom

Valhala · 28 March 2018, 05:08 AM

Weird

thomaswentworth · 28 March 2018, 05:08 AM

Rhodium used to be over $12,000 per ounce.

tyler1980 · 28 March 2018, 05:10 AM

ill still pick Pt vs WG any day. Weight and rarity vs gold are not something i would put a monetary value on. Plus i like the idea of 950 Pt vs 750 Au, as that contributes to the feel.

Valenciawatchrepair · 28 March 2018, 06:08 AM

I always like to listen to people debate why one metal is "better" or an item is more money because of "x" metal.

The stop price has more to do with it.

I especially love the ones that complain about a platinum(95% pure) piece costs more than a 14KT gold(58.5% pure) piece. The purity alone should tell you that's ONE reason.

GoingPlaces · 28 March 2018, 06:14 AM

Interesting, would have never guessed Rhodium was that expensive.

Rolex addict · 28 March 2018, 06:20 AM

Doesn't matter. I love my Platona and will buy a platinum sub if it is ever made. For all the platinum haters out there, don't buy it. These are luxury goods. No one is forcing you to buy anything.

Abdullah71601 · 28 March 2018, 06:57 AM

I’m waiting for the Plutonium Daytona.

GB-man · 28 March 2018, 06:58 AM

Don’t bother OP is a huge troll and everyone knows it.

breitlings · 28 March 2018, 07:10 AM

Iridium is worth more than Palladium at 1020. I think you are perhaps a bit myopically focused on a limited number of metals.

tyler1980 · 28 March 2018, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Don’t bother OP is a huge troll and everyone knows it.

its not about swatch so ill play

tomchicago · 3 April 2018, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Don’t bother OP is a huge troll and everyone knows it.

This isn't trolling, mate. Rather, simply a factual discussion of PM values all of which pertain to Rolex PM formulations. In Rolex WG, gold is alloyed with rhodium. Sorry didn't make that connection explicit enough as I expected most knew about Rolex alloying gold w/Rhodium.

Abdullah71601 · 3 April 2018, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tomchicago

This isn't trolling, mate. Rather, simply a factual discussion of PM values all of which pertain to Rolex PM formulations. In Rolex WG, gold is alloyed with rhodium. Sorry didn't make that connection explicit enough as I expected most knew about Rolex alloying gold w/Rhodium.

I was under the impression the Rolex alloy was a trade secret, but suspected to be gold, palladium, silver, and copper. Rolex does not plate their WG with rhodium. Where is your rhodium claim published?

SearChart · 3 April 2018, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

I was under the impression the Rolex alloy was a trade secret, but suspected to be gold, palladium, silver, and copper. Rolex does not plate their WG with rhodium. Where is your rhodium claim published?

Every Rolex watch contains Rhodium plating

Abdullah71601 · 3 April 2018, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Every Rolex watch contains Rhodium plating

SS too?

SearChart · 3 April 2018, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

SS too?

Yep, as it has absolutely nothing to do with the case or bracelet.
All bridges and the mainplate are rhodium coated brass.

Abdullah71601 · 3 April 2018, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Yep, as it has absolutely nothing to do with the case or bracelet.
All bridges and the mainplate are rhodium coated brass.

Cool.

The OP is talking PM formulations and platinum. I don’t think his theory about rhodium holds water there.

SearChart · 3 April 2018, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Cool.

The OP is talking PM formulations and platinum. I don’t think his theory about rhodium holds water there.

I know and you are right, Rolex keeps it a secret.
Maybe the OP can prove his statement by scraping some WG of one of his watches and having it tested under a electron microscope.

Abdullah71601 · 3 April 2018, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I know and you are right, Rolex keeps it a secret.
Maybe the OP can prove his statement by scraping some WG of one of his watches and having it tested under a electron microscope.

He can do ICP-MS on a bit of the case metal and tell us the percentage of each element in the composition.

SearChart · 3 April 2018, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

He can do ICP-MS on a bit of the case metal and tell us the percentage of each element in the composition.

We'll need a decent sample. Chop one of the lugs off!

Abdullah71601 · 3 April 2018, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

We'll need a decent sample. Chop one of the lugs off!

A spare link will be fine. Dissolve in aqua regia, dilute in a little DI water, then aspirate into any decent ICP. We’ll have a detailed break down of all the metals present in a couple minutes.

austinp · 3 April 2018, 12:07 PM

I prefer dontcareium.

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GB-man · 3 April 2018, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomchicago

This isn't trolling, mate. Rather, simply a factual discussion of PM values all of which pertain to Rolex PM formulations. In Rolex WG, gold is alloyed with rhodium. Sorry didn't make that connection explicit enough as I expected most knew about Rolex alloying gold w/Rhodium.

I have seen enough of your work. I stand by my statement.

returntorolex · 3 April 2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I have seen enough of your work. I stand by my statement.

Wouldn’t have suspected it

GB-man · 3 April 2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

Wouldn’t have suspected it

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Emptywrist · 5 April 2018, 03:41 AM

I need a platinum day date before I die

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cajunron · 8 April 2018, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinp

I prefer dontcareium.

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And I want a Rolex made with unobtanium. Plenty out there.

28 March 2018, 04:58 AM	#1
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Sorry Platinum: Kicked Out of the Top 3 The top 3 most valuable precious metals are (mid point of bid/ask): Rhodium: $1925 Gold: $1343.90 Palladium: $977 (Sorry platinum didn't make it.) Why is Rhodium so expensive? http://www.kitco.com/market/

28 March 2018, 05:10 AM	#5
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	ill still pick Pt vs WG any day. Weight and rarity vs gold are not something i would put a monetary value on. Plus i like the idea of 950 Pt vs 750 Au, as that contributes to the feel. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

28 March 2018, 06:58 AM	#10
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Don’t bother OP is a huge troll and everyone knows it. __________________

28 March 2018, 05:05 AM	#2
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	as this applies to watches we care why? how bout they list from most rare to most abundant? just trying to avoid another gee why is a platinum watch so much more expensive that a gold watch, you know the drill Tom

28 March 2018, 05:08 AM	#3
Valhala Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 419	Weird

28 March 2018, 05:08 AM	#4
thomaswentworth Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tom Wentworth Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116610 Sub Posts: 541	Rhodium used to be over $12,000 per ounce.

28 March 2018, 06:08 AM	#6
Valenciawatchrepair Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 1,504	I always like to listen to people debate why one metal is "better" or an item is more money because of "x" metal. The stop price has more to do with it. I especially love the ones that complain about a platinum(95% pure) piece costs more than a 14KT gold(58.5% pure) piece. The purity alone should tell you that's ONE reason.

28 March 2018, 06:14 AM	#7
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Interesting, would have never guessed Rhodium was that expensive.

28 March 2018, 06:20 AM	#8
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Doesn't matter. I love my Platona and will buy a platinum sub if it is ever made. For all the platinum haters out there, don't buy it. These are luxury goods. No one is forcing you to buy anything.

28 March 2018, 06:57 AM	#9
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	I’m waiting for the Plutonium Daytona.

28 March 2018, 07:10 AM	#11
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Iridium is worth more than Palladium at 1020. I think you are perhaps a bit myopically focused on a limited number of metals.

3 April 2018, 12:07 PM	#23
austinp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: us Posts: 3,391	I prefer dontcareium. Sent from my SM-T820 using Tapatalk

5 April 2018, 03:41 AM	#27
Emptywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NW England Posts: 171	I need a platinum day date before I die Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk

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