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Old 27 August 2013, 11:47 AM   #31
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i went for white gold, best of both worlds =)
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Old 27 August 2013, 11:51 AM   #32
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Naw, she is just a WG person. But you gotta mix it up to keep it interesting! I do like the WG sub, but for some reason I think that as a daily wear would be harder to match than YG. It is a cool blue though
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Old 27 August 2013, 11:52 AM   #33
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Caching, that's what I am talking about!! Just something about that YG that makes me smile. I plan on wearing it as a daily. Like I said my wife thinks I am nuts and she is usually right about, well everything, but surely not this. We'll see I guess!!
It's an AMAZING Piece but I wouldn't wear it as a daily. 18K is way to soft to be worn as a daily watch ....plus it attracts way too much attention...be careful where you wear it! I would suggest getting a SS Rolex for daily wear. . . . . ..this is my rotation for during the week......


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Old 27 August 2013, 11:56 AM   #34
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I wore 18k YG Subs daily for years, without any soft gold problems.
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Old 27 August 2013, 12:09 PM   #35
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not yet- but whats in or out of fashion always changes- as it must.
Please don't tell that to the big watch crowd!
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Old 27 August 2013, 12:31 PM   #36
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Steel is steel, gold is gold and platinum is platinum and Mike aka Kilyung has them all!
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It's an AMAZING Piece but I wouldn't wear it as a daily. 18K is way to soft to be worn as a daily watch ....plus it attracts way too much attention...be careful where you wear it! I would suggest getting a SS Rolex for daily wear. . . . . ..this is my rotation for during the week......
I keep saying it...

This is why you need WG and/or platinum Rolexes as well. Renders the need for modern steel pointless! Vintage and precious metal's where it's at baby!!
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Old 27 August 2013, 12:46 PM   #37
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I tend to think gold pieces look better on leather straps, but I'm with the young crowd...
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Old 27 August 2013, 01:11 PM   #38
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What's considered young? I'm 32 and love my TT sub
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Old 27 August 2013, 01:16 PM   #39
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Yellow gold is so classic, it will never go out of style. SS has a few things going for it. It's cheaper than gold, it's more durable, and it has a more casual look.
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Old 27 August 2013, 01:20 PM   #40
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Old 27 August 2013, 01:35 PM   #41
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Old 27 August 2013, 01:45 PM   #42
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No. I loved my GMT yg
I mean loved

But it's way too flashy for me
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Old 27 August 2013, 01:47 PM   #43
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No way.

They look pretty special indeed, however, not for me…

I wound up going for a sporty gold piece (rose gold rubber clad AP) and its new still sitting in the box lol… Some people love gold, some do not..
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Old 27 August 2013, 02:54 PM   #44
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No, steel is still my preferred metal for any watch made for rigorous activity. I'm hoping to explore the luxurious world of YG later on in life, but preferably on a JLC Master Control or Reverso Classique on leather strap.
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Old 27 August 2013, 03:10 PM   #45
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No, steel is still my preferred metal for any watch made for rigorous activity. I'm hoping to explore the luxurious world of YG later on in life, but preferably on a JLC Master Control or Reverso Classique on leather strap.
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Old 27 August 2013, 03:20 PM   #46
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I am new to Rolex and really like the SS Sub. TT or solid YG don't appeal to me....some how too much bling. Maybe a 18K DD.
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Old 27 August 2013, 03:32 PM   #47
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I am new to the forums and I have decided to buy my first Rolex, a YG sub. I love YG, even though I have light skin. My wife thinks I am crazy and should go with steel! But a YG Rolex is magical IMO, and also seems to be emerging in response to the sea of steel out there, especially with those 40ish and younger. Does anyone else think that YG is he new SS?
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Old 27 August 2013, 03:37 PM   #48
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YG is always beautiful, it is one of my weaknesses; that and fried food!
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Old 27 August 2013, 05:50 PM   #49
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I love YG. I'm 38 and got married nearly 2 years ago and whilst my wife wanted her ring and engagement ring to be in platinum, I chose 18k yellow gold. It does present me with a slight difficulty though as I like my watch to match my wedding ring (slightly anal like that, as many of us are). So, this means that when I am able to finally purchase (upcoming house move, renovation and recently born baby daughter permitting) it will have to be a TT Daytona (as seen in my Avatar) or maybe even my grail YG Daytona on strap as seen in NickNG's recent crazy two incoming Daytona thread from last week. I love YG and although I'm not sure I would use a full gold piece for daily wear as might be a bit much, the black leather just tones it down slightly. I think YG is hot with the younger crowd now.
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Old 27 August 2013, 06:30 PM   #50
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SS will always be #1. Just feels like it's ready for anything.
YG is beautiful, but I reserve it for nicer occasions.
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Old 27 August 2013, 06:38 PM   #51
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Have loved gold even from a young age. Not for what it implies just the color. 25 and got a half rose gold. Still love gold. Those that say gold is old fashioned IMO it just implies they don't know how to dress in a classy way to compliment the gold.
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Old 27 August 2013, 08:01 PM   #52
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No and I do not understand what you mean. Gold is gold and steel is steel.

Buy what you like but do not confuse the two.
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Old 27 August 2013, 10:40 PM   #53
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No, YG can never be anything but YG...which is pretty amazing IMO.
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Old 27 August 2013, 10:42 PM   #54
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Nah bro stell is the best!
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Old 27 August 2013, 11:23 PM   #55
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Caching, that's what I am talking about!! Just something about that YG that makes me smile. I plan on wearing it as a daily. Like I said my wife thinks I am nuts and she is usually right about, well everything, but surely not this. We'll see I guess!!
Your wife is young, she will learn...
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Old 28 August 2013, 01:13 AM   #56
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I am new to the forums and I have decided to buy my first Rolex, a YG sub. I love YG, even though I have light skin. My wife thinks I am crazy and should go with steel! But a YG Rolex is magical IMO, and also seems to be emerging in response to the sea of steel out there, especially with those 40ish and younger. Does anyone else think that YG is he new SS?
I love YG and makes watch very special and amazing at ANY age, always go with YG if you can swing it, dont listen to the haters
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Old 28 August 2013, 01:50 AM   #57
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I thing YG only works well with he deessier watches. Sport watches look better in SS or WG in my opinion. As mentioned above a yellow gold watch is going to draw a lot of attention, and I don't mean the good kind of attention.
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Old 28 August 2013, 01:56 AM   #58
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My wife also hated YG on me. RG seems to be a bit more attractive.
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Old 28 August 2013, 02:07 AM   #59
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In short, no. YG is a huge price spike and most rolex enthusiasts still rather enjoy SS, I know I do. However, this will not hold me back from going YG one day.
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Old 28 August 2013, 02:16 AM   #60
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Steel is tough and practical...tool worthy. Gold is elegant and glorious...jewel worthy. Enjoy it all!
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