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RJC · 23 April 2010, 01:45 AM

I've never been attracted to yellow gold in any shape or form, but now I've turned 40, I keep looking enviously at the YG Anniversary and TT GMTIIC.

Do you think this is, in fact, an age thing??

I really don't know how long I'm going to be able to resist.

Lion · 23 April 2010, 01:48 AM

Nothing is wrong in wearing and enjoying a yellow gold watch. Your taste has just changed is all!!!

GerardoG · 23 April 2010, 01:51 AM

I disagree. It is personal taste. My first Rolex is a 2 tone. My first YG watch (DayDate) was bought when I turned 31. Now there are several 2 tones and YG's in the collection.

rad87gn · 23 April 2010, 01:59 AM

Definately personal taste. I've liked gold since long as I can remember as a child.

smallcandle · 23 April 2010, 02:18 AM

Certainly more of a personal choice rather than an age issue. While I've never owned a gold watch I've always admired them and think they can be quite beautiful. Case in point, the YG Daytona w/ Newman dial... OMG!

Prince · 23 April 2010, 02:20 AM

I'm not sure, but I think I may like Gold. Steel & Gold. Yep...pretty sure!!!

Of course, I am old (relatively speaking).

tkc324 · 23 April 2010, 02:27 AM

I think its an age thing... I just turned 30... and have never thought about getting a gold or 2 tone watch in my life before...
Recently I started to admire 2 tone watches more and more... ie blusey and 2 tone GMT... maybe i can wait until I turn 40 to buy one.

Dr. Robert · 23 April 2010, 02:28 AM

I inherited this watch at 36, didn't think about an age thing.....since the watch was my dad's, it makes me happy when I wear it....and I always hum the tune "Goldfinger"!

inLine4 · 23 April 2010, 02:32 AM

I love my Sub. Nuthin' wrong w/a little gold.

level · 23 April 2010, 03:20 AM

I think it's personal taste. I've always liked yellow gold and felt a few hundred dollars worth of gold really enhance the look of a watch. Plus it's 100% "functional", you get to enjoy every time you look at your watch.

BUSCH297 · 23 April 2010, 03:22 AM

I'll take a gold sub with blue dial and i'm only 40.

Captainz · 23 April 2010, 03:22 AM

Gold is BEAUTIFUL! It is sort-of precious and investment grade. It took me sometime to feel comfortable with mine. Now that I am comfortable, I really need a SS or Rubber something.. Its a Balance issue.

CZ

motoface · 23 April 2010, 03:31 AM

definitely personal taste. Never liked yellow gold and still don't, but I can appreciate on others

stockjock1975 · 23 April 2010, 04:16 AM

All things being equal, I tend to be drawn more to Rose Gold. Sometimes the pure yellow gold look just seems a little much at times. On the other hand, rose gold has a more sophisticated, elegant look. Just my personal opinion. But long story short, gold is class!

AstroBoy · 23 April 2010, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJC

I've never been attracted to yellow gold in any shape or form, but now I've turned 40, I keep looking enviously at the YG Anniversary and TT GMTIIC.

Do you think this is, in fact, an age thing??

I really don't know how long I'm going to be able to resist.

No...It's not an aging thing!

There is no such thing as aging !

I'm going through the same thing here: i'm drawing to YG and bought a TT Datona last year. now im yearning for a YG president when my AARP application card arrive in the mail! LOL!

mb hawaii · 23 April 2010, 05:21 AM

I think it depends on the individual. For some (actually I think for many) taste does change with age. There are however many other variables like income, job, friends, today's fashion trend, etc. I used to love baggy ass jeans and jerseys. I now favor a collared shirt and shorts. I favored SS before, now YG

thoang · 23 April 2010, 05:31 AM

Funny, I actually purchased all YG ladies DJ president for my wife while we were in our 20's. Then her taste shifted to platinum so I got her a platinum DJ with diamonds. I don't think it's an age thing, just a matter of personal taste.

pz93c · 23 April 2010, 06:00 AM

Age.

As I get older, a WG DD is starting to call my name.

I'm not old enough for YG yet.

boa2 · 23 April 2010, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rad87gn

Definately personal taste. I've liked gold since long as I can remember as a child.

Same for me. Always liked yellow gold, and still do.

dl_amg · 23 April 2010, 06:26 AM

It's AGE. I never like YG until I hit my 35.
Here is my time (watch) line for owning rolex:
25-35 - SS
35-45 - TT (now)
45-55 - YG
55-65 - WG/PT
65+ anything goes... ;)

Otto · 23 April 2010, 06:35 AM

Yes; it's an age thing. I didn't like YG until my late teens.

JBat · 23 April 2010, 06:36 AM

Gold is and always has been a beautiful, cherished metal. You either like it or don't, I suppose, but I don't get this whole age thing.

110108 · 23 April 2010, 06:40 AM

yeah i'm not sure if it's an age thing or personal prefrence but i am a ss or if i have to have gold it'll be white gold kinda person

Vee-Dweller · 23 April 2010, 06:57 AM

i think it's an age thing and i think it depends on where abouts in the world your from.for me 39 year old brit i think all yellow gold looks too old manish too flashy and too chavvy although i'm starting to not mind tt as much as i used to. but what do i know i will probably be lusting after a yg dd in 10 years.

QueueCumber · 23 April 2010, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJC

I've never been attracted to yellow gold in any shape or form, but now I've turned 40, I keep looking enviously at the YG Anniversary and TT GMTIIC.

Do you think this is, in fact, an age thing??

I really don't know how long I'm going to be able to resist.

Why buy a yellow gold Rolex when you can have a white gold Rolex?

QueueCumber · 23 April 2010, 07:28 AM

I don't think age has much to do with it, because at any age it is going to say, "I have lots of money!"

Two tone isn't so bad in terms of perceived expense. White gold is only going to be noticed as expensive by people who know the watch only comes in white gold. In either case the yellow gold gets scratched fairly easily IME.

Chozn1 · 23 April 2010, 07:28 AM

Bought my first DD at 24 and never got a cross look. Just wear what you want.

sakuraba · 23 April 2010, 07:32 AM

I've found my tastes have gone in the opposite direction.

When I was younger, it was YG or nothing. As I got older, I learned to appreciate the understated more than the bold, and now will not wear anything but SS.

Guess it's a matter of personal taste, and what goes on your wrist should be entirely up to you.

DDG · 23 April 2010, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJC

I've never been attracted to yellow gold in any shape or form, but now I've turned 40, I keep looking enviously at the YG Anniversary and TT GMTIIC.

Do you think this is, in fact, an age thing??

I really don't know how long I'm going to be able to resist.

I like gold because it matches most of my teeth.

QueueCumber · 23 April 2010, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDG

I like gold because it matches most of my teeth.

Ewww...

23 April 2010, 01:45 AM	#1
RJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,125	Yellow Gold... An age thing???? I've never been attracted to yellow gold in any shape or form, but now I've turned 40, I keep looking enviously at the YG Anniversary and TT GMTIIC. Do you think this is, in fact, an age thing?? I really don't know how long I'm going to be able to resist. __________________ Current - DSJC 136660 - Sea-Dweller 126600

23 April 2010, 01:48 AM	#2
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Nothing is wrong in wearing and enjoying a yellow gold watch. Your taste has just changed is all!!! __________________ 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!!!

23 April 2010, 01:59 AM	#4
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Definately personal taste. I've liked gold since long as I can remember as a child. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

23 April 2010, 02:18 AM	#5
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Certainly more of a personal choice rather than an age issue. While I've never owned a gold watch I've always admired them and think they can be quite beautiful. Case in point, the YG Daytona w/ Newman dial... OMG! __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

23 April 2010, 02:20 AM	#6
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I'm not sure, but I think I may like Gold. Steel & Gold. Yep...pretty sure!!! Of course, I am old (relatively speaking). __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

23 April 2010, 01:51 AM	#3
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I disagree. It is personal taste. My first Rolex is a 2 tone. My first YG watch (DayDate) was bought when I turned 31. Now there are several 2 tones and YG's in the collection.

23 April 2010, 02:27 AM	#7
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I think its an age thing... I just turned 30... and have never thought about getting a gold or 2 tone watch in my life before... Recently I started to admire 2 tone watches more and more... ie blusey and 2 tone GMT... maybe i can wait until I turn 40 to buy one.

23 April 2010, 02:28 AM	#8
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,258	I inherited this watch at 36, didn't think about an age thing.....since the watch was my dad's, it makes me happy when I wear it....and I always hum the tune "Goldfinger"!

23 April 2010, 02:32 AM	#9
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	I love my Sub. Nuthin' wrong w/a little gold. __________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

23 April 2010, 03:20 AM	#10
level Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 296	I think it's personal taste. I've always liked yellow gold and felt a few hundred dollars worth of gold really enhance the look of a watch. Plus it's 100% "functional", you get to enjoy every time you look at your watch.

23 April 2010, 03:22 AM	#11
BUSCH297 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rhode Island Watch: 14060M Posts: 51	I'll take a gold sub with blue dial and i'm only 40.

23 April 2010, 03:22 AM	#12
Captainz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Aldo Location: Left Coast Watch: All of them Posts: 879	Gold is BEAUTIFUL! It is sort-of precious and investment grade. It took me sometime to feel comfortable with mine. Now that I am comfortable, I really need a SS or Rubber something.. Its a Balance issue. CZ

23 April 2010, 03:31 AM	#13
motoface Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ca Posts: 37	definitely personal taste. Never liked yellow gold and still don't, but I can appreciate on others

23 April 2010, 04:16 AM	#14
stockjock1975 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	All things being equal, I tend to be drawn more to Rose Gold. Sometimes the pure yellow gold look just seems a little much at times. On the other hand, rose gold has a more sophisticated, elegant look. Just my personal opinion. But long story short, gold is class!

23 April 2010, 05:21 AM	#16
mb hawaii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sunny Hawaii Watch: 116528 /126715CHNR Posts: 451	I think it depends on the individual. For some (actually I think for many) taste does change with age. There are however many other variables like income, job, friends, today's fashion trend, etc. I used to love baggy ass jeans and jerseys. I now favor a collared shirt and shorts. I favored SS before, now YG

23 April 2010, 05:31 AM	#17
thoang "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tuan Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Deepsea Posts: 103	Funny, I actually purchased all YG ladies DJ president for my wife while we were in our 20's. Then her taste shifted to platinum so I got her a platinum DJ with diamonds. I don't think it's an age thing, just a matter of personal taste.

23 April 2010, 06:00 AM	#18
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Age. As I get older, a WG DD is starting to call my name. I'm not old enough for YG yet.

23 April 2010, 06:26 AM	#20
dl_amg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1503 & 1675B Posts: 19	It's AGE. I never like YG until I hit my 35. Here is my time (watch) line for owning rolex: 25-35 - SS 35-45 - TT (now) 45-55 - YG 55-65 - WG/PT 65+ anything goes... ;)

23 April 2010, 06:35 AM	#21
Otto 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,023	Age Yes; it's an age thing. I didn't like YG until my late teens.

23 April 2010, 06:36 AM	#22
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Gold is and always has been a beautiful, cherished metal. You either like it or don't, I suppose, but I don't get this whole age thing.

23 April 2010, 06:40 AM	#23
110108 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: california usa Posts: 50	yeah i'm not sure if it's an age thing or personal prefrence but i am a ss or if i have to have gold it'll be white gold kinda person

23 April 2010, 06:57 AM	#24
Vee-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: uk Watch: 16600 Posts: 55	i think it's an age thing and i think it depends on where abouts in the world your from.for me 39 year old brit i think all yellow gold looks too old manish too flashy and too chavvy although i'm starting to not mind tt as much as i used to. but what do i know i will probably be lusting after a yg dd in 10 years.

23 April 2010, 07:28 AM	#26
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	I don't think age has much to do with it, because at any age it is going to say, "I have lots of money!" Two tone isn't so bad in terms of perceived expense. White gold is only going to be noticed as expensive by people who know the watch only comes in white gold. In either case the yellow gold gets scratched fairly easily IME.

23 April 2010, 07:28 AM	#27
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	Bought my first DD at 24 and never got a cross look. Just wear what you want. __________________ Current Models... (K)Bluesy (M) TT DJ In search of DayDate Prior models... Just about everything.

23 April 2010, 07:32 AM	#28
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I've found my tastes have gone in the opposite direction. When I was younger, it was YG or nothing. As I got older, I learned to appreciate the understated more than the bold, and now will not wear anything but SS. Guess it's a matter of personal taste, and what goes on your wrist should be entirely up to you. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

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