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akshay · 15 December 2010, 03:36 AM

Just by looking at it?

I compared my platinum DD to the stainless steel alarm clock that I have and they look similar.

I want to be able to wear it without worry of being noticed by potential thieves.

Tools · 15 December 2010, 03:39 AM

If you are wearing a Day Date, then it hardly matters as they only come in either gold or platinum........

rmfnla · 15 December 2010, 03:40 AM

If you're really worried about it you could leave the DD at home and wear the SS alarm clock...

akshay · 15 December 2010, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

If you are wearing a Day Date, then it hardly matters as they only come in either gold or platinum........

I know.

What I wanted to know is if a layperson could tell the diff on the street as I wander around.

padi56 · 15 December 2010, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

If you are wearing a Day Date, then it hardly matters as they only come in either gold or platinum........

Precisely Larry and why buy a Platinum DD watch if you are going to be afraid to wear it no matter what the colour metal..

mtrunner · 15 December 2010, 03:46 AM

No I don't think most people can tell the difference between platinum, stainless steel or white gold. They all look very similar especially at a distance.

esm · 15 December 2010, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay

I compared my platinum DD to the stainless steel alarm clock that I have and they look similar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay

I know.

What I wanted to know is if a layperson could tell the diff on the street as I wander around.

if a WIS PT950 DD owner can not really tell the colour difference between PT950 and SS, then what hope does a layperson have?

i think you are safe in terms of colour similarity....

Tunacan26 · 15 December 2010, 03:47 AM

Maybe by looking at your check book balance or credit card statement....

Chris B · 15 December 2010, 03:48 AM

Please post pics of your PL DD

MortgageGuy · 15 December 2010, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfnla

If you're really worried about it you could leave the DD at home and wear the SS alarm clock...

: dummy:

Jocke · 15 December 2010, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay

Just by looking at it?

I compared my platinum DD to the stainless steel alarm clock that I have and they look similar.

I want to be able to wear it without worry of being noticed by potential thieves.

In your case the price tag will shows it.

MonBK · 15 December 2010, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

In your case the price tag will shows it.

It could be an expensive alarm clock.

Jocke · 15 December 2010, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

It could be an expensive alarm clock.

If its more expensive than a Plat DD so did I hope it plays jingle bells in Dolby 7.1.

MonBK · 15 December 2010, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

If its more expensive than a Plat DD so did I hope it plays jingle bells in Dolby 7.1.

For that price..............of course it will.

rolexertion · 15 December 2010, 06:35 AM

Platinum is heavier.

snowbird · 15 December 2010, 06:47 AM

I can't tell by looking but I assume jewelry experts can.

As noted above, the weight is different between the various metals though.

Le Chef · 15 December 2010, 07:02 AM

It's actually very easy to tell. They have very different color "temperatures". The weight is obviously very different and easy to appreciate. Put them side by side and yu would have no doubt which was which.

rmfnla · 15 December 2010, 07:08 AM

Except you can't do side-by-side when you are wearing only one watch, and I don't think the average person, potential thief or otherwise, will see anything other than a silver-colored metal that could be just about anything.

esm · 15 December 2010, 07:10 AM

can you tell which is which?

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yemenmocha · 15 December 2010, 07:11 AM

Most people cannot tell the difference. Only exception might be Platinum.

People think my SS Daytona is white gold, because it is stunning when polished and well just overall clean. Almost looks wet.

Ebruner · 15 December 2010, 07:21 AM

I can tell right away, but I am in the business.

-Eddie

esm · 15 December 2010, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebruner

I can tell right away, but I am in the business.

-Eddie

there you go - a "normal" layperson may not be able to then

petesjag · 15 December 2010, 07:42 AM

Yes...
SS has a cold hue....
White gold has a tinge of a warm tone in it, you will notice it specifically in certain reflections...
Platinum has less shine and is less reflective...
Silver is by nature darker then white gold and less reflective....
pete

Le Chef · 15 December 2010, 08:12 AM

A few years ago I was sent a wg watch by mistake. It was immediately obvious it was white gold by color of the metal and by the weight. You shouldn't confuse any of them, even in isolation.

HL65 · 15 December 2010, 09:11 AM

You can tell the difference as soon as you put them on!!!

rmfnla · 15 December 2010, 10:34 AM

[QUOTE=Le Chef;2221235]A few years ago I was sent a wg watch by mistake. It was immediately obvious it was white gold by color of the metal and by the weight. You shouldn't confuse any of them, even in isolation.[/QUOTE]

What, were you in jail?

Boopie · 15 December 2010, 02:02 PM

just by looking at WG vs SS, I can't tell the difference.

fc3s2k · 15 December 2010, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

Please post pics of your PL DD

greg (mosco) has one at the FS section and looked AWESOME!!! I wish I have the $$ for one of those... someday!!!

Chipmunk · 15 December 2010, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boopie

just by looking at WG vs SS, I can't tell the difference.

x2.

Singslinger · 15 December 2010, 06:56 PM

Most laypersons would not be able to distinguish WG from SS or platinum by just looking.

15 December 2010, 03:36 AM	#1
akshay Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 140	Can u tell the difference between stainless steel, silver, white gold and platinum? Just by looking at it? I compared my platinum DD to the stainless steel alarm clock that I have and they look similar. I want to be able to wear it without worry of being noticed by potential thieves.

15 December 2010, 03:39 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	If you are wearing a Day Date, then it hardly matters as they only come in either gold or platinum........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 December 2010, 03:40 AM	#3
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	If you're really worried about it you could leave the DD at home and wear the SS alarm clock... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

15 December 2010, 07:08 AM	#18
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Except you can't do side-by-side when you are wearing only one watch, and I don't think the average person, potential thief or otherwise, will see anything other than a silver-colored metal that could be just about anything. __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

15 December 2010, 07:11 AM	#20
yemenmocha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Watch: SS & TT Daytonas Posts: 471	Most people cannot tell the difference. Only exception might be Platinum. People think my SS Daytona is white gold, because it is stunning when polished and well just overall clean. Almost looks wet. __________________ Day-Date President, Champagne Dial SS Daytona Black Dial TT Daytona Slate Dial Omega Railmaster Tudor Submariner

15 December 2010, 03:46 AM	#6
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	No I don't think most people can tell the difference between platinum, stainless steel or white gold. They all look very similar especially at a distance.

15 December 2010, 03:47 AM	#8
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	Maybe by looking at your check book balance or credit card statement....

15 December 2010, 03:48 AM	#9
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Please post pics of your PL DD

15 December 2010, 06:35 AM	#15
rolexertion Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal, PQ Posts: 722	Platinum is heavier.

15 December 2010, 06:47 AM	#16
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	I can't tell by looking but I assume jewelry experts can. As noted above, the weight is different between the various metals though.

15 December 2010, 07:02 AM	#17
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	It's actually very easy to tell. They have very different color "temperatures". The weight is obviously very different and easy to appreciate. Put them side by side and yu would have no doubt which was which.

15 December 2010, 07:10 AM	#19
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	can you tell which is which? [IMG]http:jpg[/IMG]

15 December 2010, 07:21 AM	#21
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	I can tell right away, but I am in the business. -Eddie __________________

15 December 2010, 07:42 AM	#23
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Yes... SS has a cold hue.... White gold has a tinge of a warm tone in it, you will notice it specifically in certain reflections... Platinum has less shine and is less reflective... Silver is by nature darker then white gold and less reflective.... pete

15 December 2010, 08:12 AM	#24
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	A few years ago I was sent a wg watch by mistake. It was immediately obvious it was white gold by color of the metal and by the weight. You shouldn't confuse any of them, even in isolation.

15 December 2010, 09:11 AM	#25
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	You can tell the difference as soon as you put them on!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 December 2010, 10:34 AM	#26
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	[QUOTE=Le Chef;2221235]A few years ago I was sent a wg watch by mistake. It was immediately obvious it was white gold by color of the metal and by the weight. You shouldn't confuse any of them, even in isolation.[/QUOTE] What, were you in jail? __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

15 December 2010, 02:02 PM	#27
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	just by looking at WG vs SS, I can't tell the difference.

15 December 2010, 06:56 PM	#30
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Most laypersons would not be able to distinguish WG from SS or platinum by just looking.

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