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WatchMeGo · 27 December 2010, 01:24 PM

Hey guys, i'm just wondering about the gold in the two tone rolex watches. Take the new two tone ceramic subs for example. You can find one for as low as 8K (in BNIB condition), and when thats compared to the prices of the stainless model its fairly similar. Just wondering why that is? Are the links solid gold? because if they are that would be at least a few ounces of gold on the bracelet alone. I find that in most watch companies you notice a HUGE increase in price when there is any gold present on the watch. It just makes me wonder. I would love to see what you guys have to say?

Andad · 27 December 2010, 01:28 PM

I could give you 10 ounces of gold but you couldn't make a gold watch from it.

It's a bit like knowing the price of everything but the value of nothing.

dsio · 27 December 2010, 01:34 PM

Think the TT price variance is because while SS and solid gold looks good on about everyone, for some reason TT takes a certain kind of gentleman to make it look good (TT always looks good on ladies). My dad, with his silver hair or my grandfather would look great with TT because it has that sort of air of a statesman about it and goes well with older gentleman with grey hair.

My sister's boyfriend rocks a TT Serti Daytona even though he's only 18 but being an italian kid with gold chains and belts, he looks the part with it.

I just look like a spanner in TT, and many people do. Thats why a BNIB grey market TT might be similar money to a SS. At dealers, there is a steep MSRP increase.

Its a shame I don't look better with TT tbh, the GMT2C TT looks absolutely amazing, one of the prettiest watches I've seen. It just makes me look like I'm borrowing some older guys watch on my wrist though.

WatchMeGo · 27 December 2010, 01:36 PM

Ok, however, thats sort of the opposite of what i'm getting at. I am saying that knowing the price of gold, that is pretty darn good "value." Basically you can get the same watch, made partly from gold, for essentially the same price. Can you see what i am saying? Can you see why i am curious? very few things are like that.

BarkMaster · 27 December 2010, 01:37 PM

There is a huge decrease in value for a new precious metal watch once you buy it. The used price reflects its desirability more than the value of the metal itself.

WatchMeGo · 27 December 2010, 01:38 PM

Good point Ashley, i never thought of that! i think your on to something.

27 December 2010, 01:24 PM	#1
WatchMeGo Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada Posts: 130	Rolex Gold Hey guys, i'm just wondering about the gold in the two tone rolex watches. Take the new two tone ceramic subs for example. You can find one for as low as 8K (in BNIB condition), and when thats compared to the prices of the stainless model its fairly similar. Just wondering why that is? Are the links solid gold? because if they are that would be at least a few ounces of gold on the bracelet alone. I find that in most watch companies you notice a HUGE increase in price when there is any gold present on the watch. It just makes me wonder. I would love to see what you guys have to say?

27 December 2010, 01:28 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,528	I could give you 10 ounces of gold but you couldn't make a gold watch from it. It's a bit like knowing the price of everything but the value of nothing. __________________ E

27 December 2010, 01:34 PM	#3
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Think the TT price variance is because while SS and solid gold looks good on about everyone, for some reason TT takes a certain kind of gentleman to make it look good (TT always looks good on ladies). My dad, with his silver hair or my grandfather would look great with TT because it has that sort of air of a statesman about it and goes well with older gentleman with grey hair. My sister's boyfriend rocks a TT Serti Daytona even though he's only 18 but being an italian kid with gold chains and belts, he looks the part with it. I just look like a spanner in TT, and many people do. Thats why a BNIB grey market TT might be similar money to a SS. At dealers, there is a steep MSRP increase. Its a shame I don't look better with TT tbh, the GMT2C TT looks absolutely amazing, one of the prettiest watches I've seen. It just makes me look like I'm borrowing some older guys watch on my wrist though. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

27 December 2010, 01:37 PM	#5
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	There is a huge decrease in value for a new precious metal watch once you buy it. The used price reflects its desirability more than the value of the metal itself. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

27 December 2010, 01:36 PM	#4
WatchMeGo Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada Posts: 130	Ok, however, thats sort of the opposite of what i'm getting at. I am saying that knowing the price of gold, that is pretty darn good "value." Basically you can get the same watch, made partly from gold, for essentially the same price. Can you see what i am saying? Can you see why i am curious? very few things are like that.

27 December 2010, 01:38 PM	#6
WatchMeGo Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada Posts: 130	Good point Ashley, i never thought of that! i think your on to something.

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