Rolex gold question.

[my rolex]

Interested in getting a smurf (116619) but wanted to ask the experts about Rolex white gold and how it ages. How does Rolex gold hold over the years does it wear more than SS.

Also I've read that Rolex white gold has a yellow hue. Does this yellow hue become apparent over time or with wear. Please share your comments and pictures are always welcomed. Thanks.

[Danny83]

It holds beautifully and it may have a very slight hue to it. The heft of the thing is amazing and it does not change colors it always looks great. I sold mine so other members please post some pics .

[abovedeck]

ALL white gold has a yellow hue to it, at some point. All gold is naturally yellow so depending on how worn the piece is, you will see "yellow." But Rolex gold is a very high quality so I would say that even a 20 year old piece will show very very small signs of "hewing."

[AK797]

Yes, as said it has a more yellow hue to it than SS but this is right from the start and will not change or get yellow-er over time.

[locutus49]

Rolex WG is solid, not plated like Patek's, so it will maintain its coloration through its life. I own one.

[kilyung]

Rolex WG should not change color but being a relatively new model only time will tell.

[hsfrank]

Following information is from Wikipedia. It may help to explain why some white gold has more of a yellowish tone than others.
"White gold is an alloy of gold and at least one white metal, usually nickel, manganese or palladium. In order to make the gold white, it is combined with metal alloys that are white in nature and plated with an extremely hard element called rhodium. Although strong, rhodium may wear away over time. Replating is a simple process that can be done to restore whiteness to rhodium-plated jewelry."

[THC]

all white gold is simply jealous of yellow gold LOL... Inside it is trying to follow the leader by coming out

[watchnutty]

doesn't Rolex have like a patented blend for all their metals that makes them harder/better than just plain gold/WG?

[Flstfirider]

Originally Posted by hsfrank

Following information is from Wikipedia. It may help to explain why some white gold has more of a yellowish tone than others.
"White gold is an alloy of gold and at least one white metal, usually nickel, manganese or palladium. In order to make the gold white, it is combined with metal alloys that are white in nature and plated with an extremely hard element called rhodium. Although strong, rhodium may wear away over time. Replating is a simple process that can be done to restore whiteness to rhodium-plated jewelry."

Rolex does not rhodium plate their WG.

[J!m]

I think I read Rolex uses platinum I. Their white good to keep it white without the rhodium plating.

Now rhodium is an element I really love for a lot of reasons...

[padi56]

Originally Posted by my rolex

Interested in getting a smurf (116619) but wanted to ask the experts about Rolex white gold and how it ages. How does Rolex gold hold over the years does it wear more than SS.

Also I've read that Rolex white gold has a yellow hue. Does this yellow hue become apparent over time or with wear. Please share your comments and pictures are always welcomed. Thanks.

Rolex 18 Ct gold is just that no matter who makes it 75% pure gold the other 25% of the alloy added is mostly copper/nickel in the yellow plus now they add a bit of silver too.As for the white gold the gold alloy is mixed with a small amount of Platinum or Palladium plus other alloys like nickel to turn yellow gold into white.But its not Rhodium plated in any way, but keeps its white colour well over the years. And with the so called Everose gold a tiny amount of Platinum is added to the copper gold alloy mix which supposed to keep its colour over the years. And with watches like the ceramic LV at one time Rolex called it a green gold dial even on the web site,but it was soon removed as the dial was not solid gold.But a aluminum disc coated very similar to a PVD coating with a mixture of gold power and aluminum oxide in a unknown process only known by Rolex to turn it to green gold effect.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by my rolex

Interested in getting a smurf (116619) but wanted to ask the experts about Rolex white gold and how it ages. How does Rolex gold hold over the years does it wear more than SS.

Also I've read that Rolex white gold has a yellow hue. Does this yellow hue become apparent over time or with wear. Please share your comments and pictures are always welcomed. Thanks.

Gold jewelry has been around for centuries and so your gold watch will outlast you. It is softer than stainless but with the alloy blend it is durable and will develop a nice patina of small nicks and scratches over time. None will be detracting and a light polish with any jewelers cloth will bring back the luster.

As mentioned, Rolex white gold today is not plated and is the same all the way through.

[watchnutty]

since you guys know everything I was curious if PM Rolex prices fluctuate at all with the rise/fall of PM's on the worldwide market?

[SaddleSC]

I wouldn't describe it as a "yellow hue" but rather a "warm glow"

[superdog]

Get it. It won't let you down.

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by watchnutty

since you guys know everything I was curious if PM Rolex prices fluctuate at all with the rise/fall of PM's on the worldwide market?

Since Rolex PM watches are WAY OVERPRICED if considering only the weight of the alloy contained in the watch.........IMHO, their prices do not fluctuate with the world market of precious metals. With that said, as with any commodity their price might fluctuate some with either a strong or weak economy.

JMHO

[Paul Newman]

Originally Posted by watchnutty

since you guys know everything I was curious if PM Rolex prices fluctuate at all with the rise/fall of PM's on the worldwide market?

Rolex does not change their prices on a short term basis according to precious metal markets. For instance, in September of 2011 when gold peaked at $1,900/oz, Rolex did not rush out and raise their prices - they waited until June of 2012 to do that. Unlike other manufacturers of fine watches, it has not been Rolex's policy to lower prices when gold has gone down.

[Brian Page]

You can see a little of that hue in sunlight, but it's a good thing!





Good luck!

[watchwatcher]

If you're interested in a Smurf, I would jump on it. It's an amazing piece and Rolex WG is awesome.

[watchwatcher]

Now that's a pair. Wow!

Originally Posted by Brian Page

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

If you're interested in a Smurf, I would jump on it. It's an amazing piece and Rolex WG is awesome.

I couldn't agree more!

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Now that's a pair. Wow!

Thanks!

[Tank0040]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

You can see a little of that hue in sunlight, but it's a good thing!





Good luck!

Beautiful pair right there Brian! You're on a roll! What's next?

[kwang]

Like other said white gold is warmer vs platinum or SS. Unless you wear 2 watches side-by-side it is not a big difference once it is on your wrist. I start to wear white gold with earthy tone outfit, it looks better than the "blueish" metals.

[SL BRABUS]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Rolex WG is solid, not plated like Patek's, so it will maintain its coloration through its life. I own one.

Correct if I'm wrong.....

I thought Patek's only made solid gold if you buy the gold versions.....

If it plated then it should not have 750 gold stamp....

[bradj]

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

Correct if I'm wrong.....

I thought Patek's only made solid gold if you buy the gold versions.....

If it plated then it should not have 750 gold stamp....

I believe he was referring to the Rhodium Plating over white gold

[Jari from Finland]

I have yellow gold watches, and over the years they look like new. I think that so does also white gold.

[CHRONOLEX]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

You can see a little of that hue in sunlight, but it's a good thing!





Good luck!

This is a great comparison of the Smurf blue with the new Pepsi. Congrats again on these!

[jhe888]

SaddleSC is right. White gold (all white gold) has a warm silvery color, as opposed to the more neutral silver of stainless steel or platinum. You can't call it yellowish. Some jewelry makers plate white gold with palladium to give it a more neutral color. I understand Rolex does not do this.