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Hodog16 · 24 September 2016, 12:32 AM

Thought I'd post my impressions after a week of alternating between my 116619 and my YG DD40.

The best way to describe the difference is an automobile analogy.

White gold is like driving an S class. Some people with casual knowledge will mistake it for a C class (especially since all Benz sedans now look the same, but I digress), but true gearheads will recognize the S class for what it is. Still, it's a really nice car but not too flashy or loud.

Yellow gold is like driving a lime green Aventador. Ain't nobody going to miss it! People who work with me who have never noticed my wrist before now draw their eyes there when I wear it. Definitely takes some getting used to.

With that said, I love 'em both!

watchwatcher · 24 September 2016, 12:36 AM

Agree...the YG is def like driving with the high beams on.

Two fantastic watches...enjoy!

Amex4711 · 24 September 2016, 01:33 AM

I drive an Aventador

as a watch

I LOVE MY AVENTADOR

congrats to these amazing watches

AK797 · 24 September 2016, 02:03 AM

I'm getting fed up with no one noticing my PM watches. That's it, I am hitting a strip joint right now...

KenNethcole · 24 September 2016, 03:40 AM

Wg fly under the radar but so does yg for me. Pretty much no one notice what I wear regardless of if it's pm or ss.

Loevhagen · 24 September 2016, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hodog16

White gold is like driving an S class. Some people with casual knowledge will mistake it for a C class (especially since all Benz sedans now look the same, but I digress), but true gearheads will recognize the S class for what it is. Still, it's a really nice car but not too flashy or loud.

Funny.

So, if some one said "That is a nice SS Rolex!"; would you reply "Thank you" or "It's not SS, it is..."?

From what you said above, I would think the latter.

HorologyK · 24 September 2016, 03:58 AM

My WG pieces are always mistaken for SS

locutus49 · 24 September 2016, 04:00 AM

No one other than watch salespeople notice my Platona (or at least they don't comment) and that is fine with me. I love the weight and feel of it, and wear it every day.

Enjoy your watches, OP.

Lordofrolex · 24 September 2016, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I'm getting fed up with no one noticing my PM watches. That's it, I am hitting a strip joint right now...

I feel the same way no one ever notices any of my watches. From a SS to an all gold DD. Nope, not a word from anyone ever.

Snow-Dweller · 24 September 2016, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I'm getting fed up with no one noticing my PM watches. That's it, I am hitting a strip joint right now...

Snow-Dweller · 24 September 2016, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HorologyK

My WG pieces are always mistaken for SS

Fantastic! That's why I love them.

Hodog16 · 24 September 2016, 04:22 AM

If somebody called my 116619 SS I would not correct them. In fact with the only co worker who ever noticed my watches, I told them on purpose it was SS. They noticed the first day that the watch was different, and I just said I liked the color better but that otherwise it was the same watch.

Just a fun observation to share.

AK797 · 24 September 2016, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

I feel the same way no one ever notices any of my watches. From a SS to an all gold DD. Nope, not a word from anyone ever.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Actually I was on the other end of this the other day, having spent a couple of hours assisting with some handbag shopping I was losing the will to live and when I spotted a salesman wearing a TT Subc I almost grabbed at his wrist like a thirsty man stranded in the desert

. He was frankly alarmed and so I quickly showed him mine so he relaxed and then we had a chuckle together.

Rolex addict · 24 September 2016, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I'm getting fed up with no one noticing my PM watches. That's it, I am hitting a strip joint right now...

I'm on my way!!! Don't leave without me. I want my watch to be noticed, too!!

Etschell · 24 September 2016, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

I'm on my way!!! Don't leave without me. I want my watch to be noticed, too!!

there are other ways to get your watch noticed that are less expensive. just run down the street yelling "Im wearing a solid gold watch!!"

nick c · 24 September 2016, 05:49 AM

Because you need pm erotic watch

AK797 · 24 September 2016, 06:02 AM

G.D.BeanCounter · 24 September 2016, 08:11 AM

Now that's a first!!!

Pacheco · 24 September 2016, 08:21 AM

I'm on the WG bus and loving it!! If people were to think it was steel I wouldn't correct them. Stealth Bomber!!

kilyung · 24 September 2016, 12:56 PM

I must be doing something wrong 'cause I don't get noticed often

24 September 2016, 12:32 AM	#1
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	One week in: yellow and white gold impressions Thought I'd post my impressions after a week of alternating between my 116619 and my YG DD40. The best way to describe the difference is an automobile analogy. White gold is like driving an S class. Some people with casual knowledge will mistake it for a C class (especially since all Benz sedans now look the same, but I digress), but true gearheads will recognize the S class for what it is. Still, it's a really nice car but not too flashy or loud. Yellow gold is like driving a lime green Aventador. Ain't nobody going to miss it! People who work with me who have never noticed my wrist before now draw their eyes there when I wear it. Definitely takes some getting used to. With that said, I love 'em both!

24 September 2016, 05:49 AM	#16
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Because you need pm erotic watch Attached Images

24 September 2016, 08:21 AM	#19
Pacheco "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NYC Watch: DD40,DJ41,YM Blue Posts: 984	I'm on the WG bus and loving it!! If people were to think it was steel I wouldn't correct them. Stealth Bomber!! Attached Images __________________ What's life without a complication!

24 September 2016, 12:36 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Agree...the YG is def like driving with the high beams on. Two fantastic watches...enjoy!

24 September 2016, 01:33 AM	#3
Amex4711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Thomas Location: Germany Watch: yes of course Posts: 1,889	I drive an Aventador as a watch I LOVE MY AVENTADOR congrats to these amazing watches

24 September 2016, 02:03 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I'm getting fed up with no one noticing my PM watches. That's it, I am hitting a strip joint right now...

24 September 2016, 03:40 AM	#5
KenNethcole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 861	Wg fly under the radar but so does yg for me. Pretty much no one notice what I wear regardless of if it's pm or ss.

24 September 2016, 03:58 AM	#7
HorologyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,363	My WG pieces are always mistaken for SS

24 September 2016, 04:00 AM	#8
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	No one other than watch salespeople notice my Platona (or at least they don't comment) and that is fine with me. I love the weight and feel of it, and wear it every day. Enjoy your watches, OP.

24 September 2016, 04:22 AM	#12
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	If somebody called my 116619 SS I would not correct them. In fact with the only co worker who ever noticed my watches, I told them on purpose it was SS. They noticed the first day that the watch was different, and I just said I liked the color better but that otherwise it was the same watch. Just a fun observation to share.

24 September 2016, 06:02 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369

24 September 2016, 08:11 AM	#18
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	Now that's a first!!!

24 September 2016, 12:56 PM	#20
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I must be doing something wrong 'cause I don't get noticed often

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