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emersm · 16 September 2018, 10:04 PM

Lots of chatter lately about “ why would you buy a white gold watch” or “why would you buy a yellow gold watch”.

I am curious which color is prefered on TRF, white gold or yellow gold?

AEC · 16 September 2018, 10:19 PM

I think I would go yellow or rose for a Cellini, but I would choose white for a Day-Date or a Daytona. I have a dark complexion, and I love the way white gold looks against it.

Also, I like the way 18k white gold is "selectively" under the radar (some people will know, and I imagine those are people who won't judge me or think differently of me).

Jace · 16 September 2018, 10:36 PM

A white gold watch is more under the radar. While the subtle differences are probably no way only noticeable to us, I felt the white gold was too gray in color. Gold is yellow in color and white is not a natural look of the metal.

Thus I opted to purchase platinum instead.

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DoctorA · 16 September 2018, 10:41 PM

White gold for the weight without the bling

travisb · 16 September 2018, 10:44 PM

I enjoy both but prefer WG as it's more under the radar but you still get the nice heft of PM.

beshannon · 16 September 2018, 10:49 PM

I do not like yellow gold at all, never have

ap1 · 16 September 2018, 11:04 PM

Wg for stealth mode

1William · 16 September 2018, 11:07 PM

If only one PM watch in the collection I would and did chose YG. When I had multiple PM watches I went with YG or WG or Platinum.

tyler1980 · 16 September 2018, 11:09 PM

WG on a bracelet. YG or RG is fine for me on a strap, but full bracelet im just not comfortable with it. Both in the bling factor and also because i don't think it looks particularly good on me.

rmlovett1 · 16 September 2018, 11:17 PM

Love both! Wear PT/WG most often. I’ve tried (many times) to wear YG as a daily, but just wasn’t ever comfortable, always felt as if I had to baby it, and it is loud for my daily taste. I don’t mind the boldness/loudness...just not daily. Oddly enough, I don’t feel the need to baby my white metal pieces st all.

Onikage · 16 September 2018, 11:19 PM

All gold is awesome should be an option.

Pongster · 16 September 2018, 11:53 PM

White gold for sports. Yellow gold for datejust and daydate and cellini.

Amex4711 · 17 September 2018, 12:07 AM

also white gold for Daydate

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Originally Posted by Pongster

White gold for sports. Yellow gold for datejust and daydate and cellini.

aurenas · 17 September 2018, 12:20 AM

For me YG! Looks so lavish but good. For example this daytona

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t65tampa · 17 September 2018, 12:21 AM

Rolex makes their watches in a variety of metals and hues because there is no rule as far as what color of gold or what type of metal is best. Rolex is smart enough to let the consumer choose and provides them enough variety.

I personally love yellow gold.

Bigblu10 · 17 September 2018, 12:27 AM

Yellow gold. It's natural color and emanates a nice glow in the setting sun at dusk. If I want a white metal I will go stainless steel. I have no hangups with the bling factor and have no need to " fly under the radar" which is a silly description.

SearChart · 17 September 2018, 12:29 AM

Yellow and Rose for me, and if I really had some dough to throw I'd get platinum. WG isn't for me but I can see the appeal.

WJGESQ · 17 September 2018, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by aurenas

For me YG! Looks so lavish but good. For example this daytona

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Stunning.

Chaching · 17 September 2018, 12:37 AM

Why bother with White Gold? If you are going to buy a "GOLD" Watch get Yellow Gold … if not get Stainless Steel. Gold naturally is YELLOW. Nothing like a Rolex Yellow Gold Watch! Seems to me to defeat the purpose of buying a "Gold Watch." Most don't have $35 - $40K to just spend on a watch so … it comes down to more disposable income. My opinion only.

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RichM · 17 September 2018, 12:41 AM

All mine end with a 9.

aurenas · 17 September 2018, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaching

Why bother with White Gold? If you are going to buy a "GOLD" Watch get Yellow Gold … if not get Stainless Steel. Gold naturally is YELLOW. Nothing like a Rolex Yellow Gold Watch! Seems to me to defeat the purpose of buying a "Gold Watch." Most don't have $35 - $40K to just spend on a watch so … it comes down to more disposable income. My opinion only.

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Totally agree with you sir

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ytsethunder · 17 September 2018, 12:47 AM

YG is great, but WG is much more wearable and under-the-radar. Think it takes a special kinda bloke (probably not one under 30) to pull off YG with class; WG somewhat easier.

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watchwatcher · 17 September 2018, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaching

Why bother with White Gold? If you are going to buy a "GOLD" Watch get Yellow Gold … if not get Stainless Steel.

Hmm...well I looked all over for the stainless steel model of this, but just couldn't find it. So I "had" to go with the "inferior" WG.

But, you're right. Everytime I go to put it on, I'm plagued by the notion that someone might mistake it for a steel watch.

In all seriousness, I like yellow gold, too. If there would have been "both" option on the poll, I would have voted for that.

Burlington · 17 September 2018, 01:21 AM

WG can have a warmer look to it than SS or Pt.

If you don’t want other people to notice you’re wearing a gold watch and the connotations that brings depending on the situation then WG is a great choice.

I think YG and RG even more so (but not the Everose hue) are beautiful metals but there is no denying that a full ‘golden’ watch will get noticed in some circumstances which may or may not be desirable to the wearer.

GoingPlaces · 17 September 2018, 01:27 AM

Nothing against WG, in the right application can be the ideal PM. However I prefer the elegance of Yellow as there is nothing like it. It's truly timeless. Sometimes WG seems like a wasted opportunity.

TimeToWatch · 17 September 2018, 01:31 AM

I prefer white gold as it’s sportier, younger, more discreet and more versatile than yellow gold. That being said, I love yellow gold, I just couldn’t really wear it everyday like WG.

watchwatcher · 17 September 2018, 01:34 AM

And by the way, there has not been a lot of "chatter" about "why would you buy a WG watch?"

Just a thread from a poster who seems to be intent on stirring up controversy given his posts over the last couple of days.

C.M.ramesh · 17 September 2018, 01:45 AM

Just bought a white gold DJ41 after much deliberation. Ofcourse helped along by the fact that I didn’t have too much of time to decide since there were others waiting in line . Anyway a DJ41 blue dial with a fluted bezel is whatI have now.

huncho · 17 September 2018, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by C.M.ramesh

Just bought a white gold DJ41 after much deliberation. Ofcourse helped along by the fact that I didn’t have too much of time to decide since there were others waiting in line . Anyway a DJ41 blue dial with a fluted bezel is whatI have now.

that is a steel watch

AS1 · 17 September 2018, 02:54 AM

yellow all day

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16 September 2018, 10:04 PM	#1
emersm 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,542	White Gold vs Yellow Gold Lots of chatter lately about “ why would you buy a white gold watch” or “why would you buy a yellow gold watch”. I am curious which color is prefered on TRF, white gold or yellow gold?

16 September 2018, 10:41 PM	#4
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	White gold for the weight without the bling __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

16 September 2018, 10:49 PM	#6
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I do not like yellow gold at all, never have __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

16 September 2018, 11:09 PM	#9
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	WG on a bracelet. YG or RG is fine for me on a strap, but full bracelet im just not comfortable with it. Both in the bling factor and also because i don't think it looks particularly good on me. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

16 September 2018, 10:19 PM	#2
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	I think I would go yellow or rose for a Cellini, but I would choose white for a Day-Date or a Daytona. I have a dark complexion, and I love the way white gold looks against it. Also, I like the way 18k white gold is "selectively" under the radar (some people will know, and I imagine those are people who won't judge me or think differently of me).

16 September 2018, 10:36 PM	#3
Jace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jace Location: Boca Raton Watch: Platinum DD 40 Posts: 329	A white gold watch is more under the radar. While the subtle differences are probably no way only noticeable to us, I felt the white gold was too gray in color. Gold is yellow in color and white is not a natural look of the metal. Thus I opted to purchase platinum instead. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

16 September 2018, 10:44 PM	#5
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	I enjoy both but prefer WG as it's more under the radar but you still get the nice heft of PM.

16 September 2018, 11:04 PM	#7
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	Wg for stealth mode

16 September 2018, 11:07 PM	#8
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,769	If only one PM watch in the collection I would and did chose YG. When I had multiple PM watches I went with YG or WG or Platinum.

16 September 2018, 11:17 PM	#10
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Love both! Wear PT/WG most often. I’ve tried (many times) to wear YG as a daily, but just wasn’t ever comfortable, always felt as if I had to baby it, and it is loud for my daily taste. I don’t mind the boldness/loudness...just not daily. Oddly enough, I don’t feel the need to baby my white metal pieces st all.

16 September 2018, 11:19 PM	#11
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	All gold is awesome should be an option. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

16 September 2018, 11:53 PM	#12
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	White gold for sports. Yellow gold for datejust and daydate and cellini.

17 September 2018, 12:20 AM	#14
aurenas "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 252	For me YG! Looks so lavish but good. For example this daytona Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Your only limit is YOU Instagram watchauren

17 September 2018, 12:21 AM	#15
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,257	Rolex makes their watches in a variety of metals and hues because there is no rule as far as what color of gold or what type of metal is best. Rolex is smart enough to let the consumer choose and provides them enough variety. I personally love yellow gold. __________________ t65tampa Last edited by t65tampa; 17 September 2018 at 12:23 AM.. Reason: Typo

17 September 2018, 12:27 AM	#16
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Yellow gold. It's natural color and emanates a nice glow in the setting sun at dusk. If I want a white metal I will go stainless steel. I have no hangups with the bling factor and have no need to " fly under the radar" which is a silly description.

17 September 2018, 12:37 AM	#19
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	Why bother with White Gold? If you are going to buy a "GOLD" Watch get Yellow Gold … if not get Stainless Steel. Gold naturally is YELLOW. Nothing like a Rolex Yellow Gold Watch! Seems to me to defeat the purpose of buying a "Gold Watch." Most don't have $35 - $40K to just spend on a watch so … it comes down to more disposable income. My opinion only.

17 September 2018, 12:41 AM	#20
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,749	All mine end with a 9. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

17 September 2018, 12:47 AM	#22
ytsethunder "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: UK Posts: 98	YG is great, but WG is much more wearable and under-the-radar. Think it takes a special kinda bloke (probably not one under 30) to pull off YG with class; WG somewhat easier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 September 2018, 01:21 AM	#24
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	WG can have a warmer look to it than SS or Pt. If you don’t want other people to notice you’re wearing a gold watch and the connotations that brings depending on the situation then WG is a great choice. I think YG and RG even more so (but not the Everose hue) are beautiful metals but there is no denying that a full ‘golden’ watch will get noticed in some circumstances which may or may not be desirable to the wearer. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

17 September 2018, 01:27 AM	#25
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Nothing against WG, in the right application can be the ideal PM. However I prefer the elegance of Yellow as there is nothing like it. It's truly timeless. Sometimes WG seems like a wasted opportunity.

17 September 2018, 01:31 AM	#26
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	I prefer white gold as it’s sportier, younger, more discreet and more versatile than yellow gold. That being said, I love yellow gold, I just couldn’t really wear it everyday like WG.

17 September 2018, 01:34 AM	#27
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	And by the way, there has not been a lot of "chatter" about "why would you buy a WG watch?" Just a thread from a poster who seems to be intent on stirring up controversy given his posts over the last couple of days.

17 September 2018, 01:45 AM	#28
C.M.ramesh "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: India Posts: 1	White Gold DJ41 Just bought a white gold DJ41 after much deliberation. Ofcourse helped along by the fact that I didn’t have too much of time to decide since there were others waiting in line . Anyway a DJ41 blue dial with a fluted bezel is whatI have now.

17 September 2018, 02:54 AM	#30
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	yellow all day

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