Types of Rolex gold

[Njkdog]

Hi All?, can you tell me if there are different kinds of yellow gold used? Some gold look really really yellow, somewhere very very pale, and everything in between. I know through the years they’ve used both 14 and 18 karat, but I don’t think that would make this big of a difference like in the photo. Is it just lighting make a difference? Or are they really this wide arrange of shades of yellow gold?

Thanks!

[David5807]

I believe their gold mixture has changed some over the years, but I think what your noticing in the picture isn't so much the lighting but rather the difference in patina.

[tudk]

Originally Posted by Njkdog

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Hi All?, can you tell me if there are different kinds of yellow gold used? Some gold look really really yellow, somewhere very very pale, and everything in between. I know through the years they’ve used both 14 and 18 karat, but I don’t think that would make this big of a difference like in the photo. Is it just lighting make a difference? Or are they really this wide arrange of shades of yellow gold?

Thanks!

Told by my AD that the mix has not changed and that gold gets a darker yellow with age.I personally prefer the darker yellow.

[watchfreak207]

Had a old 18038 that was dark yellow. After a good cleanup, it was a few shades lighter.

[miamiclay]

Also, both those (and all gold DDs) are 18K, no 14Ks.

[Blanch]

Patina color for the win.

[ozwatchguy]

Left sub is 20 years old vs right Daytona couple months old


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[1995akcoop]

I think gold mixture has change. Wasn’t there a discussion a few weeks ago about this with some pics to prove it?


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[Rafeeq]

Originally Posted by ozwatchguy

Left sub is 20 years old vs right Daytona couple months old


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Wow, this side-by-side shot is very interesting!

[ozwatchguy]

Originally Posted by Rafeeq

Wow, this side-by-side shot is very interesting!

Yes
Even surprises me in person can’t believe how different they are

Here’s another shot


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[Rad22]

Originally Posted by ozwatchguy

Yes
Even surprises me in person can’t believe how different they are

Here’s another shot


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Both h look amazing. I prefer the Daytona tone


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[ozwatchguy]

Originally Posted by Rad22

Both h look amazing. I prefer the Daytona tone


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Me too
The sub now almost feels too gaudy


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[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by ozwatchguy

Me too
The sub now almost feels too gaudy


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The Daytona looks like the "honey" gold Lange uses on some limited editions.

[mattytreks]

It should be noted the Submariner looks much more like 18 karat gold. The hue on the Daytona looks "off" for 18k -- almost exhibiting the more muted appearance of 10k.

I may be in the minority, but if I'm buying high content gold (18k-22k), be it a watch, chain, or otherwise...I want it to possess that deep-yellow luster. Gold in it's purest form is the most gorgeous precious metal.