Rolex 18238 purchase help please...

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Originally Posted by CompactRod

Noticed a 1996 model 18238 bracelet is more yellow than the 1998 model i was eyeing. The 1998 model's strap is very much lighter in color and pleasing,.. could it be rose gold or the gold changed to lighter color after aggressive polising... pl help

Gold will oxidize or tarnish over time. It's not as noticible as silver, but it is the same reaction. Gold can also be "mixed" to achieve a slightly different shade, although I believe that Rolex is pretty consistent in their color matching.

If a gold watch has not been buffed for a while, it will appear darker than a freshly buffed piece.

Rose gold is distinctly more pink in color than yellow gold.. There won't be any difficulty telling the difference..