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Originally Posted by BigJaJa
The 18k 14k differences are assuming nothing else changes. In reality other factors can also affect hardness and color. Knowing Rolex it wouldn’t suprise if an 18k modern gold watch was more durable than a 14k vintage watch
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That's just not true. There is no magic that Rolex can perform to change the nature of a material. Alloying gold with other metals increases the hardness. 18k will always be softer than 14k.