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Originally Posted by AJMarcus
The chlorine and who knows what else was in the tub did a number on your watch for sure. Gold is a very soft material. That’s why SS is so popular. It’s durable. Gold was historically used only in dress watches on a leather strap never submersed in water.  |
SS is more popular mainly due to price point. If a solid gold Rolex cost the same as a SS one which one do you think would outsell the other? Gold of course. You likely have never owned a PM Rolex otherwise you would know gold watches hold up just like SS other than the PCL scratches and scuffs. Besides, gold coins and bars have been recovered sitting on the bottom of the ocean floor in salt water virtually in perfect condition. There was simply something very reactive and harsh in that hot tub water that caused the issue. Pretty sure lots of Rolex owners around the world wear their gold watches in the ocean, pool, and hot tub with no issue.