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Eric-London · 28 January 2021, 07:14 AM

My blueberry white gold 41mm submariner arrived at my dealer last month and I've not been able to pick it up due to work constraints.

Finally arranged to collect it in a few weeks time.

This is not my first white gold piece and just wondering what the exact composition of Rolex's white gold is.

Obviously I know it contains 75% pure gold hence 18ct but what about the other 25%?

Thanks in advance for answers.

kieselguhr · 28 January 2021, 07:30 AM

Remaining 25% is a mix of palladium and platinum.

Also, congratulations.

Benzsiam · 28 January 2021, 07:36 AM

Why can't the dealer send it to your home?

Vanmarsenille · 28 January 2021, 07:42 AM

Imminent

joli160 · 28 January 2021, 07:52 AM

Only Rolex knows and they will not tell you apart from what’s listed on their web site.
They mention Silver, Platinum or Palladium and than some

fskywalker · 28 January 2021, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric-London

My blueberry white gold 41mm submariner arrived at my dealer last month and I've not been able to pick it up due to work constraints.

Finally arranged to collect it in a few weeks time.

This is not my first white gold piece and just wondering what the exact composition of Rolex's white gold is.

Obviously I know it contains 75% pure gold hence 18ct but what about the other 25%?

Thanks in advance for answers.

Congrats on that beauty!

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365DAS · 28 January 2021, 08:40 AM

Is that what we’re calling these...Blueberry?

Congrats in advance for when you pick it up...it’s weird at the moment buying watches! I’ve got a couple I need to collect and whilst I’m eager to collect, I’m also content on waiting for the stores to officially reopen and go and collect then.

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jb335 · 28 January 2021, 08:44 AM

Nice pickup, can't wait to see pics.

Eric-London · 28 January 2021, 08:51 AM

Thanks guys.

Rolex can't be posted by their AD's in the UK.

Also, the stores are technically closed due to the covid lockdowns but they allow collection. Click and collect so to speak, not that you can click on a Rolex.

This was originally ordered in November (or ROI as they make you do now) and arrived at the dealer middle of last December.

I paid for it last month in full just in case of any price increases which were rumoured to take place in early January. A 5% increase in this piece would have meant another almost £1,600 GBP which I really didn't fancy paying.

That didn't materialise but there's no doubt it will happen this year.

Eric-London · 28 January 2021, 08:56 AM

In the meantime my AD sent me these images just to keep me dribbling ��

JSol1 · 28 January 2021, 09:23 AM

Sorry I can’t answer your question, but I love this piece. Well done! As soon as I saw it I fell in love with it. Haven’t decided if I want a white gold piece right now, but this would be it. Wear in good health

Santiago32 · 28 January 2021, 11:25 AM

Very nice! Congrats!

Out of curiosity is this bezel the same blue as the BLNR? Or is it brighter?

BNA/LION · 28 January 2021, 11:50 AM

Love It! Congratulations!

Vipes · 28 January 2021, 11:59 AM

Congrats! Post some pics when you can.

HansSolo · 28 January 2021, 12:03 PM

I believe there is a dash of silver in with the platinum and palladium.

DaytonaAllDay · 28 January 2021, 12:10 PM

As far as I know, Rolex's 18K white gold consists of 75.1% gold, ~22% palladium, ~1.5% each zirconium and niobium. It also contains trace amounts of 0.002% to 0.006% rhenium. While the addition of copper and silver would improve malleability, Rolex refrains from that to ensure that the material does not oxidize/patinize as easily.

wgdaytona · 28 January 2021, 02:02 PM

Eric, CONGRATS, that is a grail watch. Awesome!

SS Oyster · 28 January 2021, 05:28 PM

Congrats Eric! That’s a handsome watch.

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Andad · 28 January 2021, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaytonaAllDay

As far as I know, Rolex's 18K white gold consists of 75.1% gold, ~22% palladium, ~1.5% each zirconium and niobium. It also contains trace amounts of 0.002% to 0.006% rhenium. While the addition of copper and silver would improve malleability, Rolex refrains from that to ensure that the material does not oxidize/patinize as easily.

This has been posted on TRF.

Your information does not in agree with this?

Can you cite a reference?

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Join Date: Apr 2017
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Posts: 42
XRF analysis of a WG Daytona
I couple of people have asked what individual metals make up the actual alloys of various Rolexes, specifically the WG versions.

I was in a coin shop the other day and we were talking about testing the purities of various gold coins when it occurred to me that I could have my WG Daytona tested too. (XRF scanning is a non-invasive procedure, so the coin (or watch) is not damaged.)

The results of the spot we tested are below:
Gold 78.5%
Palladium 14.0%
Copper 7.8%
Silver - trace amounts

I'm not sure why the gold portion is not exactly or near 75% (as it should be), but maybe it has something to do with the unevenness of the way the alloy is mixed. Maybe a metallurgist or chemist can weigh in?

But I always wondered what made up the 1 part in 4 on a white gold Rolex that was not gold, and there you have it: Palladium and copper.

Nice choice Eric.

RJRJRJ · 29 January 2021, 05:42 AM

There should probably be a patent filed that would list the properties.

Robert Bruce · 29 January 2021, 06:53 AM

It makes me wish you could obtain a blue bezel on the SS model. Not a fan of the green.

JakeK · 29 January 2021, 07:50 AM

woah that's a really nice one. Congrats!

Little machines · 29 January 2021, 09:20 AM

That’s a beautiful watch !! Congrats!!

Atone · 29 January 2021, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Bruce

It makes me wish you could obtain a blue bezel on the SS model. Not a fan of the green.

my thoughts exactly. this is a stunner of a watch!!

28 January 2021, 07:14 AM	#1
Eric-London "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 1,061	White gold question and immanent arrival. My blueberry white gold 41mm submariner arrived at my dealer last month and I've not been able to pick it up due to work constraints. Finally arranged to collect it in a few weeks time. This is not my first white gold piece and just wondering what the exact composition of Rolex's white gold is. Obviously I know it contains 75% pure gold hence 18ct but what about the other 25%? Thanks in advance for answers.

28 January 2021, 07:30 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,505	White gold question and immanent arrival. Remaining 25% is a mix of palladium and platinum. Also, congratulations.

28 January 2021, 07:36 AM	#3
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28 January 2021, 07:52 AM	#5
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,451	Only Rolex knows and they will not tell you apart from what’s listed on their web site. They mention Silver, Platinum or Palladium and than some __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

28 January 2021, 11:25 AM	#12
Santiago32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: UTC/GMT -7 hours Watch: BLRO-LV-EXP1-BB58 Posts: 1,667	White gold question and immanent arrival. Very nice! Congrats! Out of curiosity is this bezel the same blue as the BLNR? Or is it brighter? __________________ instagram: santiagowatchcollector

28 January 2021, 07:42 AM	#4
Vanmarsenille "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: FLA Posts: 401	Imminent

28 January 2021, 08:40 AM	#7
365DAS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: RD Location: UK Posts: 629	Is that what we’re calling these...Blueberry? Congrats in advance for when you pick it up...it’s weird at the moment buying watches! I’ve got a couple I need to collect and whilst I’m eager to collect, I’m also content on waiting for the stores to officially reopen and go and collect then. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 January 2021, 08:44 AM	#8
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,993	Nice pickup, can't wait to see pics.

28 January 2021, 08:51 AM	#9
Eric-London "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 1,061	Thanks guys. Rolex can't be posted by their AD's in the UK. Also, the stores are technically closed due to the covid lockdowns but they allow collection. Click and collect so to speak, not that you can click on a Rolex. This was originally ordered in November (or ROI as they make you do now) and arrived at the dealer middle of last December. I paid for it last month in full just in case of any price increases which were rumoured to take place in early January. A 5% increase in this piece would have meant another almost £1,600 GBP which I really didn't fancy paying. That didn't materialise but there's no doubt it will happen this year.

28 January 2021, 08:56 AM	#10
Eric-London "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 1,061	In the meantime my AD sent me these images just to keep me dribbling ��

28 January 2021, 09:23 AM	#11
JSol1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New England Posts: 1,713	Sorry I can’t answer your question, but I love this piece. Well done! As soon as I saw it I fell in love with it. Haven’t decided if I want a white gold piece right now, but this would be it. Wear in good health

28 January 2021, 11:50 AM	#13
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,247	Love It! Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

28 January 2021, 11:59 AM	#14
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,854	Congrats! Post some pics when you can.

28 January 2021, 12:03 PM	#15
HansSolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 80	I believe there is a dash of silver in with the platinum and palladium.

28 January 2021, 12:10 PM	#16
DaytonaAllDay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Chris Location: Dallas Watch: All Daytonas Posts: 153	As far as I know, Rolex's 18K white gold consists of 75.1% gold, ~22% palladium, ~1.5% each zirconium and niobium. It also contains trace amounts of 0.002% to 0.006% rhenium. While the addition of copper and silver would improve malleability, Rolex refrains from that to ensure that the material does not oxidize/patinize as easily.

28 January 2021, 02:02 PM	#17
wgdaytona 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 870	Eric, CONGRATS, that is a grail watch. Awesome!

28 January 2021, 05:28 PM	#18
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,903	Congrats Eric! That’s a handsome watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 January 2021, 05:42 AM	#20
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	There should probably be a patent filed that would list the properties.

29 January 2021, 06:53 AM	#21
Robert Bruce Banned Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 244	It makes me wish you could obtain a blue bezel on the SS model. Not a fan of the green.

29 January 2021, 07:50 AM	#22
JakeK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: USA Watch: VCO Posts: 785	woah that's a really nice one. Congrats!

29 January 2021, 09:20 AM	#23
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,495	That’s a beautiful watch !! Congrats!!

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