My grail is a WG piece, a non WIS I showed the picture asked: Is it really Gold?

[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by JoseR

Back in the days everyone wore yellow gold. Now a days you can't since it calls the wrong attention. I prefer white gold or platinum for a watch (which I can't afford) because for the average person it looks just like SS or steel..

I prefer steel for everything but a lot of nicer watches are only available in gold, when that happens I do what you do and go WG

[Oryz]

As a novice, how does WG (or any PM, for that matter) wear differently than steel?

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by Oryz

As a novice, how does WG (or any PM, for that matter) wear differently than steel?

Weight. Wrist presence.


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[SS Oyster]

Originally Posted by Lightsped

Does Everose (RG) have some platinum in it?

Regarding the three golds, which is strongest meaning best dent/scratch resistant?

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[Rafeeq]

Originally Posted by aayates

After complementing my watch, a guy asked if it is 22kt. I said no, I'm slumming at 18k. Are there high-end 22kt watches out there? I have not seen them; I assumed the metal would be too soft.

Agreed. You might get some lovely 21 or 22 karat yellow gold earrings or bracelets from the Middle East or Subcontinent--and their color is so rich that many dinguses will assume they're fake--but no way that material is hard-wearing enough for a watch bracelet.

[cerendigit]

Originally Posted by amphora001

Because doesn't WG looks pretty much like steel when it's new

To people across the room who catch one glimpse of it, yes. Otherwise no.


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[BigAppleBill]

24kt gold is 100 percent pure gold or 24 out of 24 parts pure gold. It’s very soft and deep orangy-yellow in color. You would almost never see 24kt gold used in jewelry applications.

22kt gold is 91.6 percent pure gold or 22 out of 24 parts pure gold. The other two parts can be a number of other metals depending on who’s making it. 22kt gold is still considered very soft and is used sparingly in fine jewelry, except for places like India where 22kt gold jewelry is quite common.

18kt gold is 75 percent pure gold or 18 out of 24 parts pure gold. The other six parts can be a variety of metals. More copper for pink or rose gold. More white metals such as silver, nickel, palladium and other platinum family metals are used to make white gold. Many manufacturers have their own proprietary formulas to achieve the appearance and hardness properties they require.

14kt gold is 58.3 percent pure gold or 14 out of 24 parts pure gold.

10kt gold is 41.6 percent pure gold or 10 out of 24 parts pure gold.

On a somewhat related subject, some people have a sensitivity to the nickel content in gold formulas. This nickel sensitivity or “nickel allergy” can result in discolored or irritated skin where the metal comes in contact. Some people mistakenly think they have a “gold allergy” but it’s really the nickel content. 24kt gold is actually hypoallergenic. An increasing number of jewelry manufacturers have been limiting or eliminating entirely the use of nickel as an alloy in their gold composition. But it’s always good to be aware of potentially too much nickel especially in 10kt & 14kt white gold, and especially if you’re giving it to someone as a gift.

And by the way, platinum is almost always either 900 or 950 parts pure platinum to 100 or 50 parts other metals, making platinum jewelry the purest and most hypoallergenic.

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by Lightsped

Does Everose (RG) have some platinum in it?

Regarding the three golds, which is strongest meaning best dent/scratch resistant?

I doubt it. According to ISO 8654, standard rosegold has no platinum. Rolex' everose is proprietary but why would they put pt in the mix?

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[Xerxes77]

Pure gold it’s very soft metal…

[joli160]

Originally Posted by JSolution

It’s all About the weight and luxury feeling of it for me no matter which colour precious metal.

White is easily mistaken for steel but who cares if you know yourself? This is usually the allure of white gold for people who choose it over yellow.

Yes and not to forget the dials limited to PM models only

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I was talking with my friend and showed him a picture of the watch I wanted. He replied: “I thought you said it was gold?” I replied that I did and it was. He replied: “White Gold, what is that?” I explained it was (this is all from the top of my head and could be very wrong, but it is something like this) 75% yellow gold, and 25% (I think) Tin. He then said well then it’s not real gold, not 100% gold anyway, and should not be considered 18K since 25% of it is an inferior metal. …
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Okay. So, your 'friend' doesn't know what White Gold is, and then makes the claim that it's not real gold? In other words, he's gone from not knowing what something is to being an expert about it. Big jump there, don't you think?

[Holishi]

Can anyone confirm if the case back is also PM?

[joejet]

Originally Posted by Holishi

Can anyone confirm if the case back is also PM?

Yep and the screws in the bracelet links.

[Case61]

I've had my WG 509 Daytona three or four years now and continue to love its subtle, under-the-radar beauty.

[Pw92676]

Originally Posted by subprimero

White gold allows the wearer to enjoy the luxury of gold without the unwanted attention that yellow gold sometimes brings.

I’ve never quite understood this concept.

I have steel, white gold, yellow gold and Rose gold pieces. I enjoy the way each metal goes with the particular reference and thus there is room for all in my collection.

If someone wants to enjoy the luxury but not the attention, or claim stealth wealth, i wonder why they don’t just wear a Casio and keep the wealth truly stealthy in their portfolio.