Brands that use no gold in their watches

[eus6267]

So I recently found out that all modern Rolex watches (even SS models) have some gold in them (on the dial, the bezel, etc.). Gold is forbidden for me to wear for religious purposes so unfortunately, Rolex is now out of the picture.

Are there any brands out there around the price point as a Rolex that does not use any gold in their watches? If so, I would love to know!

Thanks!

[JP Chestnut]

I'm pretty sure you asked this exact same question on Watchuseek a million years ago. I doubt anything has changed - search for that thread.

[Elleby13]

Why buy something as expensive as a Rolex? Find something cheaper that you like. It would save all of us a ton of money if we were forbidden from wearing any gold!

[ELITEVIDEOGAMES]

Try checking get out Ceramic watches.
I am curious , I believe all cell phones have trace amounts of gold in them. Is it because it is not something that is worn that would make iit ok to keep on you? Good luck with your search

[cpark]

Maybe some Omega watches? I'm not sure if the PO Liquid Metal edition has gold in it?

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by eus6267

So I recently found out that all modern Rolex watches (even SS models) have some gold in them (on the dial, the bezel, etc.). Gold is forbidden for me to wear for religious purposes so unfortunately, Rolex is now out of the picture.

Are there any brands out there around the price point as a Rolex that does not use any gold in their watches? If so, I would love to know!

Thanks!

You probably can't wear any watch then, as most mechanical watches in the same price point use gold for the same things Rolex uses them for in SS models and even quartz watches contain a small amount of gold... Electrical contacts between parts are usually made of a small amount of gold (or are goldplated); gold is an almost ideal electrical conductor and can be used successfully in very small amounts.... i guess it will probably have to come down to a personal choice as to if gold is allowed if its only used as a functional material and not as a decorative materiel.

[eus6267]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I'm pretty sure you asked this exact same question on Watchuseek a million years ago. I doubt anything has changed - search for that thread.

Wasn't me, but I am happy to know I am not the only one with the question.

[Fredrik]

You probably need to figure out why it is forbidden. Gold is used in all electronics for instance, integrated circuits are gold wired internally. The hands on watches are gold because it doesn't corrode. In both these examples gold is used for practical purposes and if you didn't know it was gold you would not have noticed. This is very different from wearing gold jewelry like a watch.

Is platinum allowed? That would be a way out of the dilemma, but could be seen as bending the rules of course.

Oh, by the way, you will find trace amounts of gold in anything, like water, all metals etc. I am sure this is not what the rule is about. Just like you will find alcohol in almost everything edible and drinkable, fruit juices have around 0.5-0.7% alcohol content just by natural fermentation.

[Paul_I]

Originally Posted by Fredrik

You probably need to figure out why it is forbidden. Gold is used in all electronics for instance, integrated circuits are gold wired internally. The hands on watches are gold because it doesn't corrode. In both these examples gold is used for practical purposes and if you didn't know it was gold you would not have noticed. This is very different from wearing gold jewelry like a watch.

Is platinum allowed? That would be a way out of the dilemma, but could be seen as bending the rules of course.

Oh, by the way, you will find trace amounts of gold in anything, like water, all metals etc. I am sure this is not what the rule is about. Just like you will find alcohol in almost everything edible and drinkable, fruit juices have around 0.5-0.7% alcohol content just by natural fermentation.

We have Top Men working on it right now . . .

[kunlun]

Why try to understand the spirit and intent of a religious teaching when you can just go directly against that intent by being hyper literal about it?

Welp, guess this $100,000 watch is made out of something that didn't exist in the 7th century, so I can bling out with it as much as I like...

[madmax21]

Most watches have some amount of gold in them. it'll be very difficult to find one that has absolutely no gold. Good luck

[joe100]

Originally Posted by kunlun

Why try to understand the spirit and intent of a religious teaching when you can just go directly against that intent by being hyper literal about it?

Welp, guess this $100,000 watch is made out of something that didn't exist in the 7th century, so I can bling out with it as much as I like...

This^

Get the rolex. The SS models use white gold on the dial to keep the indicies from tarnishing, it's a feature. It's not there to look fancy, just as the gold circuits in your iPhone aren't meant to be fancy. Being this literal will ruin your life

[beer]

Originally Posted by joe100

This^

Get the rolex. The SS models use white gold on the dial to keep the indicies from tarnishing, it's a feature. It's not there to look fancy, just as the gold circuits in your iPhone aren't meant to be fancy. Being this literal will ruin your life

i am sure it doesnt apply to the phone as it's not worn, but i would love to not have a phone and be able to tell my employer it is for religious reasons!

[jctrolex]

Grand Seikos?

[McLovin]

There are wood watches out there. But look out for termites.

[Lordofrolex]

Yeah the gold is so minimal i believe it wouldn't even be considered wearing gold.

[RationalPragmatist]

Originally Posted by jctrolex

Grand Seikos?

nope, the SBGC005 has a yellow gold clasp.

[tigerpac]

You can hire someone of a different faith to wear the gold watch for you...

[Lange1]

Casio!


Enough is Not enough !

[Abdullasaif]

Your not wearing a golden watch with a steel cased rolex

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Abdullasaif

Your not wearing a golden watch with a steel cased rolex

The hands are white gold.
I can understand the OP's point and I respect his choice but I would make an exception for some white gold hands.

[kunlun]

This article has some info on a watch made in Saudi Arabia: http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/10/world/...aghdadi-watch/

But personally, these may be fine choices.

Gotta love the image placement choice on the first one...

[capote]

A sundial should do the trick

[T. Ferguson]

If you search here there was a thread a while back that may have some useful info. I suppose a digital watch won't have gold on the dial, but not sure what precious metal, if any, might be in the circuitry.

[jctrolex]

Originally Posted by RationalPragmatist

nope, the SBGC005 has a yellow gold clasp.

There are plenty of Grand Seikos in steel or titanium case and bracelets.