White gold vs. Platinum

[second time]

Originally Posted by greenfuji

From what I understand of precious metals, all white gold is rhodium plated. It is the only way to achieve the brilliant luster. It certainly isn't diminishing in value for the watch, it is just what white gold is.

You don't know what you are talking about with regard to Rolex.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

I can only afford SS watches, which is cool with me because I love the SS models. But to help us SS wearers understand the weight and feel of PM watches, imagine the feeling of putting on a titanium watch after being accustomed to SS. It feels like a toy, insubstantial, and can be off-putting for some. I imagine that's what it is like to wear SS after being used to PM watches.

That's a great comparison Dave

Same holds true when you wear something vintage and then switch to a modern Rolex, the weight difference is substantial.

[VicLeChic]

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Is stainless steel not a fabricated alloy?

We're talking WG vs. PL.

Stainless steel is not a precious metal and is dirt cheap, so who cares about its purity?

[LightOnAHill]

I thought I might add, as conversation, along the thought lines of comparing the prices of the metal.

Usually, an 18k Gold alloy is roughly 75% actual gold, the rest its supporting metals and whatnot.

Usually, a platinum alloy is roughly 95% actual platinum, give or take, depending on if you include the platinum-sisters as platinum, or not you can give or take another percentage point.

Thus, volume wise the gold in your watch is worth 75% of its unit price per unit of space, so 75% of 1200, say, is 900,

and volume wise, the plat in your watch is worth maybe 95% of its unit price per unit of space, so of 950, is 902.5.

So, because of their alloys, they're rough the same (right now) along these fun terms here.

I, of course, would say plat and WG are a tie for me. Here's waiting for the plat submariner with ice blue face.

[LuminousMaximus]

This thread has some Nice DD and Daytona Platinum pieces side-by-side

Hope no one is offended that I resurrected this thread...

[jeffnnj]

The fact that there’s no material loss with polishing clinches it for me. Platinum all the way. That said, 99.99% of the world will think it’s steel.


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[SearChart]

Originally Posted by jeffnnj

The fact that there’s no material loss with polishing clinches it for me. Platinum all the way. That said, 99.99% of the world will think it’s steel.


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There is definitely material loss, just not as much as ss or gold as platinum is more malleable. It is an odd duck to polish for sure, definitely not my favourite thing to do.

[locutus49]

I've owned both - Platona and Smurf - and honestly, they both have weight and both scratch, so for me it comes down to the individual watch. To get a blue d9ial sub it is WG; for ice blue daytona it is platinum. Both superb watches.

[HogwldFLTR]

I looked at the Pt Day Date and found it boring in comparison to the WG. The WG has the beautiful bezel while not so with the Pt. The Pt is almost too plain. Besides, you can buy two WGs for the price of one Pt.

[jeffnnj]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I looked at the Pt Day Date and found it boring in comparison to the WG. The WG has the beautiful bezel while not so with the Pt. The Pt is almost too plain. Besides, you can buy two WGs for the price of one Pt.

Funny because that’s why I like it. Not a fan of fluted bezels even on my Everose DD. Wish I that choice.


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[jeffnnj]

Originally Posted by SearChart

There is definitely material loss, just not as much as ss or gold as platinum is more malleable. It is an odd duck to polish for sure, definitely not my favourite thing to do.

Would you mind elaborating why it’s different to polish. Just curious.


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[SearChart]

Originally Posted by jeffnnj

Would you mind elaborating why it’s different to polish. Just curious.


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So when polishing gold and steel you can see scratches and dents disappear when you polish, with platinum you'll need to work it really hard to get any type of result, takes much longer to achieve the same result.

There is still a metal shine on the polishing wheels after you're done, indicating loss of material, but it is by no means as much as steel or gold.

[R!$]

Originally Posted by hoanghung45

pla will last forever

both will last forever

[R!$]

Originally Posted by Memphis

just for clarification purposes....

a "President" is the name reserved for the day-date model, you don't have a platinum president, you have a platinum datejust.

the bracelet, which is not how we refer to our watches, is a president style bracelet.

correct

[Carrera_2]

PT950 is much more heavier than the WG model and it is more bright and shiny. The WG got a little bit of a yellow tints to it that I doesn’t like. Out of all Rolex PM model, I like the everose gold the most.

[singe89]

Originally Posted by jeffnnj

The fact that there’s no material loss with polishing clinches it for me. Platinum all the way. That said, 99.99% of the world will think it’s steel.


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the exact reasons I love platinum. also that its 95% pure vs. 75% helps too and that its significantly more rare than gold as well.

[Chiboy]

It's too bad that it is likely difficult to get to try on a platinum watch for an extended period before purchase. I never did, but didn't worry about whether the weight would be uncomfortable. It isn't.

When you pick up a platinum watch, its weight is really noticeable, and you feel it when you first strap it on. After a very brief period (seconds?, a minute?), you forget it's there, unless you think about it. Then you can feel its presence due to its weight (not its mystical properties, lol).

I wear my band fairly tight, and imagine that a loose bracelet might not be so comfortable. But as long as its tight enough to stay pretty much in place, but not strangle your wrist, it's very comfortable.

I guess it's a leap of faith, as most ADs would probably not want you to wear it for half an hour in the store to decide.

[jeffnnj]

It’s really elegant but I fell in love with Everose. Outside in a cloudy day the color is incredible. Once I saw it I never seriously considered anything else.


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[mdtddd2007]

Btw 2. Platinum!

[WatchesUnique]

Platinum weight bothers me. I just can't get used to it

[locutus49]

I am very thin and I wore a platinum Daytona for a couple of yeaars and truly did not notice the weight once it wa on the wrist. I currently wear a white gold Sub and again do not notice the weight.

Originally Posted by WatchesUnique

Platinum weight bothers me. I just can't get used to it

[Chaching]

Originally Posted by robbonds

the only problem with a pm rolex is once you own one you cant ever buy a SS rolex again...i love the new ceramic daytona - but i cant wear a feather light SS watch after a WG rolex...

My SD43 is no featherlight

[wach16]

Originally Posted by lordofrolex

plat if you have the funds but can't go wrong with either.

+1

[fsprow]

Polishing Platinum is a real b...h. I’ve done it with laboratory equipment and appreciate anyone that does it well.

[BobDyl]

Originally Posted by Chaching

My SD43 is no featherlight

That is true. Wonder what that would weigh in platinum! The relatively slight Platona is seriously massive:

[fskywalker]

I own a WG DD and love it, but would like some day to upgrade to the PT version!

[JRidden]

I would rather a WG GMT + a WG Daytona than a Platona.
Thought about it hard as the 116506A with factory diamond bezel is a sexy beast, but the price difference just isn’t logical for me.

[rlytle]

White gold has some warm yellow and rose tint added to the white shine of the added platinum and palladium to the yellow gold and copper mixed in. It’s like having 3 watches in one. Plus you have all the history of the yellow gold Day Dates in the material of the white gold DD being primarily yellow gold in material. I love the white gold and platinum equal. However I do love the weight of the platinum more.