Stainless Steel vs. White Gold

[rpryan55]

Everybody here has already answered your question, so I'll just chime in and say that the white gold Daytona on a leather strap with the Meteorite dial is the best lookin' watch that Rolex makes.

Someday.........

[Racer X]

As for color, I think what you actually see the rhodium that covers the white gold, not the white gold itself. From what I've read, white gold has a yellowish hue due to the 75% gold content. They therefore plate the gold with rhodium to give it a silvery color. Correct me if I'm wrong guys.

Regardless, white gold is preferable to me b/c of its heft. In addition, white gold is more precious and the wearer would appreciate that, even if others may not realize it.

[austinnh]

Originally Posted by Racer X

As for color, I think what you actually see the rhodium that covers the white gold, not the white gold itself. From what I've read, white gold has a yellowish hue due to the 75% gold content. They therefore plate the gold with rhodium to give it a silvery color. Correct me if I'm wrong guys.

Regardless, white gold is preferable to me b/c of its heft. In addition, white gold is more precious and the wearer would appreciate that, even if others may not realize it.

I've heard that as well but I've seen WG jewelry that I'm almost certain was not plated, and it does not look yellowish to me. Looks good!

[ratty]

Originally Posted by rpryan55

Everybody here has already answered your question, so I'll just chime in and say that the white gold Daytona on a leather strap with the Meteorite dial is the best lookin' watch that Rolex makes.

Someday.........

The above is very nice but I think the slate grey dial is even better.

[rpryan55]

Originally Posted by ratty

The above is very nice but I think the slate grey dial is even better.

I like that dial, too, but to me the meteorite had a hint of je ne sais quoi because of it's outer-worldly origins and the way the light makes it a different color at different angles. That's what does it for me, but that's just me.

[Roddie]

Although I love the look of the white gold it is the durability of the SS that I need.

Roddie

[GeoffM]

as others said, IMO stainless, i'm too picky to deal with any scratches, few on white gold, fewer on SS....

[bebeqq1231]

Got both 116509 and 116520. I really like the weight of the 116509 and once get use to it, it's hard to got back to 116520. Yes it's easier to get scratch than 116520 but i still prefer 11509 cause now and days i am seeming more and more people wearing 116520

[douglasf13]

It's heavier, more expensive and softer. I'm about as interested in a gold Rolex professional model as I would be a gold hammer to show off to my home builder friends.

[Blue_Lume]

Originally Posted by Jason71

There is something intangible about it.......nothing beats this.........

borrowed pic

on this borrowed picture i noticed the complete serial number is visible.

on my photos online i don't really care - but i see that a LOT of people do.

if i was to invent a fear it would be some clown sees my serial number and reports a claim for stolen or whatever to get insurance money and when i take the watch to RSC they get sucked into the drama and maybe even confiscate it.

thoughts on that one?

[bardm]

Originally Posted by Racer X

As for color, I think what you actually see the rhodium that covers the white gold, not the white gold itself. From what I've read, white gold has a yellowish hue due to the 75% gold content. They therefore plate the gold with rhodium to give it a silvery color. Correct me if I'm wrong guys.

Regardless, white gold is preferable to me b/c of its heft. In addition, white gold is more precious and the wearer would appreciate that, even if others may not realize it.

Well, you are wrong. Rolex white gold is not rhodium plated. What you see is a white gold alloy.

[subtona]

Dial choice.

[MVP]

There is about $5K-$6K of gold on a GMT or a Sub given current prices.

Originally Posted by buckblue

true i read an article that on a full gold rolex, the value of all the gold is no more than 2 or 3000 dollars! if not less

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by Jason71

There is something intangible about it.......nothing beats this.........

borrowed pic

I'm with you.

[Yuri.Popov]

I like the SS. Is highly durable and scratch resistant, as well has anti-corrosion properties.

[Mis3]

Originally Posted by oboshoe

A 100% gold (i.e. 24k) watch would be very impractical and would look horrible in no time. I've got some 24k gold coins and I put a big dent in one just dropping it about 2 inches onto the table.

This is true. Gold is softer than SS.

[douglasf13]

Although I only buy steel watches, I don't mind my two-tone Explorer II.

[daveo5]

Biggest difference-Cost! I have a stainless steel Sub, ref 14060M COSC non-date. I also wear my 18 k WG D-D. Gold doesn't corrode and 18 K is not too susceptible to scratches unlike SS.

[Grnvette65]

The wg Daytona has a great feel due the the wt and appear slightly more substantial which I prefer. I realize people are saying the ss is harder but my understanding is the the tooling cutters used on white gold cases had to be changed more frequently since the wg dulled them sooner ( thereby increasing the cost not just in material). If this is true then wouldn't it make the wg harder than the stainless. I realize the platinum is the hardest to work w

[Bigsykedaddy]

Originally Posted by Racer X

As for color, I think what you actually see the rhodium that covers the white gold, not the white gold itself. From what I've read, white gold has a yellowish hue due to the 75% gold content. They therefore plate the gold with rhodium to give it a silvery color. Correct me if I'm wrong guys.

Regardless, white gold is preferable to me b/c of its heft. In addition, white gold is more precious and the wearer would appreciate that, even if others may not realize it.

That's normally true but Rolex doesn't use Rhodium in their white gold. It's called "Grey Gold" which is cool because if you scratch it there is no yellow gold underneath so you don't have to get it re-plated like you would a wedding ring that is white gold etc.

[bradj]

I found an old post that says the Daytona is 195 grams. Subtracting the movement/dial and crystal, I'd image you would end up with more than four troy ounces of gold.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by bardm

Well, you are wrong. Rolex white gold is not rhodium plated. What you see is a white gold alloy.

You know you are arguing with a 6 year old post, right?

[JnmEaton]

my 18038 is 5 oz or 155 grams. +/-....fyi. PM just feels different. you have to wear it to........ feel the coolness when you put it on. Then it warms up and disappears on your wrist. It's magical.

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

You know you are arguing with a 6 year old post, right?

What's old becomes new again.

Misinformation in a 6 year old post is still misleading. So it's good that he corrected. :)

[AlexFrank]

I prefer Stainless Steel. SS is corrosion and scratch resistant, as well its highly durable.

[AlexFrank]

SS is 904 L; and Gold is alloy composed a mixture of elements including silver, copper, platinum and palladium.

[jonnyz1245]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

You know you are arguing with a 6 year old post, right?

I saw the date too. But hey, its good info even if the OP is not involved.

[landroverking]

WG just pops.

[HorologyK]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

It's heavier, more expensive and softer. I'm about as interested in a gold Rolex professional model as I would be a gold hammer to show off to my home builder friends.

Indeed

[HorologyK]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

You know you are arguing with a 6 year old post, right?

Indeed