PT, WG, SS, I think I can tell the difference! No really!

[tkerrmd]

Now that I have all three I think I see a difference?!

PT is VERY bright almost whitish.

WG is softer, warmer, tinge of yellow.

SS, sharp, crisp, surgical, tinge more grayish.


Obviously my worthless impressions YMMV

I think you can see what I mean in the pic below? If you can you are a WIS, if not only a mere mortal (ok I have too much free time and OCD)





Honestly I really think I see it in this pic too???





SS

[KZZN]

Hi,

I think you've hit the nail on the head, yes. And I do think it's a skill that comes with time. Initially, when I first got into Rolex about nine years ago now, I honestly couldn't see any difference between photos of watches in stainless steel, white gold and platinum.

Now, I mostly can, and it's like you say: stainless steel has a very grey, classic 'metallic' appearance; white gold has a subtle undercurrent of classic yellow gold tones; and platinum has a crisp whiteness to it.

I think I properly learned to tell the difference when I got my white Rolesor Datejust, and I could really see the difference in colour and tone between the steel case and the white gold bezel.

[jjnd08]

Great shots!

[SaddleSC]

I agree...platinum has a pure, crisp, whiteness to it and the WG definitely has a warm slightly yellow glow. Bottom line...all the precious metals are freaking awesome:)

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by KZZN

Hi,

I think you've hit the nail on the head, yes. And I do think it's a skill that comes with time. Initially, when I first got into Rolex about nine years ago now, I honestly couldn't see any difference between photos of watches in stainless steel, white gold and platinum.

Now, I mostly can, and it's like you say: stainless steel has a very grey, classic 'metallic' appearance; white gold has a subtle undercurrent of classic yellow gold tones; and platinum has a crisp whiteness to it.

I think I properly learned to tell the difference when I got my white Rolesor Datejust, and I could really see the difference in colour and tone between the steel case and the white gold bezel.

Thanks and you may have articulated it better than I so two things....

I'm not crazy?

And you my friend are a WIS

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by jjnd08

Great shots!

Thanks

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I agree...platinum has a pure, crisp, whiteness to it and the WG definitely has a warm slightly yellow glow. Bottom line...all the precious metals are freaking awesome:)

Charles awesome watch and you are right my friend

[SaddleSC]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Charles awesome watch and you are right my friend

Thanks, buddy...right back at you. That Platona may be next on my list...absolutely amazing!

[superdog]

Wow. Super nice photos.

Crazy nice watches.

I wonder if I could tell if I don't know the models.

But in ur pics it's very clear.

[Presa canary]

All that pt and wg and the wife's rings in ss? My kinda guy. That sub really does show yellow in your photos, Seeing it at my ad I don't remember it looking that yellow

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Presa canary

All that pt and wg and the wife's rings in ss? My kinda guy. That sub really does show yellow in your photos, Seeing it at my ad I don't remember it looking that yellow

You my friend failed the WIS test, her rings are PT and WG


Metals really change with lighting sometimes hard to see at the AD that's why I did the outside thing

Charles sub probably shows it best

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by superdog

Wow. Super nice photos.

Crazy nice watches.

I wonder if I could tell if I don't know the models.

But in ur pics it's very clear.

Thanks, and I really never noticed till I started taking pics of the PT and WG in same pic

Once you notice then it's hard not too

[kilyung]

IMO it's quite obvious. I've never quite understood why it's so difficult for some.

[AK797]

WG and SS are quite different esp when side by side as on the DJ.

[Isaactanjs]

Now I wish I have a pt or wg watch.. My ss looks washed out in comparison now. Hmm

[watchwatcher]

I don't know about all the different subtleties...I just really enjoy your pics and watches. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by kilyung

IMO it's quite obvious. I've never quite understood why it's so difficult for some.

Originally Posted by AK797

WG and SS are quite different esp when side by side as on the DJ.

You guys are obviously WIS's so may be disqualified

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I don't know about all the different subtleties...I just really enjoy your pics and watches. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[praha335ci]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Now that I have all three I think I see a difference?!

PT is VERY bright almost whitish.

WG is softer, warmer, tinge of yellow.

SS, sharp, crisp, surgical, tinge more grayish.


Obviously my worthless impressions YMMV

I think you can see what I mean in the pic below? If you can you are a WIS, if not only a mere mortal (ok I have too much free time and OCD)





Honestly I really think I see it in this pic too???





SS

Nice set of watches .

[Andad]

At last,

A definative answer to this ongoing question.

You have all three and you 'think' you can tell the difference.

On ya mate.

FWIW i agree with you.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by kilyung

IMO it's quite obvious. I've never quite understood why it's so difficult for some.

It is obvious to me owning all 3 as well Mike. I think for those who have not had chance to see them side by side and study the differences I get that too.

As for the pics Tom....Love them!!

[Andad]

Oops - speling poleece.