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Taekwondo113 · 16 March 2019, 01:57 AM

Greetings. If one was looking to buy a lifetime watch that was durable, other than platinum what metal ages best? I dont know too much about aging. I do know that rolex WG is not rhodium plated so it lasts longer than regular industry WG...how does rolex steel look like after a couple decades? I'd like to know how fluted bezel DJ age.

tyler1980 · 16 March 2019, 02:03 AM

i would suspect YG and Ever(R)ose (despite the name) would age less well than Pt for sure because its Pt950 then SS then WG. Would love to know if im correct though

NWNL · 16 March 2019, 02:08 AM

Isn't steel the best in aging? :P

JohnTz · 16 March 2019, 02:12 AM

All PM will age better than steel. That is why they are PM.

tyler1980 · 16 March 2019, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnTz

All PM will age better than steel. That is why they are PM.

ive seen plenty of tarnished YG and RG Rolex watches. Its not the gold, its the other 25% of what's in the mix

joli160 · 16 March 2019, 02:37 AM

Gold or Pt always ages best, you can find ancient artefacts made from gold looking pristine, steel not so much

Ballzzz · 16 March 2019, 02:37 AM

Interested in this, good question OP

liu_watch · 16 March 2019, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Taekwondo113

Greetings. If one was looking to buy a lifetime watch that was durable, other than platinum what metal ages best? I dont know too much about aging. I do know that rolex WG is not rhodium plated so it lasts longer than regular industry WG...how does rolex steel look like after a couple decades? I'd like to know how fluted bezel DJ age.

Buying a lifetime watch...how does it look after couple decades?

I would say, after couple decades, any metal will look like the day you purchased it.

JohnTz · 16 March 2019, 02:45 AM

Sorry guys, I misunderstood the question I think. I guess I would put better odds on a PM being in better shape than steel in a lifetime. Better for me isn't about tarnishing, it's simply about lasting. I know gold can be submerged in saltwater for 100 years and still be fine. Can steel do that? Maybe, I am not that familiar with the latest stainless steels. I know the steel is harder than PM and should show less wear.

H-Watches · 16 March 2019, 03:24 AM

I just purchased this WG President A serial 1999 it was unworn never polished. Got it this week. I think WG ages very nicely. But so does the steel.

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t65tampa · 16 March 2019, 03:31 AM

If not abused and if properly maintained with service, I'd venture to say any Rolex watch is going to be able to last longer than you are.

foualier11 · 16 March 2019, 03:36 AM

First post here! I’m a material scientist. Like mentioned before, steel is much harder and will resist scratches much better. Gold and platinum are noble metals and will resist better corrosion and oxidation. Therefore, if main concern is which one will resist better daily beating: steel no debate. If main concern is which one will look better in a few hundred years, well PM for sure!

That being said, with reasonable care, both should outlast all of us easily!

My 2 cents.

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foualier11 · 16 March 2019, 03:43 AM

Material scientist here!

SS is harder.
PM resists better corrosion and oxidation.

Therefore, for daily use: SS.
Very long term (think hundred of years): PM.

That being said with proper care both can outlast all of us!

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Tangier11 · 16 March 2019, 03:52 AM

PMs will age much better from my experience.

schoolboy · 16 March 2019, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by H-Watches

I just purchased this WG President A serial 1999 it was unworn never polished. Got it this week. I think WG ages very nicely. But so does the steel.

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Dang what a beauty!

I love it

Taekwondo113 · 16 March 2019, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by schoolboy

Dang what a beauty!

I love it

Amazing beuty!!

Taekwondo113 · 16 March 2019, 04:16 AM

Thanks for the input guys!!!

Taekwondo113 · 16 March 2019, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by joli160

Gold or Pt always ages best, you can find ancient artefacts made from gold looking pristine, steel not so much

I completely overlooked this! Thanks :)

capote · 16 March 2019, 04:47 AM

”Oystersteel” - I can’t believe its catching on

tyler1980 · 16 March 2019, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by joli160

Gold or Pt always ages best, you can find ancient artefacts made from gold looking pristine, steel not so much

that ancient stuff is usually pure gold right? or higher than 18k. Ive seen of some gold stuff come out of egyptian tombs and that stuff is pristine. But its probably pure gold or very close to it. where as a 30 year old YG rolex can be pretty tarnished.

Likestheshiny · 16 March 2019, 05:26 AM

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Gold or Pt always ages best, you can find ancient artefacts made from gold looking pristine, steel not so much

Modern steel and ancient steel are not the same. And the ancient gold wasn't either. That comparison doesn't say much about modern watch materials.

904VT · 16 March 2019, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

that ancient stuff is usually pure gold right? or higher than 18k. Ive seen of some gold stuff come out of egyptian tombs and that stuff is pristine. But its probably pure gold or very close to it. where as a 30 year old YG rolex can be pretty tarnished.

Very true 18k YG alloy is very different than 24k pure gold (AG)

16 March 2019, 01:57 AM	#1
Taekwondo113 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 48	Oystersteel vs. WG Aging Greetings. If one was looking to buy a lifetime watch that was durable, other than platinum what metal ages best? I dont know too much about aging. I do know that rolex WG is not rhodium plated so it lasts longer than regular industry WG...how does rolex steel look like after a couple decades? I'd like to know how fluted bezel DJ age.

16 March 2019, 02:03 AM	#2
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	i would suspect YG and Ever(R)ose (despite the name) would age less well than Pt for sure because its Pt950 then SS then WG. Would love to know if im correct though __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

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16 March 2019, 03:31 AM	#11
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,031	If not abused and if properly maintained with service, I'd venture to say any Rolex watch is going to be able to last longer than you are. __________________ t65tampa

16 March 2019, 02:08 AM	#3
NWNL "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Netherlands Watch: 228235 ROMAN WHITE Posts: 243	Isn't steel the best in aging? :P

16 March 2019, 02:12 AM	#4
JohnTz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Watch Town Posts: 305	All PM will age better than steel. That is why they are PM.

16 March 2019, 02:45 AM	#9
JohnTz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Watch Town Posts: 305	Sorry guys, I misunderstood the question I think. I guess I would put better odds on a PM being in better shape than steel in a lifetime. Better for me isn't about tarnishing, it's simply about lasting. I know gold can be submerged in saltwater for 100 years and still be fine. Can steel do that? Maybe, I am not that familiar with the latest stainless steels. I know the steel is harder than PM and should show less wear.

16 March 2019, 03:24 AM	#10
H-Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Midwest Posts: 374	I just purchased this WG President A serial 1999 it was unworn never polished. Got it this week. I think WG ages very nicely. But so does the steel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 March 2019, 03:36 AM	#12
foualier11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: canada Posts: 7	First post here! I’m a material scientist. Like mentioned before, steel is much harder and will resist scratches much better. Gold and platinum are noble metals and will resist better corrosion and oxidation. Therefore, if main concern is which one will resist better daily beating: steel no debate. If main concern is which one will look better in a few hundred years, well PM for sure! That being said, with reasonable care, both should outlast all of us easily! My 2 cents. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 March 2019, 03:43 AM	#13
foualier11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: canada Posts: 7	Material scientist here! SS is harder. PM resists better corrosion and oxidation. Therefore, for daily use: SS. Very long term (think hundred of years): PM. That being said with proper care both can outlast all of us! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 March 2019, 03:52 AM	#14
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	PMs will age much better from my experience.

16 March 2019, 04:16 AM	#17
Taekwondo113 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 48	Thanks for the input guys!!!

16 March 2019, 04:47 AM	#19
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	”Oystersteel” - I can’t believe its catching on

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