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Sub King · 9 January 2018, 05:42 AM

Before I got heavily into luxury watches, I bought a 14k yellow gold curb chain. However, I’ve stopped wearing it for the most part, because I just don’t think the chain look suits my style.
What do you guys think about gold chains? Do they look cool, or are they tacky?

BristolCavendish · 9 January 2018, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sub King

What do you guys think about gold chains? Do they look cool, or are they tacky?

This might have made for an interesting poll. Tacky IMO.

MonBK · 9 January 2018, 05:48 AM

Here's mine.

keithl · 9 January 2018, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sub King

Before I got heavily into luxury watches, I bought a 14k yellow gold curb chain. However, I’ve stopped wearing it for the most part, because I just don’t think the chain look suits my style.
What do you guys think about gold chains? Do they look cool, or are they tacky?

I wouldn't wear one, but I'm not a rapper.

Sub King · 9 January 2018, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

This might have made for an interesting poll. Tacky IMO.

Good idea. It’s now a poll

Sub King · 9 January 2018, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Here's mine.

Wicked picture! It’s a real shame Rolex stopped providing those anchors with Submariners.

TG3N · 9 January 2018, 05:54 AM

Personally - tacky.

But then, I'm from the UK, and as a generalisation I suspect we are less keen on vulgar displays of wealth as a whole. (Watches are fine, but then I personally subscribe to the guideline that a man's visual jewelry should comprise a watch, a ring or two, and cuff links).

Each to their own though, if that's what someone wants to do, then have at it. It's a short life, there's little point in overly worrying about what others think.

Abdullah71601 · 9 January 2018, 05:55 AM

It depends on the design, your attire, and the occasion. Definately want 18k or better. More than one starts to look like a douche.

MonBK · 9 January 2018, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sub King

Wicked picture! It’s a real shame Rolex stopped providing those anchors with Submariners.

The anchor they provided was a trinket.

tyler1980 · 9 January 2018, 05:57 AM

only with a track suit. Otherwise no.

twitch54 · 9 January 2018, 06:00 AM

they look fine with my pocket watches .......... other than that I'm your basic WASP, so no I would not be see with one.

BravoOne · 9 January 2018, 06:01 AM

Every time I see a guy with more than one gold chain I can't help but think of the term, Mr.T starter set. Justsayn:)

MonBK · 9 January 2018, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

The anchor they provided was a trinket.

Here are two better pics.

tbonesteak · 9 January 2018, 06:03 AM

When I was 17 I thought they were cool.

At 34, not so much.

GB-man · 9 January 2018, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

It depends on the design, your attire, and the occasion. Definately want 18k or better. More than one starts to look like a douche.

agree

GB-man · 9 January 2018, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

only with a track suit. Otherwise no.

bobernet · 9 January 2018, 06:33 AM

It’s a pretty dated look. I’m not sure it was even a great look when it was more “popular.” I’d pass.

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walds11 · 9 January 2018, 06:38 AM

My wife gave me a 14kt white gold link necklace for a wedding gift back in 2000. I love it and never take it off. It’s pretty low key. Not like the guy in my avatar wears

droptopman · 9 January 2018, 06:55 AM

I still wear an old rope YG necklace occasionally. I have had if for a very long time. In the 80's I wore a lot of YG but everything but the necklace is hidden away now. I like to go 80's sometimes so will sport the chain with my 116613 LB. Others may laugh but it works for me. Makes me chuckle a little. I know it is dated which is one of the reasons I do it...

Brenngun · 9 January 2018, 07:46 AM

Really depends. If it's size is big enough to pull you car out of a ditch and everyone can see it all the time then no. My wife gifted to me a thin 18kt curb 40 years ago that stays on 24/7. No one sees it when I have a shirt on. Much different idea than the big gold chain craze of recent tears.

GradyPhilpott · 9 January 2018, 09:17 AM

If it is relatively thin and worn discreetly, then it's okay in my opinion.

Old Geezer · 9 January 2018, 09:26 AM

Sure why not, just don’t unbutton your shirt to show it off and don’t get one big enough to tow a tanker. Seriously, I have a gold chain with a religious icon that I never remove and most people never even know I’m wearing it.

Bigblu10 · 9 January 2018, 09:27 AM

Thought they were cool in the 90's. Now in my mid 50's definitely tacky. This includes gold bracelets also.

s2h904 · 9 January 2018, 09:29 AM

I own a white gold chain with diamond cross, huge diamond bracelet and diamond ring. The chain and cross fly under the radar(people think it is silver). Bracelet and ring-not so much. They both stand out.

I wear a stainless OP as my daily. Goes great with whatever piece I choose to wear for that day.

Any more than one chain or ring at a time and it looks tacky. Unless you are made, own a night club or are in the import/export business.

Wesley Crusher · 9 January 2018, 09:38 AM

I think a thin gold chain looks nice. My dad used to wear a gold necklace with a gold Egyptian pendant that my mom gave to him as a present.

Multiple large gold Cuban links would be tacky, however.

Laszlo · 9 January 2018, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Here are two better pics.

Wow

Laszlo · 9 January 2018, 09:53 AM

My dad used to wear one with a Krugerrand as pendant I shit you not

Hey, it was the 80s... and people thought we were Italian.

ejvette · 9 January 2018, 10:37 AM

I won't wear em and I'm 1/2 italian

Tony64 · 9 January 2018, 10:39 AM

I think it's a great look!

(Assuming you've just made an interception or recovered a fumble)

s2h904 · 9 January 2018, 11:10 AM

The turnover chain

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It depends! (please elaborate below)	64	29.36%
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9 January 2018, 05:42 AM	#1
Sub King "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 124060 Posts: 401	What are your thoughts on gold chains? Before I got heavily into luxury watches, I bought a 14k yellow gold curb chain. However, I’ve stopped wearing it for the most part, because I just don’t think the chain look suits my style. What do you guys think about gold chains? Do they look cool, or are they tacky?

9 January 2018, 06:38 AM	#18
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	My wife gave me a 14kt white gold link necklace for a wedding gift back in 2000. I love it and never take it off. It’s pretty low key. Not like the guy in my avatar wears __________________ Adam

9 January 2018, 06:55 AM	#19
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	I still wear an old rope YG necklace occasionally. I have had if for a very long time. In the 80's I wore a lot of YG but everything but the necklace is hidden away now. I like to go 80's sometimes so will sport the chain with my 116613 LB. Others may laugh but it works for me. Makes me chuckle a little. I know it is dated which is one of the reasons I do it... __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

9 January 2018, 07:46 AM	#20
Brenngun 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,820	Really depends. If it's size is big enough to pull you car out of a ditch and everyone can see it all the time then no. My wife gifted to me a thin 18kt curb 40 years ago that stays on 24/7. No one sees it when I have a shirt on. Much different idea than the big gold chain craze of recent tears. __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

9 January 2018, 05:54 AM	#7
TG3N "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: UK Posts: 249	Personally - tacky. But then, I'm from the UK, and as a generalisation I suspect we are less keen on vulgar displays of wealth as a whole. (Watches are fine, but then I personally subscribe to the guideline that a man's visual jewelry should comprise a watch, a ring or two, and cuff links). Each to their own though, if that's what someone wants to do, then have at it. It's a short life, there's little point in overly worrying about what others think.

9 January 2018, 05:55 AM	#8
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	It depends on the design, your attire, and the occasion. Definately want 18k or better. More than one starts to look like a douche.

9 January 2018, 05:57 AM	#10
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	only with a track suit. Otherwise no.

9 January 2018, 06:00 AM	#11
twitch54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: 'Bobby' Location: SE Pa Watch: 1888 Appleton Trac Posts: 982	they look fine with my pocket watches .......... other than that I'm your basic WASP, so no I would not be see with one.

9 January 2018, 06:01 AM	#12
BravoOne Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 319	Every time I see a guy with more than one gold chain I can't help but think of the term, Mr.T starter set. Justsayn:)

9 January 2018, 06:03 AM	#14
tbonesteak "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: New York Watch: me go broke! Posts: 1,657	When I was 17 I thought they were cool. At 34, not so much.

9 January 2018, 06:33 AM	#17
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	It’s a pretty dated look. I’m not sure it was even a great look when it was more “popular.” I’d pass. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

9 January 2018, 09:17 AM	#21
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,345	If it is relatively thin and worn discreetly, then it's okay in my opinion. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

9 January 2018, 09:26 AM	#22
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 126619LB and more Posts: 5,207	Sure why not, just don’t unbutton your shirt to show it off and don’t get one big enough to tow a tanker. Seriously, I have a gold chain with a religious icon that I never remove and most people never even know I’m wearing it.

9 January 2018, 09:27 AM	#23
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Thought they were cool in the 90's. Now in my mid 50's definitely tacky. This includes gold bracelets also.

9 January 2018, 09:29 AM	#24
s2h904 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Scott Location: Florida Watch: Datejust/YM Posts: 435	I own a white gold chain with diamond cross, huge diamond bracelet and diamond ring. The chain and cross fly under the radar(people think it is silver). Bracelet and ring-not so much. They both stand out. I wear a stainless OP as my daily. Goes great with whatever piece I choose to wear for that day. Any more than one chain or ring at a time and it looks tacky. Unless you are made, own a night club or are in the import/export business.

9 January 2018, 09:38 AM	#25
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	I think a thin gold chain looks nice. My dad used to wear a gold necklace with a gold Egyptian pendant that my mom gave to him as a present. Multiple large gold Cuban links would be tacky, however.

9 January 2018, 09:53 AM	#27
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,851	My dad used to wear one with a Krugerrand as pendant I shit you not Hey, it was the 80s... and people thought we were Italian. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

9 January 2018, 10:37 AM	#28
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	I won't wear em and I'm 1/2 italian __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

9 January 2018, 11:10 AM	#30
s2h904 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Scott Location: Florida Watch: Datejust/YM Posts: 435	The turnover chain

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