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14 September 2022, 11:40 AM | #1 |
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Types of Rolex gold
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Hi All?, can you tell me if there are different kinds of yellow gold used? Some gold look really really yellow, somewhere very very pale, and everything in between. I know through the years they’ve used both 14 and 18 karat, but I don’t think that would make this big of a difference like in the photo. Is it just lighting make a difference? Or are they really this wide arrange of shades of yellow gold? Thanks! |
14 September 2022, 12:38 PM | #2 |
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I believe their gold mixture has changed some over the years, but I think what your noticing in the picture isn't so much the lighting but rather the difference in patina.
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Had a old 18038 that was dark yellow. After a good cleanup, it was a few shades lighter.
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Also, both those (and all gold DDs) are 18K, no 14Ks.
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Patina color for the win.
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Left sub is 20 years old vs right Daytona couple months old Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I think gold mixture has change. Wasn’t there a discussion a few weeks ago about this with some pics to prove it?
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Both h look amazing. I prefer the Daytona tone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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It should be noted the Submariner looks much more like 18 karat gold. The hue on the Daytona looks "off" for 18k -- almost exhibiting the more muted appearance of 10k.
I may be in the minority, but if I'm buying high content gold (18k-22k), be it a watch, chain, or otherwise...I want it to possess that deep-yellow luster. Gold in it's purest form is the most gorgeous precious metal.
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