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Old 20 October 2016, 03:31 AM   #31
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I was trying to be subtle.

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Old 20 October 2016, 03:39 AM   #32
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SS is lighter and more durable than PM. Also less flashy. I like YG but is very heavy for my taste. I'd like to have a YG Sub in the future but I know is going to have very little wrist time.
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Old 20 October 2016, 03:41 AM   #33
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First off let me say that I could not afford a PM watch. Coincidentally, and the good news part, is that I have no desire to own a PM watch. The metal is softer than SS, and as OCD as I am, it just wouldn't do.
I am ecstatic to own the two watches I have (Explorer and Black Bay) with my mind set on a future DJ in SS. The only concession I'll make is to possibly go for the fluted bezel which I know is white gold.
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Old 20 October 2016, 03:54 AM   #34
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If it's good for cranioplasty, it's good for my watch.
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Old 20 October 2016, 04:03 AM   #35
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I was trying to be subtle.
Damascus steel holds quite an edge also, and is unique.
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Old 20 October 2016, 04:52 AM   #36
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I find my 25 yr or so YG DayDate doesn't show wear like my newer SS Rolex watches do.

There are much harder steels, like nickel steel, but they are extremely difficult to machine. Most jewelers would not be able to polish them.
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Old 20 October 2016, 04:55 AM   #37
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I'm sure if a PM watch was the same price, most people would go for PM... that being said you must factor cost in to the equation here. If I can have three watches for the price of one, with all things being the same but the metal, I'm going for the cheaper one. SS offers you that!
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Old 20 October 2016, 04:57 AM   #38
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id really like gold , im just practicing with stainless as a dry run.
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Old 20 October 2016, 05:45 AM   #39
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Old 20 October 2016, 05:48 AM   #40
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Sure it does, I don't particularly like dress watches with leather straps on traditional hook lugs but I do like the colour, heft and feel of PM so sports PMs are the obvious choice for me and many here, just as if I had to buy a dress watch for certain occasions I would be inclined to an SS one to keep the price down.
What I said was that it doesn't make sense to me. Having read your post, it still doesn't. What we think is really up to us, isn't it?
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Old 20 October 2016, 05:50 AM   #41
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Why stainless steel

It's more economical for the buyer. And less costly if you need to replace any parts like bezel, bracelet, clasp, caseback, crown or midcase.

One day we may all be wearing bronze - or plated brass- but for now it's SS as the top metal choice in worldwide watch sales (by volume, that is)


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Old 20 October 2016, 05:52 AM   #42
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I find my 25 yr or so YG DayDate doesn't show wear like my newer SS Rolex watches do.
Yellow gold is known to be harder than steel.
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Old 20 October 2016, 06:13 AM   #43
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Huh?

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Old 20 October 2016, 06:21 AM   #44
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Why stainless steel

For me the beauty of the watch is the craftsmanship of the movement, the engineering and design.
Therefore the pm case is merely extra cost with little benefit. In fact if you consider a watch should be worn.. There's dis-benefit to a pm, as it's far less practical.


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Old 20 October 2016, 06:21 AM   #45
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"Yellow gold is known to be harder than steel."

That doesn't sound right, but I think my observation doesn't have anything to do with hardness. I think my YG DayDate just never has shown scratches like the highly polished areas of my SS watches.
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Old 20 October 2016, 06:26 AM   #46
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What I said was that it doesn't make sense to me. Having read your post, it still doesn't. What we think is really up to us, isn't it?
My post makes perfect sense, I suspect even to you, but yes you think as you want.
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Old 20 October 2016, 06:42 AM   #47
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Always thought gold = gaudy.
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Old 20 October 2016, 06:45 AM   #48
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Because I can afford SS where as WG and is close enough ;)

Also, SS subc holds value better than WG subc. But let's not kid myself, I can't afford a WG


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Old 20 October 2016, 06:51 AM   #49
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PM is another world...but you need to have it so you can appreciate it
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Old 20 October 2016, 06:54 AM   #50
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No offense to anyone but I find that the opinions on the issues of Rolex PM are overblown by those with no direct/meaningful experience. Or if you're going to beat up a PM watch, odds are good that a SS watch will be just as beat up. As someone who owns a lot of PM (as well as SS), I treat all my watches the same and I see very little difference in wear between them.

PS: Judging by the volume of TRF threads on scratches and dings to SS watches, you'd think SS was even more delicate than gold.
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Old 20 October 2016, 07:36 AM   #51
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Yellow gold is known to be harder than steel.
Not at all, and 18ct still softer...
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Old 20 October 2016, 07:41 AM   #52
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Not at all, and 18ct still softer...
Actually 18kt gold is harder than pure gold due to the alloys mixed in.
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Old 20 October 2016, 07:54 AM   #53
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My post makes perfect sense, I suspect even to you, but yes you think as you want.
Gee, thanks. I chose PP over Rolex PM. Same movement in a steel Rolex as PM (new and allegedly temperamental DD 40 aside), better movement in a Patek.

My remark about YG being harder than steel might possibly have been ironic (pun intended).
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Old 20 October 2016, 08:08 AM   #54
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It's waterproof. It's a miraculous material. I bet the Romans would have loved the stuff, particularly fancy super stuff like S30V and VG-10. I won't give reasons why as it's not allowed. To those who dig ;)
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Old 20 October 2016, 08:52 AM   #55
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... I chose PP over Rolex PM. Same movement in a steel Rolex as PM... better movement in a Patek.
Rolex isn't the only company that reuses movements in different material cases. It's done industry wide. The PP 324 movement can be found in a number of models from the "entry" level up to a complicated model (as a base). "Better" is relative. It could be argued that Rolex's big/robust/simple movements are best for an active owner.
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Old 20 October 2016, 09:11 AM   #56
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No offense to anyone but I find that the opinions on the issues of Rolex PM are overblown by those with no direct/meaningful experience. Or if you're going to beat up a PM watch, odds are good that a SS watch will be just as beat up. As someone who owns a lot of PM (as well as SS), I treat all my watches the same and I see very little difference in wear between them.

PS: Judging by the volume of TRF threads on scratches and dings to SS watches, you'd think SS was even more delicate than gold.
There are a whole lot more folks owning SS watches vs. Gold or Plat
If we all had the shekels to buy PM like some here, there would be much more PM watch owners.
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Old 20 October 2016, 09:19 AM   #57
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Stainless steel is the traditional material for professional "tool" watches for corrosion resistance and durability, plus it can be polished or brushed nicely. I like WG too and it feels great to strap on a smurf Sub or BLRO GMT II, but the premium is not easily justified IMHO. So stainless will be the dominant material. Cheers!
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Old 20 October 2016, 10:03 AM   #58
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To me, stainless steel fits more with my adoration for the tool purpose of a watch. PM's make a watch a piece of jewelry.
Also, I can't afford the gold or platinum pieces anyway.
If I did have the money and a watch like the BLRO stayed available in only WG, I could see buying one.
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Old 20 October 2016, 12:12 PM   #59
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Stainless steel is used primarily for its corrosion resistance. Rolex changed from 316 ss to 904l ss simply for enhanced corrosion resistance.
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Old 20 October 2016, 04:39 PM   #60
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Cause simplicity is always the best
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