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whan · 10 December 2018, 12:14 PM

Been contemplating my next watch and the Ceramic Gold Daytonas have really been catching my eye recently. Stopped by the local AD and they had a yellow gold one that was being shipped out to a customer, but was able to take a look at it.

Kind of always thought I preferred the versatility and subdued nature of the WG, but the YG is stunning. I like how the champagne dial is almost a silvery-gold and changes significantly in various lighting conditions. I'd hesitate on the YG primarily since it feels more difficult to pair with clothes, and also if it attracts a bit too much attention (although the OF / Ceramic helps)

Not that I'm going to buy anytime in the next year (just got an AP 15450 so need to slow down) but what say you all - YG or WG?

Hard_Six · 10 December 2018, 12:35 PM

This is my vote... all day!!

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doboy007 · 10 December 2018, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by whan

Been contemplating my next watch and the Ceramic Gold Daytonas have really been catching my eye recently. Stopped by the local AD and they had a yellow gold one that was being shipped out to a customer, but was able to take a look at it.

Kind of always thought I preferred the versatility and subdued nature of the WG, but the YG is stunning. I like how the champagne dial is almost a silvery-gold and changes significantly in various lighting conditions. I'd hesitate on the YG primarily since it feels more difficult to pair with clothes, and also if it attracts a bit too much attention (although the OF / Ceramic helps)

Not that I'm going to buy anytime in the next year (just got an AP 15450 so need to slow down) but what say you all - YG or WG?

I know WG is more popular here, but that champagne dial is just stunning. In my mind, that dial looks better than WG dial and I’ve seen both in person. However, YG case is not my style :)

At least YG is little easier and cheaper to acquire.

AdamG · 10 December 2018, 12:46 PM

Yg

RHIII · 10 December 2018, 12:55 PM

Gold is yellow.

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ace12 · 10 December 2018, 01:22 PM

YG for me all day long.

huncho · 10 December 2018, 01:29 PM

yg all day and if we're talking daytonas i'd probably go for the yg green dial

Richie070 · 10 December 2018, 01:30 PM

YG gets my vote!!

ltmgeller · 10 December 2018, 01:30 PM

YG is the way to go

Greg75 · 10 December 2018, 01:32 PM

The other day, I saw a white gold, ceramic on oyster-flex that had a dark/black MoP diamond dial. It was spectacular. Really did not need to know about that one. Oy.

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rmlovett1 · 10 December 2018, 01:40 PM

Equal ground for me. Both are fantastic! I would get whatever fits your lifestyle/attire best!

el-heffe · 10 December 2018, 01:53 PM

I was lucky enough that my AD had both (and Yacht Master 40 too). I confess that I was partial to the WG but especially the steel face before ever even arriving at the AD.

I tried on the YG Daytona first. Extremely beautiful. No doubt. The champagne dial and yellow gold case didn't provide enough contrast for me though. Next I tried on the WG. It was amazing and I knew it was the right watch for me. Black strap with WG case and steel face was sharp. Lastly, I tried on the YM40, which did nothing for me. I thought that I'd love the matte bezel but none of it worked for me. If they had a YG version with the matte bezel, I think I'd be in love!

The YG felt way more like a dress watch than the WG. I'm not sure how you normally dress, but the versatility of the WG was a huge draw for me. I can wear it with jeans or a suit or anything in between. The YG felt too formal for me.

It sounds like you're partial to the YG. It's an amazing watch. I guess I had to be the one person to vote WG! I'll try to upload a few pictures of both watches tomorrow.

watchwatcher · 10 December 2018, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by el-heffe

I guess I had to be the one person to vote WG! I'll try to upload a few pictures of both watches tomorrow.

No, you're not the only one.

t65tampa · 10 December 2018, 02:04 PM

Yellow gold for me. My 116508 is my favorite with the black dial and champagne counters. I wear it more than any other watch.

I have to say that the white gold version with the blue dial is stunning, though. Saw one at a local AD recently.

pam66 · 10 December 2018, 02:50 PM

i have the YG green dial and really love it. the WG is very nice as well (and it is on my list) though but if i have to decide then it is YG.

oncogene1 · 10 December 2018, 03:46 PM

My vote is for yellow gold!!!

joli160 · 10 December 2018, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pam66

i have the YG green dial and really love it. the WG is very nice as well (and it is on my list) though but if i have to decide then it is YG.

That is beautiful

GolfPunk · 10 December 2018, 07:46 PM

White Gold.....Understated is the way to go. And there's actually more precious metal in Rolex White Gold than there is in Yellow Gold.

red1108nyc · 10 December 2018, 09:08 PM

I prefer YG but with kids, it is hard to wear it and go anywhere with safety in mind.

HogwldFLTR · 10 December 2018, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

I prefer YG but with kids, it is hard to wear it and go anywhere with safety in mind.

Why, the kids make you feel vulnerable? WG/Pt does fly under the radar.

Rolex Essex · 10 December 2018, 09:44 PM

I’ll go for white gold, yellow gold is too noisy for me but I also like loud watches lol!

Toivonen · 10 December 2018, 09:49 PM

Full Yellow gold Newman Dial, then WG Oysterflex

LuminousMaximus · 10 December 2018, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Toivonen

Full Yellow gold Newman Dial, then WG Oysterflex

+1

What are you waiting for...Let's start negotiating

1William · 10 December 2018, 10:18 PM

Either YG or WG work but I would get it on a bracelet.

acfcheung · 10 December 2018, 10:27 PM

YG for sure. I have the champagne oysterflex and it's stunning. Not difficult to match at all.

My friend has the WG oysterflex, it's beautiful but a bit too subdued for my taste.

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rebel_1 · 10 December 2018, 10:38 PM

My wallet voted for the WG on OF and I couldn’t be happier!

strettyend · 10 December 2018, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Toivonen

Full Yellow gold Newman Dial, then WG Oysterflex

I concur

steve099 · 10 December 2018, 11:33 PM

WG on OF also gets my vote, however every option in this reference is fabulous so its a personal choice at the end of the day.

For context, I do not like yellow gold but I like the YG on OF Daytona. It makes no sense to me as I find YG to showy. Yet this model with the black OF band, seems to tone it down enough to appease me.

glamorama · 10 December 2018, 11:34 PM

A related question, can you swap the Oyesterflex to leather strap? I mean of course you can but is there a Rolex original option to purchase strap for that watch?

brettpaul · 10 December 2018, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by strettyend

I concur

Best looking YG Daytona BAR NONE!

10 December 2018, 12:14 PM	#1
whan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bay Area Watch: 116570CHNR, A384 Posts: 72	Gold Daytona Dreaming: YG vs WG Been contemplating my next watch and the Ceramic Gold Daytonas have really been catching my eye recently. Stopped by the local AD and they had a yellow gold one that was being shipped out to a customer, but was able to take a look at it. Kind of always thought I preferred the versatility and subdued nature of the WG, but the YG is stunning. I like how the champagne dial is almost a silvery-gold and changes significantly in various lighting conditions. I'd hesitate on the YG primarily since it feels more difficult to pair with clothes, and also if it attracts a bit too much attention (although the OF / Ceramic helps) Not that I'm going to buy anytime in the next year (just got an AP 15450 so need to slow down) but what say you all - YG or WG?

10 December 2018, 01:30 PM	#9
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,355	YG is the way to go __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

10 December 2018, 02:04 PM	#14
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,031	Yellow gold for me. My 116508 is my favorite with the black dial and champagne counters. I wear it more than any other watch. I have to say that the white gold version with the blue dial is stunning, though. Saw one at a local AD recently. __________________ t65tampa

10 December 2018, 07:46 PM	#18
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	White Gold.....Understated is the way to go. And there's actually more precious metal in Rolex White Gold than there is in Yellow Gold. __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

10 December 2018, 09:49 PM	#22
Toivonen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Vittorio Location: Italy Watch: SeaDweller Deepsea Posts: 986	Full Yellow gold Newman Dial, then WG Oysterflex __________________ No HEV? No Party!!! If you LOVE the Sea Dweller... Join the "BDV" https://www.instagram.com/bandadellavalvola/ https://www.facebook.com/bandadellavalvola/ http://orologi.forumfree.it/?t=75294392

10 December 2018, 12:35 PM	#2
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	This is my vote... all day!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 December 2018, 12:46 PM	#4
AdamG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: HNL, LDN, SHA Watch: 5 digit ref Posts: 397	Yg

10 December 2018, 12:55 PM	#5
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Gold is yellow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 December 2018, 01:22 PM	#6
ace12 Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 130	YG for me all day long.

10 December 2018, 01:29 PM	#7
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,323	yg all day and if we're talking daytonas i'd probably go for the yg green dial

10 December 2018, 01:30 PM	#8
Richie070 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 82	YG gets my vote!!

10 December 2018, 01:32 PM	#10
Greg75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex/JLC/AP Posts: 216	The other day, I saw a white gold, ceramic on oyster-flex that had a dark/black MoP diamond dial. It was spectacular. Really did not need to know about that one. Oy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 December 2018, 01:40 PM	#11
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,457	Equal ground for me. Both are fantastic! I would get whatever fits your lifestyle/attire best!

10 December 2018, 01:53 PM	#12
el-heffe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Ken Location: USA Posts: 241	I was lucky enough that my AD had both (and Yacht Master 40 too). I confess that I was partial to the WG but especially the steel face before ever even arriving at the AD. I tried on the YG Daytona first. Extremely beautiful. No doubt. The champagne dial and yellow gold case didn't provide enough contrast for me though. Next I tried on the WG. It was amazing and I knew it was the right watch for me. Black strap with WG case and steel face was sharp. Lastly, I tried on the YM40, which did nothing for me. I thought that I'd love the matte bezel but none of it worked for me. If they had a YG version with the matte bezel, I think I'd be in love! The YG felt way more like a dress watch than the WG. I'm not sure how you normally dress, but the versatility of the WG was a huge draw for me. I can wear it with jeans or a suit or anything in between. The YG felt too formal for me. It sounds like you're partial to the YG. It's an amazing watch. I guess I had to be the one person to vote WG! I'll try to upload a few pictures of both watches tomorrow.

10 December 2018, 03:46 PM	#16
oncogene1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 63	My vote is for yellow gold!!!

10 December 2018, 09:08 PM	#19
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,498	I prefer YG but with kids, it is hard to wear it and go anywhere with safety in mind.

10 December 2018, 09:44 PM	#21
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	I’ll go for white gold, yellow gold is too noisy for me but I also like loud watches lol!

10 December 2018, 10:18 PM	#24
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Either YG or WG work but I would get it on a bracelet.

10 December 2018, 10:27 PM	#25
acfcheung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: AC Location: Hong Kong Watch: SD4K for now Posts: 422	YG for sure. I have the champagne oysterflex and it's stunning. Not difficult to match at all. My friend has the WG oysterflex, it's beautiful but a bit too subdued for my taste. Sent from my LYA-L29 using Tapatalk

10 December 2018, 10:38 PM	#26
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	My wallet voted for the WG on OF and I couldn’t be happier! __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

10 December 2018, 11:33 PM	#28
steve099 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Steve Location: Australia Watch: 116619LB Posts: 564	WG on OF also gets my vote, however every option in this reference is fabulous so its a personal choice at the end of the day. For context, I do not like yellow gold but I like the YG on OF Daytona. It makes no sense to me as I find YG to showy. Yet this model with the black OF band, seems to tone it down enough to appease me.

10 December 2018, 11:34 PM	#29
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,919	A related question, can you swap the Oyesterflex to leather strap? I mean of course you can but is there a Rolex original option to purchase strap for that watch?

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