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27 January 2011, 05:01 PM
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Does rolex gold fade?
I gotta say- the more I look at Rolex watches in rose gold, the more I love the color! However, I've heard that rose and white gold will fade over time with use. Is there any truth to this?
Also, does anyone know the composition to Rolex rose gold? 75% gold, 25% copper, I assume? 
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27 January 2011, 05:22 PM
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Rolex now use only 18K gold so I see no reason for fading. Just a normal soap and water wash using a soft toothbrush should keep any Rolex metal in pristine condition for years. JJ |
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27 January 2011, 05:28 PM
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Everose was created in-house at Rolex by mixing 18k gold, copper and a touch of platinum. Chlorinated water reacts with the copper in the alloy of traditional rose gold and breaks it down, stripping the metal of its luster. Not so with the Everose... as the name implies... Ever :)
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27 January 2011, 07:21 PM
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Thanks, guys!
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27 January 2011, 07:51 PM
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I have one Rose gold chain that belonged to my Grandfather its from the late 1890s thats still got its Rose gold colour today.And have worn it for the past 30 odd years in salt water and pool waters and every day life.So I have every reason Rolex gold or any other gold would do likewise.
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28 January 2011, 01:40 AM
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Real gold never really fades. Some alloys might have a slight tendency to change, but it isn't something I've ever seen. BTW, I'm wearing a 50's TOG in 14k two tone and it's as gold-colored as ever.
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28 January 2011, 01:46 AM
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28 January 2011, 03:19 AM
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If bought from Canal Street, then yes -- otherwise No... ...
 
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13 October 2012, 12:26 AM
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13 October 2012, 12:28 AM
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13 October 2012, 12:30 AM
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Why would anybody dig out a 2 year old thread and then answer it with a stupid reply like that?
 And no Carl, I don't mean you.  
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ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder
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