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AH0RSEY · 17 April 2019, 01:28 AM

I thought i'd upload a couple of pix today as the light really makes the difference when trying to show the colour of WG v stainless steel.

And now taking photos I realise I need to wipe my watch as its got fingerprints all over it ...sigh!

mineral · 17 April 2019, 02:00 AM

Love the combination of polished and brushed look. Nice

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rcsami · 17 April 2019, 02:11 AM

Wow great watch! Nice pics.

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fsprow · 17 April 2019, 05:53 AM

Gold is “gold color” but can be alloyed with other metals to mask or change the gold color - eg to produce rose or pink gold, white gold. While beautiful, some white gold “yellows” over time and is often plated at that point with rhodium which retains its whiteness. I know from experience Patek Phillippe in NYC often does this when white gold watches are serviced

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MajKong · 17 April 2019, 06:10 AM

That’s a beautiful watch. Tried on the same one in Belgium this weekend but it was unfortunately out of my budget. Absolutely love the dial contrast with the white gold.

Jizzie001 · 17 April 2019, 06:25 AM

That watch is sure good looking

FreshPrince14 · 17 April 2019, 06:36 AM

Spotted one of these on the Underground today.. immediately stands out as WG. Definitely a special watch.

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RJRJRJ · 17 April 2019, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by fsprow

Gold is “gold color” but can be alloyed with other metals to mask or change the gold color - eg to produce rose or pink gold, white gold. While beautiful, some white gold “yellows” over time and is often plated at that point with rhodium which retains its whiteness. I know from experience Patek Phillippe in NYC often does this when white gold watches are serviced

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Rolex WG is not rhodium plated.

OJONES · 17 April 2019, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Rolex WG is not rhodium plated.

Nor are Pateks since 2008. Like Rolex they now use grey gold.

singe89 · 17 April 2019, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by fsprow

Gold is “gold color” but can be alloyed with other metals to mask or change the gold color - eg to produce rose or pink gold, white gold. While beautiful, some white gold “yellows” over time and is often plated at that point with rhodium which retains its whiteness. I know from experience Patek Phillippe in NYC often does this when white gold watches are serviced

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Thought Patek didn't do rhodium plate newer watches. I really really like my 5168g but would be perfect if it was Pt. Love the much whiter and heavier look/feel of Pt.

fsprow · 17 April 2019, 08:12 AM

They rhodium plated my 5034 two years ago. Looks great.

lecorsaire · 17 April 2019, 08:43 AM

White gold is much warmer than steel but to be honest unless you know the reference or have steel and WG watches side by side most people would think it’s steel except for something like a Day-Date whose shiny white gold bezel makes it obvious that it’s not steel.

EP32k2 · 17 April 2019, 10:18 AM

Honestly who cares if people knows it’s gold or SS. One doesn’t buy WG to show off.

mineral · 17 April 2019, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fsprow

Gold is “gold color” but can be alloyed with other metals to mask or change the gold color - eg to produce rose or pink gold, white gold. While beautiful, some white gold “yellows” over time and is often plated at that point with rhodium which retains its whiteness. I know from experience Patek Phillippe in NYC often does this when white gold watches are serviced

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That’s correct that white gold will have yellow tone over long period time. I have seen this happens on my 60s era day date 1803.

It gives warmer look and more vintage feel
In my opinion.

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Boaters · 17 April 2019, 10:37 AM

Sure would like to see some Smurfs..

Hard_Six · 17 April 2019, 11:00 AM

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AH0RSEY · 17 April 2019, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by EP32k2

Honestly who cares if people knows it’s gold or SS. One doesn’t buy WG to show off.

as the OP I can say I agree 100% with this one. Having had SS, TT and now WG I really don't care who thinks its a the SS over the WG. The "feel" and the "look" are really personal and it was a grail from way back ;o)

1William · 17 April 2019, 08:56 PM

Great looking watch. There is a difference in the WG and it is special.

joli160 · 17 April 2019, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fsprow

Gold is “gold color” but can be alloyed with other metals to mask or change the gold color - eg to produce rose or pink gold, white gold. While beautiful, some white gold “yellows” over time and is often plated at that point with rhodium which retains its whiteness. I know from experience Patek Phillippe in NYC often does this when white gold watches are serviced

Rolex WG is not rhodium plated and has its own beautiful hue

Tha Baron · 17 April 2019, 09:43 PM

MCO1 · 17 April 2019, 09:57 PM

White gold is really nice!

77T · 18 April 2019, 12:59 AM

Your photo when color balanced gives the subtle warmer cast in WG compared to the cooler color of SS.

Not everyone’s eye can discern the difference until the two metals are side-by-side.

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Tha Baron · 18 April 2019, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Your photo when color balanced gives the subtle warmer cast in WG compared to the cooler color of SS.

Not everyone’s eye can discern the difference until the two metals are side-by-side.

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Yep, it’s definiely warmer

NLYogi · 18 April 2019, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mineral

That’s correct that white gold will have yellow tone over long period time. I have seen this happens on my 60s era day date 1803.

It gives warmer look and more vintage feel
In my opinion.

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That fluted bezel looks sharp! Very nice piece.

17 April 2019, 01:28 AM	#1
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	Colour of Rolex White Gold I thought i'd upload a couple of pix today as the light really makes the difference when trying to show the colour of WG v stainless steel. And now taking photos I realise I need to wipe my watch as its got fingerprints all over it ...sigh! __________________ Current rotation; AP15500ST grey, White Daytona 116500, WG Black/Red Daytona 116509, White and Black EXP 42, GMT2C.... too many previous it makes my head hurt thinking about them.

17 April 2019, 02:00 AM	#2
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Love the combination of polished and brushed look. Nice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

17 April 2019, 08:43 AM	#12
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	White gold is much warmer than steel but to be honest unless you know the reference or have steel and WG watches side by side most people would think it’s steel except for something like a Day-Date whose shiny white gold bezel makes it obvious that it’s not steel. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

18 April 2019, 12:59 AM	#22
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,714	Your photo when color balanced gives the subtle warmer cast in WG compared to the cooler color of SS. Not everyone’s eye can discern the difference until the two metals are side-by-side. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

17 April 2019, 02:11 AM	#3
rcsami "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Montreal Watch: Tudor MilSub 9401 Posts: 72	Wow great watch! Nice pics. Sent from my SM-N960N using Tapatalk

17 April 2019, 05:53 AM	#4
fsprow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,401	Gold is “gold color” but can be alloyed with other metals to mask or change the gold color - eg to produce rose or pink gold, white gold. While beautiful, some white gold “yellows” over time and is often plated at that point with rhodium which retains its whiteness. I know from experience Patek Phillippe in NYC often does this when white gold watches are serviced Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 April 2019, 06:10 AM	#5
MajKong "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Fred Location: TN Watch: TT Sub bluesy Posts: 41	That’s a beautiful watch. Tried on the same one in Belgium this weekend but it was unfortunately out of my budget. Absolutely love the dial contrast with the white gold.

17 April 2019, 06:25 AM	#6
Jizzie001 Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: United States Posts: 113	That watch is sure good looking

17 April 2019, 06:36 AM	#7
FreshPrince14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: TRF Watch: 16710 & 6694 Posts: 791	Spotted one of these on the Underground today.. immediately stands out as WG. Definitely a special watch. Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

17 April 2019, 08:12 AM	#11
fsprow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,401	They rhodium plated my 5034 two years ago. Looks great.

17 April 2019, 10:18 AM	#13
EP32k2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 76	Honestly who cares if people knows it’s gold or SS. One doesn’t buy WG to show off.

17 April 2019, 10:37 AM	#15
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Sure would like to see some Smurfs..

17 April 2019, 11:00 AM	#16
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 April 2019, 08:56 PM	#18
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	Great looking watch. There is a difference in the WG and it is special.

17 April 2019, 09:43 PM	#20
Tha Baron "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Middle West Posts: 1,075

17 April 2019, 09:57 PM	#21
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	White gold is really nice!

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