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21 November 2017, 09:39 PM | #1 |
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Wearing a Gold Watch
About a month ago my wife bought me a 116618LB.
I love the look. What I didn’t expect was how that gold would feel on my skin. I really don’t know how to describe it but it is very different from the experience of a SS watch or even a gold watch with a leather band. I noticed this feeling within the first few hours of wearing the 116618LB and thought it would pass. It has not. Has anyone else experienced this? |
21 November 2017, 09:56 PM | #2 |
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What you are feeling is Heaven.. do not fight it
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21 November 2017, 10:04 PM | #3 |
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Not so much with gold watches, but with platinum yes, the density of that metal is awesome on the wrist, especially a sleek watch like the Daytona.
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21 November 2017, 10:08 PM | #4 |
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For me it is mainly just heavier, nice to have both gold and SS for the transitions.
Has a nice luxurious heft to it. |
21 November 2017, 10:14 PM | #5 |
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Oh, no fight.
I really didn’t plan to wear this watch everyday but that is what has happened. Just don’t want to take it off. |
21 November 2017, 10:20 PM | #6 |
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Congrats on the gold watch but that isn’t as important as the fact your wife purchased the watch for you! I need to have a chat with the old lady tonight.
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21 November 2017, 10:22 PM | #7 |
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We had a board of directors meeting yesterday. She made me show all the board members. I think she is very proud of the purchase.
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21 November 2017, 10:23 PM | #8 |
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Yes besides the weight there is a warm smooth feeling. Really it may all be all in my head but it feels great!��
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21 November 2017, 10:23 PM | #9 |
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21 November 2017, 10:51 PM | #10 |
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Intriguing. I need to make a trip to my AD and try on a platinum or gold Daytona. Never had one on my wrist before.
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21 November 2017, 11:01 PM | #11 |
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I be meteorite would feel - interesting?
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21 November 2017, 11:31 PM | #12 |
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you own the best gold rolex imo. the feeling should not wear off.
that is until you see a platinum sub.
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21 November 2017, 11:42 PM | #13 |
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Yes, my white gold Daytona has a very Special feel to it.
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22 November 2017, 12:12 AM | #14 |
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Only feels different in that it is heavier. Sorry, it is not magical, nor does it make you into a super human. It is just a different metal but still a metal just like steel. My 2c
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22 November 2017, 12:15 AM | #15 |
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That feeling on the skin is one of the reasons gold has been sought after for thousands of years. What you are feeling is the same thing a Pharaoh felt, why gold money still has a pull today - rich, weighty, drawing warmth from the touch. Gold is very nearly alive and you are fortunate not only to possess it but to have that connection to history.
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22 November 2017, 12:18 AM | #16 |
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Gold is one of the higher conducting metals while steel is one of the lower. Gold also drapes around the wrist more due to its weight. I wear gold everyday with only the occasional steel watch now and then (more for novelty). PM is my thing.
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22 November 2017, 12:52 AM | #17 |
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Sorry, but you’re clearly not a PM watch owner
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22 November 2017, 01:05 AM | #18 |
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OP: you're going to post about your gold sub and not show us any pics? Really?
Agree with Mike, that feeling when gold around drapes your wrist is incredible. |
22 November 2017, 01:07 AM | #19 |
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Why would he be, if it has no positive impact on him? There are plenty of members around here who can afford PM, but aren’t interested. Heck, I recently sourced an old NOS folded links Oyster bracelet, because I wanted my watch to be even lighter and more comfortable.
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22 November 2017, 01:30 AM | #20 |
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I know the feeling. It eventually passed for me and now I like the weight of a SS or Gold on an OF much better.
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22 November 2017, 01:36 AM | #21 |
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Like the song says Don't fight the feeling :)
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22 November 2017, 02:08 AM | #22 |
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Obviously you do not know me or what pieces I own. I have an 116610LN and a 116618 LB in my stable amongst others. Does wearing an all gold piece feel good, of course but I also enjoy my stainless pieces. Gold is not "magic". It is more of a psychological feeling, especially for those here who are new to the PM experience. YMMV
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22 November 2017, 02:15 AM | #24 |
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This is about thermal conductivity (W/Km). Here are some numbers:
- Copper has 400 W/Km - Gold has 315 W/Km : - Steel has 50 W/Km : - Wood 0.2 W/Km In other words; gold feels warmer more rapidly against the skin compared to steel - simply because gold transfers (absorbs) heat quicker (better) than steel. So - as already said: It's science so don't fight it. |
22 November 2017, 02:46 AM | #25 |
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x2 Only I wish PM was my thing! Gold is warmer and reassuringly presses on the skin due to its weight + gravity. Owning both SS 16710 and YG 16628 with similar bracelets this is very noticeable.
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22 November 2017, 03:08 AM | #26 |
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Which is why I sold my 166500 and kept my gold 166509; I found I just didn't wear the SS version, nice as it is. I only keep watches I use regularly. Otherwise I feel guilty.
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If you feel guilty just get yourself a £100 SS and force yourself to wear it for a day and then when you strap on the PM again it will be magic... I mean Heaven as Tom rightly says. |
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22 November 2017, 03:20 AM | #28 |
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It'd be great if goldfinger commented on this.
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22 November 2017, 03:25 AM | #29 |
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That's a slippery slope, my friend. DAMHIK.
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22 November 2017, 03:27 AM | #30 |
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love the gold watch with gold bracelet feel.
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