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11 June 2016, 07:48 AM | #1 |
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Polished Center Links SS vs Gold
I searched but didn't find any answers so here goes. Do Gold polished center links scratch easier than stainless polished center links? I would assume they scratch equal but, it was brought to my attention that since gold is softer it will scratch faster and easier.
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11 June 2016, 11:03 AM | #2 |
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Yep
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11 June 2016, 11:31 AM | #3 |
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Gold is indeed softer than stainless steel. Rolex is no exception to this.
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11 June 2016, 12:29 PM | #4 |
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So for those that have both Gold PCL and Stainless PCL have you noticed your gold PCL scratch faster or get swirls faster?
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11 June 2016, 01:52 PM | #5 |
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Yes, much faster.
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11 June 2016, 05:22 PM | #6 |
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Yep! Wear them the same and enjoy then as equals. IMHO
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They scratch by just looking at it
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Gold PCLs are scratch magnets!
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No difference between gold and SS PCL's. Use both as daily beaters and absolutely prefer PCL over brushed
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This is done to create more hardness as a pure gold watch would easily deform. Afterwards temperature annealing for surface hardening as generally for most gold jewellery is applied. The combination of these two processes makes Rolex gold pretty durable and possibly as hard as steel.
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Sorry, but that's false. Gold won't be even close to steel in terms of hardness, nor will it reject scratches (superficial/hairlines or deep) like any stainless. In my personal experience with Rolex gold, I've found using an improper cloth (even a napkin) to wipe the PCL portion of the bracelet = it will impart scratches. YMMV. |
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When annealed 18K gold surprisingly can reach a hardness on Vickers between 185-230 which is quite a lot higher than ordinary stainless steel. Since nobody knows which exact treatment our Rolex watches receive I used the term possibly. All PCL's regardless SS or gold show of course much more signs of wear if compared to a brushed bracelet, but I don't see noticeable differences between my SS or gold PCL's.
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Thanks for responses. Yeah either way I know they both get scratches something to take from this thread is to use a proper cloth when wiping down the watch. Cant use a t-shirt when cleaning gold PCLS thats for sure.
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