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jeelan
·I dont mind some gold but getting the balance right can be an expensive excercise!!
After wearing steel sports watches for almost 20yrs, last year i tried a two tone Datejust 41mm for about 6 months before i sold it as i found it too blingy. Then i saw Omega Rio Olympic edition Aqua Terra’s which were steel watches with gold hour markers and hands....
I’m finding these to be almost perfect combination of gold on the watch and steel subdued enough to not be flashy.... both the rose gold and yellow gold variants add a bit of warmth to the silver / steel colour.
After wearing steel sports watches for almost 20yrs, last year i tried a two tone Datejust 41mm for about 6 months before i sold it as i found it too blingy. Then i saw Omega Rio Olympic edition Aqua Terra’s which were steel watches with gold hour markers and hands....
I’m finding these to be almost perfect combination of gold on the watch and steel subdued enough to not be flashy.... both the rose gold and yellow gold variants add a bit of warmth to the silver / steel colour.
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rjdemarco
·Funny that working at a airport every now and then and the gold Nixon is the most common watch seen on young guys in their 20s. Not gold but if your got young guys wearing these it can’t be that out of favour.
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rjdemarco
·When we see young guys wearing yellow gold wedding bands, you'll know we've arrived. Until then, I think yellow gold is going to creep-up on us in stainless - gold combos, or maybe even ceramic - gold combos which could look really cool with black ceramic.
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vbrad26
·When we see young guys wearing yellow gold wedding bands, you'll know we've arrived.
That's actually a good point. I'll be 33 in Feb. and I am trying to think of what all my married friends have, of the handful I can think of, I can only think of 1 I know for sure has a gold band. And in that same group, not one of them is into watches lol. Well, one is just starting, and I am trying to guide him.
Personally, I have a brushed tungsten band with polished edges.
I'm definitely not a ring guy though...
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Evitzee
·This topic comes up occasionally. Rose gold was very popular in the 20's and 30's, then after WWII yellow gold became more popular as rose gold was regarded as old fashioned, musty, dusty, and the world wanted a new start. Yellow gold was the standard for decades and then white metals became popular starting in Asia, and then rose/pink gold rotated back into popularity. I've worn many gold watches, rose, white, yellow, platinum and never had an issue with any of them, I certainly never felt hinky or odd wearing yellow gold. My first gold watch was a Vacheron Constantin yellow gold dress watch that I bought when I was 30 years old, never thought about the color or the fact that it was gold. I believe people overthink these things, if you like it, buy it and wear it, you are the only one you have to please.
Two yellow gold watches I currently have are AP perpetual calendars, I have absolutely no issue with them being yellow gold.
Two yellow gold watches I currently have are AP perpetual calendars, I have absolutely no issue with them being yellow gold.
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Ted1858
·That's actually a good point. I'll be 33 in Feb. and I am trying to think of what all my married friends have, of the handful I can think of, I can only think of 1 I know for sure has a gold band. And in that same group, not one of them is into watches lol. Well, one is just starting, and I am trying to guide him.
Personally, I have a brushed tungsten band with polished edges.
I'm definitely not a ring guy though...
I'm not a ring guy at all, but I totally went "old man" style when I got married 8 years ago (now age 34). Gold with the tiny little beaded edge! As for gold watches, I am just now considering my first, and it would be 33-34mm and worn with a brown leather band, thats as far as i'll take it.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerMy first gold watch was a Vacheron Constantin yellow gold dress watch that I bought when I was 30 years old, never thought about the color or the fact that it was gold. I believe people overthink these things, if you like it, buy it and wear it, you are the only one you have to please.
I agree, buy what you like. For me that doesn't include yellow gold, or any TT. No overthinking involved, I generally just don't like it.
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Flatfoot
·I am an unabashed fan of gold watches, with a preference for rose gold in particular as I believe it works with my skin tone and hair. I popped this one on my wrist at 6:30 this morning, wearing jeans and a pull over sweater - its a cross post from the WRUW thread of today. And it is the second gold watch on a strap I've worn so far this week.
I believe that when worn with a strap instead of a bracelet, these gold vintage pieces- or any other gold watch can be worn with just about anything. Besides, most others never notice your watch anyway. This one is Rose gold, smallish but really sharp ~34mm case. I find that gold watches offer a nice changeup from SS cased watches.
I believe that when worn with a strap instead of a bracelet, these gold vintage pieces- or any other gold watch can be worn with just about anything. Besides, most others never notice your watch anyway. This one is Rose gold, smallish but really sharp ~34mm case. I find that gold watches offer a nice changeup from SS cased watches.
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Twocats
··Married... with childrenThis is just my experience, but when I was younger I believed gold watches were for old men and swore I would never wear one. When the wife and I married in the early 2000's we bought white gold rings and never had anything yellow/rose gold. All her jewellery was either white gold or platinum.
About two years ago SWMBO tried on the Rolex YM 37 in rose gold and it all went south very quickly. it took me about a year to fully come around to the idea of a full gold watch and as I edge closer to my 48th year of life, I find myself more and more lusting after gold watches, especially the speedy moonshine and the Rolex Root Beer.
I got into gold leafing to learn more about the gold colours and textures I liked and basically gold leafed everything that was fixed and movable at home. Now we have committee meetings to discuss why I won't be gold leafing X or Y anymore, apparently you can have too much gold 😗
About two years ago SWMBO tried on the Rolex YM 37 in rose gold and it all went south very quickly. it took me about a year to fully come around to the idea of a full gold watch and as I edge closer to my 48th year of life, I find myself more and more lusting after gold watches, especially the speedy moonshine and the Rolex Root Beer.
I got into gold leafing to learn more about the gold colours and textures I liked and basically gold leafed everything that was fixed and movable at home. Now we have committee meetings to discuss why I won't be gold leafing X or Y anymore, apparently you can have too much gold 😗
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Flatfoot
·I think gold, like single malt whisky or single barrel bourbon is an acquired taste that comes with time. Once you like it, you always will.
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OllieOnTheRocks
·I think every choice has it’s purpose, be it a steel, yellow gold or rose gold watch. My rose gold ones are my personal favourites in my collection but lose their lustre in harsh sunlight, so in those circumstances I wear yellow gold. Rose gold in my opinion is better in diffused natural light, whilst steel is better under artificial light.
This is where Rose gold shines. On a cloudy day!
Where harsh light can “bleach” how your eyes see rose
Gold, yellow gold retains yellowish tone.
This one is a beautiful rose gold watch but doesn’t stand out in artificial light. In a circumstance like above I would wear steel 😀
What links all of these watches is that they are not over the top. Gold is absolutely fine when executed in an elegant way.
Gold, yellow gold retains yellowish tone.
What links all of these watches is that they are not over the top. Gold is absolutely fine when executed in an elegant way.
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CPRwatch
·I don’t mind some gold myself, I think if done correctly it adds a certain elegance to a watch .
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Wuza72
·I never wanted a gold-colored watch 
I bought this watch with silver case at a bargain price (seller pic) in bad condition ... it was a gamble 🍿
Then the watch arrived ...
... i cleaned it, replaced the gasket and take a look
... now i have a gold colored watch
... and i love it !
I bought this watch with silver case at a bargain price (seller pic) in bad condition ... it was a gamble 🍿
Then the watch arrived ...
... i cleaned it, replaced the gasket and take a look
... now i have a gold colored watch
... and i love it !
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wkimmd
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Cheers,
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Bp1000
·It doesn’t matter to me what the general consensus is on watches and styles.
And it doesn’t just stop at gold. The first modern Rolex I bought was a green dial submariner in 2013. The forums, New Turfers and TRF were filled with people saying how odd or even horrible a green watch was. Some even said green doesn’t go with any of my clothes. That was reflected in the price I paid, a decent discount.
The general consensus can often be very plain and boring. So sometimes it’s fun to go the other way. Whatever gold watches I have are part of a bigger collection, they weren’t purchased to be ostentatious, just that they each have an individual character that appeals to me.
And it doesn’t just stop at gold. The first modern Rolex I bought was a green dial submariner in 2013. The forums, New Turfers and TRF were filled with people saying how odd or even horrible a green watch was. Some even said green doesn’t go with any of my clothes. That was reflected in the price I paid, a decent discount.
The general consensus can often be very plain and boring. So sometimes it’s fun to go the other way. Whatever gold watches I have are part of a bigger collection, they weren’t purchased to be ostentatious, just that they each have an individual character that appeals to me.
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DNX
·It doesn’t matter to me what the general consensus is on watches and styles.
And it doesn’t just stop at gold. The first modern Rolex I bought was a green dial submariner in 2013. The forums, New Turfers and TRF were filled with people saying how odd or even horrible a green watch was. Some even said green doesn’t go with any of my clothes. That was reflected in the price I paid, a decent discount.
The general consensus can often be very plain and boring. So sometimes it’s fun to go the other way. Whatever gold watches I have are part of a bigger collection, they weren’t purchased to be ostentatious, just that they each have an individual character that appeals to me.
Agree - my collection is about 50:50....50% SS, and 50% two tone (SS/Rose Gold or SS/Yellow Gold) - I buy them because I really love them, not what they say or others may think - if they speak to me then they are added to my collection because I love them...
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OllieOnTheRocks
·Agree - my collection is about 50:50....50% SS, and 50% two tone (SS/Rose Gold or SS/Yellow Gold) - I buy them because I really love them, not what they say or others may think - if they speak to me then they are added to my collection because I love them...
I think everyone has their own opinions and this is what makes an interesting, dynamic and successful world. If everyone thought the same we would live a boring society that lacked in ingenuity and invention.
I do think sometimes it’s hearing the voices of others that trigger the emotional response to have such an opinion, one man’s opinion could fall in line with your own and fortify that belief. Whilst you might completely disagree with another and in turn this might strengthen your argument.
My point is, I don’t think it’s bad hearing opinions as long as at the end of the day you believe in your own gut feeling.
Where I think my argument falls short is in my own buying habits. I don’t buy a watch if I like it, I buy a watch only if I love it and as such no other opinion really matters. If I wonder to myself should I buy it, I clearly don’t love it enough.
But after buying it it’s always nice hearing other people like it too 😝
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STANDY
··schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorNever used to buy Gold watches and would skip right by them.
Man I missed some great watches in those years it took me to wake up to myself.
When looking at watches I wouldn’t be so quick to rule out a gold watch i would have straight away in the past.
Still prefer a SS watch but have some beaut gold watches
Man I missed some great watches in those years it took me to wake up to myself.
When looking at watches I wouldn’t be so quick to rule out a gold watch i would have straight away in the past.
Still prefer a SS watch but have some beaut gold watches
