Thoughts on gold

[RCorsa]

My current collection is all stainless(stainless Daytona, and an old stainless sub) and wanting to get a gold piece.

Thinking either the yellow gold submariner 41 with blue dial or the Rosegold, GMT 40 with the root beer dial

I know some say gold in a professional line is silly, but I’m not into the classics

[ltmgeller]

Originally Posted by RCorsa

My current collection is all stainless(stainless Daytona, and an old stainless sub) and wanting to get a gold piece.

Thinking either the yellow gold submariner 41 with blue dial or the Rosegold, GMT 40 with the root beer dial

I know some say gold in a professional line is silly, but I’m not into the classics

I love PM pieces. Go for what you like, prefer the suv of the 2 you picked.

[Cr_Zeek]

I can't wear Gold, otherwise I'd be rocking the GMT Root Beer. That watch is stunning and IMO VERY underrated.

[dannyp]

Personally, there is only one PM Professional model that I think looks more amazing than its steel counterpart: RG YM 37/40 on OF. The matte band, dial, and bezel with just enough of that dark, coppery gold showing is a great looking watch, and lacks the flash of a gold bracelet.

There are also some great looking WG Daytonas.

[Massinis Maguire]

Originally Posted by Cr_Zeek

I can't wear Gold, otherwise I'd be rocking the GMT Root Beer. That watch is stunning and IMO VERY underrated.

Second this - go and try a Root Beer on & you’ll feel the difference instantly weight wise between that vs SS. Pure class.

[Mos_kev]

PM hits different on your skin, definitely would recommend getting one ;) and out of the two, I'd go for the RG GMT vs the sub. That GMT is an art piece.

[Calatrava r]

Of the two, I prefer the Sub.

[RTG]

gold = better. You won't regret it. Personally I prefer the GMT. Let us know what you end up doing!

[joli160]

Slippery slope, I wear gold daily and it has made me forget about wearing any SS model.

Perhaps wait for the new yellow gold GMT on jubilee

[WatchOut4It]

This. The colors, the weight, the presence … highly recommended.

[asiparks]

Originally Posted by WatchOut4It

This. The colors, the weight, the presence … highly recommended.

^^ this one ^^

[TheWatchmen]

Full gold is really something, they feel great. Sport Rolex watches in gold however…not for me.

[enjoythemusic]

Everose ❤️❤️❤️

[Case61]

A PM Daytona (116509) is my mostly daily wearer. Even the Sub feels a little flimsy compared to it. Once you try PM, it's hard to go back to stainless.

[jb335]

Gotta try them both on and preferably multiple times.

I used to own a 116618LB and found it a little too loud. It’s a great summer/beach/pool watch but its kind of hard to wear regularly year-round. Perfect watch for a holiday in the South of France.

For a sports watch, I find full gold works best on a Daytona.


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[DarthSimon]

Consider a Daydate?

[Mick006]

I’d hold out for the new yellow gold gmt.

[mykii]

To me Rolex = SS only. There's no allure for PM. Patek produces a more classic and timeless PM, and AP more ostentatious. If I wanted a PM dress watch, I'd go Patek, and for sports, AP.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by WatchOut4It

This. The colors, the weight, the presence … highly recommended.

You make a compelling case

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Mick006

I’d hold out for the new yellow gold gmt.

I like this plan


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[DG123]

Originally Posted by RCorsa

I know some say gold in a professional line is silly, but I’m not into the classics

I believe that is said because of the $20,000 to $30,000 price difference.

[Kenny G]

Both great options imo. Something to consider though is that a PM is a much heavier watch than the SS variants. The Sub and GMT are both chunky cases so you might find a much better fit having the adjustability of the glidelock on the sub.

[hutch300]

Based on what you have now a 41mm sub will feel huge. I would look at a 90s or early 2000s gold sub. The 16618 would be my pick.

[VintageCollectorRX]

Gold sub with blue dial/bezel is a great piece to consider

[NCRolexguy]

I will concur with others. SS is great but the weight of the gold is intoxicating and makes you want to wear it more often.

[Solo118]

Myself not a fan of professional models in PM, the only one I would consider is a Daytona, maybe even an OF model. The case is curved, and wears amazingly well compared to the Sub/GMT models.

However if I had to choose anything other pro model than a Daytona in PM, put me down for the new GMT YG on Jubilee

[tpool]

Everrose


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[usmc_k9_vet]

Originally Posted by Cr_Zeek

I can't wear Gold, otherwise I'd be rocking the GMT Root Beer. That watch is stunning and IMO VERY underrated.

Serious question - why can’t you wear gold? I don’t mean to sound rude, I’m genuinely curious. Is it a religious thing or some kind of allergy? Does gold affect some people’s skin in a negative way?


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[Krash]

Submariner if it were my decision to make.


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[kilyung]

Get the new GMT. It’ll be easy to flip if it doesn’t suit you.