Rose gold works for jaeger lecoultre especially the reverso on a strap. Yacht Master on rubber :) 20k Rose Gold Daytona looks like a 200$ michael kors. Yellow gold all the way
I remember wearing my Breguet 7727 in rose gold through airport security at JFK. Got a beep. TSA pulled me out and used the wand. The confusion on dude's face when the wand made NO SOUND going over the Breguet. It was like it wasn't there. The beeping turned out to be metal studs on my shorts. HaHa.
They hate me at TSA JFK I need to watch my watch when its in the basket. Or I have a watch in my carry on. I watch my watch like a hawk. Beware Miami it is worse.
A solid gold watch is harder to pull off without appearing douchey, especially for younger gentlemen. That being said I'd wear a solid gold watch on a leather band.
You're my favorite watch youtuber! I'm graduating my nursing program and wanted advice on my first Rolex if you don't mind answering. I really like the submariner date. Do you think this would be a first, one and only watch? I really like it. Thanks!
Gold bracelet watches may be considered a bit full-on by some but on a leather strap there is something charming about gold. You didn't mention weight either, certain watches feel so much nicer in gold since it is heavy and gives the impression of quality over the lighter steel versions. Also the price drop when buying a secondhand gold watch is often bigger than its steel counterpart, but then it is also less available... I am guessing that certain watches are going to offer better value and then retain better in gold but I haven't a crystal ball to know this for sure.
Federico, Once again, congratulations. I think gold makes a statement. However, I agree with you, not every watch can carry it. Obviously, Rolex in gold is a show stopper. Hublot and AP divers are amazing (without the gold bracelet). ALS and dress Patek's rock gold. However, Patek sport in steel is iconic. What do you think of white gold and platinum? To me, these are more for the user and their personal take. Rose and Yellow Gold are more outwardly facing.
I love my Rolex everose Yactmaster with black bezel and black oyster flex bracelet. The gold is subdued with all the black with just a flash of coppery gold. Not gaudy or blingy at all. A tasteful watch, not a show-off watch.
If I had the money i'd go for white gold or platinum over any other precious metal, personally I just prefer that colour, I think gold is a bit too loud.
Frederico you're totally right about the Panerai, but in my opinion many golden Panerais look really good, even thought it doesn't make any Sense. If you can see the watch more out of the box, just How beautiful design it is, which still appreciates the history
Had a gold blue 116618 and choose to let it go as gold is hard to wear in Germany and the regular business here. A shame if you ask me. Back to two tone, enjoy the bling of the gold parts combined with the strength of the steel. What shall one do, I am a child of the 80's... Good vid mate, enioyed it.
A stainless Rolex (etc.) has the same movement as a gold model. In the Day/Date, there’s around $1000 worth of gold. The cost difference, of course, is profound. So, for me, while my PP may be in 18K gold, I won’t buy most watches in anything but stainless.
Nice topic and well done. Yes, (yellow) gold is awesome. It takes a mix of courage and confidence to wear something like the yellow gold DayDate as an everyday piece, with it’s boastful all-gold bracelet. I’m always intrigued when I see one in the wild-usually on an octogenarian.
I agree with your general comment that sport watches shouldn’t be in gold. I love my steel sport watches. On the dress side I think it’s a deferent story most of these look better in gold, but as you point out the cost difference in price makes me step back most of the time. I have two gold and steel dress watches that seem to solve the problem nicely. I also notice that the delta between gold and steel is a bit less on the Zenith s I particularly love the Lite Captain Dual time in either gold or steel but more in steel.
You should add some more affordable watches like seikos tissot, hamilton, oris, fortis, marathon maybe some watches for under $1000 although you do have some beautiful watches now
I prefer my classics (my husband and myself own vintage 10k Omegas in gold) but for every day beaters steel or steel and gold. My 1985 Rolex is two tone and I love it. AND, since I'm also a Pandora bracelet collector the two tone watches are killer everywhere. Maybe some day a Cartier Tank in gold...
Perhaps best of both worlds: the two-tone. For some time I've had my eye on a traditional looking Rolex DateJust Ref. 126333. Some think it's an old fashioned look. I happen to like it, a lot.
I am more of a steel guy. But, of course, I have a gold wedding ring, so I have to, somehow, match that, so I have to at least have some golden hands and dial indices, which are very nice.
Personally I love gold, my grail right now is the Daytona oysterflex in yellow gold. If I had the money, my whole collection would be gold: 5170r black dial, ap 15204, datograph up down, mb&f lm101 frost and the Daytona. That's the dream
Love the videos...I would agree highlighting the watches at your new store would help sales and also it would be informative to the customers. Love what you do and your passion comes through with every video...
High grade titanium is very light and very scratch resistant - my Breitling Aerospace is unmarked after a lot of wear. My Seiko Titanium Divers however is much lower quality titanium and scratches as easily as steel. Light and comfortable though!
What I've found is that the more understated the watch's design/dial is the more I like them in a precious metal. So like a Rolex Datejust or a Nomos Lambada or the clean dial Grand Seikos look amazing to me. But as always to each his own
Congratulations for the Piaget , Piaget is a very exclusive watch . My mother`s love for Piaget caught me , I guess she and many women celebrities love it cause it`s a Jewelary watch . Please Federico , we want an in depth review of this Magnificent brand .
Federico, one thing I have noticed is that yellow gold Rolex day dates seem to lose a huge amount of value on the used market. I see decent ones for a third of retail. Would be interested in your take on that.
Hi Federico, big fan of yours and your expertise. According to another you tube channel guy, Omega speedmaster looks cheap watch with famous name. His description of some parts of the watch, really makes me thinking, is it worth it getting one or go with watch where the name matches characteristics. For example Mido ocean star captain-powermatic 80 titanium case and bracelet. Very decent accuracy and looks robust. Thank you for your time. Good video by the way
Federico, I haven't seen a single video about Zenith watches..do you consider them a good brand to buy.? And how would you categorize them among other famous brand Such as JL, VC...Thanks AL
Great. Video. I love both. Agree on Panerai. Classic dress watches in white, rose or yellow are great (white g reverso, gold dubois et fils, Rolex two tone date just are all enhanced with gold Glad you are back!!
It’s a very case by case question. Brands use 18k gold and there’s no uniformity for how they form that other 25% or whether they use surface treatments. Then there’s pricing …. Sometimes it’s a $2k upgrade but sometimes it’s a $30k upgrade. The cost of a gold GMT Master from Rolex is ~$40k compared to $10k to $15k for steel.
hey..fed... im a big fan and i hope youd answer me... because i think youre the only one who can answer me because youve mentioned it once. i have a g. reverso 976 black dial with circular second dial... why dont i see it a lot online and rarely seen on forums... is it just rare or what. thanks so much
I love gold. Specially yellow gold. Currently have a royal oak and green dial gmt. Looking for a jlc reverso also in yellow gold but not sure what model... any suggestions?
Dear Federico! I am an amateur watch enthusiast and I love your channel. I'd like to ask you two questions: first, what do you think of titanium watches? I really like their low weight but I found that they are just too easy to scratch (I have a titanium-case Orient and a Citizen). What do you think is the best case material anyway? Secondly, what do you think of the watch brand Zelos, and their new model, Helmsman 2? Thank you!
So out of curiosity, do you know if Patek make their own steel cases for the Nautilus and Aquanaut considering that most of their pieces are precious metals?
The best thing I will do is a two-toned. I wore an all gold watch and ehhh I was not really into it. Also I would buy a smaller sized watch when I wear a gold. I wore a 40mm gold watch and it stuck put like a sore thumb. 36-38 would be the size for a gold I would pick.
I got one question Federico, I'm thinking buying mum a Rolex Datejust or Cartier Tank watch? Which one would you prefer? Or which is the best :) price is no object for me.. Thank you for the help.
Just (last week) bought two watches: an IWC Spitfire in Bronze and a JLC Ultra Thin Moon in Steel. I think Bronze is neat, interesting and different. The JLC in gold is one of the best looking watches I have seen with the brown alligator strap and eggshell beige face. It is too expensive for me , too dressy, and too ostentatious. I’ll wear one or the other everyday and, chances are, no one will even notice them. I think I prefer that. Still, I really like the gold watch…. By the way, if accuracy matters to you, and it does to me, the IWC is running 1-1/2 to three seconds per week fast and the JLC seven seconds per week fast. Not bad for either one.
Steel Rolex Yacht 2 blue bezel or 2 tone Gold Yacht Master 2 blue bezel? I have a 2 tone sub thats over 20 years old and still looks fab never polished.
Will Delray be taking orders or have a watch watchlist? Helpful to have a trusted someone for some of us that live in global backwaters of the watch world.
Federico thank you for your video!! i really think that gold in watches carry by far the most expensive gold in the world. If we add that gold does not improove watches performance, then it is even worse. On the other hand the value of gold watches is faster going down. For example in Rolex Submariners or GMT Master. The only real advantage, which is never taken , is piting resistance for sea water used watches. Could be the main reason for Rolex upgrading to 904L steel. Sinn has also a special steel used in submarines applied to their watches, If I could spend lot of money in watches I would make two special orders: A 39mm Rolex Day Date in 904L steel with president bracelet. And a Piaget Altiplano, hand wound in steel (exactly ike the white gold) with solid back. Keep the passion!!
A pure gold watch is very flashy.. i really like steel watches, but since i wear gold jewellery, it wouldnt fit very well imo. So i am aiming for a two-tone day-date or datejust.
