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Title: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: balzzz on December 02, 2015, 02:39:55 PM
Hi,

With the current price of gold (not too high), what's your thought of buying a 18k gold watch now?
Do you think the price of the watch will fluctuate according to the gold price in the future?

I'm tempted to get a pre-owned Rolex Datejust 16238. 
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: ck77 on December 02, 2015, 03:14:08 PM
Nope.
Might as well go buy a gold bar.


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Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: Timeless on December 02, 2015, 05:04:19 PM
I echo CK's msg, it's not really safe to wear it here. Heard quite a few robbed cases
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: AbbasHabshee on December 03, 2015, 04:33:19 AM
I would agree on both members said. Lets say, in a budget of RM 100k, you could get above 500g of gold bar. That is a way better investment but if you like to own an 18k gold watch wouldn't be a problem but thats not one of the way on investing gold IMO :)
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: Frogman on December 04, 2015, 06:47:20 AM
Not a fan of gold watches, I would rather go for ap or pp with such budget. Just my humble opinion :)
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: kopykopy on December 04, 2015, 04:48:54 PM
I went to an AD recently and they have the everose gold daytona.  My goodness, the price of that thing you can buy a house or a corolla altis or a small size SUV.  The Platinum Daytona you can buy a Merc C Cass or BMW 3 Series. :o
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: JeepWH on December 04, 2015, 04:58:29 PM
IMHO, full gold watch is rather impractical if for everyday wear. It will quickly wear out as its rather soft and will quickly collect dings, dents and scratches. Furthermore, an impact will cause deformation easily, saw that happen to a full gold Rolex before.

In my preference, a stainless steel model is better, if you want gold color, maybe a two tone model will be preferable.

Just my 2 cents.... ;D
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: reventon on December 22, 2015, 11:58:39 AM
IMHO, full gold watch is rather impractical if for everyday wear. It will quickly wear out as its rather soft and will quickly collect dings, dents and scratches. Furthermore, an impact will cause deformation easily, saw that happen to a full gold Rolex before.

In my preference, a stainless steel model is better, if you want gold color, maybe a two tone model will be preferable.

Just my 2 cents.... ;D

And not to mention it is crime magnet as well. Nowadays robbery are everywhere and you wont know what happen next. Dont risk your life.
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: Cubex01 on December 26, 2015, 11:30:27 PM
If u are looking for investment, i dont think gold watch is a good idea. But if u are more into luxury  then go for it. The most important thing is u like what u buy.


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Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: chrisyen on December 28, 2015, 02:08:55 PM
Depend on your life style

Nothing wrong if
 attend ball dinner all the time
 And nvr walk on the street
 

Some times jus a matter of taste also
Rose gold is in trend

Many mix and match of gold
Hublot fusion watches mixing gold with rubber as well
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: chrisyen on December 28, 2015, 02:08:59 PM
Depend on your life style

Nothing wrong if
 attend ball dinner all the time
 And nvr walk on the street
 

Some times jus a matter of taste also
Rose gold is in trend

Many mix and match of gold
Hublot fusion watches Nixon g
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: theseira on January 05, 2016, 07:09:56 PM
Rolex solid gold is sexy. But I won't get the datejust if I go gold I'd go with a GMT master II or even a Sub. it is just so boss looking on the wrist.
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: Cocas on June 04, 2016, 05:58:07 PM
I have a mid size 35mm case 18k solid gold tissot. It kinda goes well with batik... decent, simple and not too bulky under the sleeve.
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: adamjohari on June 05, 2016, 06:02:41 PM
Watches are bad investments in general. If you want to make money, invest it in FDs, stocks with stable dividends, or maybe even open up a business. Predicting the investment outcome of a watch is damn difficult, as it is marred by demand and supply, fashion trends etc.

Having said that, if you want to be safe, a Rolex or Patek are the safest. Though, imagine all the people who bought those small dial Pateks back a few decades. They are unable to sell em today. Avoid too big (44mm) or too small (34mm) watches. Typically 37mm to 40mm and you are safe. Cause you may never know where the next trend is heading to
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: AbbasHabshee on June 05, 2016, 09:00:50 PM
Though, imagine all Avoid too big (44mm) or too small (34mm) watches. Typically 37mm to 40mm and you are safe. Cause you may never know where the next trend is heading to

60mm, trust me this trend will be coming and panerai is the first to start LOL
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: Cocas on June 06, 2016, 11:10:42 AM
Though, imagine all Avoid too big (44mm) or too small (34mm) watches. Typically 37mm to 40mm and you are safe. Cause you may never know where the next trend is heading to

60mm, trust me this trend will be coming and panerai is the first to start LOL

Seriously speaking, Y0mm watch in fact is bigger than my casio alarm clock.... :Startled:
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: dannyojw on June 13, 2016, 01:47:00 PM
second that, "Nope, might as well buy a gold bar"
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: Cocas on July 03, 2016, 11:22:17 AM
second that, "Nope, might as well buy a gold bar"

But we seldom hang / put on a gold bar on our neck or wrist.

Then again what the purpose put on a gold bar. Weight loss exercise or stamina cross training? :D
Title: Re: Worth buying 18k Gold Watch?
Post by: Cocas on August 23, 2016, 09:45:19 PM
It would be nice to add a simple 18k solid gold watch into your collection.