Is Your Watch Golden?…

You're well aware that gold is known as a very special, precious commodity… simply because it's difficult to find, mine and process… A quick check on the spot commodities exchange underscores its value.

The popularity of gold watches for men has increased in financial worth on the marketplace over the past several decades, since these time-pieces have proven to be at the 'top' of wearable, function-able investments.

One can say that Men's Gold Watches are quite popular for many reasons… including:

1. Gold is an eternal symbol of living standards.
    
2. Continuous increase in gold prices has made gold watches an attractive investment.
    
3. The gold watch is the traditional reference for retirement, or the status of… 'you could be' retired.
    
4. Gold is a precious metal in common use in jewelery, which make gold watches for men a natural accessory for any outfit.
    
5. 14k or 18k gold watches are very sturdy… So a gold watch can last a whole lifetime with proper care.

Let's break-down some fine examples of the best gold watches for men.

So… what's your favorite Gold color?

Since gold watches come in many flavorful hues… like; White, Rose, Yellow, Platinum/Palladium, Black Hills, and a mixtures of tones thereof, you'll want to consider your favorite.

Sidebar: Gold watches (as with most gold jewelry) combine gold with other base metals in order to make it durable for wear.

Let's start by looking at rose gold & white (yellow)…

The ultimate illuminance of the gold watch is determined by its shade(s) that is altered from the original, pure yellow frequency that you've come to know. If we add more copper for example, the stronger the presence of the red hue in a 'rose' gold watch.

Rose gold watches (as reference) are made of gold & copper alloy, which may also include some silver & tin additions that further varies the pigments from red to (rose) pink.

RoseGoldWatch – image provided by Anjan

Colors of… rose, red, pink, yellow or white gold do not exist in nature. As mentioned, the difference in the appearance of the gold luster is determined by the amount that this precious metal is used, in combination with other (usually harder) alloy(s). So… ultimately the mixtures thereof, of course, will bear the outcome of the gold watch color frequency.

Yellow gold watches are created via copper & silver (the later being its major alloy).

Yellow Gold Watch – image provided by Anjan

White gold is derived from gold & the combination of alloys such as… palladium, platinum and/or nickel.

How about the differences between white gold & platinum watches?

Platinum is a pure natural metal that's mined mainly in Russia, Canada, Zimbabwe, USA & Columbia. It is known as one of the rarest elements in the Earth's crust and has an average abundance of approximately 0.005mg/kg. It occurs in some nickel and copper ores along with some native deposits. Its name is derived from the Spanish term platina del Pinto, which is literally translated into "little silver of the Pinto River."

palladium watch – image provided by Anjan
 

You're, no doubt, getting the fact that numerous factors go into a gold watch for men. The variations are mind-boggling, yet, the uniqueness that comes from these time-pieces, makes investments in watches ever more fun!

Are you aware of Black Hills Gold?

Black Hills Gold had its origin in 1870 during the gold rush in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The Black Hills gold coins are known for their 3 colors… yellow, rose, & (even) green.

Of course, their is the gold pocket watch, when was it invented?

The pocket watch itself was developed in the late 1400s.  These (pocket) pieces were the most common types of time references during the 16th century. They grew in popularity in the U.S. In the 19th century as they were worn by railroad workers, thereby reducing the risk of accidents. Pocket Watches lost popularity in the mid 1900s as the convenience of a wristwatch gained in popularity.

Gold pocket watches still remain today a very powerful investment chronometer.

How do 10k, 14k, and 18k gold watches differ from each other?

Firstly, what is a ('k') karat?

Simply, the higher the 'karat' the higher the percentage of pure gold in the metal.

24Kt gold is pure, yet too soft to use in the process of watch manufacturing, so it is mixed with other metals (the aforementioned alloys) to strengthen its characteristics.

18Kt is (approx) 75% pure and is the European standard. 14Kt established itself as the most popular choice in the U.S.; however, 10Kt is another, affordable (and still beautiful) alternative for gold watch purchases.

Of course, other factors like 'manufacture and design' will make a substantial difference in your watch purchase considerations. However – regarding this conversation – no matter which 'Color of Gold' you choose, your watch investment will ultimately make for a most unique esthetic asset, as an accessory of your life, and will only increase in its market value over time!

Be Golden With Your Time Pieces!