Its now called "gray gold"

Apr 30, 2019,07:30 AM
 

Most of the really white gold is rhodium plated anyway. The newer white gold alloys are gray, the older alloys had yellow tints and were not too appealing.

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My 5740g

 
 By: Watchclog : April 30th, 2019-02:34
Just shared my 5321j , but I guess I should share some of my others. Which might explain why I got one so quickly ! I love this watch. It is crazy thin. It’s my favourite nautilus ...  

It’s an amazing watch perfect accept for one thing in my opinion and that’s the metal it came in .

 
 By: uaewatchguy : April 30th, 2019-03:05
I would have preferred it in either platinum or steel because Pateks white gold is not white like there steel or platinum.I still love the price watch though. Just my 2c worth Iqbal

That's because white gold is in essence an alloy of yellow gold and at least one white metal, usually nickel, manganese or palladium.

 
 By: Centurionone : April 30th, 2019-03:32
Patek uses palladium instead of nickel as the usage of the latter is heavily regulated in the EU.

Yes but it's really a dirty steel colour versus

 
 By: Patekphilippecollector : April 30th, 2019-05:37
Other white gold...might be the absence of rhodium plating

Platinum all the way!!! Dont worry only few years to 50th

 
 By: Patekphilippecollector : April 30th, 2019-05:36
Anniversary!

Seven years :( [nt]

 
 By: Centurionone : April 30th, 2019-06:01

I hope it has a 50th on the dial!! [nt]

 
 By: Patekphilippecollector : April 30th, 2019-06:57

A fantastic PC !

 
 By: GLau : April 30th, 2019-05:09
Enjoy it often and look forward to more of your posts.

You surely have an AD that spoils you, I wish my country had an AD like that

 
 By: Maltie : April 30th, 2019-06:50
Congratulations on your beautiful watch.

Absolutely phenomenal!

 
 By: Actualsix : April 30th, 2019-06:59
I'm still waiting for my allocation, till then let me live vicariously through you and your pictures. Thanks

Its now called "gray gold"

 
 By: watch-er : April 30th, 2019-07:30
Most of the really white gold is rhodium plated anyway. The newer white gold alloys are gray, the older alloys had yellow tints and were not too appealing.