Rolex

The clasp (and secondarily the bracelet) will probably be the first part of this watch to show signs of use during daily desk wear. That's the case for most people. If the thought of that bothers you (and if the clasp doesn't still have its original sticker on it, like pic below), then you can buy transparent protective plastic material to put on the clasp. These products exist because there's a market for them, and they won't do any harm if you try them. But you may want to do that quietly and not admit it on a public forum because it's a polarizing step for many rigid, die-hard Rolex enthusiasts, who may react by posting photos of 1970s living room furniture covered in plastic .

You'll notice the weight of an all-gold watch if you've never owned a heavier watch before, but most people quickly adjust to that and don't find it uncomfortable. Different, yes -- but not uncomfortable. And if you like the added heft, then make room for platinum because it may be in your future! You're correct that heavier watches are less forgiving than lighter watches if the bracelet (or strap) isn't properly adjusted or seated on the wrist.

Regardless of case metal, water resistance is always a non-issue unless you plan to submerge the watch, at which point water resistance is always an issue. You can wash dishes or go out in the rain wearing any (gold) watch, and you shouldn't wear any watch in the hot tub regardless of the case metal.

Rolex's Everose color is on the warm side. If you haven't actually tried a full Everose Rolex, then you'll definitely want to do that before buying. Having a rose gold bracelet (vs. a strap) makes a big difference. Everose blends perfectly with certain skin tones -- it almost disappears -- but stands out much more with other skin tones. 

Let us know what you decide!

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