Many of us remember the most abominable crimes of two tone, that brash combo of polished steel and polished yellow gold, a combo that just screams excess. The 80’s left many legacies – the threat of nuclear winter, double denim and two tone watches. This limited edition Speedmaster from Omega, made from Titanium, ceramic and gold is a case study for well done two-tone. White gold looks like steel to the casual glance, and only more detailed inspection will reveal its increased weight and captivating lustre.

If this much bling isn’t your thing – but you still want the feeling of luxuriousness that only comes with a watch made from a hefty chunk of precious metal consider white gold, like the Rolex Skydweller in white gold above.

Gold can be an acquired taste – and a solid yellow or rose gold watch certainly makes a statement. White gold makes this Skydweller from Rolex significantly less blingy. What this means in the real world is that if you wear your solid gold watch with other bracelets (gold steel, stones – whatever), you’re going to scratch up that gold watch real quick. The higher the purity of the gold (24 karat gold being the purest – but more on that later) the softer it is. That buttery softness is part of it’s appeal. If you do you’ll know that gold is a dense, heavy metal that is also characterized by its softness. If you remember Year 8 science a – you’re doing better than me, all I can recall is dissecting an eyeball, and b you might remember the table of elements. Just spent a packet on a gold watch (or even plate like this one)? Maybe keep it clear of all those metal bracelets, or it won’t look pristine for long. First on the block – how to wear a gold watch. Watches are no different there are unwritten rules about how to wear what, and when. It’s a sartorially treacherous world out there – full of fads, faux pas and rich fools in business class. Some watches, like this Portuguese Perpetual Calendar from IWC, demand to be made in gold. Unless you’re extremely confident and/or brave we suggest you pay attention to them or risk looking like one of Tony Soprano’s hapless henchmen. It’s so easy to make a gold watch look wrong. Not hard and fast ‘you’re going to jail if you break them’ rules, but rules nonetheless. I/trending 33278 EDITOR’S PICK: 6 golden rules for wearing gold watches Felix ScholzĮditor’s Note: The art of wearing watches, like fashion in general, has rules.

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