How much Gold is ACTUALLY in a "Solid Gold" Rolex?

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  • You'd be surprised how much gold a gold luxury watch contains! But don't take our word for it. See how we take a popular gold Rolex apart and find out its exact gold content by weight.
    The watch we used in this picture is the yellow gold Rolex Day-Date 40, reference number 228238, which is going for around $39,000 in the market as of the day this video was recorded (on 10/8/2020).
    Typically, the difference in price between similar stainless steel and gold models of a specific watch brand is significant. Some people think that the price difference is due to the value of gold, but is it really? I mean, the watch movement is not made out of gold, since both gold and stainless timepieces of the same model/brand have the same movements. What's different are the other parts, like the case, bracelet, etc.
    So we set out to take the watch apart and weigh those parts, then calculate their total value based on the market price of gold, which was around $1,900 a troy ounce (or $61 a gram) on the day we recorded the video footage.
    On the video, you'll see our preferred watchmaker, Yuri Lopez from Chrono Sky (Instagram link below), take the watch apart and set each gold piece on a calibrated scale.
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    What interesting thing to mention is that during the last 20 year period, from 2000 to 2020, gold outperformed the US stock market (S&P 500) by a pretty wide margin, making an investment in gold during that same period worth 7 times the initial amount!
    On a side note, gold luxury watches, whether for men or women, are made in 18K gold, which is 75% gold by weight. On the video, we also compare the gold weight of the watch to a 24K chunk of gold.
    After you watch the video, comment how close was your guess...what percentage of the gold watch's price was due to the dollar value of its gold content?
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  • @Crmjewelers
    @Crmjewelers  Рік тому +5

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    • @lorddiosliving
      @lorddiosliving Рік тому

      What ..wait what??.. soi i bought this subway NY clunky watch that has 30$k more in overpriced than it's real gold weight 30$k ... 30$k... And it's only 8k of the allegedly good that Rolex pushes us to think it is???... Omg.. arhhggg

  • @zefsam
    @zefsam 3 роки тому +236

    Finally someone listens to what the voices in my head be questioning

    • @theerealatm
      @theerealatm 3 роки тому

      @Jack Torrance when appropriate. *I* do.

    • @stewart8127
      @stewart8127 2 роки тому

      Be not is?

    • @lorddiosliving
      @lorddiosliving Рік тому

      They told you not to buy the watch from the guy with a long rain coat in the subway???

  • @hamealartesto3273
    @hamealartesto3273 4 роки тому +389

    Full disclosure: The value of the steel in a steel Rolex is roughly 25 cents or 0.002% of the price of the watch. The gold watch is looking like a better value now.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +52

      Ha Ha, you're right. The discrepancy is even greater with stainless steel.

    • @calsurflance5598
      @calsurflance5598 4 роки тому +24

      Except that the steel Rolex sports models go up in value.

    • @hamealartesto3273
      @hamealartesto3273 4 роки тому +32

      @@calsurflance5598 Depends on your entry price. Everything is cyclical. I've lived through several Rolex bubbles and corrections. I'm old enough to know this one is not unlike the previous cycles.

    • @calsurflance5598
      @calsurflance5598 4 роки тому +4

      @@hamealartesto3273
      So true. I bought my submariner from an AD at retail and see the secondary market add $1500 to what I paid . When the flippers loose interest the secondary market will soften. I will never sell mine though so (to me)it’s a moot point.

    • @hamealartesto3273
      @hamealartesto3273 4 роки тому +3

      @@calsurflance5598 Sub at retail is optimal. Nice job.

  • @InvestmentAngels
    @InvestmentAngels 3 роки тому +23

    I would have guessed even less, at around 10% to 15%.
    Interesting to know, but I love my Day-Date due to her Design and not due to the content of gold 😁

  • @kevalmain5730
    @kevalmain5730 3 роки тому +12

    That's an informative video. I always had this question in mind but fortunately came across this video and got my answer.
    Not a flashy person to buy a gold Rolex but will go for a stainless steel Rolex watch. Hope that day comes soon.

  • @paulwilson4720
    @paulwilson4720 4 роки тому +259

    I've always wanted to see something like this

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +8

      Thank you for watching Paul. How close was your guess?

    • @paulwilson4720
      @paulwilson4720 4 роки тому +2

      I guessed 192 grams.
      I wonder what the precious metal yield of a platinum Day date would be. Lol

    • @cowboydelnorte3078
      @cowboydelnorte3078 4 роки тому

      IMHO the watch is actually worth $40k quality , appreciation and demand 🤷‍♂️

    • @vannaphone9076
      @vannaphone9076 4 роки тому

      @@paulwilson4720 8u8
      9

  • @davidnicholas3120
    @davidnicholas3120 4 роки тому +137

    I said 26% but I always questioned this for many years love this video it was time for a real break down and you executed it perfectly very good video guys

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +9

      Thank you David. We were a bit worried because we've never done something like this before, even though it had been a head scratching topic for us for a long, long time. Maybe we should make more videos like these! 😉

    • @rico200168
      @rico200168 4 роки тому +1

      A Steel Rolex would be far worse would you think in cost ?

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      Indeed, the discrepancy in steel is even greater.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +5

      Obsolete? Have you been checking price trends? It doesn't sound obsolete.

    • @alexp3752
      @alexp3752 4 роки тому +2

      @Kj Jones I don't think so...

  • @JustBrowsing00
    @JustBrowsing00 4 роки тому +297

    In conclusion, do not buy gold watch for the sake of gold. Purchase stainless and use the difference to purchase actual gold or silver as fiat currency collapses.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +17

      Love your summary 👌

    • @mitchellkepel6269
      @mitchellkepel6269 4 роки тому +5

      But what if the gold in the watch x7 in the next 20 years. You would have 56.000 in gold by 2040.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +14

      You don't have to try hard to convince me on gold, after all, it's God's money 😜

    • @xperiahkarc
      @xperiahkarc 4 роки тому

      how about a two-tone Rolex?

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +2

      @@xperiahkarc much less gold in a two-tone watch.

  • @pizza.doctor
    @pizza.doctor 4 роки тому +20

    i'm surprised the springbars are gold, and I don't get the point, isn't steel stronger?

    • @shaq9361
      @shaq9361 4 роки тому +4

      More money on maintenance in the long run for Rolex if it’s made of gold

    • @cucumberworks
      @cucumberworks 4 роки тому

      I feel surprised as well but I guess if they do go through the effort to make it 18k gold, it is less likely to scratch the watch when you replace the strap? If you put a harder material like steel against gold it's going to easily damage the surface.

    • @TheCatfishBlues
      @TheCatfishBlues 4 роки тому

      If they use steel springbars, the steel will damage the gold case (the lug holes) in the long run (just slight micromovements when the watch is used), since its by many factors harder than soft gold.

    • @gilessteve
      @gilessteve 3 роки тому

      @@TheCatfishBlues It's actually the other way around. Gold abrading against stainless steel eventually damages the steel more than the gold.

  • @richiekruz3763
    @richiekruz3763 3 роки тому +1

    I love the background song. Whats the title and whos the artist?

  • @Thankyou_3
    @Thankyou_3 4 роки тому +19

    Awesome CRM!!! You guys putting out educational videos like this really helps consumers to be educated. So impressed with your channel, it is getting better every day with new faces on this channel and what each one contributes as a different flavour. Thank you 🙏

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      Wow man, thanks for that! Yes, we've been trying really hard to add variety to the channel and not just go the one-dimensional route of spitting out watch reviews. The watch/jewelry market is a lot more diverse than that.

    • @Thankyou_3
      @Thankyou_3 4 роки тому +1

      @@Crmjewelers Your team really embraced change well. Keep up the great videos, if I am ever around your area will make time to say hello. Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      Thanks man. Yeah, make sure to stop by the store if you're in Miami. Putting a face to the name is always good 😉

  • @perryedmunds2455
    @perryedmunds2455 4 роки тому +44

    I was in the dental laboratory business for 40 years. People were always shocked when they discovered the gold in their gold crown was worth on average $30-40. "But I paid over$1000 for that crown!". Well you were paying me for my labor and overhead and much much more to the dentist for HIS labor and overhead.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +2

      Yes, for a service industry (like yours) it is a bit different. The greatest value is your service, not the metal content of the crown.

    • @sbkarmen
      @sbkarmen 4 роки тому +2

      @@Crmjewelers same thing goes for the Rolex bud....

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +5

      It's actually more about brand recognition.

    • @howardmckenna
      @howardmckenna 4 роки тому +1

      I had gold crowns because they were actually cheaper than porcelain/ceramic crowns. The reason being the work/time that went the gold crowns was a lot less.

    • @perryedmunds2455
      @perryedmunds2455 4 роки тому +1

      @@howardmckenna also you never have to worry about them breaking.

  • @Master-Mo
    @Master-Mo 4 роки тому +32

    Very informative video! Honestly it`s more than I thought... Because some stainless steel models are quite expensive and in those cases it can`t be because of precious metal.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +3

      True, the material cost vs price comparison is even worse for stainless steel models.

  • @s.venetien3590
    @s.venetien3590 3 роки тому +14

    2 things:
    - This dial has factory-set baguettes, keep that in mind for the value.
    - And holy shit that rainbow daytona!

  • @TeneTsTaroT
    @TeneTsTaroT 4 роки тому +4

    Really awesome to see the math on this but ANY gold Rolex is holding its value just for what it is. Great video!

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      Agree with you man, thanks for watching!

  • @codelife
    @codelife 4 роки тому +194

    13%

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +25

      I would have initially guessed around 10% as well.

    • @GnrlZBenZ
      @GnrlZBenZ 4 роки тому

      @@Crmjewelers Yes it's 10%...

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +45

      @@GnrlZBenZ no, it's 20%. Did you watch the video?

    • @tanhuulusoy
      @tanhuulusoy 4 роки тому +6

      @@Crmjewelers HAHAHA savage

    • @GnrlZBenZ
      @GnrlZBenZ 4 роки тому +5

      @@Crmjewelers Yeah u right, sorry ! On this model it's 20% :) So not so crazy multiplier, Cartier is worse for pure jewelry (not watches).

  • @thegoldenloot3023
    @thegoldenloot3023 4 роки тому +8

    I guessed 20% before watching the video so I’m right on the nose :)

  • @MrDaymien1
    @MrDaymien1 4 роки тому +8

    When gold is re monetised, a gold rolex at todays prices will be worth its weight in gold. Good investment.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      Gold is definitely on our radar as well!

  • @BlackTreasureMap
    @BlackTreasureMap Рік тому

    Thanks I have trouble finding this info. I want to buy a Yacht Master 42 in white gold and want to know the grams of gold and no one can tell me.

  • @dianatramm4938
    @dianatramm4938 4 роки тому +13

    The markup for gold tends to be insane, so 20%, considering that the datejust equivalent is already a 10K watch, is pretty good.

  • @IntroduceForex
    @IntroduceForex 4 роки тому +25

    I thought it was closer to 30-40%. Amazing video though! Congrats!

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks man. 30% is still close enough. Thank you for watching!

    • @arunmfive
      @arunmfive 4 роки тому

      @@Crmjewelers That's assuming it's not plated, Don't you think it's gold plated and not actually made from gold?

    • @GnrlZBenZ
      @GnrlZBenZ 4 роки тому

      @@arunmfive It is not because of the weight ! Gold density is very high, much more than brass or steel (nearly 3 times)

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      No, it's not gold plated at all. The XRF Analyzer that we used to measure the gold detects 10mm of plating.

  • @hamealartesto3273
    @hamealartesto3273 4 роки тому +8

    Now this is the content we want to see!!!! Thank you for making a unique video.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much Hameal. This is definitely the direction we want to take the channel, with much richer content than before.

  • @jakedowell7457
    @jakedowell7457 4 роки тому +23

    Yeh but there's a markup for the brand name, quality, craftsmanship etc

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +14

      Of course. We're not disputing that, just showing how much actual gold is in the gold Rolex and what percentage that is of the actual market price.

    • @timeless3970
      @timeless3970 4 роки тому +1

      It has nothing to do with quality it’s only the brand other quality watchmakers like seiko Make equally quality for less prices

    • @fabioguera6515
      @fabioguera6515 4 роки тому

      @@timeless3970 don't forget that there are 10 diamonds in the dial...

    • @mikeicee
      @mikeicee 4 роки тому

      Only the finest CNC machines are used to create this old world treasure.

  • @ahra3916
    @ahra3916 5 місяців тому

    @crmjewelers, how much gold is in a two tone date just rolex?

  • @pandelosu
    @pandelosu 4 роки тому +1

    how about in a Audemars all gold or Patek it,s the same concept ?

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      It should be similar, but it would definitely be interesting to run the same experiment on those other brands.

  • @Jazzmaster71
    @Jazzmaster71 4 роки тому +56

    I actually guessed 20%.. because there is always a 80% chance that you'll get ripped of whatever luxury merchs you're buying.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +8

      LOL, It's not that you're getting ripped off. It is what it is 🤷‍♂️

    • @bluenote7856
      @bluenote7856 4 роки тому +3

      Im sure that metal in your car cost 1000 times less than your car price haha

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +4

      At least with this watch you're getting some gold 😜

    • @rickjames5020
      @rickjames5020 4 роки тому +1

      Certain Rolex’s hold value no matter how much gold it’s made with .

    • @sahtemehdiavcstarkd8712
      @sahtemehdiavcstarkd8712 3 роки тому

      @@rickjames5020 what does it mean, it is like gold that you can cash anytime? If I spend 10k for a Rolex watch and sell it 3 years later and get my money back?

  • @ajmorenomusic
    @ajmorenomusic 4 роки тому +11

    25% considering a Oystersteel Rolex is about £8K, this one also has diamonds, they be a couple K too.
    20%. not far off!

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      Good guess man. We ignored the diamonds because when all was said and done, they only affected the final figure by around 1%. Make sure to check out our newly released watchmaking magic vids....ua-cam.com/video/onEEhW7DZ5Q/v-deo.html

  • @krypt1c330
    @krypt1c330 4 роки тому +13

    I was just searching for exactly this last week and couldn't find the answer until now. Thank your for this video!

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      Awesome man. Glad we could help.

  • @jasperm.478
    @jasperm.478 3 роки тому +1

    Can you do this with a platinum version?

  • @democracy.loveusa22
    @democracy.loveusa22 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the information 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @pwally2714
    @pwally2714 4 роки тому +14

    I had this value proposition when I saw a 1990s 18k Rolex going for $8,500 in 2016-2017. Gold was less but I knew it was perhaps $5000-$6000 on the metal value and the labor value of creating the watch too.
    Watches have value because of the engineering behind it, and as it's a store of labor. Gold has a value because of the time it takes to mine, its rarity and its refinement process.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      True. Did you wind up buying that 90s Rolex back then?

    • @pwally2714
      @pwally2714 4 роки тому +3

      @@Crmjewelers bad news is no Rolex, but I invested in BABA and FB stock so I had better returns. Have a 1960 18k Universal Geneve Polerouter date, and Tudor BB Steel now

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +2

      @@pwally2714 nice pieces man, congrats!

  • @MyDayTradingTutor
    @MyDayTradingTutor 4 роки тому +5

    Which it was 100%, but for that, we can just buy gold! 😉 Great video!

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      Thanks man. Really appreciate it.

  • @JRS-j9m
    @JRS-j9m 4 роки тому +19

    I legit guessed 20% exactly. However, the watch isn't priced for gold alone. Labor on making the watch has to be accounted for, the movement of the watch, engineering, and paying someone to assemble it, plus retail mark up. You don't wear precious metals in raw form, so it's justified that a watch like this comes with a high price tag.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +11

      Good guess! Yes, you're right. All of those factors affect the price, but remember that "high" is a very gray area.

    • @stephenmaniloff8493
      @stephenmaniloff8493 4 роки тому

      No Shit...

    • @mannybruce8950
      @mannybruce8950 4 роки тому +7

      So a $39,000 gold watch with only approximately $9,000 worth of gold will have a mark up of $30,000 ? Sounds more like price gouging off of a luxury brand name . Unless the watch is a one of a kind time piece then there is no valid justification for a mark up that high . I'm pretty sure that some of the internal mechanism are used in their other models of Rolex watches because it is massed produced . It's not like you have to wait for the watch to be made on every order , the model watch is sitting in many show case retail stores or stock rooms . It's not even a limited edition in design and technology . There is no $39,000 worth of craftsmanship and materials in the watch but it s mostly $39,000 worth of status symbolism that is being paid for .

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      I hear you Manny, but I think that another factor that's causing hard assets like watches to become so inflated is a continuously loose Central Bank policy. 🤷‍♂️

    • @JRS-j9m
      @JRS-j9m 4 роки тому +2

      @@mannybruce8950 Yes and no. One thing you should consider is that you're helping to pay quite a few people's salaries when you buy a watch like this. Even if there is roughly $30K worth of profit, that isn't just going into the pocket of one person/company. Rolex employs 4,000 people worldwide. These people are paid very well for the products they put out. Aside from that, there are also the dealers to account for which make a decent commission on the product. I agree it's somewhat of a status symbol, but it creates ways to help the super wealthy shed some of that weight in wealth and spread it around. When you consider non luxury brand watches, like G Shock for example, that you can pick up in Walmart for $200-$400, not a lot of people are making decent money off of something like that. The commissions can't be very high (if any at all), and because they sell in volume, most of the profits go right into the pockets of the manufacturer. I think there is a huge plus side to having luxury brands on the open market by helping a lot of everyday people earn a better living.

  • @sp277
    @sp277 4 роки тому +1

    How does it compares in price with a similar Rolex watch (ideally the same model) made of steel?

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      They don't have this 40mm model in steel, but in the future we'll make a video about an actual gold model, like a Submariner, that has a steel equivalent to compare.

  • @adventuresofa9jaguy322
    @adventuresofa9jaguy322 4 роки тому

    Hi Crm, where can I get to buy the pure gold you compared it to? Also Where's the best place to save that kind of gold for future sale?

  • @PointNemo9
    @PointNemo9 4 роки тому +9

    The movement is probably worth more than its weight in gold.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      No doubt

    • @trcs3079
      @trcs3079 4 роки тому +2

      Luxury watches are highly priced because of the movement the brand uses, so no doubt.
      If I wanted an element, I'd buy it directly

    • @DerpEye
      @DerpEye 4 роки тому +3

      Actually no. Worth is not the same as Price. These watches cost a lot because of marketing. When you buy a 10k$ Rolex, you spend about 1000 to 1500$ on the actual watch. The other 8500 is the price of the name 'Rolex'. Let's not fool ourselves. Rolex makes about a million watches a year. It's an industrialized, mostly automated proccess. Their movements are no better than any top grade ETA, and even worse than the Coaxials you'll find in Omegas priced half as much.

    • @PointNemo9
      @PointNemo9 4 роки тому +1

      @@DerpEye Are you talking about precious metal Rolexes or stainless steel ones?

  • @kc8563
    @kc8563 4 роки тому +3

    I’ve learned something new today.

  • @mikkelstornberg6906
    @mikkelstornberg6906 4 роки тому +13

    I'm guessing 17%, wouldnt be surprised if it was less though.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      I thought it was less as well before we ran out little experiment 🤷‍♂️

  • @niklasmeyer9660
    @niklasmeyer9660 3 роки тому

    What about the ceramicinlays for the pins inside the bracelet? Its not much shure but still a gram or two

  • @sineset2688
    @sineset2688 4 роки тому +1

    A very nice video! Thank you!👍

  • @bjweaver3333
    @bjweaver3333 4 роки тому +3

    My guess was 20%! I loved this video thank you.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      Thank you Brian. Really appreciate it!

  • @atsylor5549
    @atsylor5549 3 роки тому +7

    I guessed 10%. But what surprised me the most, was that the bars connecting the bracelet to the case were made out of gold too. I kind of thought gold would be to soft for a use like that.

  • @Meatball_Wizard
    @Meatball_Wizard 4 роки тому +5

    Lmao I actually guessed 20%. You don’t need to believe me I know in my heart I got it right

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      I believe you Benny and know you're a man of exactitude 😉

  • @JohnWick1090.
    @JohnWick1090. 4 роки тому +1

    Love this video do more like this please 🙏 ❤

  • @khaiduong590
    @khaiduong590 Рік тому

    can you make a video about how much gold is in rolex datejust 126231, thank you very much

  • @vladimirchervenkov6949
    @vladimirchervenkov6949 4 роки тому +7

    40% - my guess was double the actual answer 😂

  • @alexsystems2001
    @alexsystems2001 4 роки тому +6

    I guessed 30%... My stainless submariner was almost $10,000 the value of the gold content is $0 🤣

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +3

      LOL, ya think? 😜

    • @pizza.doctor
      @pizza.doctor 4 роки тому

      actually the hands are white gold in that too so probably a few $

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      @@pizza.doctor we mentioned on the video that the hands weigh less than a tenth of a gram, so they're at most a few dollars in gold.

    • @pizza.doctor
      @pizza.doctor 4 роки тому

      @@Crmjewelers don't forget the indices!

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      The diamonds are worth a lot more than the hands, but even at full retail, they'll affect the final figure by at most 1% total. That's why we decided to ignore them.

  • @victorzhang3333
    @victorzhang3333 4 роки тому +7

    Now reassemble it and sell it as new on Jomashop 🤣

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      LOL, it wasn't new to begin with.

  • @cagonzal13
    @cagonzal13 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent video just subbed👍 hope to see more like this

  • @elelyon6880
    @elelyon6880 4 роки тому +1

    Great video!
    Thanks for the info

  • @johnjeff5112
    @johnjeff5112 4 роки тому +7

    Dont forget the amount of labour to create all the intricate designs that goes into the making!...

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +4

      Of course. That's definitely a big part of the value. 👍

    • @Jay-xr3sb
      @Jay-xr3sb 4 роки тому

      The all gold day date costs £30k, the datejust £6.3k. The gold costs £6.5k.
      Its doesn't cost an additional £16.2k to add a date function and to work with gold.
      Its just a silly mark up back those that can afford to wear this don't care about the money.
      Its the posers that can't really afford it and buy it that are the real losers.
      Look at a 20k Lange and its movement finish, alot of thier cost goes into the craft. Not with rolex.

    • @Jay-xr3sb
      @Jay-xr3sb 4 роки тому

      @Huge Hulk yep, a display of wealth vs buying the best.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      @Huge Hulk so people who know watches don't have money? Hmmmm? 🤔

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      @Huge Hulk I know a lot of sophisticated collectors who like Rolex watches as well. I don't think we can generalize about these things.

  • @toddbroadbent
    @toddbroadbent 4 роки тому +11

    Rolex has their own foundry and a team of Metallurgist. They use superior alloys such as platinum or palladium in some cases to stabilize and inhibit tarnishing. Every other timepiece manufacturer simply orders 18kt. It also allows them unique opportunities to come up with some one of a kind products. The dream dust Dials were a direct result of the research team looking at the gold cooling which created a dream dust look and applying that to there dial making.

    • @Jay-xr3sb
      @Jay-xr3sb 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah, rolex have the best marketing for sure but they very stale with regards to design, complications, movement finishing and innovation.
      They would rather ad rolo at the start of everything than get around to applying AR on thier watches.
      Take the boxy ugly sub case, no one really liked it but because of the brand they convinced themselves that it was attractive and toolish, they have finally corrected this after a decade.

    • @Jay-xr3sb
      @Jay-xr3sb 4 роки тому +1

      Look at the dials of the unique langes.
      Or even the movements and complications of thier rivers JLC and Omega....they make a solid but basic watch thats then marketed to hell.

  • @alainportant6412
    @alainportant6412 4 роки тому +6

    180 grams ? That's way too heavy for a watch, I couldn't wear that on my wrist all day long.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      Yes, all gold watches are a bit heavy unless you wear them with a leather strap.

  • @lazarorodriguez5161
    @lazarorodriguez5161 4 роки тому +2

    First off Thank You 🙏 Very Much For this Video!
    Second only 20%, 20% of GOLD, smh 🤦‍♂️!!!! Smh 🤦‍♂️
    I watched this video twice cause I couldn’t believe my eyes! Are older model Rolex’s(70’s, 80’s and 90’s models) do they have more gold? Do you know what era has/had the most Gold in the Actual Rolex.
    Quick story it’s funny you put this video up on Rolex, because in 2014/2015 when Rolex made the change of 36MM to 40/41 MM face I thought okay it looks a little More Masculine but it’s so shiny. This video proves my point. Most of these watches have nothing but copper. I’m stick to the Vintage Timepieces(which I already was fond of before!!!!)
    Appreciate the Video!!!
    Really Do!
    Thank You 🙏

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Lazaro. Those are good questions. We plan on doing the same thing for older Rolex models and gold models of other brands as we move forward as well. It should be interesting!

    • @lazarorodriguez5161
      @lazarorodriguez5161 4 роки тому

      @@Crmjewelers I noticed a lot of incorrect spelling and sentences so I edited. Don’t want to leave in-corrections on your comment page, not a good look. My pleasure, I really couldn’t leave how a plain Jane Rolex can cost $40,000 but only worth $8000 and some change. It’s as if we are in living in the film “They Live” 1988 where we(humans) need to consume and not ask questions. Lmao 🤣
      20% of Gold My God!!!! Incredible
      Thank You Again for this video! Can’t wait to see the next experiments!
      God Bless 😇🙏

  • @WolfAndLamb3
    @WolfAndLamb3 4 роки тому

    Great video! What is the name of the song that is playing at 1:28m

  • @loganweeks5761
    @loganweeks5761 4 роки тому +2

    I actually guessed 25-35% of the price is from gold. I was surprised by how close I was.

  • @MohammadAWaly
    @MohammadAWaly 4 роки тому +7

    I remember asking a Jewler that question and they estimated 25-30% if lucky for a full gold timepiece and they used rolex as the example/benchmark. I don’t think any other brand puts as much gold in their watches... or is there? Could be another video topic. Which brand uses the most precious metals in their watches or which brand gives the most precious value percentage in their watches?

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +4

      That would definitely make for a nice topic Mohammad. We also want to run this same test on the AP Brick ("the pounder") to see what results we get.

    • @MohammadAWaly
      @MohammadAWaly 4 роки тому +1

      @@Crmjewelers I look forward to seeing that!

    • @youssefhanna9208
      @youssefhanna9208 4 роки тому +3

      I reckon A.P would take the cake if you used the royal oak

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      Yeah, we're going to do the brick on another video like this one.

  • @flubber27100
    @flubber27100 4 роки тому +2

    I guessed at the start $9k so wasn't too far off.
    I said $9K because your paying for the brand and engineering but I was surprised it was that little!

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      Thanks for guessing man. Get ready for our analysis of Rolex's biggest gold watch today.

  • @BobMuir100
    @BobMuir100 4 роки тому

    People, you aren’t buying a piece of gold as investors you are buying a Rolex timepiece of incredible workmanship that is finished in gold. The two purchases are not comparable!!!!

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      No one in their right mind would suggest that the price of a horological piece of art should be close to its weight in gold. That's not what the video is saying. It's just trying to kill a curiosity many people have.

    • @BobMuir100
      @BobMuir100 4 роки тому +1

      @@Crmjewelers I can accept that wholeheartedly, wish you had been clearer for the business guys out here. We aren’t all just consumers.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      No problem Mr. Muir. My pleasure, anytime 👍

    • @BobMuir100
      @BobMuir100 4 роки тому

      @@Crmjewelers it’s Bob -;)

  • @ElginChil4589
    @ElginChil4589 11 місяців тому

    What size watch was that?

  • @Karda_Nava
    @Karda_Nava 4 роки тому +6

    I would still love to have this watch! Really you are primarily just paying for the name of Rolex.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +2

      Yes, brand name, engineering, design, labor, etc.

  • @TheCrispyjones
    @TheCrispyjones 4 роки тому +4

    I had a feeling we were getting shafted, 10-15 percent I guessed, it’s robbery but as a lot of comments here say there are companies doing worse with plastic and rubber

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      Ha Ha, true. My original guess would have been close to 10%.

    • @djmaciiii
      @djmaciiii 4 роки тому +1

      Do you know how much the paper costs in a $100.00 bill? Or how much the ingredients cost in a really nice dinner? How about the material cost of a Rembrandt? The whole concept of this video is silly.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      But I made you watch 🤣

    • @TheCrispyjones
      @TheCrispyjones 3 роки тому

      CRM Jewelers he missed the point 😂😂😂

  • @notDonaldFagen
    @notDonaldFagen 4 роки тому +3

    Day Date is only available in precious metal, but you can do a comparative price ratio and raw gold value ratio by using retail of a model that comes in stainless, as well as 18k, like a Sky Dweller.

  • @mingye
    @mingye 4 роки тому +2

    I guessed 10%. What about Everose Gold? How much and % of precious metals make up Rolex’s everose GMT’s, Daytona eta?

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      We'll need to do those watches on future videos Ming 😉

    • @mingye
      @mingye 4 роки тому +1

      @@Crmjewelers Can’t wait! Looking forward to future episodes!!

  • @2a-usa476
    @2a-usa476 Місяць тому +1

    Considering market values for a used 80s-90s presidential is around 14k median price for good condition, and the current price of gold in the watch comes out to around 11,400, purchasing one of these watches is looking amazing

  • @seangrover702
    @seangrover702 4 роки тому +4

    Lol I’ve always wondered this exact question

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      I'm glad we could be of service Sean 😉

  • @pauldavis5665
    @pauldavis5665 4 роки тому +4

    I guessed 10%. With these watches you are paying for the name more than the metal. Even stainless steel Rolex watches cost a lot, and we all know how cheap steel is.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      Exactly Paul. For stainless watches the discrepancy is even greater.

    • @Oakleyworld
      @Oakleyworld 4 роки тому

      they are not chinese steel, it is 904l

  • @pigeonfish1725
    @pigeonfish1725 4 роки тому +3

    Judging on how expensive rolex are retial made of steel Id say 20%

  • @fc1133
    @fc1133 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video. I wish you would do a video on Platinum and titanium watches. Thanks.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      Those are future videos for sure 😉

    • @fc1133
      @fc1133 4 роки тому +1

      @@Crmjewelers Can't wait. Thanks for the fast reply.

  • @thirumurthy9122
    @thirumurthy9122 4 роки тому +1

    Antique value of Rolex watches?

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      That's a topic for a future video 😉

  • @mrmo4059
    @mrmo4059 4 роки тому +4

    My guess was 30% and I thought that was low. Thank you for giving me a quantitative reason not to buy a gold rolex apart from the fact that i dont have £30-40k. Audemars Piguet gold watches are even more expensive than rolex, so the 20% for rolex is probably only 10% for AP.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks man. AP is the next video like this we want to do.

    • @beluwuga
      @beluwuga 4 роки тому

      And Audemars Piguet, especially the RO Off-shores has rubber bracelets instead of gold, yet it’s prices are higher than full gold Rolex President. Of course they are also only 18 karat gold, you don’t want your watch deformed midway to lunch.
      But again it begs question, are you buying high-end timepiece with its known watchmaking history or are you only buying gold?

  • @billlberge9566
    @billlberge9566 4 роки тому +3

    at first i was like, its pobaply 10 and the i said, nah it must be like 20% ore somthing

  • @blakecaccavale6057
    @blakecaccavale6057 3 роки тому +4

    I'm actually pretty shocked at how wrong my guess was... lol I expected 70%-80% of the cost to be Gold.

  • @zafarhashmi8114
    @zafarhashmi8114 Рік тому

    Thanks for providing very fruitful information

  • @gettrick32
    @gettrick32 3 роки тому

    When do you visit Runcorn WA7?

  • @junito1008
    @junito1008 4 роки тому +5

    That’s why You’re better off buying stainless steel watches !!

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +3

      Not far from the truth 🤷‍♂️

  • @madbadger85
    @madbadger85 4 роки тому +9

    Just proves my point, Rolex the most overrated expensive watch out there!!! Your paying for a name that has been very well marketed. In the late 50-60s rolex were a mediocre watch brand running along side Mido for example. Some of the Mido range were more expensive than Rolex, but then Rolex brought in a very good marketing team. There’s really nothing special about Rolex, the movements they use are quite basic (but reliable) there are plenty of watches available today they may not have the reputation of a name like Rolex but certainly just as good if not better.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +3

      You can call it marketing, mass hysteria/brainwashing or whatever you want, but in all fairness, Rolex watches have also proven to be good investments in general over time. The proof is in the pudding 🤷

    • @conyo985
      @conyo985 3 роки тому

      The good thing about a Rolex is it holds it's value very well. You can probably sell the watch and earn a profit after owning the watch for years. That is if you can afford one. I can't see myself owning a Rolex ever. No matter how much I save I have other more important spending.

    • @Sir-Seaniel
      @Sir-Seaniel 3 роки тому +1

      There is nothing average about Rolex. If you think there overpriced compared to other watch company’s you should do more research

  • @BennyC-qg6rd
    @BennyC-qg6rd 8 місяців тому

    On a related subject, how much are the diamonds worth?

  • @werk4116
    @werk4116 4 роки тому

    Wouldn't the diamonds on the dial kind off make this percentage lower than what it would be with a diamondless dial? how much does the diamond dial cost compared to regular?

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      The diamonds on a dial affect the final percentage by a max of 1% total (assuming full retail price on the diamonds). That is the reason we excluded them from the final calculation and also to simplify things for the viewer.

  • @safwaan5630
    @safwaan5630 4 роки тому +1

    What’s the song in this video?

  • @MAC-ez2rq
    @MAC-ez2rq 4 роки тому +1

    The labor of love that the watchman spent to make the watch flawless what really counts. BTW, I focused on the Panerai of the watchman and not the Rolex being disassembled 😂😂😂.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      Ha Ha, another Panerai fan! 😉

    • @MAC-ez2rq
      @MAC-ez2rq 4 роки тому +1

      @@Crmjewelers I wish I have the Panerai. BTW, I have 4 Rolex watches. My favorite is the HULK 😊😊😊

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      @@MAC-ez2rq nice man. Congrats!

  • @arminkraus1421
    @arminkraus1421 3 роки тому

    Who buys watches for precious metal value? You want gold buy gold, you want a watch buy a watch. Craftsmanship on that watch is next level and black dial with baguette hour marks 😍😍😍😍 c est magnifique 🤣🤣🤣🤣 that day indicator in french 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

  • @renoeC31
    @renoeC31 4 роки тому +1

    How much less Gold would be in a vintage daydate? Like one from the 60s

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      I think percentage-wise, vintage models may score higher. That's a topic for a future video. 😉

  • @MinhNguyen-uu2ot
    @MinhNguyen-uu2ot 4 роки тому +2

    Very good video thanks my friend

  • @VenkateshmurthyVK
    @VenkateshmurthyVK 3 роки тому

    People do not buy gold Rolex watches for the amount of gold in contains but for the aura, prestige and the glamour it carries. Besides the look and immaculate workmanship of Rolex is a joy forever.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  3 роки тому

      No they don't. This video is not about that.

  • @biharijivandana6894
    @biharijivandana6894 3 роки тому

    Thank u thank u thank u so much.
    I was not thinking if such kind of a video existed but it exists.

  • @BuddysDIY
    @BuddysDIY 4 роки тому +1

    I guessed 15-20%
    Also a super watch nerd sooo it wasn't much of a guess lol

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      Good guess!

    • @BuddysDIY
      @BuddysDIY 4 роки тому +1

      @@Crmjewelers love the content. Keep it up!

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      @@BuddysDIY thanks man!

  • @gouthamchand6848
    @gouthamchand6848 3 роки тому

    What is the rate of the watch

  • @2saintful
    @2saintful 4 роки тому +1

    I guessed 20%, i should play the lottery now lol

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      Definitely and send me the winning numbers when you have them 😉

  • @daykangemcutting8679
    @daykangemcutting8679 4 роки тому +1

    i never thought about gold watch😂😂😂

  • @karon4471
    @karon4471 4 роки тому +1

    I guessed it absolutely correctly 🏆😎

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      Ding ding ding ding...we have a winner 🏆

  • @adamodare87
    @adamodare87 3 роки тому

    I wonder what the diamond baguette hour marker would be worth?

  • @tomminatorz3963
    @tomminatorz3963 2 роки тому

    Anyone knows the pure gold weight in a full gold submariner eg 126618? I’m curious

  • @AJ-be5jv
    @AJ-be5jv 3 роки тому

    One you wear the other sits in the safe this is why I stick to the stainless steal sport model Rolex’s thanks for the video

  • @ratheesht5110
    @ratheesht5110 4 роки тому

    Hi...this watch mechanic mr.sir is very well experienced in watch makers

  • @donaldbest1303
    @donaldbest1303 3 місяці тому

    Cool vid n info. Ty

  • @sosin
    @sosin 4 роки тому +1

    What about the diamonds on the dial

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      The diamonds on a dial affect the final percentage by a max of 1% total (assuming full retail price on the diamonds). That is the reason we excluded them from the final calculation and also to simplify things for the viewer.

  • @jewellerydesignerartists9353
    @jewellerydesignerartists9353 2 роки тому

    Beautiful gold watch making
    I like gold making ❤️🔔

  • @1americanrecon
    @1americanrecon 4 роки тому +1

    I was crying similar to that woman at the end of the video😂😂😂

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      LOL, but remember that Rolex watches have proven to be great investments over time, so it's not just about the gold content.

    • @1americanrecon
      @1americanrecon 4 роки тому

      CRM Jewelers I hope after this video the price of Rolex watches stays the same.

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому

      @1vaguy Trust me, they will...no sorry, they'll continue going up 😉

  • @yungdadi
    @yungdadi 4 роки тому

    How much for the diamonds on the watch?

    • @Crmjewelers
      @Crmjewelers  4 роки тому +1

      The diamonds after the final percentage by a total of less than 1%, so we excluded them from the calculation for simplicity.