It seems that every brand offers at least one Rose Gold watch these days. Is this a new trend for men? How long can this trend last?
Actually, Rose Gold was an innovation by Carl Fabergé in the 19th century with the design of the Fabergé Eggs for the Russian nobility. So rose gold has been around for a long time. Rose gold is actually an alloy of 75 percent gold, 22.5 percent copper and silver.
Currently, Rose Gold is a popular finish and we see iteverywhere in jewelry, electronics, and watches. As far as trends in watches, we must remember that luxury watch brands may have a model in production for 20 years. And sometimes, watches are re-issued. So, it is probably safe to buy a Rose Gold watch and enjoy if for a very long time.
Eye-catching Rose Gold Watches for Men from Omega and Longines
So let’s look at two Rose Gold luxury watches that caught our eye.
- Blue Dial
- Swiss-Made
- Automatic Movements
- Blue Alligator Leather Straps
- Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal with Anti-Reflecting Coating
- Chronometer-certified watches by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres or COSC, the Swiss governing body for accuracy in the Swiss watchmaking industry.
Co-Axial Master Chronometer 38 mm Model: 220.23.38.20.03.001
MSRP $7,050
The Aqua Terra is an automatic or self-winding watch powered by the Omega 8800 movement. The watch has a 55-hour power reserve, meaning how long the watch will run without needing to be shaken.
About the Finish and Other Features
This 220.23.38.20.03.001 version sports a steel and rose gold finish patented by Omega as Sedna TM. Sedna is an alloy of gold, platinum, and copper which provides a long-lasting finish. This two-tone watch is perfect for someone who may wear white gold or platinum jewelry.
The Aqua Terra is certified as a Master Chronometer watch which must pass 8 stringent tests that include precision, magnetic-resistance, power reserve, and water-resistance up to 150m. One thing that owners can do is to look up the serial numbers of their watch on the Omega website to see the test results.
The face of the watch has a horizontal teak back inspired by the wooden decks of luxury sailboats. Other features include a glass back. On the dial, it says coaxial escapement, an innovation that reduces the need for lubrication and increases accuracy and longevity.
There are twelve variations of the Aqua Terra watch.
Warranty
Omega provides a comprehensive 5-year warranty for all its watches.
Model: L2.820.8.92.2
MSRP $5,850
The Record collection was produced in 2018 and every watch in the collection is COSC certified as a chronometer providing a high-end feature in a good price range. The movement used is the Calibre L888.4 (base ETA A31.L11).
About the Finish and Other Features
This watch has an 18K rose gold case, which Longines calls pink gold.
Its blue dial has a Sunburst look and at times appears purplish. The hands of the watch are made of pink gold and the hours are applied indexes bringing an elegance to the watch.
The L2.820.8.92.2 shown above is slightly larger in diameter than the Aqua Terra at 38.5 mm.
Like the Omega, it is an automatic watch but has a power reserve of 64 hours before it needs to be shaken.
This watch is water-resistant to 30 meters or 100 feet.
The blue alligator strap is made of alligator on the front and calf skin on the back.
There are 23 “executions” of the Record collection, with different hour styles and bracelets. There are five variations of the model shown here with the applied indexes for hours. The dials are sunburst stainless with or without a rose gold cap and come with brown leather straps or a stainless steel bracelet.
Warranty
Longines provides a two-year warranty on this watch.
About the Omega and Longines Brand
The Swatch Group, the largest watch company in the world, owns both Omega and Longines.
The Omega brand has a long history of providing elegant and accurate timepieces for men and women. To give you an idea of the accuracy of its watches, Omega has been, since 1932, the official timekeeper for 26 Olympic Games. These watches are 100% Swiss-made and Swiss-assembled.
Likewise, Longines also has a strong reputation for precision and has served as the timekeeper for many international sporting events in fields such as gymnastics, tennis, and horse racing. The Longines company has a long history of fine watchmaking, dating back to 1832.
Recent Innovations
An example of Longines’ contribution to horse racing is captured in the following announcement.
Longines today unveils a game-changing development for timekeeping and tracking technology in horseracing: the Longines Positioning System (LPS). This system provides instant data on the exact position of horses during a race, race rankings, the distance between horses and speed. It boasts accuracy down to 5 centimeters and features up to 1,000 measurements per second.
Longines.com (2015)
Prices
Price differences in the marketplace reflect whether the seller is an authorized dealer or not. Authorized dealers provide a manufacturer’s warranty. Other sellers can provide a lower price and offer a warranty that matches the manufacturer’s warranty.
Summary
In conclusion, a rose gold finish takes a watch from elegant to extraordinary. In terms of prices, because Rose Gold is 18K gold, watches with this finish will cost more.
