August 12, 2007, 16:11
Adam M. DubinGreen vs. Yellow Gold?
Following up on the last posts in the "Which wristwatch...?" thread, I thought I'd try to photograph some of my solid gold and gold-filled Hamiltons, in green and (subtly) contrasting yellow gold. Some green gold watches were created more green than others, but for the most part I think the differences come through.
August 12, 2007, 16:12
Adam M. DubinNow for some higher resolution pics.
August 12, 2007, 16:13
Adam M. DubinThis one makes the difference clear (I think!)
August 12, 2007, 16:14
Adam M. DubinThe earlier (1926 cushion form opening) definitely had more green in the mix than those from the later '20s.
August 12, 2007, 16:16
Adam M. DubinNow for a few gold-filled examples.
August 12, 2007, 20:02
Dan MitchellSome models are so scarce in yellow gold - e.g. the TONNEAU, that it is normally safe to assume any non-white model is actually green-gold. I find it helps to assess color in good daylight conditions.
Even more fascinating are the two-tone models - but beware of fakes.
Dan.
August 14, 2007, 03:25
Cary HurtAdam and Dan,
I like to compare a suspected green gold watch side by side with a known yellow gold example. The differences appear obvious to my eye only when there is a frame of reference.
In online auction pictures, I try to see if there is a good image of the crown, as I find that many green crowns have been replaced with yellow over the years. If the image shows a difference in tone between crown and case, it's often a green case.
Regards,
Cary
August 14, 2007, 05:07
Dan MitchellI bought this Tonneau recently on eBay, sold as yellow gold-fill -- but buffing revealed it to be only ggf, which is much less rare. On receipt it certainly looked like ygf.
November 11, 2007, 20:14
Dan MitchellThis picture illustrates the difference between green and yellow gold. Look at the difference in color between the undoubted yellow crown, and the case.
November 25, 2007, 21:40
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.I appreciate seeing all these beautiful Hamilton watches...