Now that you know about 10kt vs 14kt, Rashes, Repairs and Investments, let's move on...
The biggest problem with Solid Gold Watches is the price tag! No doubts about that. Solid Gold Watches are not cheap! But take a step back and look at the entire picture. Gold Watches will last you a lifetime. You buy the Watch once, and you can wear it forever! Plated Watches will need to be replaced every 5 years or so. So when you look at the amount you spend on cheap Watches, vs a Good Watch, it's actually not that bad.
And then you have the problem with Links! If you ever need to add links to your Gold Watch, (Say you eat too much Chocolate!), it can be done. Jewelers can custom duplicate one of your Gold Watch Links and add it to your Watch. It's that easy! That's the greatest thing about Gold, Jewelers can make a link that looks exactly like the rest of it, and fit it in seamlessly. You'd never know it was enlarged!
You can't do that with Plated Watches! True, true, lots of Watch Manufacturers can supply you with extra Watch Links. Keep in mind, that's only if the company still makes that particular style still. Watch Makers are always updating their line and discontinuing old designs and models. Plus, even if you could still get links from them, chances are, they won't look good! Why? Because by now, your Plated Watch will be worn, scratched, and the Plating faded. Adding in a couple Brand New, Shiny Links will look silly. You'll see a visible difference between them. They'll stand out like a sore thumb. Solid Gold is just so much easier to deal with!
So you see, there are lots of good reasons to buy a Solid Gold Watch... Except price! But if you look hard enough, you could find a Gold Watch for as little as $300! I've seen them! But do note, a $300 Solid Gold Watch may not be worth buying. Cheap versions of Gold Watches usually have extremely thin links and bands. Almost paper-thin bands that bend and break easily. Buyer beware! Look at the thickness of the band and links before you buy. Make sure if you buy inexpensive, that it's not going to break if the wind blows!
A good Solid Gold Watch could run you into the thousands! But I would think that if you stayed in the middle ground somewhere, and spent $600 to $1200, you'd be in a great price range and you'll get a great Watch too! Of course, it all just depends on the Brand Name and how heavy the Watch is.
You can also go fancy and get Solid Gold Watches with Diamonds in them. Diamonds around the bezel or on the face and dial of the Watch itself look awesome, and add a lot of brilliance and sparkle to the lustrous Gold! (See Picture of Ladies Gold and Diamond Bulova Watches!)
When your Solid Gold Watch gets some scratches on it, you can simply take it in to a local Jewelry Store and have them buff out the marks. (Just like you would a Ring or a Bracelet!) In just a couple of minutes, they can make your Gold Watch look brand new again!
Gold Watches work as wonderful Anniversary Gifts as well. You can get them engraved on the back and it will preserve those special dates and memories forever. Watches are also the expected Anniversary Gift for the 1st, 10th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 20th, 30th & 31st Wedding Anniversaries too! (Read more in my Anniversary Gift Guide!)
Gold Watches are stunning, dramatic and last a lifetime. If you need a Birthday Gift or a Present for that next Special Occasion, I'd highly recommend buying a Solid 14kt Gold Watch. But if you're getting it engraved, which I also recommend, make sure you buy it early enough so they can do the engraving. (Read: Examples of Engravings!) Allowing 1-2 Weeks is Ideal! That way, time is always on your side!
P.S. You can also get Solid Gold Watches in 14kt White Gold as well. The funny thing about White Gold Watches is that they are rare to run across. Why are they so hard to find? Because with White Gold, there are other substitute White Metals you can get, like Stainless Steel and Titanium, that will last a lifetime, never fade, cost much less, and also be hypoallergenic. (Sadly, there are no substitute Yellow Metals for Yellow Gold!) The only bad thing about these other White Metals is that they're NOT Gold! They just don't have that same appeal. Gold is rich and full of zest and everyone wants it. Just the quality and sparkle of Gold makes it hard to resist. In my book, if you want Gold, Buy Gold!
White Gold Watches are identical to Yellow Gold Watches in every way. The only difference of course, is the Color! 14kt White Gold Watches are just, well... White!
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