1940 Alderman with rose gold case, copper face and rose gold Speidel replacement band. I purchased this based on photos that made it look like yellow gold, plus it was filthy with what looked like mucilage glue over about 50% of the surfaces. I thought I was buying a Stamford with a dirty dial (same case in yellow gold) what a surprise.
Band is an early 60's replacement and a perfect color match. It's not ad correct, but works for me, love the rose bands. Many jeweler's marks in the case, the latest identifiable one is from 1983.
Great engraving on the back.
In reply to Just for fun, this is where by neetstuf-4-u
In reply to Just for fun, this is where by neetstuf-4-u
We lived in Detroit area for almost twenty years, maybe 7 or 8 miles from where that building stood (it's been gone for decades). Royal Oak and it's tiny neighbor Clawson are a couple of the trendiest areas on Detroit's East Side. My wife and I spent LOT's of time in Royal Oak. My son attended a High School in Royal Oak.
PS - Stephen, we had moved to Shelby Township by the time you and Maria (and Lilyana and Miguel) visited.
In reply to We lived in Detroit area for by Geoff Baker
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You are correct. While the names Red, Rose, Coral and Pink gold are often used interchangeably, the difference is the copper and silver content in the alloy. The more copper introduced, the redder the resulting gold. Examples:
- 18K red gold: 75% gold, 25% copper
- 18K rose gold: 75% gold, 22.25% copper, 2.75% silver
- 18K pink gold: 75% gold, 20% copper, 5% silver
- 12K red gold: 50% gold and 50% copper.
- 18K Yellow gold: 75% gold, 12.5% copper, 12.5% silver
- 18K Yellow (darker) gold: 75% gold, 15% copper, 10% silver
I like inscribed watches, it adds to the story and gives historical character; especially when you can "put a face" on the inscription. They become personal and not just a generic inanimate object.