When it comes to two-tone watches, we hear either 'I love it' or 'I hate it'. So why?
The number of collectors who hate two-tone watches is at least as many as those who love them. The number of people saying "design is very important to me, of course, I will consider" is very low. As such, what does the two-tone mean? Why people love it? What are the reasons for those who hate? The answer we received from those who love them; It is the perfect mix of a sports watch and a classic dress watch. Those who hate give exactly the same answer from a different perspective; they consider it a weak consensus concept.
While all this discussion continues, let us briefly explain how two-tone timepieces, which lived their brightest period in the 1990s, have a place in luxury watchmaking and what two-tone means for those who do not know.
Although there are many terms in the watch industry, there is no exact definition for two-tone. This term is actually about coloring. Although it is usually used for steel combined with gold, you can also see it in many different combinations. It is possible to see different models produced by various brands such as white and yellow gold, titanium and gold, tantalum and gold in the luxury watch industry. Top brands prefer 18K gold for two-tone watches, while more affordable brands prefer gold plating.
One thing that is certain about these watches is the fact that it creates a strong color contrast. It not only creates contrast; it draws a precious metal to a different point by combining it with another less precious metal. From this point of view, we can say that two-tone watches are more expensive than steel models, more affordable than solid gold models. Thus, it offers the watch collectors the chance to get a stylish version of their favorite watches without paying a high amount.
The premium one needs to pay for two-tone watches is often more than the addition of precious metal warrants. On the other hand, it does not make a big difference for the collector as the models that have a different appearance do not show high price increases during the period.
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