A: Yes. (“It’s Gold!” was added in the 3rd printing.)
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Q: In ÜberChrononauts if you get your Gold Watch before completing a mission, and that mission is Midas Mission or Futuristic Alchemist, does the Gold Watch count as something gold?
A: No. (See question about whether the Gold Watch can be stolen – it’s just a symbol of your achievement. It’s probably electroplate anyhow.)