Why Does Shawn Ryan Compare One Rolex Watch With Seven One-ounce Gold Coins?

Shawn Ryan compares one Rolex watch with gold because the two stand in for the same value in a bad scenario. Roughly the amount of gold equals the Rolex watch, and seven gold coins would equal the Rolex watch. The question Shawn Ryan poses is which one to carry on a person in case of a bad scenario.

The options are seven gold coins, one ounce each, or one Rolex watch. Shawn Ryan does not choose yet. The comparison is the setup for a later decision: equal value, two ways to carry it, and the pick gets written down in the comments before any reasoning.

Gold is the pile that matches the Rolex watch. The seven one-ounce gold coins are the amount Shawn Ryan sets beside one Rolex watch, so the later choice is about how to carry equal value, not about which pile is worth more.