james green 0 Posted February 16, 2018 Hi All, A couple of pics of the above watch I received from Trusty Time. I love it. I have been using it daily for the last 2/3 months and it has been a pleasure to own and wear. The service from TT was brilliant, the watch arrived before TT had the chance to send the tracking information through. Very well packaged and I am more than happy with the quality. The watch was running -6 seconds, but I have got it to -2 seconds now using the fine adjustment on the balance spring. Regards James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mo05eoo 0 Posted February 16, 2018 Very nice James mum also getting a tad excited now waiting for mine to be posted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DylanRolex77 0 Posted February 16, 2018 How are you feeling regarding the Date-Wheel and Day-Wheel. Any signs of wear on the gold part? What a beauty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james green 0 Posted February 17, 2018 Hi, I am very happy with the date and day wheels, the text is fine and I am happy with the gold plating. The watch represents good value for money and is a quality item. It is still early days, but the gold plating is standing up well so far, I can't comment on the thickness of the plating though! Initially I was concerned that the bracelet was a bit noisy (jangly) and lightweight, but I believe it is indicative of the original. It is very comfortable to wear, I often forget to take it off at night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy 105 Posted February 17, 2018 Take the bracelet off, and soak it for a while in baby oil. It will be smooth as silk then, and reduce the 'jangles'... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
171796 2 Posted February 17, 2018 How does the gold color look like? Like real gold or like fake? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james green 0 Posted February 17, 2018 I It looks real to my eye. I have compared it against my 18k cygnet ring and i can't tell the difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pdipalma 0 Posted February 17, 2018 can someone dm me the new Trusty Time website? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mo05eoo 0 Posted February 19, 2018 can someone dm me the new Trusty Time website? Thanks!Trustytime.store Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dizzy 0 Posted February 20, 2018 I got a black dial day date 40 in yellow gold from Trusty. It’s very nice and runs smooth. It’s supposed to be ETA-2836 but it’s prob a clone. I haven’t opened it yet. I don’t really care anyways. I’ve had it for a few months and I wear it once in a while. I expect the gold will last a couple years. I take it off at night so not to increase the wear against the skin and edges. My other watches I wear 24/7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathanskim113 0 Posted February 24, 2018 How's the weight? I got a two-tone cartier a while ago, but the lack of heft kinda put me off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melissakristof 0 Posted February 27, 2018 How is the plating onand between the the links? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dmclift 0 Posted February 27, 2018 On 24/02/2018 at 15:44, Nathanskim113 said: How's the weight? I got a two-tone cartier a while ago, but the lack of heft kinda put me off This is my biggest issue with a lot of reps, even the steel ones seems to be very light especially with Rolex's. Always seems to be the bracelet that lacks weight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james green 0 Posted March 6, 2018 Hi all, Anyone concerned about the gold plating, don't be. I accidentally scratched the side of one of the lugs on the crown side. Not sure how I did this, anyway, I buffed it out with T-Cut (metal polish) and the gold has not worn through at all. I have to say I am happy with the weight, it is not light, but not heavy like my DSSD either. It is comparable to my Gen Omega Speedmaster moon watch to wear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james green 0 Posted March 10, 2018 I'm not too concerned if the gold plate wears away in a few places as I have brush plated watches in the past with gold solution and the results are amazing. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbcbx 0 Posted March 10, 2018 (edited) 27 minutes ago, james green said: I'm not too concerned if the gold plate wears away in a few places as I have brush plated watches in the past with gold solution and the results are amazing. Thanks. What gold solution do you use if I may ask? Looking into getting a plated watch but nervous about the plating holding up. Edited March 10, 2018 by rbcbx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james green 0 Posted March 11, 2018 I have purchased from spa plating via Ebay in the past. I first apply some of this and then wash off with distilled water: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MPU-Compound-100ml/140566443487?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 then plate with this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gold-Brush-Plating-Solution-100ml-24ct/130552488980?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 using a variable power supply at around 4v. This solution will last a very long time for small retouches to lugs bracelets etc. i was initially sceptical but took the plunge and have been very happy with the finish achieved. My first project was to re-plate on old Tissot, with worn plating and the result was equally as good as new. Hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
