Undinist 20 Posted August 11, 2017 I'm thinking about sending a CWC SBS away to be gold plated at http://easyelectroplating.co.uk/ , because I was so impressed with the results got by a member over yonder https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/uk-gold-platers-not-watch-suppliers.68875/ I asked whether they could plate the numbers and indices on the bezel insert without affecting the black area: They said they can do it if the numbers/indices are conductive. Which I suppose they would be if they are bare steel. Is that right? I haven't bought the watch yet so I can't do a test. What if the insert was from a rep Sub or similar? Are the numbers/indices bare metal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naijishi 0 Posted August 11, 2017 i know it isnt answering your question but if you want them plating you can get them covered in a conductive coating first then plated, the same way they do phone cases etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted August 12, 2017 They probably have some lacquer over, if so it will be a nightmare to get off without removing the black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undinist 20 Posted August 12, 2017 Hmm. Removing the lacquer sounds like a job for RolexAddict - I bet he's got tools and potions for that sort of thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undinist 20 Posted August 12, 2017 15 hours ago, naijishi said: i know it isnt answering your question but if you want them plating you can get them covered in a conductive coating first then plated, the same way they do phone cases etc So they can plate plastic if they put the coating on it? How intriguing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 54 Posted August 12, 2017 15 minutes ago, Undinist said: So they can plate plastic if they put the coating on it? How intriguing. Interesting article here: http://www.thomasnet.com/articles/custom-manufacturing-fabricating/how-to-metalize-plastic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undinist 20 Posted August 12, 2017 Now I want to send a SDDS for plating. How would this look.... ...if it had the dial from this... ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naijishi 0 Posted August 12, 2017 below is a link to the sort of stuff you can use when wanting to plate on to plastic, it isnt the best stuff im sure it is just a link i quickly found to give a rough answer if you are wondering about it, i know there are complete kits for doing it on ebay. http://www.caswelleurope.co.uk/silver-conductive-paint-needed-to-electroplate-plastics/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted August 13, 2017 18 hours ago, Undinist said: Now I want to send a SDDS for plating. How would this look.... ...if it had the dial from this... ??? Just buy this instead https://m.dhgate.com/product/luxury-brand-black-dial-golden-stainless/394305684.html?invitorid=EnqAVfec It's already gold and has that godawful bling you crave in a rolex. Gwan you know you want to.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Stubbs 0 Posted August 13, 2017 13 minutes ago, Genius said: Just buy this instead https://m.dhgate.com/product/luxury-brand-black-dial-golden-stainless/394305684.html?invitorid=EnqAVfec It's already gold and has that godawful bling you crave in a rolex. Gwan you know you want to.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undinist 20 Posted August 13, 2017 If they could only make the "gems" look just a little less like something from a pound shop Christmas cracker.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted August 14, 2017 20 hours ago, Undinist said: If they could only make the "gems" look just a little less like something from a pound shop Christmas cracker.. They could... By using real gems and not cut glass, this would however make the watch considerably more expensive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites