basteri 3 Posted April 11, 2018 Hello everyone. I am wondering if anyone ever sent a watch to be plating in gold? I recently got a Royal oak rep in lizard strap which I have not received as yet. The watch looks lovely and I was thinking that perhaps a gold plating could be awesome. I am clueless if that is indeed possible or utterly expensive. Let alone finding the right jeweler to do it. Thanks for reading me. b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeehNorris 0 Posted April 11, 2018 I think I may echo other user's thoughts when I say that, while gold plating may look good in the short term, in the long term with even careful use, it would probably wear off. As for the pricing, I read somewhere that it's quite expensive and not worth the effort, but someone correct me if I'm wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasonbaylee 192 Posted April 11, 2018 I came across reading somewhere that Gold wrapping with 15microns is great! "There are more than 1 road to Rome...." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VMSG 2 Posted April 11, 2018 4 hours ago, basteri said: Hello everyone. I am wondering if anyone ever sent a watch to be plating in gold? I recently got a Royal oak rep in lizard strap which I have not received as yet. The watch looks lovely and I was thinking that perhaps a gold plating could be awesome. I am clueless if that is indeed possible or utterly expensive. Let alone finding the right jeweler to do it. Thanks for reading me. b I don't know, i'm happy with my RG watch. but if you do send for a replate - please share the results Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverG 0 Posted April 18, 2018 +1. I'd also like to know a good source for replating, or even better a source that wraps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hamzah2 0 Posted April 22, 2018 gold plating is very simple to do on stainless steel bracelets or clasps/buckles. Alu or other metals may need more work. Also the finish will only look as good as the metal underneath it. If you want a mirror finish (like the back of the old ipods) you need the metal under the gold plating to be that finish. If the links are of a grainy matte finish to begin with, they will be a grainy matte gold once plated. (i used to do custom gold plating so just thought id share the above) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
occidio 0 Posted April 23, 2018 How much did you charge (if you offered it as a service)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
