bananakid0 0 Posted March 5, 2019 Hello, Currently in the market for a new watch (IWC Portuguese 7 day - zf v4) which I prefer in plated. Question is: does plating last on reps? I get it is plated and will come off eventually; but if that is in 20 years I don't mind. Would appreciate any experience you've had. If I can wear it 1,000 times before this starts to take effect, it's no big deal - but if it's more like a couple months then that is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,873 Posted March 5, 2019 All down to how you wear it, the climate where you wear it and if you sweat more than others. So many factors in how long it may last. 2 members could buy the exact same watch and find the longevity completely different. A gold watch isn’t an every day watch IMHO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted March 5, 2019 I've found over the years they hold up quite well. That said, not sure if there is really any real gold in these reps. Even the $700-900 'wrapped' gold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adit 642 Posted March 8, 2019 So what is the difference in "plated" and "wrapped"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted March 8, 2019 7 hours ago, Adit said: So what is the difference in "plated" and "wrapped"? Have a looky look here : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adit 642 Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) Wow! Thanks for that Glaude, that's amazing stuff! Some fabulous photos there, absolutely incredible workmanship on some very beautiful timepieces Edited March 8, 2019 by Adit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
