Goodreau 0 Posted October 20, 2012 Can anyone give me feedback about the gold plating on the watches that I've been seeing? Does anyone know approximately how long the gold plating lasts until it starts to show signs of SS under the plating? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted October 20, 2012 Depend how often you wear your watch. I have tons of goldplated watches for 4-5 years, no any sign of SS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goodreau 0 Posted October 20, 2012 Depend how often you wear your watch. I have tons of goldplated watches for 4-5 years, no any sign of SS. Wow that's really good! Say I wore it at all times aside from showering and sleeping / swimming? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DKaiser Söze 0 Posted October 20, 2012 Can anyone give me feedback about the gold plating on the watches that I've been seeing? Does anyone know approximately how long the gold plating lasts until it starts to show signs of SS under the plating? You're gonna have to do the research. I think Luth's are wrapped gold plating wich is supposed to be better, I think. LoL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGPS 0 Posted October 20, 2012 IMO the weather will also be a factor specially if your acidic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted October 20, 2012 Depend how often you wear your watch. I have tons of goldplated watches for 4-5 years, no any sign of SS. do the math: tons of watches ÷ 2 wrists, how many does he wear day in day out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goodreau 0 Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) Can anyone give me feedback about the gold plating on the watches that I've been seeing? Does anyone know approximately how long the gold plating lasts until it starts to show signs of SS under the plating? You're gonna have to do the research. I think Luth's are wrapped gold plating wich is supposed to be better, I think. LoL Yeah I'll definately give this a go, thanks! IMO the weather will also be a factor specially if your acidic. Isn't acid rain mainly down south? I live in MA. Depend how often you wear your watch. I have tons of goldplated watches for 4-5 years, no any sign of SS. do the math: tons of watches ÷ 2 wrists, how many does he wear day in day out? Well I'm not looking for any exact info just estimates really. Edited October 20, 2012 by Goodreau Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted October 20, 2012 I have a few gold wrapped, yes, but most are goldplated. @Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DKaiser Söze 0 Posted October 20, 2012 Can anyone give me feedback about the gold plating on the watches that I've been seeing? Does anyone know approximately how long the gold plating lasts until it starts to show signs of SS under the plating? You're gonna have to do the research. I think Luth's are wrapped gold plating wich is supposed to be better, I think. LoL Yeah I'll definately give this a go, thanks! IMO the weather will also be a factor specially if your acidic. Isn't acid rain mainly down south? I live in MA. Depend how often you wear your watch. I have tons of goldplated watches for 4-5 years, no any sign of SS. do the math: tons of watches ÷ 2 wrists, how many does he wear day in day out? Well I'm not looking for any exact info just estimates really. Well, Mary's TT is supposed to be triple wrapped I believe. The watch is $300 and change. If you do wear this one out, it won't be a big deal to replace a number of years down the road Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goodreau 0 Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) Can anyone give me feedback about the gold plating on the watches that I've been seeing? Does anyone know approximately how long the gold plating lasts until it starts to show signs of SS under the plating? You're gonna have to do the research. I think Luth's are wrapped gold plating wich is supposed to be better, I think. LoL Yeah I'll definately give this a go, thanks! IMO the weather will also be a factor specially if your acidic. Isn't acid rain mainly down south? I live in MA. Depend how often you wear your watch. I have tons of goldplated watches for 4-5 years, no any sign of SS. do the math: tons of watches ÷ 2 wrists, how many does he wear day in day out? Well I'm not looking for any exact info just estimates really. Well, Mary's TT is supposed to be triple wrapped I believe. The watch is $300 and change. If you do wear this one out, it won't be a big deal to replace a number of years down the road Triple wrapped? Wow! I'm comfortable spending a few hundred dollars on a TT sub if the plated gold lasts me a few years. I'd like it to last more but hell, you can't expect genuine results from a replica. You know.. this has me thinking. Wouldn't it be more efficient to replace the bracelet and the bezel years down the road rather than the whole watch itself? Shit, a nice replica bezel and bracelet shouldn't cost more than $50 USD? Edited October 20, 2012 by Goodreau Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DKaiser Söze 0 Posted October 20, 2012 You'll figure it out. Just use your search function on this site. You should consider yourself blessed to have found this site. I know it has been a blessing for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted October 20, 2012 look at the price difference between SS and gold plated. Conclusion: the gold is microns thick. How long does that last? Forever if you don't wear it and about a day if you have it on being dragged across the pen while roping cattle. But seriously, if you're a careful sort and it stays under a sleeve most of the time, it'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goodreau 0 Posted October 20, 2012 If anyone else is interested. I googled the difference between gold plating and gold wrapped. "In the United States, at least, there are legal definitions of "Gold plating" and the plating has to meet the legal definition before it can be called "gold plated" despite the fact that the coating process is "gold plating". So manufacturers of cheap items will apply a "flash" of gold (the minimum amount that will give a uniform gold color) and they use inventive phrases for the coating. I've often heard, "layered in genuine 18K gold", and "a genuine 18K gold finish". When you hear these inventive phrases then you know it does not meet the legal minimum for gold plating. If my memory serves me right then gold plating has a minimum plating thickness of .0003" (three tenths of a thousandth). "Gold filled" means that 1/20th of the total weight of the item is gold. You won't find that on a watch, but you will find in better costume jewelery. 30 years ago I got a fake Rolex and the gold plating wore off in a matter of months. That was certainly "flash gold". Gold is a very soft metal and I don't know what thickness would be required to give good service on a watch (and there is no reasonable way the consumer can check the thickness either). Personally the only gold watch I own is a genuine. The rest are stainless, but I'm thinking of getting a titanium one soon. Just a guess, but "wrapped" in gold sounds very much like advertising wording for flash gold." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted October 20, 2012 Gosh, mate, make up your mind and order something, finally!!! This topic was debated 12,948 times here, do we need it once again??? Google... gosh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goodreau 0 Posted October 20, 2012 Gosh, mate, make up your mind and order something, finally!!! This topic was debated 12,948 times here, do we need it once again??? Google... gosh... I know man, I know haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DKaiser Söze 0 Posted October 20, 2012 You can debate this with yourself all you want. Read the watch reviews on this site. But I've done the work already and told you. that was sub I was looking for when I came to the forum. The best rep of this sub is The BK WM9 TT Sub. They are so good that they are impossible to find because they were limited. The best mass produced TT with Blue dial is the one Mary has. You gotta remember that you are buying reps at a small fraction of the Gen price. Maybe if you are that particular, you should buy the gen because the rep game may not be for you. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
