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Rhodium plating steel?

Brunswick

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This might sound silly but has anyone tried to Rhodium plate the stainless steel case for a daydate/patek to mimic the 18k white gold tone? Seems like a less expensive method than buying the gold case itself.
 

Liquid Snake

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White gold plating or platinum plating would be nice. I wonder if platinum plating was a thing as well :confused:
 

Brunswick

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I remember reading this thread a while back about a similar inquiry. Looks like rhodium plating is indeed something that is done, but it doesn't quite match a real white gold finish and may not be worth the trouble...
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/rolex-tudor-replicas/9592819-white-gold-plating

Thanks for this! I had a read. It's clear the price/performance wouldn't be worth it uness there was enough interest. Even then the weight will be off but might have to settle for it being a grail watch