Ahhh. What’s going on with my gold watch?

[johndoe12]

So this is my only gold watch that I have. It’s the HBB RG/Cer and I love it. I don’t even wear it often. I just noticed there was some kind of a discoloration that looks strange. It’s only on one spot of the watch. That area doesn’t even touch the wrist. I’m not sure what it is and he discoloration end in a slant. I put two strokes to show you guys where it ends and begins. I thought it was the light playing tricks on me at first but unfortunately it’s not. I took a second pick also without the arrows so you guys can see...

Is this what normally happens to gold plated reps??

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[pilworx]

looks like the plating has completely come off. bummer.

 

[RepPossessed]

Yeah if a case hasn't been prepped 100% before it is plated then the plate will come off easy, or if you got something acidic on it like bleach.

 

[Repworld]

So this is my only gold watch that I have. It’s the HBB RG/Cer and I love it. I don’t even wear it often. I just noticed there was some kind of a discoloration that looks strange. It’s only on one spot of the watch. That area doesn’t even touch the wrist. I’m not sure what it is and he discoloration end in a slant. I put two strokes to show you guys where it ends and begins. I thought it was the light playing tricks on me at first but unfortunately it’s not. I took a second pick also without the arrows so you guys can see...

Is this what normally happens to gold plated reps??

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Very hard liquid chemical, you can check another side it’s normal


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[johndoe12]

Okay thanks guys. I’m so sad, only wore this out rarely during the day and mostly evenings.

Are there any options that I have to have this re-plated? The watch is amazing otherwise, keeps perfect time never any issues. I would hate to just get rid of it or have to pay for another one just because of this


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[nipe]

This is why I'll never buy a rep plated watch

 

[Repworld]

Reps need highly care like baby,water and scratches ...


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[johndoe12]

Oh boy, this stinks, thanks guys.
There's definitely no option to have it re-plated or anything like that right?

 

[tripdog]

Oh boy, this stinks, thanks guys.
There's definitely no option to have it re-plated or anything like that right?

Yes, obviously it can be re-plated. You'll need to strip the watch down to it's bare case, if you can't do that yourself then you'll need to pay someone, then there's the cost of the re-plating etc.

So it can be done - it's just a question of cost.

There are gold plating kits available, you could look into those, if it's just for a small area then it may be more cost effective for you to do it that way even if the results aren't perfect.

 

[chocolito]

What's going on with your gold watch , is it isn't gold .LOL
That's why i only buy SS watches ( although i do have a couple of genuine gold vintage Omegas)

 

[johndoe12]

Lol.
Okay thanks guys. Wow what a bummer


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[Bling]

Try DLC coating, works much better than conventional plating.

 

[csthe]

Oh boy, this stinks, thanks guys.
There's definitely no option to have it re-plated or anything like that right?

If you ever find someone that does replating service pm me!
I also would like to send a rep I have

 

[yodog]

In the meantime, use a gold metallic sharpie. sharpie solves all

 

[csthe]

in the meantime, use a gold metallic sharpie. Sharpie solves all

lol

 

[NotSoHonestAbe]

This really turns me off buying gold plated reps

 

[johndoe12]

Yea so sad. I didn’t even wear this watch often. Probably once a month over a 3 year period. The watch is absolutely flawless otherwise and looks beautiful. But now I can’t wear it. Very sad.
There’s gotta be a better way to plate/fix this. Other then spending $23,000!


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