"The "Wrapped" Gold Sub Guide"

[bigtimerush]

Alright so i have a question. I have a RG cellini and it says its 5 mils next to the gold plating which apparantly = 127 microns. That would be pretty thick right? or do you think its wrong?

http://trustytimestore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_117&products_id=14949

 

[bigtimerush]

Alright so i have a question. I have a RG cellini and it says its 5 mils next to the gold plating which apparantly = 127 microns. That would be pretty thick right? or do you think its wrong?

http://trustytimestore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_117&products_id=14949

Nevermind its just normal dealer duplicitous behavior pretty obvious 127 microns is absolutely insane

 

[suppish]

Would it be fair to say that the best TT factory would also be the best all gold factory? I love the TT but go hard or go home right?

 

[NotSoHonestAbe]

I want to see a picture of actual damage to the gold plating on a gold rep. I hear people say a single scratch will send a gold plated rep to the trash but I have never seen one. I am thinking of getting a gold Patek Nautilus but realistically if I don't wear it that often and I keep it stored properly then it would be fine right? I need to see real gold plating damage for myself

 

[roro6263]

THERE IS NO GOLD AT ALL IN A CURRENT NOOB "WRAPPED" SUB.

Waouh, very interesting !!

Oh my Go (l) d , A friend of mine just ordered this "wrapped" one :
https://trustytimestore.com/index.p...=15386&zenid=3a251bba0360e9e2048cb955f9413734

 

[roro6263]

After reading, he changed for this plated one:
http://trustytimestore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_7&products_id=18161
Time will tell.

 

[time warp]

I want to see a picture of actual damage to the gold plating on a gold rep. I hear people say a single scratch will send a gold plated rep to the trash but I have never seen one. I am thinking of getting a gold Patek Nautilus but realistically if I don't wear it that often and I keep it stored properly then it would be fine right? I need to see real gold plating damage for myself

Here one example for scratches on a wrapped BP bracelet, which is heavy used, nearly daily! It’s 2 years old now and it’s still in good shape in my opinion. I can see heavy scratches but never the steel underneath!



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[osprey1]

Here one example for scratches on a wrapped BP bracelet, which is heavy used, nearly daily! It’s 2 years old now and it’s still in good shape in my opinion. I can see heavy scratches but never the steel underneath!

Hey man, do you still remember who you got it from? Looks sick

 

[rhymes]

There's a new wrapped rolex on perfect clones. Any advice on buying a "wrapped" watch? it does say its BP factory, but i rather get a experienced users thoughts on this.

https://www.pf-828.com/0-rlym2-18k-1...ibre-4161.html

 

[time warp]

Hey man, do you still remember who you got it from? Looks sick

https://www.intime03.co/rollie/2687-submariner-bp-116613ln-black-ss-yg-wrapped-swiss-eta-2836.html

It’s this one from BP without any problems!


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[Versaceboy54]

There's a new wrapped rolex on perfect clones. Any advice on buying a "wrapped" watch? it does say its BP factory, but i rather get a experienced users thoughts on this.

https://www.pf-828.com/0-rlym2-18k-1...ibre-4161.html

Yes this is indeed BP wrapped!

 

[nuclearfuson10]

Really cool and informative write up. This takes time and effort and we appreciate ya!

 

[jordanj08]

https://www.intime03.co/rollie/2687-submariner-bp-116613ln-black-ss-yg-wrapped-swiss-eta-2836.html

It’s this one from BP without any problems!


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What are the common flaws with this ?

Not seen many of the BP ones just hear people on about JF and VRF

Thanks


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[vcappp]

I noticed that the newly released VSF Omega Auqa Terra GMT rose gold version model has the gold plated mid links but the gold plated mid links show the naked steel color on the side surfaces of the gold plated mid links which mean the gold plated mid links only have the gold plating on the top and bottom, not on the left and right side surfaces.

Is it a common flaw for rep gold watches?


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[time warp]

What are the common flaws with this ?

Not seen many of the BP ones just hear people on about JF and VRF

Thanks


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I made a Comparison gen rep.

Here:
Rolex Submariner 116613 LN tt Gen vs. Rep
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sh.../mobiquo/redirect.php?tid=288321&share_type=t


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[mouse]

I made a Comparison gen rep.

Here:
Rolex Submariner 116613 LN tt Gen vs. Rep
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sh.../mobiquo/redirect.php?tid=288321&share_type=t


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Not working..

 

[time warp]

Not working..

Now it’s working!


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[andrea1977]

Very nice and informative write up

I have 1st hand experience with both wrapped and plated versions of the Sub and DD and I can confirm that when it comes to color the full gold BP wrapped watches are almost spot on to gen. when compared to the plated.

When it comes to durability I can't confirm which is better because I'm very OCD with my watches and they get a cleaning at least 2 times a week and for the wrapped ones I usually clean them after they are worn to help preserve the gold.

That said I've had my TW Best DD for over 10 years now and it was my everyday watch for almost all of time and I didn't baby it one bit. It was worn in both salted oceans and heavily chlorinated pools and only recently has the inside of the band started to show signs of wear. This watch was sold as "triple wrapped" and I still have no clue to this day what that really means or if that process is the same as these Wrapped BPs. Unfortunately I don't have extra links to test my BP DD but the links on MY TW Best did test Positive for 18K. Ive had the BP 18k wrapped for about 8 months now with no issues.

When it comes to the numbers the factories can really say anything. The only real way to know for sure about how many microns both wrapped and plated has is to have the links tested end of story.

After having mine for a while I get a few people that PM me from time to time asking if I thought the high price tag of the $1,000 plus is really worth it for these watches and I say the same thing every time:

If accurate gold color is what you are after then yes these BP full gold wrapped watches are what you want. From a monitory perspective are they worth the high price tag? I can't say for sure this is just the price that they are.
What I do know is that I had both plated and wrapped versions of the BP DD40 in my hand side by side there is a very noticeable difference and I'm willing to pay the premium for that accurate gold color. It all comes down to what is most important to you.

I hope this helps some of the potential buyers


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But are the TW still on sale?

 

[andrea1977]

Here one example for scratches on a wrapped BP bracelet, which is heavy used, nearly daily! It’s 2 years old now and it’s still in good shape in my opinion. I can see heavy scratches but never the steel underneath!



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I like it very much, I want to buy one!

 

[Versaceboy54]

But are the TW still on sale?

No not for a few years.