Gold

[TH3-W4TCH3R]

Hello

I wanted to know if it is possible to make or get a golden replica not gold plated but real gold??? And if I want to start a Frankenstein project how and where can I fine measurement of the movement inside of a replica. For example rolex milgauss rep ----> yuki3135 movement does it fit or. What can I do to let it fit with a sleight adjustment?


Maurice


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[QueTip]

Gold parts - eBay
fit a movement that's to small - movement holder

 

[afdaddy]

Just for reference, and because its interesting, here's an article on just how much actual gold is in a gen gold Rolex -- http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-Much-Gold-Is-Really-In-A-Rolex-Watch-/10000000001632748/g.html

Now in all fairness the price of gold has nearly tripled (for basically no reason, though that's beside the point), but still I can't say your gold Rolex is anywhere worth its costs on the value of the gold alone...

 

[afdaddy]

Just for reference, and because its interesting, here's an article on just how much actual gold is in a gen gold Rolex -- http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-Much-Gold-Is-Really-In-A-Rolex-Watch-/10000000001632748/g.html

Now in all fairness the price of gold has nearly tripled (for basically no reason, though that's beside the point), but the point is that if you could mold the cash and caseback, you could make it from real gold for a fraction of the gen...

 

[redrising]

that can be done but how much are you willing to pay for it? Real gold cost real money.

 

[TH3-W4TCH3R]

I think only the gold could cost About $2000/4000 i know gold is expensive but a golden Rolex or audemars piquet is nearly 20000 40000 so i think it is cheaper


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[TH3-W4TCH3R]

The price of gold of today is :

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[TH3-W4TCH3R]

So a gold watch would weigh aproximatly 168g till 200g

168x36,36=$6108,48


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[TH3-W4TCH3R]

$1=€0.83 $6108,48=€5084,89


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[TH3-W4TCH3R]

If i am wrong correct me please


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[TH3-W4TCH3R]

[MENTION=84501]QueTip[/MENTION] what do you mean so i must buy a small movement and buy a movement holder to make it fit?


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[cornholio]

Rolex is 18ct gold, its cheaper than the prices you've mentioned

 

[TH3-W4TCH3R]

The calculation was 24ct gold sof i want 18ct or 14ct gold it would Be cheaper


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[d4m.test]

$1=€0.83 $6108,48=€5084,89


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In Euro by todays quotation: 168*31,81=€ 5.344 if it´s pure gold (24kt) but normally the watch is 18kt so it´s 75% gold.
http://www.24hgold.com/english/gold_silver_prices_charts.aspx?money=EUR
If You would go and buy gold at gr. cost or a 100 gr Nugget to melt it would be more expensive on the street. The big chunk is for the bracelet so for the watch-head itself You´d probably be fine with much less, a caseback weighs about 7,5 gr and a bezelring about 5,5 (datejust).

For swapping in a Yuki3135 You go best with buying a rep that has a 3135 in the first place (size-fit/crown-fit/dial and hands fit) and that will take gen parts. Look in TD´s detailed descriptions like this one: http://www.intime.co/rollie/1857-da...dial-roman-markers-on-ss-bracelet-sa3135.html and than compare with others that do not have the description. One major complication if the caseset is not perfect for the movement is the stem height/ location of the tube. You will want either a direct swap or replicate a model somebody else has already done the exact same way so You know it fits. Depending what You choose this will be an expensive fun

 

[QueTip]

@QueTip what do you mean so i must buy a small movement and buy a movement holder to make it fit?


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I didn't say you have to buy a small movement, it's just most likely the movement you put in your case won't fit 1:1. Incase it's smaller you need to have a movement ring to cope the remaining area.
If it's to big you can't use it

 

[Fiveostang]

Talk to mymanmatt I believe he's on RWG now. He can build you a solid gold Rolex Daydate but as others have said it ain't cheap.

 

[tile24]

OP did you manage to get anywhere with this? I love the idea of a real gold rep!

 

[chronomate]

If i am wrong correct me please


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Mate, you wouldn't process pure gold for your watch.

A gen 18 carat gold watch consits of 18 parts gold and 6 parts of a different metal (e.g. that is how Rose gold is made - it's an alloy of gold with copper and silver).

So 18k means three fourth of the alloy is gold, one fourth is copper, silver, palladium, nickel...

Three fourth, that's why it is also called "750" (of 1000) - meaning 75% gold, 25% of another metal.

 

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[ahmadyk23]

Gold is worth too much to risk someone making it into a piece only to find out that it doesn't fit and/or that it isn't a good quality copy.