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GMF Day-Date 40mm Tungsten Heavy Version
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Hi everyone,
Joining this discussion with my own experience.
Recently received a GMF Eisenkiesel Factory, Rose gold plated (used to have it done on all my watches but first time on a Tungsten one)
Surprisely, I am very unhappy with the work done by my modder (no drama, things happen, he never let me down and already offered me a discount equal to the plating cost for my next purchase). As you can see, there is a color difference near the clasp and some dark marks
I would like to make it replated by Nikz in Europe because his work on my watch is INSANE.
Would you guys say it is a good idea or should I just leave it how it is ?
Thanks
Joining this discussion with my own experience.
Recently received a GMF Eisenkiesel Factory, Rose gold plated (used to have it done on all my watches but first time on a Tungsten one)
Surprisely, I am very unhappy with the work done by my modder (no drama, things happen, he never let me down and already offered me a discount equal to the plating cost for my next purchase). As you can see, there is a color difference near the clasp and some dark marks
I would like to make it replated by Nikz in Europe because his work on my watch is INSANE.
Would you guys say it is a good idea or should I just leave it how it is ?
Thanks
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just received my RG wrapped THB DD.
After handling it for a couple hours, I feel like THB use the same case/bracelet supplier as ARF. The removeable links are the same.
The bezel reflects light a lot better than my QF and GMF. Can’t compare it with the ARF since I only had that for 1 day
After handling it for a couple hours, I feel like THB use the same case/bracelet supplier as ARF. The removeable links are the same.
The bezel reflects light a lot better than my QF and GMF. Can’t compare it with the ARF since I only had that for 1 day
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Depends on what you want. If you want to pull it of as gen I would worry about bezel and crystal before fixing the plating. If you only want it to look pristine I would re-plate it.Hi everyone,
Joining this discussion with my own experience.
Recently received a GMF Eisenkiesel Factory, Rose gold plated (used to have it done on all my watches but first time on a Tungsten one)
Surprisely, I am very unhappy with the work done by my modder (no drama, things happen, he never let me down and already offered me a discount equal to the plating cost for my next purchase). As you can see, there is a color difference near the clasp and some dark marks
I would like to make it replated by Nikz in Europe because his work on my watch is INSANE.
Would you guys say it is a good idea or should I just leave it how it is ?
Thanks
Looks good! Mine in QC weights 195g, What about this one?just received my RG wrapped THB DD.
After handling it for a couple hours, I feel like THB use the same case/bracelet supplier as ARF. The removeable links are the same.
The bezel reflects light a lot better than my QF and GMF. Can’t compare it with the ARF since I only had that for 1 day
Thanks!
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Also 195g, but it comes with more 3 more links than GMF and QF. If you put the same amount of links on both THB and QF then the weight difference is 5g in favour of THB.
The 195g is a gimmick made by putting more links in
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@Paul Newman you’ll have to becareful with your THB. If it really is the same case as ARF( which I think it is) then it’s actually pretty fragile. The steel wrapped tungsten case will flake/crack with impact
I've got the white gold version and is currently with a modder to see if it can be plated, so lets see, thanks for the heads up.
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I got mine wrapped which is essentially the same as plating, so it should be fine. You get the olive dial?
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Post it when you get it
I built a YG daydate with a meteorite dial and deep crystal a couple months ago
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Can you share a picture? I don’t think I’ve seen that combo beforePost it when you get it
I built a YG daydate with a meteorite dial and deep crystal a couple months ago
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GMF/QF if you want the 2836 and don’t want to gold plate it. Color is pretty much on point and it will be a lot cheaper than thb+plating.
Can you share a picture? I don’t think I’ve seen that combo before
I’ve lent it out to a family member so I only have the one photo at the moment
DayDate 228235 40mm RG/RG Green Dial THBF SH3255(Tungsten Heavy Version)
DayDate 228235 40mm RG/RG Green Dial THBF SH3255(Tungsten Heavy Version)
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I don’t see any reason why it can’t be plated, it’s not pure tungstenDayDate 228235 40mm RG/RG Green Dial THBF SH3255(Tungsten Heavy Version)
DayDate 228235 40mm RG/RG Green Dial THBF SH3255(Tungsten Heavy Version)
No idea one of them said very easy to crack/fade with the THB plated or wrapped
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I've just ordered one from Jtime but a friend tells me RG GMF plating leaves little to be desired. I have a gen two tone RG ym so will compare.
Its about base layers. For example, GMF plates with real gold IMO. Thats why you can easy plate over it, since gold keeps more gold.No idea one of them said very easy to crack/fade with the THB plated or wrapped
A PVD - gold like VSF should not be to easy afaik, cause you have to rip off the pvd first.
There are base layers that take gold much better than those tungsten alloys, why you should overplate with that. i am no professional, and guys that have the skills often keep their secrets, but its not that easy on every watch to plate.