Has not to, at least on GMF watches. FLANDAD does. There are watches where it has to be stripped off, where PVD is coloring technique and not plating.
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Gold Plating Durability 1 Year Review - Clean Factory 116518 "Pikachu" (Spoilers : I don't recommend it)
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Thanks for sharing this! I'm a new member, and JUST purchased a john mayer daytona rep. (Waiting on the qc pics now) I'm very glad to hear that you have had some good experience with gold reps.
Thank you for this review. I recently bought a BTF Daytona 116508 (Black dial) in yellow gold. I took off the metal bracelet and bought an oysterflex strap and endlinks, to preserve the metal bracelet from tarnishing and gold plating wearing off. After reading that the rubber strap accelerates tarnishing of the case, I quickly went back to the metal bracelet.
Here's a question; since inevitably my watch will tarnish, economically speaking, should I have the case and bracelet de-plated, and get a new dial and hands to make it like a steel model (like a 116500) or should I re-plate it in 18k? After re-plating, won't it tarnish again? Is removal of the gold plating expensive?
Here's a question; since inevitably my watch will tarnish, economically speaking, should I have the case and bracelet de-plated, and get a new dial and hands to make it like a steel model (like a 116500) or should I re-plate it in 18k? After re-plating, won't it tarnish again? Is removal of the gold plating expensive?
I too was about to get the John Mayer but went with the Black dial version. The John Mayer Daytona looks amazing! Did you get a Clean or BTF?
Keep it as it is. You will be safe for 1-3 years mostly sure. Then you can plate it new.
I went with the APSF 1:1 Best Edition. I pulled the trigger on 4/19, so could still be a few days before seeing any qc pics.
| Sub 124060 No Date 904 41mm SS/SS Blk VSF VS3230 |
I bought this watch because I was very happy with a Hulk VSF I purchased two years ago. I actually think this watch feels and looks better and the movement feels more like a gen movement than the 11 reference Hulk. Nonetheless the process was extremely smooth.
Oct 15, 2024 order and confirmation of payment
Oct 17, 2024 QC photos
Oct 18, 2024 QC photos approved
Oct 21, 2024 tracking number
Oct 30, 2024 package arrival
Half the time or less than two years ago. I'm really digging the watch. Thanks again Andrew!
PS- I tried to upload a photo but it didn't want to take.
Ok I'm just realizing this needed to go under trusted dealer reviews. My fault for having more than one RWI window open. Sorry. Mods please remove. Thanks.
My brother @Reaps use vinegar. Regular vinegar. Scrub it on there with a soft toothbrush
Do that a few times. let it sit for around 20-30 mins. It should be a foamy mess.
Wash it off. Do it again.
After that, verryyyyyy lightly rub it with a gold polishing cloth or cape cod.
It'll be gone.
Vinegar removes the oxidized parts of the lower layers. The polishing cloth well, polishes the gold plate lol
Throw silica bags in the compartment of the watch. Do not use soap to clean it. Water only. Do not rub it. Dry it off with hair dryer.
Trust me.
Source: me
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Do that a few times. let it sit for around 20-30 mins. It should be a foamy mess.
Wash it off. Do it again.
After that, verryyyyyy lightly rub it with a gold polishing cloth or cape cod.
It'll be gone.
Vinegar removes the oxidized parts of the lower layers. The polishing cloth well, polishes the gold plate lol
Throw silica bags in the compartment of the watch. Do not use soap to clean it. Water only. Do not rub it. Dry it off with hair dryer.
Trust me.
Source: me
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For me, gold replicas are not watches to wear every day.... it's not gold, so it won't hold up to sweat and the rest over time.
I try to stay away from plated watches. Case in point, even GEN "gold filled" watches and those infamous GEN Cartier Tanks in "Vermeil" which is multiple times thicker than anything plated, look like sh*t after some years. Gold plated watches have an early expiration date, comparable to good ceramic coating on a car. It's just not for me.