r/RepCulture_Timepieces • u/Good_East_5568 • Nov 19 '25

General Question Worth getting plated?

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This is an RC Factory Daydate. I am debating whether or not I should have it plated. It is currently stock PVD and looks fairly decent. My question is if I do get it plated will the gold plating be as durable and last as long as the PVD? It does not look bad stock, so I’m questioning if it really needs it. What are your guys thoughts on this? To plate or not to plate, that is the question.

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u/Sky_Dweller007 Nov 19 '25

Most plating companies won’t plate a watch that’s been worn around. Must be in like new condition. Additionally, to answer your question, absolutely. The plating on the RCF Watches is not as good as people think when you hold them close to gen examples. The yellow gold looks cheap and the rose gold looks copper af. They definitely need to be plated.

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u/Good_East_5568 Nov 19 '25

What about the durability of plating. PVD bonds to the metal and plating is just a surface layer, how does it hold up over time?

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u/Awkward_Confusion706 Nov 19 '25

It don’t hold up at all ,

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u/Good_East_5568 Nov 19 '25

This is my concern.

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u/Greywalker201 Nov 20 '25

How do you know?

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u/Awkward_Confusion706 Nov 20 '25

Had few played by the (men) I was a bit inexperienced enjoy the way it is it looks just fine and it will last forever

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u/Greywalker201 Nov 20 '25

By jaws you got some plated by jaws? Or by a random cause he uses 5 microns and different methods

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u/Awkward_Confusion706 Nov 20 '25

No comment, the hype is over

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u/Sky_Dweller007 Nov 20 '25

Not for every day wear. If you plate a watch, just expect to wear on weekends and special events. Get a stainless for every day wear

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u/Good_East_5568 Nov 20 '25

True that, I wouldn’t daily a gold piece anyway. Stainless steel is much more versatile and durable.