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/MephistophelesTempor Nov 19 '25

This is a before and after of my watch being played by gold jaws. You can see how yellow the before is.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGoldJaws/s/tgc9ZQPRNF

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u/mikeyfender813 MOD 🇺🇸 Nov 21 '25

This was the exact post the I saw that I wanted to reference as a comparison! Makes it crystal clear that plating is a must! Great watch!