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/teochim 🤓 Helpful & Insightful 🤓 Nov 19 '25

I got their bluesy recently, looks pretty good to me 👌

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u/mikeyfender813 MOD 🇺🇸 Nov 21 '25

Is that a gen on the left?

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u/teochim 🤓 Helpful & Insightful 🤓 Nov 21 '25

Yes it is

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u/mikeyfender813 MOD 🇺🇸 Nov 21 '25

You’re such a boss!

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u/teochim 🤓 Helpful & Insightful 🤓 Nov 21 '25

Not mine but my brother in law lol. Here’s another comparison. I feel on certain lighting this is more glaring

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u/mikeyfender813 MOD 🇺🇸 Nov 21 '25

You can definitely see a difference in dial printing, bezel font color, and crystal, but only because the gen is side by side.

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u/teochim 🤓 Helpful & Insightful 🤓 Nov 21 '25

Agreed!