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I successfully goldplated the applewatch!
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I was just sent an article saying that someone else has already plated an apple watch, but they are only at about 5 microns. today I plated it with about 35 microns. Gold plating does wear off though, I'm working on a retouching service where we will relate a watch for less than that the retail price because all the prep layers are already there. I'm think $149 for a replate.
What do you guys think?
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the coating is real gold. Its 24 karat.
Wow, I was about to get it done for 650. Is it good plating though? it wont fall off or something.
Also can you coat the sport band too so it has the gold tips?
Except the moment he sets up shop, the Apple police will swoop down. They won't like an unauthorized 3rd party cutting into their action.
There are a few sites offering this feature... check out the "lets see some gold" thread. I don't know if they could interfere with this... particularly if he is just touching the bands.
OP,
What would you charge just to do the watch and not the band? I have milanese 42. I love the look of the gold but I am not crazy about the gold band on the milanese. I am not sure normal milanese would look good with gold watch but I am curious what you would charge just for watch itself? That would cut out about half the labor right?
I would consider switching bands for it as well.
OP,
Make sure to include a disclaimer that peoples' warranties are most likely void if they choose to have their watch plated by a third party.
Make sure to include a disclaimer that peoples' warranties are most likely void if they choose to have their watch plated by a third party.
Just a cautionary note. Gold plating wears off rather quickly, especially from something you wear all day, every day. Gold plate is slightly more durable than a gold wash, but it's not going to last and last like the watch itself. While it will be pretty easy to polish off the case, you might find the band a little more problematic. To anyone who gets their watch plated, you may want to consider getting a second band pretty soon.
Gold plate has a tendency to dull as it's exposed to body parts and fluids. There is a good reason why you don't see a lot of gold plated wedding rings, folks.
Gold plate has a tendency to dull as it's exposed to body parts and fluids. There is a good reason why you don't see a lot of gold plated wedding rings, folks.
How much to gold plate my sport watch
FAQ on his website says it can't be done because of coating on the aluminum version.
Aw crap.. THAT LOOKS AMAZING. I wish I would have bought the SS for this alone!
Is this possible to do on a Sport Apple Watch? That looks HAWT
Edit: ^^ He posted as I was typing haha! Now I need to swap mine for an SS !!
Is this possible to do on a Sport Apple Watch? That looks HAWT
Edit: ^^ He posted as I was typing haha! Now I need to swap mine for an SS !!
I don't want to post the link to the actual watch we have for sale on ebay as this is not the buy/sell forum, but if you search "38mm GOLD Apple Watch in stock and ready to ship" you'll find it. As of right now, its up to $600
Hope OP is smart enough to consult a lawyer before embarking on this. Aside from drawing interest from Apple, he'll also need to protect himself from liability of voiding warranties and other problems involved with people sending him their $500-$1000 watches.
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