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    You need replace the lost base metal before you even think of polishing then plating.

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    Saw an ad for gold electro plating for Apple Watch SS


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    Quote Originally Posted by ro63rto View Post
    You need replace the lost base metal before you even think of polishing then plating.

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    ... unfortunately, prohibitively expensive. Shame as I really love this piece.


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    Jeeeeez

    Wtf happened to it !?


    you'd be better off re-casing it , what movement is it ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Seriously View Post
    Jeeeeez

    Wtf happened to it !?


    you'd be better off re-casing it , what movement is it ?
    Metal worm by the looks of it

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    That looks like a ton of work. *Shudder*

    Is it chrome-plated brass?

    You would need to completely strip the old plating, then fill the pits and polish it. The pitting would need to be filled with the same brass as the case to minimize colour differences after plating.

    Is this a sentimental watch? Or a 'try to do it myself' project?

  7. #17
    https://youtu.be/_ajE-S_sfx8

    Fill with whichever metal sticks.
    File down high spots.
    Plate one layer of nickel or whatever to normalize colour of finished case, re polish then plate chosen finish ?

    Should work?

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    This is a wealth of knowledge...

    http://www.billymegawatt.com/uploads...he-amateur.pdf

    And this thread was a fun read!

    http://www.watchrepairtalk.com/index...lating-Project

    Thanks for sharing. I've learned enough to know, this is not something I have the time and means to try myself...

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    Quote Originally Posted by morningtundra View Post
    This is a wealth of knowledge...

    http://www.billymegawatt.com/uploads...he-amateur.pdf

    And this thread was a fun read!

    http://www.watchrepairtalk.com/index...lating-Project

    Thanks for sharing. I've learned enough to know, this is not something I have the time and means to try myself...
    Welcome

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    It's a rather boring Landeron (depending on your perspective).

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    As for what happened to it, I really couldn't say. This is almost twice my age and has probably seen far more life than I have...

    Runs wonderfully, despite the loose (incorrect?) crown.

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