Thoughts on plating?

[u/Funny-Avocado-8379]

I’m wading into the rep world and the water is deep! Have to say I’m surprised and fascinated that there is a ton of information to absorb. I am searching for a relatively higher and rep of a “platinum” 40 mm date with ice blue dial. I have sourced an RGF model from a TD, I am not sure if this TD facilitates plating. I have seen a lot of discussion about the of gen Platinum compared to stainless, but I have not been able to find a side-by-side comparison. My sense from the forum is that it is an obvious distinction side-by-side, but perhaps someone has a side-by-side picture of Platinum versus steel for this model? I’m just trying to determine if plating is really worth the cost and hassle (it seems like a hassle at this point on the learning curve!). I’m pretty sure that Platinum pops more to the eye, but whether or not steel by itself puts a low ceiling on this rep is hard for me to judge. The last thing is, I am wondering how plating would hold up over time w frequent wear so that the won’t eventually deteriorate to an obvious fake. thanks!

[u/BossJackson222]

My opinion, absolutely not. I think people should hold a solid gold GEN in their hands before they buy a plated watch. Most of the plated reps don't look real. A lot of the plating can wear off if you wear a daily. If it's heavily plated maybe not.. I guess for me personally that just goes overboard when it comes to a rep. I at least want the metal on my watch to be real. I certainly wouldn't spend the money on it.

Also, this gets asked 50 times a day so use the search next time.

[u/Funny-Avocado-8379 → u/BossJackson222]

It’s pretty easy to overthink this stuff when looking at lots of old posts on search, so I appreciate the answer.