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Toby1 · 6 February 2016, 08:56 PM

Here's the thing

My grail watch is an everose day date with a diamond meteorite dial. Talking to my friendly jeweler he can take a yellow gold 1803 or 18238 and get it rose gold plated, the plating would last.

So, the watch would still be 18ct gold and a meteorite dial would set me back probably £5 - £700 - result.

I am talking here about what I want and it would be a keeper so not really bothered about resale etc. My question is how would Rolex / AD view it for a service? Obviously it would all be Rolex - just different.

Thanks for your time

Toby1

swils8610 · 6 February 2016, 10:21 PM

Doubtful RSC would service it. Gold plating is of for a Michael Kors...but not a Daytona!!!

Samui · 6 February 2016, 10:24 PM

Dont

WhatTheDeuce · 6 February 2016, 11:11 PM

Why not just get a RG day date and add a meteorite dial?

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locutus49 · 6 February 2016, 11:30 PM

Bad idea. It would be worth little.

Dyim · 6 February 2016, 11:55 PM

Agree with getting a RG case and change the dial. More reversible than plating it in case they don't do a good job with the plating.

AK797 · 6 February 2016, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

Why not just get a RG day date and add a meteorite dial?

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Yes this is what I would do. Plus RSC won't service it or if you are lucky they might do so only after they revert it back to YG and for a fee.

Gnomon · 7 February 2016, 12:18 AM

A Modest Proposal: Defenestration for anyone who henceforth types "Gold Plated Rolex" in this forum.

kilyung · 7 February 2016, 12:21 AM

RSC will not service it.

brandrea · 7 February 2016, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

Why not just get a RG day date and add a meteorite dial?

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THC · 7 February 2016, 12:24 AM

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Jeffwb65 · 7 February 2016, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gnomon

A Modest Proposal: Defenestration for anyone who henceforth types "Gold Plated Rolex" in this forum.

Bonus Points for using one of my favorite obscure words: Defenestration.

pd999 · 7 February 2016, 12:47 AM

Please, please, please don't do it

gummy · 7 February 2016, 01:40 AM

Not for me...

powerfunk · 7 February 2016, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gnomon

A Modest Proposal: Defenestration for anyone who henceforth types "Gold Plated Rolex" in this forum.

I'd take a gold-plated 5500.

OP, I really recommend against this. Rolex meteorite dials and diamond-setting are miles ahead of aftermarket quality. It's not going to look as good as a true meteorite 118205/118235 (which is an aspirational piece for me as well).

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joe100 · 7 February 2016, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerfunk

I'd take a gold-plated 5500.

OP, I really recommend against this. Rolex meteorite dials and diamond-setting are miles ahead of aftermarket quality. It's not going to look as good as a true meteorite 118205/118235 (which is an aspirational piece for me as well).

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Or get the rare solid gold 5500. Now that's a piece to own! I've only seen a couple

powerfunk · 7 February 2016, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

Or get the rare solid gold 5500. Now that's a piece to own! I've only seen a couple

Even better.

I occasionally prowl for them on watchrecon but have yet to see one pop up.

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Hpozzuoli · 7 February 2016, 02:48 AM

Please DO NOT gold plate your Rolex. They sell them in all variations of gold already.

Fleetlord · 7 February 2016, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby1

Here's the thing

My grail watch is an everose day date with a diamond meteorite dial. Talking to my friendly jeweler he can take a yellow gold 1803 or 18238 and get it rose gold plated, the plating would last.

So, the watch would still be 18ct gold and a meteorite dial would set me back probably £5 - £700 - result.

I am talking here about what I want and it would be a keeper so not really bothered about resale etc. My question is how would Rolex / AD view it for a service? Obviously it would all be Rolex - just different.

Thanks for your time

Toby1

"Huh"

joe100 · 7 February 2016, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerfunk

Even better.

I occasionally prowl for them on watchrecon but have yet to see one pop up.

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Ever since I lost out on the prototype 5500, it just hasn't been the same.

At 9k, not a ton of gold in them but boy are they nice. They came on those funky bracelets too

Jack T · 7 February 2016, 02:54 AM

The members on this forum are generally open to what choices people make for themselves: their taste, their watch, their money. But in this case an intervention may be necessary. Sometimes people need to be saved from themselves.

joe100 · 7 February 2016, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

The members on this forum are generally open to what choices people make for themselves: their taste, their watch, their money. But in this case an intervention may be necessary. Sometimes people need to be saved from themselves.

I agree

OP, why not just buy the watch you want?

TheRolexKingofLV · 7 February 2016, 05:09 AM

Please don't do it

Old Expat Beast · 7 February 2016, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby1

Here's the thing

My grail watch is an everose day date with a diamond meteorite dial. Talking to my friendly jeweler he can take a yellow gold 1803 or 18238 and get it rose gold plated, the plating would last.

So, the watch would still be 18ct gold and a meteorite dial would set me back probably £5 - £700 - result.

I am talking here about what I want and it would be a keeper so not really bothered about resale etc. My question is how would Rolex / AD view it for a service? Obviously it would all be Rolex - just different.

Thanks for your time

Toby1

To answer your question, I guess there's a very remote possibility RSC might service it, but if they did you would get it back in factory condition with the plating polished off.

fskywalker · 7 February 2016, 11:05 AM

Hopefully not!

Gnomon · 7 February 2016, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerfunk

I'd take a gold-plated 5500.

Point taken!

I had no idea there existed vintage gold plated and also 9ct Air Kings. Learned something new today. Thanks!

Askewww · 7 February 2016, 12:10 PM

Noooooooo don't

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watchwatcher · 7 February 2016, 12:50 PM

You had me at gold plated...

madmax21 · 7 February 2016, 01:09 PM

They would never services it that's the problem

crowncollection · 7 February 2016, 02:02 PM

Rolex won't touch it

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6 February 2016, 08:56 PM	#1
Toby1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: England Posts: 45	Gold Plated Rolex Here's the thing My grail watch is an everose day date with a diamond meteorite dial. Talking to my friendly jeweler he can take a yellow gold 1803 or 18238 and get it rose gold plated, the plating would last. So, the watch would still be 18ct gold and a meteorite dial would set me back probably £5 - £700 - result. I am talking here about what I want and it would be a keeper so not really bothered about resale etc. My question is how would Rolex / AD view it for a service? Obviously it would all be Rolex - just different. Thanks for your time Toby1

6 February 2016, 11:11 PM	#4
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Why not just get a RG day date and add a meteorite dial? Sent from half way through the Kessel Run using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

7 February 2016, 12:18 AM	#8
Gnomon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 214270 Posts: 256	A Modest Proposal: Defenestration for anyone who henceforth types "Gold Plated Rolex" in this forum. __________________ “Wit, you know, is the unexpected copulation of ideas…” (Samuel Johnson)

7 February 2016, 02:54 AM	#21
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	The members on this forum are generally open to what choices people make for themselves: their taste, their watch, their money. But in this case an intervention may be necessary. Sometimes people need to be saved from themselves. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

7 February 2016, 05:09 AM	#23
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6 February 2016, 10:21 PM	#2
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,210	Doubtful RSC would service it. Gold plating is of for a Michael Kors...but not a Daytona!!!

6 February 2016, 10:24 PM	#3
Samui Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	Dont

6 February 2016, 11:30 PM	#5
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Bad idea. It would be worth little.

6 February 2016, 11:55 PM	#6
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,237	Agree with getting a RG case and change the dial. More reversible than plating it in case they don't do a good job with the plating.

7 February 2016, 12:21 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	RSC will not service it.

7 February 2016, 12:24 AM	#11
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	it's aliiive... It's Aliiive... IT'S AAAALLLLLIIIIIIIIVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

7 February 2016, 12:47 AM	#13
pd999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 356	Please, please, please don't do it

7 February 2016, 01:40 AM	#14
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	Not for me...

7 February 2016, 02:48 AM	#18
Hpozzuoli Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Henry Location: Rhode Island Watch: Rolex Posts: 990	Please DO NOT gold plate your Rolex. They sell them in all variations of gold already.

7 February 2016, 11:05 AM	#25
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,180	Hopefully not! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

7 February 2016, 12:10 PM	#27
Askewww "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: ND Posts: 511	Noooooooo don't Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 February 2016, 12:50 PM	#28
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	You had me at gold plated...

7 February 2016, 01:09 PM	#29
madmax21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: GMT Master ll Posts: 1,036	They would never services it that's the problem

7 February 2016, 02:02 PM	#30
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Rolex won't touch it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

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