monkeypie Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Been considering a rose gold watch for a while now, but reading about how gold plated reps have a penchant for fading, I've become a bit cautious. How are rose gold constituted? Are they basically SS watches with a micron or two layers of gold? And as the topic suggests, how do they hold up to fading compared to a gold watch? I would assume since a lower k gold watch has a lower ratio of gold, it would fade more slowly. I'm kinda curious as to what exactly a rose gold watch is composed of in terms of "rose gold". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronology1066 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I have a few chinese cheapos with Rg finish and to be honest I rotate what I wear regularly so no problem. LIke most things, eve the basic plating has improved over time due to better technology and to some extent better materials. I have had no issues to date. Just use non abrasives to clean it and silver cloth works well and isnt overly harsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLeGrande Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 I have a PAM231 RG. A simple, clean and classically beautiful design. I have probably worn this watch 75 times. Although the case looks good as new, the crown does not. The fact that this is a manual winder seems to be a guarantee that the crown will wear on its knurled egde and show the base metal siver ss. It did and it does. Oh well. I still wear and love this watch, despite my disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 It depends on the watch, seller, and plating level... I've never had issues with reps and gold unless it's on the bracelet (which is constantly rubbing skin, etc)... Homer's RG Tourbillon is a great buy and the plating seems to be holding up really, really well on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carl Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 The good quality rose gold reps hold up very well. The cheaper stuff actually holds up well too but is mostly copper and can be found out by the oxidation, which discolors and discourages. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im2 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Any early Rose Gold Big Bang owners to share their experience? I m thinking of buying the 1st big bang , you knwo, RG, ceramic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossart Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have 7 rose gold reps and all are just fine - the oldest being 3 years. I wear them all on rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Same kind of plating just a different color. It will fade over time. And because it darker in tone it will be more noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go_cubs_go Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) Rose gold is regular gold with copper added to give it that rosey hue. That will make it a bit more wear resistant than regular gold. It's not just a different color as Fakemaster says. Depending on which rep you buy, the quality may vary. Hope that helps. Any ?'s just ask. Edited January 19, 2009 by go_cubs_go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go_cubs_go Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 And no offense Fakemaster... just trying to answer his question a little more specifically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 No offense. But it is all still plating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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