Patek Philippe

Another question....

Thanks for your honest response. I was unaware that without the rhodium plating process, the white gold would not shine.

I also understand that rhodium plating should not be an issue, but, at the same price, I could purchase a 5107 in rg or yg, and can rest assured, that if I do decide to give it to family later in life, that it wouldn't need any replating. I may be able to enjoy the watch for 10, 20 years, but eventually, it will have to be replated.

I am not familiar with the plating process, and am curious to why replating is necessary. Does it eventually wear from friction, sweat, or contact?

I agree that I may be short sighted, but I am also guilty of being long sighted.

Is there any other material that eventually needs to be replated?

I appreciate your feedback and honesty. Thank you very much,

Regards,

Kevin

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By: Rich : October 1st, 2004-05:17

Hi, I'm trying to decide between the above. I am unable to see them side by side; any feedback would be appreciated. Also, due to Patek's white gold being rhodium plated and the need to re-plate after X amount of years, would this stop you from buying a w...

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By: victor : October 1st, 2004-06:18

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By: Kevinometer : October 2nd, 2004-09:21

It being rhodium plated does eliminate it as an option for me. It is truly unfortunate, as I was already to purchase the white gold 5107g. I am partial to white gold, platinum (but very expensive), and SS as a last resort. The 5107 case and clear caseback...

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By: Rich : October 2nd, 2004-10:22

I was talking to B. xxxxxx (www.xxxxxxxxxx) has been in the watch business for many years, said he would choose white gold if he liked the look and would not think twice about the rhodium plating. please observe posting guidelines, especially re. dealers ...

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By: Evitzee : October 3rd, 2004-06:06

Very few plated watches are ever going to need replating even after years and years of constant wear. I think we have taken a non-issue and made it into something that doesn't deserve the air time. To reject a watch because it is rhodium plated is short s...

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By: avery gross : October 3rd, 2004-07:07

i may be mistaken on this, but i seem to remember hearing from a jeweler that all white gold pieces, be they watches, bracelets, etc., are rhodium plated. i think she mentioned that "pure" white gold doesn't have much luster to it. is this correct?

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