Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey Watch Industry. As we all know, gold represents nobility and elegance. In wristwatches, many brands use 18K gold as the case or strap of the watch to meet people’s yearning for this quality. However, 18K gold watches are costly after all, so gold plating technology has become a more popular choice for gold-colored watches. Some watch enthusiasts may have questions: How long does it take for a gold-plated watch to fade? And is a gold-plated watch worth buying?
Therefore, let’s introduce the electroplating process. Electroplating is a process in which alloy metals are deposited on the surface of a substrate through electrolytic chemical action to form a uniform, dense, and well-bonded metal layer. For example, our common rose gold watches are made of an alloy of copper and zinc mixed in proportion, presenting a very beautiful rose gold surface.
In fact, there is no need for everyone to be overly anxious. Many genuine watches also use electroplating technology. For example, many watch models from Longines, Cartier, and Omega adopt the gold-plating process on the surface of steel cases, which are not easy to wear during daily use.
For replica watches, the gold-plating technology they use is completely consistent with that of various brands, and they can basically replicate the appearance and texture of genuine products. Generally speaking, gold-colored cases processed by regular electroplating factories will not fade easily.
However, in the Zhanxi market, there are various factories with varying levels of craftsmanship. For example, those cheap high imitation watches on the market that cost only a few hundred yuan will naturally cut costs in their electroplating process, which may lead to fading in a short period of time.
As for whether a gold-plated watch is worth buying, it can be summed up in one sentence: you get what you pay for. If you want to wear a gold watch without worries, it is very important to choose reliable factories and merchants.
