Seven Factors for Highly Effective Watch Replating, Part 4

Successful Watch Replating Now that we have a basic introduction to the electroplating process, lets examine the key issues that contribute to successful watch replating. From the author’s opinion and experience there are 7 basic factors that will impact the overall beauty, luster and long term durability of your replated watch. In reality there are […]

Seven Factors for Highly Effective Watch Replating, Part 3

Electroplating 101 First a little background on the electroplating process and its basic concepts. Electroplating can be defined as the deposit of a very thin layer of metal “electrolytically” to a base metal to enhance or change its appearance. Electroplating is done in a liquid solution called an electrolyte (fig.a), also known as a “plating […]

Seven Factors for Highly Effective Watch Replating, Part 2

Electroplating Services Before we get started on the discussion of the basic technical issues, we should provide a little background about electroplating services in general. First, if you intend to have a watch replated you should deal with only a qualified electroplater who has the appropriate amount of experience (at least 10 years). Unlike any […]