First off, let’s be real, if it’s *fake* gold, it’s probably just some cheap plating over, like, some kinda base metal. Think of it like a spray tan – it looks good for a minute, but it’s gonna fade. That’s just the nature of the beast, ya know?
Now, *can* you get it redipped? Technically, yeah, probably. I mean, there are jewelers out there who’ll plate anything. But should you? That’s the million-dollar question.
See, someone in one of those snippets mentioned their gold chain turning into junk after a year. Harsh, but a fair point. Gold plating is *thin*. Really thin. And it wears off. Especially on something like a watch, which is constantly rubbing against your skin, clothes, desk, whatever.
Another snippet talks about someone’s experience with a “bluesy” (which I’m guessing is a Rolex nickname, I dunno, watch people are weird). The takeaway? Gold plating rubs off. It scratches. Solid gold is different, obviously, ’cause it’s, well, solid. But plated? Expect it to look a little… rough around the edges after a while.
And then there’s the whole “thick enough plate of gold” thing. Not all jewelers are created equal, right? Some might just give you a quick and dirty job, which means your redipping will probably last, like, a week. Seriously. And you’re gonna be back at square one, feeling ripped off.
Honestly, my two cents? If you’re dead set on that gold look, maybe consider saving up for a real gold watch, or at least a white gold one. Or just rock stainless steel or titanium. They’re durable, they look good, and you don’t have to worry about them turning green or flaking or whatever other horrors fake gold plating can inflict.
