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ylmzslck
·hi all,
The chrome coating is quite worn. Should I keep it as it is or renew chrome coating?
The chrome coating is quite worn. Should I keep it as it is or renew chrome coating?
Rolex 1938 - renewing chrome coating?
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.Preserve the watch as is. Kinda a watch version of a rat rod. Looks great.
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MRC
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Imagine that glorious dial in a shiney shiney new-looking case!
NO. Leave the case alone and enjoy that beautiful dial.
I approve of the strap too 👍
I've never said "dibs" on a Rolex before, but this one, yes.
NO. Leave the case alone and enjoy that beautiful dial.
I approve of the strap too 👍
I've never said "dibs" on a Rolex before, but this one, yes.
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bsowers34
·No way. It is great just as it is.
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Dan S
·The only thing that matters in this case is your personal preference. And since you are asking, it's probably because you think you would get more joy from a re-chromed case. So yes, I think you should do it.
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesI'd give less money for a re-chrome job than that Rolex as is.
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dlwpe1967
·Agree is up to you, but I would leave as is in original condition - great old watch.
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Evitzee
·It's an old watch that's been well used. Wear it as is, if the state of the case bothers you you probably should have passed at buying it. But it's your watch and you can do what you want with it.
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Duracuir1
··Never Used A KodakI am happy to have had mine done. It’s not really a watch that is worth a gazillion dollars, and I use it more now than I would if left unplated. Replatit did a good job, so did Canuck.
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hen
·Thats the thin chinese chrome plating for you. 😉
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesI wouldn’t know thin Chinese chrome plating if I dropped the watch on my big toe.
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ylmzslck
·thank you all!
I liked the watch the way it was. But every time I wear it, someone asks me why I didn't get it re-plated or the dial cleaned. I started to think there was something wrong with me 😀 but it's good to see that I'm not alone.. I'll keep it as it is👍
I liked the watch the way it was. But every time I wear it, someone asks me why I didn't get it re-plated or the dial cleaned. I started to think there was something wrong with me 😀 but it's good to see that I'm not alone.. I'll keep it as it is👍
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesYea ylmzslck!!!
Great decision.
Great decision.
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Meyrin
·I am happy to have had mine done. It’s not really a watch that is worth a gazillion dollars, and I use it more now than I would if left unplated. Replatit did a good job, so did Canuck.
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Meyrin
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I would usually say leave it as is, but do look at the amazing transformation of DuraCuir1´s watch. Only you can decide. I´ve no idea what the water resistance is on your watch (if any!), but I´d at least have the gaskets checked. Water ingress will quickly rust and destroy any movement...I´ve been there! Cheers!
