Greetings with a rookie question!

**nick.au** · 03-24-2011, 12:07 AM

G'Day all!

Nick here from Australia. My friend recently brought me back a rep watch from his travels in Thailand and it has reignited my passion for time pieces! Looking forward to interacting with the community.

I have a question regarding the durability of some materials. I have been browsing some of the dealer catalogues and fancy some of the pieces that feature RG plating on the cases or bezels. In your experience, do these reps with G or RG plating handle regular wear well? I would assume they would be fine for collectors who would wear them sparingly and have them housed in collectors boxes but for my first purchase I intend to buy one for regular wear and would prefer not to drop hundreds on a rep only to have it looking worn out after a few wears. Looking forward to your advice!

Regards Nick

**J-C** · 03-24-2011, 12:24 AM

Hi Nick,

Welcome to RepGeek and make yourself at home.

I just replied to a similar type of question here: In short, you are correct. "plating' will wear much faster then the SS.

http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=132424

Also, give this a quick read:
http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=97566

Have a look and let us know if you have any additional ?'s.

Nice to have you aboard and enjoy RepGeek!

**nick.au** · 03-24-2011, 12:48 AM

Appreciate the reply, thanks J-C!

**J-C** · 03-24-2011, 12:50 AM

Happy to help.

Enjoy RepGeek - we all look forward to getting to know you more.

Cheers

**realreplica** · 03-25-2011, 04:48 AM

Welcome and Enjoy the forums.

**d-rock** · 03-25-2011, 04:58 AM

[QUOTE=realreplica;1493503]Welcome and Enjoy the forums.[/QUOTE
+1

**puretime** · 06-06-2011, 11:45 AM

Hey nick.au !

Welcome to the forum buddy; you have picked the BEST place to learn about the replica watch industry, buy some amazing watches and most importantly make some fantastic new friends.

If you ever need any help, feel free to shoot me a PM!

Cheers,

Angus