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Vincent65 · 11 June 2013, 08:23 PM

Rolex don't use rhodium plating on their WG cases, unlike many jewellers. Good thing too, because it wears off very quickly and the [comparatively] 'dull' WG shows through underneath, and you have to get the item re-plated regularly.

11 June 2013, 08:23 PM	#56
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	Rolex don't use rhodium plating on their WG cases, unlike many jewellers. Good thing too, because it wears off very quickly and the [comparatively] 'dull' WG shows through underneath, and you have to get the item re-plated regularly.