Rich
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5196 vs 5107 vs 5117..
Hi,
I'm trying to decide between the above. I am unable to see them side by side; any feedback would be appreciated.
Also, due to Patek's white gold being rhodium plated and the need to re-plate after X amount of years, would this stop you from buying a white gold Calatrava? I'm leaning toward pink gold on the models above.
Thanks,
Richard
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5196 vs 5107 vs 5117..
By: Rich : October 1st, 2004-05:17
Hi, I'm trying to decide between the above. I am unable to see them side by side; any feedback would be appreciated. Also, due to Patek's white gold being rhodium plated and the need to re-plate after X amount of years, would this stop you from buying a w...
more on white gold
By: avery gross : October 3rd, 2004-07:07
i may be mistaken on this, but i seem to remember hearing from a jeweler that all white gold pieces, be they watches, bracelets, etc., are rhodium plated. i think she mentioned that "pure" white gold doesn't have much luster to it. is this correct?
Another question....
By: Kevinometer : October 3rd, 2004-01:13
Thanks for your honest response. I was unaware that without the rhodium plating process, the white gold would not shine. I also understand that rhodium plating should not be an issue, but, at the same price, I could purchase a 5107 in rg or yg, and can re...
How long is long ?????
By: Evitzee : October 4th, 2004-02:14
How long it may take to have to have your wg watch replated is the $64,000 question. I suggest it may be 20 or 30 years....maybe longer before it would be required, if at all. Are there any wg owners here who have replated their wg watches? I've not heard...