This Apple Watch Was Gold Plated for $399 [Video]

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Posted May 10, 2015 at 5:13pm by iClarified

If you really want a gold Apple Watch but can't afford the $10,000+ price tag, check out this video from TechSmartt.

Keaton Keller used the $399 service from WatchPlate.com to turn his stainless steel Apple Watch gold.

The company uses 24k gold and applies a coating about 35 microns thick onto your Apple Watch. This is apparently above the industry standard of 5-6 microns.

Frequent cleaning is recommended to maintain the beauty of your gold plating. Regularly wipe your Apple Watch carefully with a soft cloth to keep it clean and free of elements which can oxidize. With proper care, the plating will last for years, but if you do need it to be retouched, we will replate your watch for a flat fee of $199 per replate.

The process involves dipping the watch in about 3 inches of fluid for about 20 minutes total.

This is much easier on the watch than Apple’s recommended maximum of 3 ft submersion for 30 minutes. That being said, because this is a new service, we don’t know how Apple’s warrantee policies could change regarding gold plating. Nonetheless, in the unlikely event that our gold plating comes off or shows signs of imperfection within the first 30 days, we will repair the plating to our high standards of quality. Thereafter, we will re-plate your watch for a flat rate of $199.00 for as long as you own the watch.

Take a look at the video below and let us know what you think in the comments!

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Steve J - May 15, 2015 at 8:59am

Cheesy color, not hardened, will show immediately it's fake once people start to see in store and appear with the REAL 18k real watches. Ask yourself: will it scratch !? ;)

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Ellen - May 13, 2015 at 3:33am

You did not say if the plating job invalidates your warranty? Also I assume the watch worked after it was plated? Did they have to pull it apart to do the plating? I like the look but the watch, even the mid priced one, is pretty expensive you had plated. I admit this was ingenious. I'm not getting the watch yet... maybe after the next one comes out and I see if there are any changes to be made. What will it look like after the watch gets some scratches? All watches scratch!

gamerscul9870 - May 13, 2015 at 10:26am

It won't be easy scratching the Apple watch.

yas9in - May 14, 2015 at 8:02am

the stainless still on apple watch scratches like hell. quite unlike swiss watches.

PaulieP - May 12, 2015 at 3:54pm

Be happy with what you have, you don't need a f**king gold watch. If you like the I watch, they all work the same doesn't matter what they're made of on the outside. Why is it that people who buy more technology than others don't seem to be as happy as everyone around them? It's never enough and they always want more.

John2349 - May 12, 2015 at 3:45am

DIY kit for $97 on Kickstarter to do the same thing! Project done by a PhD chemist. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/638741610/plate-your-steel-apple-watch-with-24k-gold

yas9in - May 14, 2015 at 8:03am

I once bought something on kickstarter. haven't got it yet. but of course that was 6 years ago.

yas9in - May 11, 2015 at 2:21am

Saw this and though I gotta do this to my 42 mm ss. anyone know where this can be done in the UK?

dariusapan - May 11, 2015 at 8:49pm

Someone who is looking to gold-plate a stainless steel apple watch in UK, take a look at AppleWatchGoldplated.co.uk

yas9in - May 14, 2015 at 8:01am

thanks.

gamerscul9870 - May 10, 2015 at 10:43pm

I'd consider it if it didn't glare that much.

Jim - May 10, 2015 at 9:49pm

I think it's pretty badass myself. I just got my 38mm stainless steel and it is something I would consider doing. Can you give more info?

dk2013 - May 10, 2015 at 10:43pm

Fire is hot. The sky is blue. Space is cold. Bananas are yellow. Is that enough info for you? Click on the links, genius!!!! :-P

Jon Ivy - May 10, 2015 at 5:53pm

Well, it still says stainless steel on the backside. Like a fake Rolex

AppleMan12 - May 11, 2015 at 8:41am

Only that in this case,the product it's better than what is stated,so no.

Dave! - May 10, 2015 at 5:43pm

Yeah,it's all fun and games ,until an idiot Thug shoots you and takes ur watch cause he thinks it's worth $10K

yezzir - May 10, 2015 at 9:34pm

);

SimonSays - May 10, 2015 at 5:34pm

$400 to be a wannabe.

Omar - May 10, 2015 at 7:09pm

Good one