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shocken2 · 2 February 2012, 05:38 PM

I recently purchased a vintage GP Seahawk off the bay. The case back is stamped “14kt gold”, which, to me, would indicate that the case was solid gold. However, the bezel, lugs, and crown area seem to have substantial “brassing” consistent with a gold plated case.

I must admit, I’m far from an expert on gold / gold plated watches. My collection is almost entirely SS. But I am curious to figure this one out. Is this case in fact, as it appears to me to be, gold plated? If so, what’s with the case back inscription?

stamped: 14kt gold

"brassing"

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slcbbrown · 6 February 2012, 10:00 AM

Not an expert, but I rarely see a gold plated watch with a gold colored caseback. If this watch was a plated or any of the other non-solid gold types, I would expect to see a stainless caseback.

FeelingTheBlues · 6 February 2012, 10:59 AM

If it's written 14kt gold it has to be 14kt solid gold, not plated or filled, otherwise it would be against the law and I'm sure GP wouldn't do something like that! Now those "strange looking" parts, if I may call them like this, are probably just dirty. If it was plated or filled my guess is that you'd see some steel or silver colored spots on the case and maybe some green stains as well.

liptonnr · 6 February 2012, 02:19 PM

I would say no to plated! The scratches do not show any discoloring. It is probably solid all the way through!

2 February 2012, 05:38 PM	#1
shocken2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Scott Location: Honolulu, HI Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 92	Vintage GP Seahawk, solid gold or gold plated? I recently purchased a vintage GP Seahawk off the bay. The case back is stamped “14kt gold”, which, to me, would indicate that the case was solid gold. However, the bezel, lugs, and crown area seem to have substantial “brassing” consistent with a gold plated case. I must admit, I’m far from an expert on gold / gold plated watches. My collection is almost entirely SS. But I am curious to figure this one out. Is this case in fact, as it appears to me to be, gold plated? If so, what’s with the case back inscription? stamped: 14kt gold "brassing" More

6 February 2012, 10:59 AM	#3
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	If it's written 14kt gold it has to be 14kt solid gold, not plated or filled, otherwise it would be against the law and I'm sure GP wouldn't do something like that! Now those "strange looking" parts, if I may call them like this, are probably just dirty. If it was plated or filled my guess is that you'd see some steel or silver colored spots on the case and maybe some green stains as well. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

6 February 2012, 10:00 AM	#2
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Not an expert, but I rarely see a gold plated watch with a gold colored caseback. If this watch was a plated or any of the other non-solid gold types, I would expect to see a stainless caseback.

6 February 2012, 02:19 PM	#4
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	I would say no to plated! The scratches do not show any discoloring. It is probably solid all the way through!

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