I have a Longines watch case which I have been told by the manufacturer has corroded and will cost £375 to replace!! I only put the watch in to have a screw replaced. Any ideas please
2007-11-09 05:45:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
All metals corrode but the degee or rate of corrosion varies and 9 or 18ct gold should not show visible signs of corrosion if only exposed to normal atmospheric conditions.
You should take the watch to an unfranchised watch repairer who will give unbiased advice and may well replace the screw per your wishes without hassling you into having cosmetic work done.
2007-11-09 06:02:39 · answer #1 · answered by ashkirkian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got a gold watch the gold doesn't corrode but I kept 4getting to take it off when I was washing up & the winder would'nt work so I took it in to the jewlers & the inside had rusted because water had got in,but if you have it mened tell the jewler you want the old parts back this will put your mind at rest that they are not trying to pull the wool over your eye's or take it to another jewler just to be sure
2007-11-09 05:51:56 · answer #2 · answered by kimble 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it a gold case it will be marked like 10k or whatever it may be. If it is gold plated it will state that on the case. Gold will not corrode nor tarnish.
2007-11-09 06:05:04 · answer #3 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is highly resistive to corrosion. It will tarnish but should be easily cleaned. This is why they use gold on electronics not because it is a good conductor of electricity. Silver is the best conductor and gold is least corrosive.
Sounds like a jewelers scam. We have the same kind of crooks here. Dont buy it!
2007-11-09 05:50:24 · answer #4 · answered by analize2much 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pure gold is unreactive so shouldn't corrode. Perhaps gold plating has been used.
You know those key cutting places, they may be able to help you find an alternative solution.
2007-11-09 05:49:54 · answer #5 · answered by Naima! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does not corrode, does not rust. It can tarnish but just needs to be cleaned. If the gold plating has worn off then it needs re-plating and is expensive.
2007-11-09 05:50:29 · answer #6 · answered by ez123ed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most watches, no matter how fancy, aren't solid gold. Most of them are gold-plated, which means in can chip off. If you want a cheaper option get it electroplated with rhodium (I think this is what it's called, ask any jeweler). It looks like gold and it is what's used when you have a ring sized up, so it blends well.
2007-11-09 05:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by Well...you wanted an answer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
true gold won't corrode anytime in your lifetime i dont' think. Thats why it is the basis for currency price
2007-11-09 05:49:07 · answer #8 · answered by Brittny M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
never heard of gold corroding ..get your watch back and seek further advice
2007-11-10 03:26:46 · answer #9 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PURE GOLD (24k) is non-reactive. That's why it's a much better conductor than silver!
Also, PURE GOLD is very malleable. It's very soft. That's why MOST JEWELRY IS NOT PURE GOLD. Most retail jewelry is either 18k (75% gold + other metals), 14k (58.3% gold) or 10k (41.7% gold + other metals).
2007-11-09 06:46:06 · answer #10 · answered by Blessèd™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋