What is the difference between a “gold plated” watch and “gold filled” watch?
A gold filled watch has a thin layer of karat gold “fused” to the outer layer of the brass watch case. Gold filled processes are usually reserved for “die stamped” watch cases with simple design shapes. They are normally marked with a designation of “G.F.” In contrast a gold plated watch has a layer of gold “electrolytically” deposited onto the watch casing. Goldplated watches usually have complex watch case designs which need a layer of gold deposited in tight recessed areas and contours. Gold filled processes are unsuitable for watch cases with complex design contours. For more information on goldfilled processes, refer to “an overview of goldfilled processes and their legal classifications” located in the articles section.
