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What does plaque or g 20 microns mean on watch case?

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

Updated: 12/4/2024

"Plaque" on a watch case typically refers to a layer of gold or another precious metal that has been applied to the surface through a process like electroplating. The "g" likely stands for grams, indicating the weight of the gold used in the plating process. The measurement of "20 microns" refers to the thickness of the gold layer, with one micron equaling one-millionth of a meter. This measurement indicates the quality and durability of the gold plating on the watch case.

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On a watch case, plaque OR G 20 microns means that the case is solid gold. The 20 micron relates to the thickness of the gold plating.

Wiki User

∙ 10y ago

JOS M ∙

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∙ 3y ago

Thank you for the information.Very very helpful

Malcolm Hall ∙

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∙ 2y ago

If the watch case is solid gold, why is it gold plated?

Malcolm Hall ∙

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∙ 2y ago

I know what a micron is. How can a solid gold watch need a gold plating

Max Von Isser ∙

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∙ 2y ago

This is not correct, it means it has gold plating and is absolutely not solid gold. It is gold plated on a base metal

Susie Ford ∙

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∙ 1y ago

That is NOT correct & makes no sense. It cannot be solid gold AND gold plated. It actually means it is gold plated, not solid gold at all so has no monetary value whatsoever.