Movement nickel plating

Post by **MK_FR91** » March 18th, 2019, 2:33 pm

Hey guys,

I've been looking at some Cortebert 616 movements on eBay. If the nickel coating is partly gone (yellowish color on some plates/bridges etc), is that a problem or just a cosmetic issue? Would you buy one or not?

Thanks for your input!

Post by **Yoda** » March 18th, 2019, 3:04 pm

Cosmetic issue only.

Post by **MK_FR91** » March 18th, 2019, 3:38 pm

Yoda wrote: ↑March 18th, 2019, 3:04 pm Cosmetic issue only.

Thanks !

Post by **Yoda** » March 18th, 2019, 3:46 pm

Buying would be up to the buyer, whether you are looking for a pristine movement or a weathered one. The yellow colour is the brass under the plating.

Post by **jrlmsla** » March 27th, 2019, 10:33 pm

You can easily nickel plate the bridges again. I have done it with some Molly’s. Easy and cheap.

Post by **EP.-** » March 28th, 2019, 1:29 am

jrlmsla wrote: ↑March 27th, 2019, 10:33 pm You can easily nickel plate the bridges again. I have done it with some Molly’s. Easy and cheap.

How did you nickel plated the bridges?

neckyzips · Post by **neckyzips** » March 28th, 2019, 7:54 am

jrlmsla wrote: ↑March 27th, 2019, 10:33 pm You can easily nickel plate the bridges again. I have done it with some Molly’s. Easy and cheap.

+1

Post by **spade_lt** » March 28th, 2019, 9:28 am

Post by **Emilio** » March 28th, 2019, 9:44 am

A-well-a bird bird bird, bird is the word

I mean, cheap

Post by **jrlmsla** » March 28th, 2019, 6:08 pm

With a pile of Canadian nickels (because they are actually made of nickel as opposed to US nickels which are zincatinaladium or something, a battery, salt, vinegar and some time. The trick is getting the current right for slow plating. Slow equals quality. I can do a tutorial this weekend when I have some time if there is a desire for it?

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