Vintage Avia Watch

[RyanGreerMcGilloway]

Hello everyone, 

 

I have recently come into possession of a vintage Avia watch with a black dial and what appears to be gold case.

 

I had cleaned and polished  it up using a dremel drill with a buffer and compound. there was no greenish tinge to the case after i done this and no steel underneath.

 

How can i tell if this watch is gold or just gold coated?

 

Thankyou. 

 

[watchweasol]

Hi By the look of the bracelet wear pattern  this was plated, as a check look for any hall marks on the case or strap to confirm.

[oldhippy]

That is plated. Just by the photo I can tell that is not gold. Dark blemishes on the case is a big give away. You wouldn't have that with gold. All the case is exposed to the elements, if it had been gold it would all be the same colour.