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I have been told that the process is so toxic that it is not advisable to attempt it. 

It used to be quite easy to get stuff chromed in the past, but nowadays very few shops are willing to do it. 

You could probably try motor repair shops that do a lot of chrome customization. 

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Chrome is often plated over nickel so I doubt just nickel will be as durable. There are copy chrome options designed to look like chrome but not be as toxic or risky. But I also doubt they are as durable. I've been interested in the idea of rhodium plating a watch myself. Haven't tried it yet, but that could look quite nice like chrome does.

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Gold plating is appearing to be the best option by the minute, I wonder if that too gives off dangerous fumes. 

Discouraging how quick the plating on some of these cheapy watch cases wears out, I am afraid my home made chroming technology will wear out sooner. 

Thanks for you all's input, I am still all ears for more of your thoughts.

 

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