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46 minutes ago, Chopin said:

Only the OP knows if it's worth it or not, I guess. I don't care about other people's money. :)

Neither I do, but like to tell things in plain truth. If one wants a watch which won't fade in color buy Stainless Steel or Titanium.

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You're both right gentlemen, its not about the value or the watch, a "Kenneth Cole reaction Edition", yes re-chroming/replating is an option but i dont know where i can do that here. That's why i asked is there's some kind or paint that i can do it by myself 

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4 minutes ago, Valmont said:

That's why i asked is there's some kind or paint that i can do it by myself 

Not really, pant will peel or look tacky, or both. There are cheap DIY plating kits on Ebay etc, these are also known to give poor results.

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