gold-plating

Hey there, How does Seiko 5 gold plating stand up to other watches and manufacturers? Is it actually Gold? Is it more or less durable compared to other brands? When it starts to wear and the steel starts showing does it ruin the watch or is it bearable? Thanks for your thoughts!

Hi all, I have recently been looking for a new watch and there are a lot of gold plated watches out there that have been catching my eye (specifically Seiko 5s) so today, I am asking for your opinions on gold plating. How durable has it been in your experiences? When it starts to fade or...