Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat
Question: Assalamu alaykum
What is the ruling for men using watches that has mechanical parts that are gold painted or plated?
Answer: Wa ‘alaykum as-salam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh
I pray you are well.
Yes, it would be permitted to wear a watch which is gold plated (al-Laknawai, Abdul-Hayy; Naf’ al-Mufti wa al-Saʾil)
May Allah bless you with the best of both worlds.
Wassalam,
[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat