What is the ruling on men wearing gold-plated watches?
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The questioner : May Allah reward you, O Shaykh. I say: there are some watches, Shaykh, that are gold-plated, and what is the ruling on wearing them?
The Shaykh : Yes, gold-plated watches are not permissible for men to wear if the gold is substantial enough that a quantity of it would remain if exposed to fire, and the goldsmiths know this. However, if it is merely a color, there is nothing wrong with it; there is nothing wrong with men wearing it. But I advise against wearing it, because if he wears it, he will be suspected of wearing gold, and that will become a cause for disparaging him. Or, if he is someone who is emulated, someone might be misled by him and wear a pure gold watch. Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes, gold-plated watches are not permissible for men to wear if the gold is substantial enough that a quantity of it would remain if exposed to fire, and the goldsmiths know this. However, if it is merely a color, there is nothing wrong with it; there is nothing wrong with men wearing it. But I advise against wearing it, because if he wears it, he will be suspected of wearing gold, and that will become a cause for disparaging him. Or, if he is someone who is emulated, someone might be misled by him and wear a pure gold watch. Yes.