The process is not easy, however, as their engineers will have to go through a 10-step process in order to take the handsets apart, which is by no means a simple procedure. These 7000 series aluminum happen to be 60% stronger and lighter than stainless steel, and after gold plating them, a protective layer is placed on top afterwards. The entire gold plating process would burn a $355 hole in your pocket, and if you would like to get the handset which will be gold plated right from the get go, then it will set you back by a whopping $1,110.
Looks like something you can check out for this coming holiday season, right?