Thanks FathomRequiem ! Yes, with the new plating job all details come out 100% perfect and you can see it in every millimeters.
I like the old version too but sincerely I’ll keep for myself the last we did.
Consider that last cup was a “test”, the new one that will come out will be more shine with reflex on cup. Just for example, see this ball, this was made from the same factory. It is more shine than cup and reflect. All other cups will be done like this one, if you agree.
Reflex on it but not “glass” finiture, with all details 100% visible.
(need high rez, just grabbed these off of google images)
Regardless of what looks REAL, you generally (but not always) match the PROP. If the prop is Shiny and Reflective, then ONE way to go would be to match Shiny and Reflective.
Others can have a different opinion.