Finish
24K real-gold electroplating is a thin layer of real gold on the surface of the plates. The belt is not solid gold, and the standard finish has no gold layer.
24K real-gold electroplating adds $20.
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Made to order
WWE Big Gold World Heavyweight Championship
$555.00
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Delivery and returns
- Made to order in our workshop, which has been making belts for over a decade. Most belts are made in 5–6 working days, then delivered by courier in up to 5 working days, anywhere in the world. These are estimates, not guarantees.
- Free worldwide courier shipping (UPS, FedEx or DHL), tracked and insured.
- Import duties prepaid (DDP): nothing to pay on delivery.
- Cancel free of charge within 24 hours of ordering.
- Made to order, so no change-of-mind returns. Arrived damaged, faulty or not as ordered? Email us photos within 14 days of delivery and we repair, replace or refund it. If we ask for the belt back, we pay the return shipping. Returns policy
- Lifetime warranty on plating, hardware and stitching.
A question before you order? Email support@msbelts.com
Independent replica — not affiliated with or licensed by any promotion
WWE Big Gold World Heavyweight Championship
Total: $555.00
Belt explained
What you are buying
Every belt is a set of metal plates fixed to a leather strap. Here is what each part is, what this belt is made of and how long it takes.
The parts of a belt
Illustration
- 1 Centre plate The large plate in the middle of the belt. It carries the main design.
- 2 Side plates Smaller plates set on each side of the centre plate.
- 3 Name plate A small panel for a name, a league or a year. Some listings offer engraving.
- 4 Strap Cowhide leather, about 50–51 inches (127–130 cm) long. The plates are fixed to it.
- 5 Snap closure Snaps at the back close the belt. Several snap positions let you adjust the fit.
Big Gold Belt (WWE World Heavyweight Championship): the real belt
| Promotion | NWA from 1986, later WCW, then WWE |
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| In use | Debuted February 14, 1986. Used by WWE from 2002 to 2013 and retired in August 2014 |
| Design | Three large gold plates with scrollwork, a crown over a striped globe, red stones and a name plate bar |
| Strap | Black leather (the first strap was shell cordovan; black leather from 1999) |
| Real belt | Designed by Reno silversmith Charles Crumrine. Dave Millican says the first belt was made from real silver |
| Commercial replicas | WWE replicas are commonly listed with zinc alloy plates on a polyurethane strap |
| Closest build here | 24K gold plated / 4 mm, $555: the nearest match to the real belt. Select this build |
How we make this belt
| Plates | Zinc alloy, cast in a mould made for this design, then finished by hand. |
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| Finish | Standard finish included. 24K real-gold electroplating is available as an upgrade: a thin layer of real gold on the surface of the plates. The belt is not solid gold.Gold electroplating explained |
| Plate thickness | 2 mm as standard. 3, 4 or 5 mm plates are an upgrade, priced per extra millimetre. Thicker plates allow deeper relief in the design and weigh more.Plate thickness explained |
| Strap | Cowhide leather, about 50–51 inches (127–130 cm) long. Snap closure with several snap positions.Belt sizing and fit |
| Made in | Sialkot, Pakistan. Every belt is made to order. |
| Production | About 5–6 working days after you order. An estimate, not a guarantee. |
| Shipping | Free worldwide courier shipping (UPS, FedEx or DHL), with tracking: delivered in up to 5 working days after dispatch, anywhere in the world. An estimate, not a guarantee. |
| Duties and taxes | Import duties are prepaid by us (DDP), so there are no customs charges to pay on delivery. |
| Licensing | Independent replica — not affiliated with or licensed by any promotion |
About this design
The Big Gold Belt began as an NWA title belt in 1986 and was used by WWE for its World Heavyweight Championship from 2002 to 2013. This listing is a made-to-order MS Belts replica of that three-plate design, cast in zinc alloy. The page opens on the build closest to the real belt, and every choice shows its price.
About the WWE Big Gold World Heavyweight Championship
Jim Crockett Promotions commissioned the belt from Reno silversmith Charles Crumrine. It debuted on February 14, 1986, at Battle of the Belts II, when Ric Flair defended against Barry Windham. It later served as a WCW belt, and after WWF bought WCW in 2001 it was unified into the Undisputed Championship.
After SummerSlam in August 2002, Eric Bischoff awarded the World Heavyweight Championship, in the form of the Big Gold Belt, to Triple H. A version with a WWE logo came in March 2003. The title was unified with the WWE Championship on December 15, 2013, and the belt was retired in August 2014.
Design details
- Three large gold plates on a black leather strap: a big centre plate and two matching side plates.
- Centre plate: floral scrollwork across the whole face, a crown set with stones above a striped globe, and a long name plate bar underneath.
- Red stones sit around the edge of the centre plate and at the corners of the side plates.
- Side plates: rectangular, with the same scroll border and a small emblem at the centre.
The real belt and commercial replicas
Wikipedia calls the belt three large gold plates with a distinctive name plate, and WWE.com quotes belt maker Dave Millican saying the first Big Gold Belt was made from real silver. Current WWE replicas are commonly listed with zinc alloy plates on a polyurethane strap, for example about 8 lb for the Undisputed Championship replica. Our closest build is 24K gold plated, 4 mm, which is what this page shows first.
How we make it
- Plates: zinc alloy cast in a mould made for the design, then finished by hand, for deep 3D relief.
- Finish: Standard, or 24K gold electroplating (+$20), a thin layer of real gold on the surface of the plates. The belt is not solid gold.
- Thickness: 2 mm is included, up to 5 mm at +$50 per extra millimetre.
- Strap: cowhide leather, about 50–51 in (127–130 cm) long, with a snap closure. Other sizes and strap colours can be quoted by email.
- Made to order: see the delivery estimate on this page.
- Free worldwide courier shipping with tracking (UPS, FedEx or DHL), with import duties prepaid by us (DDP).
- Lifetime warranty on plating, hardware and stitching.
Questions
Questions about this belt
Is this the same size as the belt on TV?
No. Ours is a made-to-order replica on a 50–51 in strap, so size and weight differ. The cast plates and a thicker 5 mm build bring the weight and relief closer.
Is this the NWA and WCW Big Gold Belt?
It is the same design family. Jim Crockett Promotions introduced the Big Gold Belt in 1986, and WWE later used it for the World Heavyweight Championship. This listing is our own replica of that design.
Can you add a name to the name plate?
Yes. The name plate bar is blank in our photos. Engraving and custom name plates are quoted by email at support@msbelts.com.
Independent replica. MS Belts is not affiliated with, licensed by or endorsed by WWE or any other promotion. Names are used only to describe the design.
The three choices, in short
Three choices about the plates decide how the belt looks, how it feels in the hand and what it costs.
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Plate thickness
Thickness is how thick the metal plates are, in millimetres. 2 mm is included, and you can go up to 5 mm. Thicker plates allow deeper relief in the design and weigh more.
2 mm is included. Each extra millimetre adds $50, up to 5 mm.
Plate thickness explained
Made to order
How this belt is made
Every belt goes through 7 or 8 phases in our workshop, depending on the build. For a cast belt, casting in a mould takes the place of cutting. Gold electroplating happens only when you choose it or when it is included.
Under normal conditions, most belts are finished in 5–6 working days. For a custom design, the clock starts when you approve the design.
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Phase 1: Design and artwork
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Phase 2: Cutting the plates
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Phase 3: Engraving and detailing
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Phase 4: Polishing
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Phase 5: Gold electroplating When 24K gold electroplating is chosen or included
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Phase 6: Colour filling
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Phase 7: The leather strap
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Phase 8: Assembly, final check and packing
Questions
Questions before you order
Short answers about this belt, delivery and returns.
How long does a belt take?
Under normal conditions most belts are made in 5–6 working days, then delivered by courier in up to 5 working days, anywhere in the world. For a custom design, the clock starts when you approve the design. These are estimates, not guarantees.
Is shipping free?
Yes. Every order ships free worldwide by courier (UPS, FedEx or DHL) with tracking.
We prepay import duties (DDP), so there are no customs charges to pay on delivery.
What are the plates made of?
Brass is the standard plate metal. On custom belts the SD build has brass plates cut and engraved to the design, the CNC build has brass plates CNC-machined for finer detail, and the HD build has zinc alloy plates cast in a mould made for the design and finished by hand, for the deepest 3D relief. On catalogue belts, cast zinc alloy is +$100. Plates are 2 mm thick as standard, and 3, 4 or 5 mm add $50 for each extra millimetre. The strap is cowhide leather.
Is 24K gold electroplating real gold?
Yes, it is a thin layer of real 24K gold on the surface of the plates. The belt is not solid gold, and like any plating it can wear if it is rubbed against something abrasive.
Will the belt fit?
The strap is about 50 to 51 inches (127 to 130 cm) long with a snap closure and several snap positions. That is the length of the whole strap, not a waist size. Email us the wearer's measurement and we will confirm the fit before you order.
Can I put my own names or logo on a belt?
Yes. Name plate engraving can be added on belt pages that offer it. For a logo or a fully custom design, use the belt builder or email support@msbelts.com for a quote. Nothing is made until you approve the design.
Belt guide
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Short, plain guides for people buying their first belt: what a belt costs, the gold finish, plate thickness and how a belt fits.