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Old 1 August 2012, 06:53 AM   #1
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Gold Discoloration Question

Does anyone know how to fix and prevent this discoloration for the future? I've taken this into the ocean and shower with no issues before.
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Old 1 August 2012, 06:59 AM   #2
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Looks like some tarnish. I would hit it with some cape codd cloth and problem solved.
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Old 1 August 2012, 07:24 AM   #3
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Try taking it to jewler and ask for some options.
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Old 1 August 2012, 08:12 AM   #4
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That is the gold leaching effect Rikki referred to here:

http://www.rolexforums.com/archive/i.../t-117850.html

See the 6th post down.
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