Frequency of tropical dials, ghost bezels, and spider dials

[benjw]

hello,

i'm interested if anyone knows of any numbers around how often rolex dials go tropical or spider, as well as how often a bezel on a sub goes ghost? i know there are a lot of factors here, however i'm curious to know if there's some established facts or information around how often these aging phenomenons occur? or if there are other known aging styles you know about, particularly those that do not affect the function of the piece.

[ras47]

There are so many variables that it’s impossible to predict. Especially with dials going tropical because so often it happens because the seals are bad and moisture gets in. That’s often the catalyst for such patina.

[Clay]

The so-called spider dials were, I believe, the result of a paint issue that Rolex had for a short period of time...Doubtful you will ever see that again...

The so-called Tropical dials were most often a result of moisture damage...How often does this happen...??? It's annoys guess...

And the so-called Ghost inserts are, for the most part, a result of bleaching by the sun or other natural elements over time...Or...by unscrupulous individuals trying to make a buck...