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sunburst · 6 February 2009, 07:37 AM

I've just acquired 16800 with serial# in 8.2M range (and this is my very first Rolex). This 16800 was originally purchased by my father in '84 from AD in CA. I've noticed that bezel pearl on this watch is brownish instead of usual white. I've seen this brownish colored pearl (on Submariner and Sea Dweller) on E-bay as well as various Rolex info sites. Is this brownish color due to a aging? Any info is appreciated.

Goodwatch · 6 February 2009, 07:55 AM

Welcome to our fine forum.

A picture would help

wuzzzer · 6 February 2009, 09:00 AM

Just to clarify, the 'pearl' you refer to is actually a small capsule of luminous material. Older luminous material did funky things when it aged. It might help to clean the spot with a small dab of jewelry cleaner on a soft cloth.

stevemulholland3 · 6 February 2009, 09:39 AM

yes..its what we call patina..most people love to have a patina'ed pearl..
and yes it happens from aging..

sunburst · 6 February 2009, 10:04 AM

Thanks for replies to my inquiry. Sounds like "Patina" is good thing. Here is the photo.

Solo118 · 6 February 2009, 10:15 AM

Yes, Keep as is. It looks great!

mike · 6 February 2009, 11:19 AM

Entirely normal and looks great.

Lion · 6 February 2009, 08:41 PM

Wow I get to look forward to patina on my SUB one day that looks pretty cool to me. SWEET!!!

PhilM · 7 February 2009, 06:31 AM

If you don't want it. I'll have it

Also looking forward to my sub ageing like that :-)

Bisquitlips · 7 February 2009, 07:00 AM

That looks awesome!!!! Don't touch it!!!

And I want one just like it!

sunburst · 7 February 2009, 07:36 AM

Thanks for the many great comments. I like the looks of the "patina" too and I'll keep it as is.

6 February 2009, 07:37 AM	#1
sunburst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Joji Location: KY, So. Cal., NJ Watch: 16800 Posts: 979	16800 bezel pearl I've just acquired 16800 with serial# in 8.2M range (and this is my very first Rolex). This 16800 was originally purchased by my father in '84 from AD in CA. I've noticed that bezel pearl on this watch is brownish instead of usual white. I've seen this brownish colored pearl (on Submariner and Sea Dweller) on E-bay as well as various Rolex info sites. Is this brownish color due to a aging? Any info is appreciated.

6 February 2009, 07:55 AM	#2
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Welcome to our fine forum. A picture would help __________________ Member# 127

6 February 2009, 10:04 AM	#5
sunburst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Joji Location: KY, So. Cal., NJ Watch: 16800 Posts: 979	16800 bezel pearl Thanks for replies to my inquiry. Sounds like "Patina" is good thing. Here is the photo. Attached Images

7 February 2009, 07:00 AM	#10
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	That looks awesome!!!! Don't touch it!!! And I want one just like it! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

6 February 2009, 09:00 AM	#3
wuzzzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 384	Just to clarify, the 'pearl' you refer to is actually a small capsule of luminous material. Older luminous material did funky things when it aged. It might help to clean the spot with a small dab of jewelry cleaner on a soft cloth.

6 February 2009, 09:39 AM	#4
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	yes..its what we call patina..most people love to have a patina'ed pearl.. and yes it happens from aging..

6 February 2009, 10:15 AM	#6
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	Yes, Keep as is. It looks great!

6 February 2009, 11:19 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Entirely normal and looks great.

6 February 2009, 08:41 PM	#8
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Wow I get to look forward to patina on my SUB one day that looks pretty cool to me. SWEET!!!

7 February 2009, 06:31 AM	#9
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	If you don't want it. I'll have it Also looking forward to my sub ageing like that :-)

7 February 2009, 07:36 AM	#11
sunburst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Joji Location: KY, So. Cal., NJ Watch: 16800 Posts: 979	Thanks for the many great comments. I like the looks of the "patina" too and I'll keep it as is.

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