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10 August 2012, 10:41 PM
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are my eyes getting worse or is this one turning al little brown ?
took this pic of my MKI yesterday and looking at it i was somewhat confused... is it turning brown or is it just wishful thinking ? (you may hurt my feelings
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10 August 2012, 10:48 PM
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Looks like it. My 1675 looks that way too. Don't know if it's the sun or not?
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10 August 2012, 10:49 PM
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Get glasses, both of you...:)
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10 August 2012, 10:51 PM
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11 August 2012, 12:12 AM
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looks a bit brown..
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11 August 2012, 02:08 AM
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Very nice looking mk1 dial! I like coloration. In the direct sunlight I bet it looks a bit more brown.
My old gmt dial looks about the same as yours..with identical colored lume! |
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11 August 2012, 02:10 AM
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brown shades on many early 1680's
you just have to wait a few more decades for full brown look :-) nice watch M
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11 August 2012, 02:24 AM
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yes, turning brown. usually happen with mk 2 only?
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11 August 2012, 02:31 AM
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Tough to tell because of the color of what is being reflected on the crystal.
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11 August 2012, 03:23 AM
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Send it to me and I'll let you know!
 Could be just the reflections off of the crystal, try taking a photo without any reflections. 
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11 August 2012, 05:58 AM
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11 August 2012, 09:31 PM
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Looks a tad brown from that pic.
If it is ...it's the first Mk1 I've seen do it. Either way it's a beauty. Congrats
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12 August 2012, 12:00 AM
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12 August 2012, 12:05 AM
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Looks brown to me. My 1675 is turning but it's very hard to photograph.
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13 August 2012, 04:17 AM
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Well it would have been nice but this weekend i checked several times and i'm back with my 2 feet on the ground... This dial is not turning brown...
No harm done, i still love my sweet Red Sub !!.  
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13 August 2012, 04:50 AM
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That's a sexy looking insert though!
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13 August 2012, 05:51 AM
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13 August 2012, 06:22 AM
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Maybe if you keep it exposed to constant sunlight suspended over a bowl of salt water, that may hasten the tropical process........
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13 August 2012, 07:33 AM
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Yes, the white luminous marking are turning brown. And unless you like that sort of look, it may well be time to have the dial repaired or replaced by Rolex or a Rolex-certified watchmaker.
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13 August 2012, 07:55 AM
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 thats a good one!
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13 August 2012, 08:19 AM
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i was referring to the dial
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14 August 2012, 07:32 PM
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a rolex tritium dial doesnt develop patina over time is the same as a 82 bordeaux that doesnt age over time. either it is fake or bad.
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15 August 2012, 12:01 AM
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i've seen beautiful brown dials on this forum not being fake or damaged 
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15 August 2012, 02:17 AM
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did you read my post right? I am talking about the tritium markers. they will change color over time because of the chemical compound. The dial on the other hand dont have to change color and some have indeed developed a brownish color that is known to many tropical dial and that may add value to your watches.
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15 August 2012, 03:12 AM
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It should have been : a rolex tritium dial "that" doesn't....
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15 August 2012, 03:34 AM
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Looks a bit brown to me to.
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15 August 2012, 04:09 AM
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Get a used pair of Serengeti sunglasses - they make everything look brown, and then if they are scratched a little, you can also get a vintage, well-broke-in look to your watch when you have them on! Ahhh well, sorry for the disappointment, but those watches look absolutely fantastic to me!
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15 August 2012, 05:12 AM
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brown or not...it's still a gorgeous watch
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15 August 2012, 01:23 PM
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15 August 2012, 01:56 PM
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amazing watch....
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