Gold oxydation

[robbrum]

I'm planning to send my day date in for service. I notice that my PM day date watch compare to my stainless steel submariner is sensitive for dents and skratches.

So i think that i ask if they not polisch the watch. But i noticed that the endlinks are very dark colored (oxydated)???

What is the best thing to do let it dark colored or asking to the RSC if they remove the dark oxydation of the endlinks. The watch is from 1985.


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[teo]

Hi bro, there is a trick to remove oxidation. Use an eraser and rub it it should came off.

[robbrum]

Do you have the name for me of the eraser?


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[teo]

Originally Posted by robbrum

Do you have the name for me of the eraser?


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Hi just use any pencil eraser will do. Report back here the result. :)

[Blue_Lume]

im sure he means off any standard #2 pencil.

[teo]

Can use these:

[1William]

Good tip. I will try that myself.

[robbrum]

It works great i used it on some small inside parts of the bracelet, great tip thx.

Only when i was doing it, i notice that i see the fine skratches on my bracelet, but it is gold when i do the service by the RSC i don't know what the do polish the watch or not??

Gold is a soft material and i know that when the watch is coming back from service within one month the skratches are back, or you must put your watch in de safe.


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[teo]

I will try not to polish if the scratches does not bother me too much.

[KrismanX]

I've got a modern SS reference and even I'm questioning the polish portion of my first service, TBH. Over-polishing is definitely a horror story amongst this community, and has made me hesitant. I have heard good things around here about verified 3rd party polishing spots, and more seasoned members would know some places for that.

[ash95608]

I use this

https://www.amazon.com/Sunshine-Poli...d+polish+cloth

It does not leave scratches, I lightly rub it on and it takes all the oxidation off

[HogwldFLTR]

Pretty certain that oxidation is not on gold especially 18K gold. FWIW???

[ronricks]

Originally Posted by robbrum

It works great i used it on some small inside parts of the bracelet, great tip thx.

Only when i was doing it, i notice that i see the fine skratches on my bracelet, but it is gold when i do the service by the RSC i don't know what the do polish the watch or not??

Gold is a soft material and i know that when the watch is coming back from service within one month the skratches are back, or you must put your watch in de safe.


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I would ask for a light polish.

[taxico]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Pretty certain that oxidation is not on gold especially 18K gold. FWIW???

18k rolex gold does oxidize/go purple without wear, or in places that get little wear.

[Runnin' Rebel]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Pretty certain that oxidation is not on gold especially 18K gold. FWIW???

Originally Posted by taxico

18k rolex gold does oxidize/go purple without wear, or in places that get little wear.

This an ongoing topic with a clear no answer it seems for now. My 116713 has oxidized or so it seems yet more then 1 person has said 18K won't oxidize. Where it has happened is were the clasp when you lock it touches the inside of the bracelet. It's not dirt, although if rubbed hard it seems to diminish by about half

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[Chewbacca]

To remove surface tarnishing of your gold jewellery, you can add a few drops of mild, non-phosphate dishwashing liquid to warm water and wipe the tarnished part with the mixture using your fingers or a cotton swab. Do not use toothpaste or baking soda as they are too abrasive. Dry your jewellery with a soft cotton cloth or allow it to lie flat and air dry completely even if it takes overnight and then once dry, you may polish it with a soft cotton cloth or a jewellery polishing cloth for shine.

If your gold jewellery eventually looks dull after a long time of use, you can bring it to a trusted jeweler so your piece can be thoroughly cleaned by an expert. You don’t want use just any jewellery cleaner and end up damaging your precious piece instead of cleaning it. Your jeweler is the best person to give you advice on what to use for cleaning your piece.