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macduffi · 4 May 2018, 01:57 AM

This may be a silly question...
Just curious, has anyone heard of dials being faded by the sun? I plan on taking my WG Sub 116619LB, (Blue matte dial) to the Caribbean and will be exposed to the sun for a better part of the day. Is there any chance it could fade?

beshannon · 4 May 2018, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by macduffi

This may be a silly question...
Just curious, has anyone heard of dials being faded by the sun? I plan on taking my WG Sub 116619LB, (Blue matte dial) to the Caribbean and will be exposed to the sun for a better part of the day. Is there any chance it could fade?

Yes absolutely.

Might take decades of constant exposure though

Be sure to wear sunscreen.

MonBK · 4 May 2018, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Yes absolutely.

Might take decades of constant exposure though

Be sure to wear sunscreen.

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On the crystal, right?

beshannon · 4 May 2018, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

On the crystal, right?

Of course!

c41006 · 4 May 2018, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

On the crystal, right?

C'mon don't be silly Mon, all you have to do is pop the lens out of an old pair of sunglasses and attach it over the dial with a couple pieces of duct tape.

beshannon · 4 May 2018, 02:14 AM

Or just stay underwater

c41006 · 4 May 2018, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Or just stay underwater

No don't do that! The suns rays could be magnified by the water and fade the dial in under 60 seconds while simultaneously melting the seals.

joli160 · 4 May 2018, 02:21 AM

No it won't. Your Sub is safe.

mjclark32 · 4 May 2018, 02:32 AM

Did you create this thread just to rub it in????

Going to the Caribbean wearing a WG sub... I mean just crushing it

have fun!

Paul_I · 4 May 2018, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by macduffi

This may be a silly question...
Just curious, has anyone heard of dials being faded by the sun? I plan on taking my WG Sub 116619LB, (Blue matte dial) to the Caribbean and will be exposed to the sun for a better part of the day. Is there any chance it could fade?

Best to limit your Rolex exposure to the sun in 15 minute increments, max four times a day to avoid dial fade, and that's still pushing it. Personally, I keep all of my watches covered by a long rubber glove when I go outdoors, regardless of the environment, for safety. This is despite the fact that OMEGA approves their watches for direct sunlight exposure to 30(!) minute increments.

SebaH · 4 May 2018, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul_I

Best to limit your Rolex exposure to the sun in 15 minute increments, max four times a day to avoid dial fade, and that's still pushing it. Personally, I keep my covered by a long rubber glove when I go outdoors, reagardless of the environment, for safety.

Haha, this made me laugh IRL :)

Onikage · 4 May 2018, 02:46 AM

Tape a sunglasses lense over it.. Post pics.

tyler1980 · 4 May 2018, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by macduffi

This may be a silly question...
Just curious, has anyone heard of dials being faded by the sun? I plan on taking my WG Sub 116619LB, (Blue matte dial) to the Caribbean and will be exposed to the sun for a better part of the day. Is there any chance it could fade?

Fabrice M · 4 May 2018, 03:07 AM

The crystal will filter most UV’s out, so fading shouldn’t be a problem in your lifetime.

FTX I · 4 May 2018, 03:12 AM

For your Rolex the best sun exposure is before 10am or after 4pm.

HogwldFLTR · 4 May 2018, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by macduffi

This may be a silly question...
Just curious, has anyone heard of dials being faded by the sun? I plan on taking my WG Sub 116619LB, (Blue matte dial) to the Caribbean and will be exposed to the sun for a better part of the day. Is there any chance it could fade?

Yes, it's a silly question!!!

MinMay · 4 May 2018, 03:15 AM

faded watch is worth more $$$ :)

Brew · 4 May 2018, 03:18 AM

Is there a good way to ensure that the hands fade at the same rate as the rest of the dial, or is that too OCD?

Chiboy · 4 May 2018, 03:20 AM

Uh oh.

beshannon · 4 May 2018, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Brew

Is there a good way to ensure that the hands fade at the same rate as the rest of the dial, or is that too OCD?

Yes!

Make sure that the hands and the dial are in the sun for the same amount of time!

Onikage · 4 May 2018, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Brew

Is there a good way to ensure that the hands fade at the same rate as the rest of the dial, or is that too OCD?

...Hands fade?

DylanFox · 4 May 2018, 03:23 AM

Rolex is King. I don’t think any other brand in the world can compete with their sport watches. Love that GMT BM

macduffi · 4 May 2018, 03:29 AM

I guess it was a silly question.....

beshannon · 4 May 2018, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by macduffi

I guess it was a silly question.....

All in good fun

Not really silly but the amount of time it would take means that there is no real worry. My watches are in the Caribbean for multiple weeks each year and there are no indications that anything is fading except my tan.

samson66 · 4 May 2018, 03:39 AM

Remember, some of the worst fading occurs on cloudy days!

macduffi · 4 May 2018, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

All in good fun

Not really silly but the amount of time it would take means that there is no real worry. My watches are in the Caribbean for multiple weeks each year and there are no indications that anything is fading except my tan.

Thank you! Need some reinsurance.

Wcdhtwn · 4 May 2018, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

Uh oh.

Ugh. That's like watching someone flush $85,000 down a toilet.

GET THAT THING BACK INSIDE!!!

Chiboy · 4 May 2018, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

Ugh. That's like watching someone flush $85,000 down a toilet.

GET THAT THING BACK INSIDE!!!

A) What better way to flush money away?

B) I figure the suntan lotion probably did more damage to the seals than the sun did to the dial, so it should fall apart at the same time.

Wcdhtwn · 4 May 2018, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

A) What better way to flush money away?

B) I figure the suntan lotion probably did more damage to the seals than the sun did to the dial, so it should fall apart at the same time.

Can't argue with A!

As far as B goes, it'll be good to be able to throw it all away at once, it would be a shame to have a platinum bracelet and no watch to attach.

JimSnyder · 4 May 2018, 03:56 AM

I got nothing.

4 May 2018, 01:57 AM	#1
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mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Did you create this thread just to rub it in???? Going to the Caribbean wearing a WG sub... I mean just crushing it have fun! __________________

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Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Tape a sunglasses lense over it.. Post pics. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

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Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,649	The crystal will filter most UV’s out, so fading shouldn’t be a problem in your lifetime.

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FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	For your Rolex the best sun exposure is before 10am or after 4pm.

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MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	faded watch is worth more $$$ :)

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Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Is there a good way to ensure that the hands fade at the same rate as the rest of the dial, or is that too OCD?

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Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	Uh oh. Attached Images __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

4 May 2018, 03:23 AM	#22
DylanFox Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New York Posts: 244	Rolex is King. I don’t think any other brand in the world can compete with their sport watches. Love that GMT BM

4 May 2018, 03:29 AM	#23
macduffi "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Todd James Location: North NJ, USA Watch: 116619LB & 228239 Posts: 459	I guess it was a silly question..... __________________ Time heals what reason cannot. -Seneca

4 May 2018, 03:39 AM	#25
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,793	Remember, some of the worst fading occurs on cloudy days!

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