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TheCanadian · 10 December 2010, 01:09 PM

I was doing a detailed cleaning of my watch in which then I noticed the brownish reddish colour by the clasp. They are both the same colour on both sides. I really hope its not rust as I just got the GMTc last month. What are your thoughts? Is it rust? If so should I send it in? The watch was purchased from an AD.

Txr · 10 December 2010, 01:25 PM

it looks like it was soldered/welded there ... not sure if thats how they are assembled and its hard to see on the pics.

TheCanadian · 10 December 2010, 01:28 PM

I hope it's just that. I posted a few weeks ago whether a bracelet can rust so maybe it's my imagination but it does look like a copper color

Trailblazer · 10 December 2010, 01:33 PM

It looks like a joint part..i doubt SS will rust.

Txr · 10 December 2010, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCanadian

I hope it's just that. I posted a few weeks ago whether a bracelet can rust so maybe it's my imagination but it does look like a copper color

Well all stainless steel can rust ... especially when in contact with saltwater or salt. It will rust first in cracks and gaps.

The 904 steel rolex uses should have great rust resistance however....

TheCanadian · 10 December 2010, 01:39 PM

Mine hasn't seen any saltwater just been cleaning it with water and veraet spray a few times a week. I know may seem like a lot of cleaning but it's still new lol

Dr.Brian · 10 December 2010, 01:45 PM

Looks like it's just discoloration at the weld.

Kanger · 10 December 2010, 01:51 PM

Damn now you have me paranoid looking at my welds.

TheCanadian · 10 December 2010, 01:53 PM

Does anyone have anything similar? Take a good look lol.

Rogue884 · 10 December 2010, 02:02 PM

Its the solder from the weld, not rust.

oo7 · 10 December 2010, 02:06 PM

I hope it gets resolved.

Txr · 10 December 2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCanadian

Mine hasn't seen any saltwater just been cleaning it with water and veraet spray a few times a week. I know may seem like a lot of cleaning but it's still new lol

your sweat is salty ... but I doubt it will rust the watch....

TheCanadian · 10 December 2010, 02:09 PM

I hope it's solder as some ppl have said. If someone has a GMTc and can let me know if they see the same thing I can sleep tonight lol.

Submarino · 10 December 2010, 02:30 PM

My GMTIIc looked exactly like that. I wouldn't worry!

hcivic91 · 10 December 2010, 02:43 PM

My Sub-C looks exactly the same. It is very uniform in its appearance so I concluded it was the result of the flux/welding process.

I wanted to start a similar thread but had a lot of trouble capturing the color in photo. I suspect all of the new bracelets look exactly the same.

Watch Professor · 10 December 2010, 02:56 PM

I just checked mine and I don't see any discolorization.

fc3s2k · 10 December 2010, 03:51 PM

my 2 month old SUB C doesn't have it.
Hope everything is alright.

RRGHOST1 · 10 December 2010, 05:57 PM

Don't lose any slep over it, stop worrying its nothing, just enjoy the watch.

zidaneong · 10 December 2010, 06:21 PM

Maybe just dirt.

PAKLOKKEI · 10 December 2010, 06:55 PM

it is weld, all my Rolex has the same issue

swatty · 10 December 2010, 07:01 PM

Maybe Rolex has changed their welding process, no discolouration on my 2 year old GMT IIc , its been swimming plenty btw

Puffy · 10 December 2010, 07:07 PM

must be solder... quite a few people have alreday stated that...

bayerische · 10 December 2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Looks like it's just discoloration at the weld.

+1. I think so too.

HL65 · 10 December 2010, 09:18 PM

Just think of it as a nice patina--the watch is starting to age.
In all seriousness-I am sure if we look at all of our watches under a microscope we will find lots of little things that will bother you if you choose to let them. Enjoy the watch and wear it in good health! Life is too short to worry about all the small stuff!!

padi56 · 10 December 2010, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCanadian

I was doing a detailed cleaning of my watch in which then I noticed the brownish reddish colour by the clasp. They are both the same colour on both sides. I really hope its not rust as I just got the GMTc last month. What are your thoughts? Is it rust? If so should I send it in? The watch was purchased from an AD.

You are very Paranoid about your watch look its almost impossible for any modern S.steel to rust.My watches have spent more time underwater in the sea than I can rememember.And all my watches are as good today as they were 20 years ago.Throw away your lupe and just enjoy your watch in good health,now thats more important than any watch.

Johny · 10 December 2010, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Looks like it's just discoloration at the weld.

x2 in the heat affected zone. it should only be on the surface. try a cotton bud with autosol metal polish

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Dan Pierce · 10 December 2010, 10:17 PM

Paranoid.
dP

HKtoter · 10 December 2010, 10:42 PM

It is not a SOLDER joint. It is a WELD.... Two entirely different processes.

Be more concerned about the weld breaking then corrosion issues.

Johny · 10 December 2010, 11:05 PM

little experiment....take an old stainless knife and put the tip in a flame(gas cooker) watch the colour change to pale gold. remove and cool then polish off the discolouration with a metal polish. the stainless steel welding industries use a paste to remove the (oxides) discolouration.

TheCanadian · 11 December 2010, 01:25 AM

Thanks for everyones feedback. I guess I am being paranoid lol. Just don't see how mine was discoloured and some others aren't. Oh well doesn't bother me as much now I'll just enjoy my watch :)

10 December 2010, 01:09 PM	#1
TheCanadian Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: GMTIIc, TTDJ2 Posts: 186	Is this rust or am I crazy or paranoid? I was doing a detailed cleaning of my watch in which then I noticed the brownish reddish colour by the clasp. They are both the same colour on both sides. I really hope its not rust as I just got the GMTc last month. What are your thoughts? Is it rust? If so should I send it in? The watch was purchased from an AD. Attached Images

10 December 2010, 01:45 PM	#7
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	Looks like it's just discoloration at the weld. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

10 December 2010, 02:02 PM	#10
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	Its the solder from the weld, not rust. __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

10 December 2010, 02:30 PM	#14
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	My GMTIIc looked exactly like that. I wouldn't worry! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

10 December 2010, 03:51 PM	#17
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	my 2 month old SUB C doesn't have it. Hope everything is alright. __________________

10 December 2010, 01:25 PM	#2
Txr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 53	it looks like it was soldered/welded there ... not sure if thats how they are assembled and its hard to see on the pics.

10 December 2010, 01:28 PM	#3
TheCanadian Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: GMTIIc, TTDJ2 Posts: 186	I hope it's just that. I posted a few weeks ago whether a bracelet can rust so maybe it's my imagination but it does look like a copper color

10 December 2010, 01:33 PM	#4
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	It looks like a joint part..i doubt SS will rust.

10 December 2010, 01:39 PM	#6
TheCanadian Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: GMTIIc, TTDJ2 Posts: 186	Mine hasn't seen any saltwater just been cleaning it with water and veraet spray a few times a week. I know may seem like a lot of cleaning but it's still new lol

10 December 2010, 01:51 PM	#8
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	Damn now you have me paranoid looking at my welds.

10 December 2010, 01:53 PM	#9
TheCanadian Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: GMTIIc, TTDJ2 Posts: 186	Does anyone have anything similar? Take a good look lol.

10 December 2010, 02:06 PM	#11
oo7 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Julius Location: Toronto CANADA Posts: 217	I hope it gets resolved.

10 December 2010, 02:09 PM	#13
TheCanadian Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: GMTIIc, TTDJ2 Posts: 186	I hope it's solder as some ppl have said. If someone has a GMTc and can let me know if they see the same thing I can sleep tonight lol.

10 December 2010, 02:43 PM	#15
hcivic91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: mn Posts: 130	My Sub-C looks exactly the same. It is very uniform in its appearance so I concluded it was the result of the flux/welding process. I wanted to start a similar thread but had a lot of trouble capturing the color in photo. I suspect all of the new bracelets look exactly the same.

10 December 2010, 02:56 PM	#16
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	I just checked mine and I don't see any discolorization.

10 December 2010, 05:57 PM	#18
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Don't lose any slep over it, stop worrying its nothing, just enjoy the watch.

10 December 2010, 06:21 PM	#19
zidaneong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex YG Datejust Posts: 274	Maybe just dirt. __________________ [1] Rolex TT Blue Dial Submariner 16613 (M serial) [2] Rolex YG Datejust 16018 (8 mil Serial) [3] Rolex YG Datejust 16238 (L Serial) [4] Rolex YG Gold Crystal Daytona 116518 [5] Patek Philippe SS Aquanaut 5065

10 December 2010, 06:55 PM	#20
PAKLOKKEI "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 158	it is weld, all my Rolex has the same issue __________________ 116660 serial G 116520 White serial M 116400GV serial V 3570.50 Speedy Pro

10 December 2010, 07:01 PM	#21
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Maybe Rolex has changed their welding process, no discolouration on my 2 year old GMT IIc , its been swimming plenty btw

10 December 2010, 07:07 PM	#22
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	must be solder... quite a few people have alreday stated that... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

10 December 2010, 09:18 PM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Just think of it as a nice patina--the watch is starting to age. In all seriousness-I am sure if we look at all of our watches under a microscope we will find lots of little things that will bother you if you choose to let them. Enjoy the watch and wear it in good health! Life is too short to worry about all the small stuff!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

10 December 2010, 10:17 PM	#27
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Paranoid. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

10 December 2010, 10:42 PM	#28
HKtoter "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Roll Tide Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 1,025	It is not a SOLDER joint. It is a WELD.... Two entirely different processes. Be more concerned about the weld breaking then corrosion issues.

10 December 2010, 11:05 PM	#29
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	little experiment....take an old stainless knife and put the tip in a flame(gas cooker) watch the colour change to pale gold. remove and cool then polish off the discolouration with a metal polish. the stainless steel welding industries use a paste to remove the (oxides) discolouration. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

11 December 2010, 01:25 AM	#30
TheCanadian Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: GMTIIc, TTDJ2 Posts: 186	Thanks for everyones feedback. I guess I am being paranoid lol. Just don't see how mine was discoloured and some others aren't. Oh well doesn't bother me as much now I'll just enjoy my watch :)

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