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Old 26 February 2014, 05:22 AM   #31
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Old 26 February 2014, 05:54 AM   #32
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Old 26 February 2014, 06:00 AM   #33
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Yes, why, do you know the watch?

No, I've just noticed that hue of patina seems to be prevalent there. Beautiful watch by the way.


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Old 26 February 2014, 06:07 AM   #34
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No, I've just noticed that hue of patina seems to be prevalent there. Beautiful watch by the way.
Thanks.

I noticed the color-thing from the region too and was wondering why that is. There are many watches that are even much darken and more saturated.

Maybe some more educated forum mebers have a good explenation.
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Old 26 February 2014, 06:07 AM   #35
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Old 26 February 2014, 06:08 AM   #36
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I have also noticed this from a particular seller in HK. Have you noticed this from multiple sellers/sources from HK or just one in particular? Just curious!
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Old 26 February 2014, 06:13 AM   #37
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I have also noticed this from a particular seller in HK. Have you noticed this from multiple sellers/sources from HK or just one in particular? Just curious!
You are right. It may just be that seller...
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Old 26 February 2014, 06:37 AM   #38
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Old 26 February 2014, 08:02 AM   #39
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Old 26 February 2014, 08:43 AM   #40
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Old 26 February 2014, 09:24 AM   #41
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Subking----ridiculous red! Very well done!


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Old 26 February 2014, 01:22 PM   #42
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Back to a '40s theme (and, by the way, that Kenyan Viceroy from the OP is very interesting)...





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Old 26 February 2014, 02:04 PM   #43
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Fun to look at the amazing dials and patina
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Old 26 February 2014, 05:59 PM   #44
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Adam, every vintage watch tells the story of its life through its condition, patina, dial, bracelet, etc. Those three bubblebacks must have lived very interesting lives and are still going! Thanks for posting.
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Old 26 February 2014, 06:43 PM   #45
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Let's see some patina!
Subtle, but photo doesn't do it justice....
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Old 26 February 2014, 11:57 PM   #46
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can't get any more yellow than this :)
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Old 27 February 2014, 12:10 AM   #47
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Love the uneven patina

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Old 27 February 2014, 12:29 AM   #48
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Dissolving patina
A friend of mine*s tt sub, the edges of the dial "looses the blue original color, surprisingly no Paint "dandruff" is detected inside the watch. We bought two identical watches new in beginning of 80's, my dial turned rapidly from blue into aubergine-like color

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Old 27 February 2014, 12:40 AM   #49
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Old 27 February 2014, 04:50 AM   #50
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Old 27 February 2014, 06:46 AM   #51
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A friend of mine*s tt sub, the edges of the dial "looses the blue original color, surprisingly no Paint "dandruff" is detected inside the watch. We bought two identical watches new in beginning of 80's, my dial turned rapidly from blue into aubergine-like color



Would love to see some closer pictures. That's a interesting dial. Never seen that before.
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Old 27 February 2014, 07:25 AM   #52
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the top left is SO COOL. is that bakelite.
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Old 27 February 2014, 07:26 AM   #53
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Old 27 February 2014, 07:28 AM   #54
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What some people call patina, others might call water damage....
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Old 27 February 2014, 09:10 AM   #55
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What some people call patina, others might call water damage....
Its many things but certainly not water damaged. That causes peeling of the dial, and not the tropical effect you see here. This is sunworn with "melted" tritium.

Makes for a beautiful effect to my eye, but then again I'm a stickler for an honest watch (scars and all) and I wouldn't dream of replacing any of the beautiful dials in this thread just because a "NOS" one may be available.
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Old 27 February 2014, 09:57 AM   #56
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Old 27 February 2014, 10:35 AM   #57
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Patina .... Patina...... Patina...... Nice
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Old 27 February 2014, 10:36 AM   #58
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Old 27 February 2014, 11:12 AM   #59
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light yellowish patina on dials, strong patina on inserts….




Strong patina on dial and insert:

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Old 27 February 2014, 03:41 PM   #60
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