ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Gabe218 · 22 October 2017, 10:27 PM

Please see the pictures for reference. Is it just where the black text has worn off on some pieces?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

nicodas · 22 October 2017, 10:30 PM

All must have black engraving... thé caseback on this is repolished and the black peint is go away !

Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

ras47 · 22 October 2017, 10:34 PM

I would think that’s just dirt darkening the lettering. Years of wear makes it unavoidable. It could probably be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and soapy water but I like the darker letters.

lhawli · 22 October 2017, 11:04 PM

All the ones I’ve seen had black lettering. I presume the bottom picture is caused through wear and tear and probably a polish.

The black lettering is a type of filling into a cavity, which over time can erode or fall out. People have different sweat levels or acidity as well as their lifestyles and will effect how fast this process occurs.

Happy to be calibrate here!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

brandrea · 22 October 2017, 11:05 PM

My guess is it's caused by sweat. I owned the 5 digit SD and the black letters wore off the caseback same as in your picture.

donq · 23 October 2017, 12:50 PM

They all start off black.
Eventually the black paint in the letters wears/falls out.

swils8610 · 23 October 2017, 01:35 PM

Mine has black writing on the caseback.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

22 October 2017, 10:27 PM	#1
Gabe218 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Gabe Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610lv Kermit Posts: 77	Why are some sea dweller case-backs engraved with "black" text and some not? Please see the pictures for reference. Is it just where the black text has worn off on some pieces? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 October 2017, 10:34 PM	#3
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	I would think that’s just dirt darkening the lettering. Years of wear makes it unavoidable. It could probably be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and soapy water but I like the darker letters. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

22 October 2017, 11:04 PM	#4
lhawli "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 1,256	All the ones I’ve seen had black lettering. I presume the bottom picture is caused through wear and tear and probably a polish. The black lettering is a type of filling into a cavity, which over time can erode or fall out. People have different sweat levels or acidity as well as their lifestyles and will effect how fast this process occurs. Happy to be calibrate here! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01] Rolex DateJust 41 [126334] Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV] Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR] Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN]

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

22 October 2017, 10:30 PM	#2
nicodas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: belgium Posts: 4	All must have black engraving... thé caseback on this is repolished and the black peint is go away ! Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

22 October 2017, 11:05 PM	#5
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	My guess is it's caused by sweat. I owned the 5 digit SD and the black letters wore off the caseback same as in your picture.

23 October 2017, 12:50 PM	#6
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,136	They all start off black. Eventually the black paint in the letters wears/falls out.

23 October 2017, 01:35 PM	#7
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Mine has black writing on the caseback. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)