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Old 29 September 2020, 11:37 AM   #1
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18238 Hands Patina

Hey guys

Just wanted to share

My S-serial (1994) 18238 with the hands turning into a nice blue&red patina.
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Old 29 September 2020, 03:44 PM   #2
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Beautiful, I have an 1803 myself and love it, so much more luxurious and elegant and than all the stainless steel sports models that I've previously owned
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It almost looks like those hands were exposed to heat even though its a common patina on gold
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Old 29 September 2020, 11:07 PM   #4
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It almost looks like those hands were exposed to heat
Haha yeah. Lange inspired
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Old 30 September 2020, 04:41 AM   #5
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It almost looks like those hands were exposed to heat even though its a common patina on gold
Can you get this off without a polish?
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Can you get this off without a polish?
It requires a mild abrasive to remove. I wouldnt. Its the charm of vintage gold.
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Old 30 September 2020, 06:06 AM   #7
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It almost looks like those hands were exposed to heat even though its a common patina on gold
What is the gold content of that case, if you don't mind my asking. I'm not accustomed to seeing that type of tarnish on 18k. 14k or lower, yes.
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