26239OR discolouration

[Willyjo]

I just noticed some discolouration on my 26239OR. This seems unusual to me. I am not aware of gold getting discoloured? I almost looks like a layer of paint has been striped away?

Has anyone else experienced this w rose gold from AP?

Thanks





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[sathwik]

i had noticed slight change in color in some angles in my yg ROC. i sold it soon after. must be common in pm AP

[Commandopat]

How long did either of you own your watches? I haven’t seen or heard of this happening, but lines far too new for that to be likely.

[Andad]

Are these models Rhodium plated?

[Willyjo]

About 2 years. My SA took it in and said this isn’t normal. Sent it in for quality control. Will take a month to hear back.


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[Willyjo]

Originally Posted by Andad

Are these models Rhodium plated?

I hope not!


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[Reign]

Happened to my wife’s yg bucci. Not sure what the issue was but def had to with moisture - ie a bead of water sitting on the surface for too long


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[Palex]

Originally Posted by Reign

Happened to my wife’s yg bucci. Not sure what the issue was but def had to with moisture - ie a bead of water sitting on the surface for too long


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But how do they handle that?

[Basic_Satisfaction]

It’s probably some sort of oxidation. Gold Royal oaks tend to oxidize when exposed to water/humidity

[Gigaton Punch]

Originally Posted by Basic_Satisfaction

It’s probably some sort of oxidation. Gold Royal oaks tend to oxidize when exposed to water/humidity

How is oxidation rectified?

[neal.jy]

Originally Posted by Basic_Satisfaction

It’s probably some sort of oxidation. Gold Royal oaks tend to oxidize when exposed to water/humidity

That sounds strange to me, I would’ve thought Gold / RG should be relatively safe from oxidation or discoloration. Curios what others’ experiences have been like, for those that have a RG AP (RO or otherwise)?


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[Bpan]

Originally Posted by neal.jy

That sounds strange to me, I would’ve thought Gold / RG should be relatively safe from oxidation or discoloration. Curios what others’ experiences have been like, for those that have a RG AP (RO or otherwise)?


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18k Gold is an alloy, so the other metals will react with oxygen

[trackingtime]

lol it's normal.

especially if you live in sunny singapore, humidity level is extremely high.

[Armis]

Originally Posted by trackingtime

lol it's normal.

especially if you live in sunny singapore, humidity level is extremely high.

What can be done to fix the case?

[creid213]

Also curious to what the fix is? I recently saw a 15510or on display in the boutique that had mild oxidation.

[Commandopat]

I imagine polishing it solves the problem. Same idea as any other metal that reacts.

[trackingtime]

Originally Posted by Armis

What can be done to fix the case?

cleaning it works.

i wouldn't suggest polishing

[creid213]

I had some discoloration on the caseback of my 26120or so I tested lightly dabbing some flitz on the spot and washing off. Seems to work like a charm. I just made sure not to apply enough pressure to disturb the brushed grain of the metal.


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[Commandopat]

Originally Posted by trackingtime

cleaning it works.

i wouldn't suggest polishing

I meant having it polished at Clearwater, not doing so ourselves.

[Armis]

Originally Posted by creid213

I had some discoloration on the caseback of my 26120or so I tested lightly dabbing some flitz on the spot and washing off. Seems to work like a charm. I just made sure not to apply enough pressure to disturb the brushed grain of the metal.


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It looks like Flitz makes a precious metal polishing creme.
But I’d be more inclined to have the boutique take care of it.

[construda]

The metals in the alloy can react - particularly RG. I've read that in particular any kind of lotion, cream, perfume etc can really cause discoloration if it sits on the watch