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Datejust10019 · 13 August 2012, 07:38 AM

I've worn a Submariner for years as a daily beater sort of watch, but have not noticed the white markers darken in such a way as pictured in your post. As far as oxidation and humidity is concerned, the watch dial is in a sealed environment so there should be no infiltration of humidity. Possibly, the seal was compromised at some point in the watch's history, in which case the accelerated oxidation may be explained.

high5 · 13 August 2012, 11:36 AM

that is because you are not wearing a dial with tritium markers. most vintage collectors want the patina.

13 August 2012, 07:38 AM	#31
Datejust10019 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex Datejust YG Posts: 167	I've worn a Submariner for years as a daily beater sort of watch, but have not noticed the white markers darken in such a way as pictured in your post. As far as oxidation and humidity is concerned, the watch dial is in a sealed environment so there should be no infiltration of humidity. Possibly, the seal was compromised at some point in the watch's history, in which case the accelerated oxidation may be explained.

13 August 2012, 11:36 AM	#32
high5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: hong kong Posts: 300	that is because you are not wearing a dial with tritium markers. most vintage collectors want the patina.

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