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sappie66 · 9 January 2011, 10:44 AM

I saw a nice 1987 Explorer II on the 'bay and the markers had a nice, and very evident, patina on them.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/VINTAGE-87-ROLEX-...item51971cb27d

Is 1987 a bit early to have that much patina, or does it look about right?

And out of curiosity, what do you think about this particular listing?

Thanks.

sappie66 · 9 January 2011, 12:33 PM

anyone? Main question is when does patina show on a watch, generally. Thanks.

Andad · 9 January 2011, 12:46 PM

That patina is as expected for the age. There is a fair amount of deterioration of the lume and that scuff on the bezel will need a bit of polishing. The crown on the clasp show a lot of previous buffing.

It still has a few days to go so I have no idea as to where the price will go from here.

IMO I would keep looking.

kyle L · 9 January 2011, 12:49 PM

It depends, some watches develop patina and some don't. This one looks pretty good, a little pitting on some markers but it looks nice to me.

onkyo · 9 January 2011, 12:53 PM

Patina is ok.... anyone else notice the crown guards were over polished so they are kind of pointy???

HL65 · 9 January 2011, 12:54 PM

Yes Pav--I do! I would pass on it--markers are also pitted.

kyle L · 9 January 2011, 01:09 PM

Nice catch, I didn't realize that until now.

sappie66 · 9 January 2011, 01:47 PM

Yeah, the bezel mark and pitting are apparent.... didn't catch the crown guard issue though. Thanks.

Alcan · 9 January 2011, 01:57 PM

The patina of the indices is consistent with that of all the hands.

9 January 2011, 10:44 AM	#1
sappie66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 87	When does patina start to show? I saw a nice 1987 Explorer II on the 'bay and the markers had a nice, and very evident, patina on them. http://cgi.ebay.ca/VINTAGE-87-ROLEX-...item51971cb27d Is 1987 a bit early to have that much patina, or does it look about right? And out of curiosity, what do you think about this particular listing? Thanks.

9 January 2011, 12:46 PM	#3
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,528	That patina is as expected for the age. There is a fair amount of deterioration of the lume and that scuff on the bezel will need a bit of polishing. The crown on the clasp show a lot of previous buffing. It still has a few days to go so I have no idea as to where the price will go from here. IMO I would keep looking. __________________ E

9 January 2011, 12:54 PM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Yes Pav--I do! I would pass on it--markers are also pitted. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 January 2011, 01:57 PM	#9
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	The patina of the indices is consistent with that of all the hands. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

9 January 2011, 12:33 PM	#2
sappie66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 87	anyone? Main question is when does patina show on a watch, generally. Thanks.

9 January 2011, 12:49 PM	#4
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	It depends, some watches develop patina and some don't. This one looks pretty good, a little pitting on some markers but it looks nice to me.

9 January 2011, 12:53 PM	#5
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Patina is ok.... anyone else notice the crown guards were over polished so they are kind of pointy???

9 January 2011, 01:09 PM	#7
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Nice catch, I didn't realize that until now.

9 January 2011, 01:47 PM	#8
sappie66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 87	Yeah, the bezel mark and pitting are apparent.... didn't catch the crown guard issue though. Thanks.

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