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Old 17 January 2014, 05:32 PM   #1
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Icon20 Rolex two tone watch question about sweating?

Recently bought a two tone submariner smurf dial, was wondering will my wrist sweat make the gold colour fade ? if so how do i protect it :( thanks
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Old 17 January 2014, 06:11 PM   #2
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Recently bought a two tone submariner smurf dial, was wondering will my wrist sweat make the gold colour fade ? if so how do i protect it :( thanks
Gold cannot fade but the other alloy in the gold like the copper can discolour with sweat chemical body sprays etc.But just simple washing in plain soap and water regular should prevent all this.Then if you have watch serviced at normal service intervals and let them polish watch only TT watches will be fine for 30 plus years.
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Old 17 January 2014, 07:50 PM   #3
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Recently bought a two tone submariner smurf dial, was wondering will my wrist sweat make the gold colour fade ? if so how do i protect it :( thanks
No it will not..
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Old 17 January 2014, 08:15 PM   #4
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Won't fade just tarnish, a simple clean every few weeks with soap and water with a toothbrush.
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Old 17 January 2014, 08:43 PM   #5
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No and as stated above just clean it every few weeks.
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Old 17 January 2014, 10:14 PM   #6
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This is like those "I got my rolex wet, did I break it" threads.

The OP is not serious
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Old 17 January 2014, 10:20 PM   #7
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If salt water for submersion for centuries can not tarnish gold, I doubt body sweat will do anything....nothing to worry about...it should not fade. If it does, it is not a genuine rolex.
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Old 17 January 2014, 10:56 PM   #8
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There is a small chance your sweat will dissolve the gold. Never exercise while wearing it, and always walk very, very slow...
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Old 17 January 2014, 11:41 PM   #9
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There is a small chance your sweat will dissolve the gold. Never exercise while wearing it, and always walk very, very slow...


It never hurts to ask questions in pursuit of knowledge especially if you are not sure.....and usually if one person has questions many more do as well!!!

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Old 18 January 2014, 12:50 AM   #11
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There is a small chance your sweat will dissolve the gold. Never exercise while wearing it, and always walk very, very slow...
Good advice, but a better idea is not to wear it, keep it in the box and let it depreciate for 5 or 6 years. Then it will be in mint condition and you can sell it for half of what you paid for it.
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