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6 February 2009, 07:37 AM | #1 |
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16800 bezel pearl
I've just acquired 16800 with serial# in 8.2M range (and this is my very first Rolex). This 16800 was originally purchased by my father in '84 from AD in CA. I've noticed that bezel pearl on this watch is brownish instead of usual white. I've seen this brownish colored pearl (on Submariner and Sea Dweller) on E-bay as well as various Rolex info sites. Is this brownish color due to a aging? Any info is appreciated.
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6 February 2009, 07:55 AM | #2 |
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Welcome to our fine forum. A picture would help
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6 February 2009, 09:00 AM | #3 |
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Just to clarify, the 'pearl' you refer to is actually a small capsule of luminous material. Older luminous material did funky things when it aged. It might help to clean the spot with a small dab of jewelry cleaner on a soft cloth.
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6 February 2009, 09:39 AM | #4 |
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yes..its what we call patina..most people love to have a patina'ed pearl..
and yes it happens from aging.. |
6 February 2009, 10:04 AM | #5 |
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16800 bezel pearl
Thanks for replies to my inquiry. Sounds like "Patina" is good thing. Here is the photo.
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6 February 2009, 10:15 AM | #6 |
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Yes, Keep as is. It looks great!
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6 February 2009, 11:19 AM | #7 |
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Entirely normal and looks great.
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6 February 2009, 08:41 PM | #8 |
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Wow I get to look forward to patina on my SUB one day that looks pretty cool to me. SWEET!!!
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7 February 2009, 06:31 AM | #9 |
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If you don't want it. I'll have it
Also looking forward to my sub ageing like that :-) |
7 February 2009, 07:00 AM | #10 |
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That looks awesome!!!! Don't touch it!!!
And I want one just like it!
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7 February 2009, 07:36 AM | #11 |
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Thanks for the many great comments. I like the looks of the "patina" too and I'll keep it as is.
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