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khalifam · 23 July 2020, 09:50 PM

Hey all,

Just wanted to share pictures of my Black Bay which has continued to fade - It never leaves my wrist... I mean ever. It's also exposed to salt water almost every day...

My only criticism is between 50 and 60 there appears to be a purple hue coming along.

Today it goes on a B&J NATO as I'm chilling at home for a few days

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bp1000 · 23 July 2020, 09:58 PM

really strange to see that so soon.

Almost looks like it has been rubbed with bleach

Fair play if it's done this with UV and salt water so quickly.

ps looks fantastic on that green nato

Spectre38 · 23 July 2020, 10:00 PM

Couldn't ask for a better color match to the NATO. I like it.

khalifam · 23 July 2020, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bp1000

really strange to see that so soon.

Almost looks like it has been rubbed with bleach

Fair play if it's done this with UV and salt water so quickly.

ps looks fantastic on that green nato

it has been exposed to bleach in the past but not any longer for like 5 seconds and it was more the bracelet which came in contact with bleach

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Larry81 · 23 July 2020, 10:24 PM

looks fantastic with that nato!

HERITAGE82 · 23 July 2020, 10:28 PM

Love the way that watch is breaking in!!

envuks · 23 July 2020, 10:33 PM

Looks really good

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Sublovin · 23 July 2020, 10:34 PM

I’m confused if you are upset or pleased with this. I would not be happy.

dafuture · 23 July 2020, 11:04 PM

Looks great to me. Makes me want a Harrods that much more

schoolboy · 23 July 2020, 11:07 PM

Love it!

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Frank McKay · 23 July 2020, 11:12 PM

Purple hue? Where exactly. I can’t spot anything wrong. Your watch looks amazing!

cowie89 · 23 July 2020, 11:31 PM

Very nice, hopefully getting mine very soon, little ware and rare suits it

Captain Scrumpy · 23 July 2020, 11:34 PM

Fading adds character - looks great imo

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Rolexoman · 24 July 2020, 12:21 AM

Look great to me

enjoythemusic · 24 July 2020, 12:44 AM

Looking great! Keep wearing her daily

brucethemanlee · 24 July 2020, 12:49 AM

A watch that is worn and used. That's such a novel idea!

Oh btw....looks awesome with the NATO

Bruno007 · 24 July 2020, 01:08 AM

Looks cool, especially on the NATO.

101031-28 · 24 July 2020, 01:27 AM

Looks good on that NATO strap

chows99 · 24 July 2020, 01:41 AM

Its so rare to see a modern watch getting such a character from rugged usage.

May i know why is the watch in contact with saltwater and bleach so frequently? Are you working as a commercial diver?

startrolexendrolex · 24 July 2020, 01:44 AM

That's cool!

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BNA/LION · 24 July 2020, 01:58 AM

Looks Great! It would be awesome if the lumes start turning cream color too!

Wahlberg · 24 July 2020, 02:00 AM

I find it weird that the outer and inner parts have the original green on them in some spots. It really looks bleached. But if you say it isn't, who am I to doubt you.

chazadams · 24 July 2020, 02:20 AM

Looks killer on that Nato

Sublovin · 24 July 2020, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dafuture

Looks great to me. Makes me want a Harrods that much more

Really? I don’t quite understand this aspect of the watch world. I own some classic watches and classic cars, and I get the idea of character, but this is a new watch. In my opinion, this is defective.
I guess it’s the same way some people intentionally rip their jeans.

JonOnTime · 24 July 2020, 04:12 AM

I think ingave that same seat belt nato. The olive drab is perfect match there, well played

garyk · 24 July 2020, 04:16 AM

We some on the nato!

JonOnTime · 24 July 2020, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Really? I don’t quite understand this aspect of the watch world. I own some classic watches and classic cars, and I get the idea of character, but this is a new watch. In my opinion, this is defective.
I guess it’s the same way some people intentionally rip their jeans.

Yeah just the vintage thing I guess

3 Putt · 24 July 2020, 04:21 AM

When the Black Bay Bronze Brown was launched, I seem to remember some corrosion/pitting issues with the bezel insert when exposed to salt water regularly. Maybe related?

iTreelex · 24 July 2020, 04:38 AM

I never liked any green dial/ bezel watch but that fade is very very cool! It almost has brown hues mixed in. Looks great OP

Enyaw1 · 24 July 2020, 04:53 AM

What is a Harrods?

23 July 2020, 09:50 PM	#1
khalifam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,071	Black Bay Harrods keeps fading Hey all, Just wanted to share pictures of my Black Bay which has continued to fade - It never leaves my wrist... I mean ever. It's also exposed to salt water almost every day... My only criticism is between 50 and 60 there appears to be a purple hue coming along. Today it goes on a B&J NATO as I'm chilling at home for a few days Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

23 July 2020, 10:28 PM	#6
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,435	Love the way that watch is breaking in!! __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

23 July 2020, 10:33 PM	#7
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	Looks really good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

23 July 2020, 10:34 PM	#8
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,594	I’m confused if you are upset or pleased with this. I would not be happy. __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

23 July 2020, 11:04 PM	#9
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	Looks great to me. Makes me want a Harrods that much more __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

23 July 2020, 09:58 PM	#2
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,971	really strange to see that so soon. Almost looks like it has been rubbed with bleach Fair play if it's done this with UV and salt water so quickly. ps looks fantastic on that green nato

23 July 2020, 10:00 PM	#3
Spectre38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Paul Location: Out West Watch: and be amazed. Posts: 1,552	Couldn't ask for a better color match to the NATO. I like it.

23 July 2020, 10:24 PM	#5
Larry81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Guildford Watch: sub, ex2, mg white Posts: 34	looks fantastic with that nato!

23 July 2020, 11:07 PM	#10
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Love it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 July 2020, 11:12 PM	#11
Frank McKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,650	Purple hue? Where exactly. I can’t spot anything wrong. Your watch looks amazing!

23 July 2020, 11:31 PM	#12
cowie89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Scotland, UK Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 199	Very nice, hopefully getting mine very soon, little ware and rare suits it

23 July 2020, 11:34 PM	#13
Captain Scrumpy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Malvern Posts: 128	Fading adds character - looks great imo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 July 2020, 12:21 AM	#14
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24 July 2020, 12:44 AM	#15
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,089	Looking great! Keep wearing her daily __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

24 July 2020, 12:49 AM	#16
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,574	A watch that is worn and used. That's such a novel idea! Oh btw....looks awesome with the NATO

24 July 2020, 01:08 AM	#17
Bruno007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jaime Location: Washington Watch: 116613LB "Bluesy" Posts: 218	Looks cool, especially on the NATO.

24 July 2020, 01:27 AM	#18
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Looks good on that NATO strap __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

24 July 2020, 01:41 AM	#19
chows99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 609	Its so rare to see a modern watch getting such a character from rugged usage. May i know why is the watch in contact with saltwater and bleach so frequently? Are you working as a commercial diver?

24 July 2020, 01:44 AM	#20
startrolexendrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: US Posts: 650	That's cool! Sent from my SM-G892U using Tapatalk

24 July 2020, 01:58 AM	#21
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,627	Looks Great! It would be awesome if the lumes start turning cream color too! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

24 July 2020, 02:00 AM	#22
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,579	I find it weird that the outer and inner parts have the original green on them in some spots. It really looks bleached. But if you say it isn't, who am I to doubt you.

24 July 2020, 02:20 AM	#23
chazadams 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Beach Watch: Submariner / GMT Posts: 504	Looks killer on that Nato

24 July 2020, 04:12 AM	#25
JonOnTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 224	I think ingave that same seat belt nato. The olive drab is perfect match there, well played

24 July 2020, 04:16 AM	#26
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,714	We some on the nato! __________________

24 July 2020, 04:21 AM	#28
3 Putt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida/China Watch: All of them Posts: 242	When the Black Bay Bronze Brown was launched, I seem to remember some corrosion/pitting issues with the bezel insert when exposed to salt water regularly. Maybe related? __________________ “If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt.” ― Dean Martin

24 July 2020, 04:38 AM	#29
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	I never liked any green dial/ bezel watch but that fade is very very cool! It almost has brown hues mixed in. Looks great OP

24 July 2020, 04:53 AM	#30
Enyaw1 Banned Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 102	What is a Harrods?

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