Chye
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1815 Chrono - Anyone experienced this 'oxidation' before?
Feb 24, 2020,23:17 PM
Hi all,
Just wanted to check with the forum if anyone's experience something similar, and find out what's the likely cause.
So, sometime in late Sep 19, I sent in my 1815 Chrono. for servicing; I overwound the spring, and it broke.
Very shortly after, the ALS boutique called me to say that my dial had 'oxidation' and ask if I would like to change the dial.
At that time, I thought it was some random small speck that could only be seen at some angle and closed up as I never noticed any oxidation on the dial before. I therefore informed ALS to just deal with the spring issue.
Fast forward to the present, apparently the spring's resolved, but ALS' asking me again if I wanted a new dial. This time, they sent some pictures of the 'oxidation' - see the dark border of the dial from 11 o'clock to 2 o'clock.
Anyone experienced something like this before? Is it a moisture seepage issue? I will probably listen to ALS and get a fresh dial but I am curious as to its cause.
Any input will be appreciated. TIA!
Chye