Interesting patina...

Apr 11, 2022,04:50 AM
 

What makes it age like that? That is super unusual, especially if the case is air tight?

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With a dial like that...

 
 By: mdg : April 11th, 2022-00:45
...it must be worth: ...  

Very nice. A series.

 
 By: Bill : April 11th, 2022-01:02

Yes. it is A series.

 
 By: chronomtr : April 11th, 2022-05:13

A handsome piece!

 
 By: patrick_y : April 11th, 2022-03:55

Thanks.

 
 By: chronomtr : April 11th, 2022-05:14

Interesting patina...

 
 By: mtvandi : April 11th, 2022-04:50
What makes it age like that? That is super unusual, especially if the case is air tight?

mother of nature

 
 By: chronomtr : April 11th, 2022-05:13
I do not have an answer

Scientifically...

 
 By: patrick_y : April 11th, 2022-05:53
Everything has a lifespan. Scientifically, it can be said every set of molecules can have a "half life." The degradation of the atoms or molecules can be measured. Now those measurements tend to be in thousands of years sometimes. But things like watches,... 

Oxidation

 
 By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : April 11th, 2022-07:39
It's not magic, it's just the normal aging of materials. Dials are usually made out of steel and what's called "patina" is basically rust Unless you live in a air-free environment like outer space, there'll always be inside some air the watch

Thank you!

 
 By: mtvandi : April 11th, 2022-13:58
For the explanation. I had not seen that before.

Aaah these good old RO dials....

 
 By: amanico : April 11th, 2022-06:41
...  

When seeing your close up,

 
 By: chronomtr : April 11th, 2022-07:00
I feel guilty of being so lazy having photos by phone instead of my beloved camera. haha

:)))

 
 By: amanico : April 12th, 2022-05:05

Very nice piece !

 
 By: Ping.Timeout : April 11th, 2022-11:12