It has copper and possibly silver mixed in...

Jun 22, 2022,18:08 PM
 

Both oxidize. Only 24k gold will not oxidize unless you expose it to aqua regia, which you'll probably never come across in a normal watch-wearing setting.

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Goodbye my lovely 15202BA!

 
 By: ktkt200 : June 21st, 2022-12:02
Hi AP Jumbo Lovers. Sharing a picture of my 15202 in yellow gold (which I bought in 2014) that has developed a lovely patina over the years. I started my watch collecting around 2012 with a IWC GST Titanium chronograph 3707, caught the titanium bug and ad...  

It has copper and possibly silver mixed in...

 
 By: David Allen : June 22nd, 2022-18:08
Both oxidize. Only 24k gold will not oxidize unless you expose it to aqua regia, which you'll probably never come across in a normal watch-wearing setting.

I happen to love the patina...

 
 By: David Allen : June 22nd, 2022-18:10
It's a shame as the dealer most likely had it polished out. At auction patina'd gold watches sometimes go for a premium.

Love the post...

 
 By: JustaGuy : June 24th, 2022-19:07
I can understand not getting the opportunity to wear a gold watch often even though you love it. Congrats on seizing the opportunity to get a grail! Let's see some pics of the Patek!!