Rolex Grey Dial: Brightening a Grey Day

Key Points from the Discussion

• The bronze case of the watch has tarnished over time, developing a matte effect that the author appreciates as a positive change.
• Prospective buyers of watches with materials prone to tarnishing should be aware and embrace the expected changes to avoid disappointment.
• The author has avoided exposing the watch to saltwater, considering that even lightly salted water might not be a good combination for the case material.
• One contributor believes that manufacturers have done their homework with alloys, noting that even their own bronze watches do not oxidize aggressively.