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Cookies' original post offers a fascinating look into the unexpected aesthetic evolution of a Rolex case. His observations on how environmental factors, from sunblock to natural elements, interact with the watch's silver components provide valuable insights for collectors interested in the long-term patina and 'living case' phenomenon. This thread explores the unique character that develops on watches over time, making them truly personal objects.
That’s one for WristScan !
Found inspiration when I was topping up salt for the pool today. Kinda looks like ice. Wish I could do an ice water swim.
The silver tarnished to black when I applied sunblock. The black stain cannot be removed by soaking in baking soda. Guess it is a permanent stain now which looks kinda cool.
Here’s the “permanent” stain
At first, I thought i knocked it on a piece of charcoal or tar. And it was not. The silver is metamorphosizing with the environment - yellows, charcoal, green are possible with this soft metal. Quite cool.
Terms like "living cases"; what will we think of next! We are a quirky bunch.
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