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Does Rose Gold fade?
I am wondering if any collector has comments on rose gold on PPs. Will it fade over time? I am a newbie and considering the 5960R. Is there any watch that you would suggest in this price range?
This message has been edited by Rmc19 on 2009-07-20 09:58:38
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Does Rose Gold fade?
I am wondering if any collector has comments on rose gold on PPs. Will it fade over time? I am a newbie and considering the 5960R. Is there any watch that you would suggest in this price range? This message has been edited by Rmc19 on 2009-07-20 09:58:38
That’s a wonderful Patek which should be accompanied…
…by the 9089R gorgeous cufflinks. I love it in rose gold and, IMO, will not fade. Regards, Marcelo
rose gold does fade
Hello. a beautiful watch, but as most of the rose gold watches it will fade after some years. That's why Rolex developed their own alloy to avoid it. As far as I know Rolex is the only one which a fade-less rosegold alloy.
Over the years...
Rose gold does change color over the years as it oxidizes on the surface - the color changes a little towards yellow... But this is not a problem at all - with a smooth polish using a microfibre tissue the color becomes as fresh as it comes from the facto...
That's interesting
Thanks for your insight. I do intend to wear it on a regular basis. I thought the color would change quicker with human contact, but its the other way around! This message has been edited by Rmc19 on 2009-07-20 16:35:25