I’ve started developing patina on my H40 over the last few years.. I am a bit in two worlds with the patina. Is this a good thing or a bad thing ? Would love to see photos of your patina’d Roger Dubuis Hommages. Here’s mine (beside her “husband”):
Is patina on the case something undesirable or desirable? To that I can say there are mixed views on that. Secondly should it be removed, will this devalue the timepiece ? Patina is a natural occurrence, so any interference could be seen as negative ? Happy to discuss
I agree with one of the earlier replies; it looks more like oxidation then anything else. It can happen if it’s stored in a relatively dark and moist box with little or no air ventilation.
You should be able to polish it with soft cloth. If it persists I would discuss this with the AD as in my view it’s not ok
I can only agree with the previous replies, that patina on the case of a modern reference just doesn't look good, it's a problem that shouldn't have occurred -- hardly something charming.
By: FabR : August 23rd, 2020-06:35
Hope it will be possible to fix this issue without altering/replacing the case ;-) Cheers.
Some gold alloys tarnish like that but it is superficial discoloration and easily removed with a gold polishing cloth. They are usually complimentary at your jeweler. [nt]
at first I was afraid, I was petrified... but then I learned to embrace the patina...
Some time back my great grandfather's silver alloy pocket watch came to my possession... lots of `patina` from oxydation. A light polish and it comes right off... BUT here is something to consider if you're going to polish it off: remember that you can always easily polish it off, but not as easily re-apply it. It takes elapsed time to build up that look naturally... and a few seconds to remove it. So maybe consider if *you* would miss it...