Baron - Mr Red
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Fab....
.....obviously it would be good to see a HD scan of the spidering....however, I would be truly surprised if this had occurred as a result of a bump. You don't mention the bump causing the case any damage, so I think its very unlikely to have caused the spidering.
It is certainly the case that certain Rolex dials have been susceptible to spidering. To many, when it is an even effect, it actually adds to the attractiveness of a dial. Others see it as a flaw. Bottom line is that it does happen. Like Nicolas, I find it odd that it starts to happen now....after more than 50 years. It would be great to see a close scan of the dial. Can i ask where the watch originally came from and which hemisphere you live....did it come from a low-humidity environment?
Best
Joe
What is causing spider-webbing on gilt dials?
Hi all, A quick question for the experts around here. I have noticed this morning, to my utter despair, that my flawless 5508 has a flaw. A very tiny hairline can be seen, going from the coronet to the bottom of the 1 o'clock marker. It is very difficult ...
Strange, because if a dial didn't develop spider web after such a long time...
It is surprising that it starts to develop it now... Originally, it is due to the lacquer, that is what I understood. I don't think it is caused to your " bump ". Curious to read what the others think. Best, Nicolas
Thanks for your answer Nico
I agree with you, it is very unlikely that a small bump (or even a big one) would cause spider-webbing. I have actually spend a big part of the day trying to make out the hairline by playing with the light and my watch, without a loupe. It is so tiny that...
Fab, you should check every year the seal of your crown and that your case back is
Perfectly screwed... I only spent 3 days in HK, in June, and I never saw such a degree of humidity in my life. ;) That is critical for our vintage dials. But if you check every year those points, you may pass the test of time very well. Enjoy your beauty,...
Fab....
.....obviously it would be good to see a HD scan of the spidering....however, I would be truly surprised if this had occurred as a result of a bump. You don't mention the bump causing the case any damage, so I think its very unlikely to have caused the sp...
A picture will be helpful
You may just be describing something very normal that was always there you just had not noticed. There are dials that look perfect head on and only at an angle shows the wrinkles. We are talking wrinkles not crack which seems unlikely. Bill
Thanks alot for your kind answers gentlemen!...
..I will try to post a macro pictures of the "wrinkle", as Bill put it so nicely :-) It is by no mean an easy task and I only have my iPhone to perform it so please bear with me in the meantime... Thanks again F