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Old 17 July 2014, 05:50 AM   #1
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Wrist Shot of 44RG 26401 and Important Question - Please Help

Dearest fellow members,

Please see the attached pic and the area I circled in red. It is the matt part of the RG case. I got it a little wet when washing hands and now it looks like it is diff color then the other part. It has been dry for a few hours now but still the tone hasent changed.

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Old 17 July 2014, 06:00 AM   #2
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I don't really see a difference. All gold's are an alloy and they will develop a patina. What gives rose gold it's colour is copper. Some soapy water and a super soft tooth brush will remove any oil or residue that's on the case and parts. I clean all of my watches this way and it works well.
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Old 17 July 2014, 06:47 AM   #3
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it happened to mine as well. not just the upper part, all the matt finished area will turn into slightly different color. the color tone wont change back.
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Old 17 July 2014, 10:17 AM   #4
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Very normal - don't worry too much!
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Old 17 July 2014, 11:01 AM   #5
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Completely normal...enjoy that beauty!!!
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Old 17 July 2014, 11:31 AM   #6
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Use Veraet watch spray. I use it to clean all my watches.

Ordered like 20 bottles :)
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Old 17 July 2014, 11:48 AM   #7
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Nice watch! That's all I can add sadly.
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I have the same problem like you. I guess its just normal. Great looking watch btw.
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Wrist Shot of 44RG 26401 and Important Question - Please Help

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Very normal - don't worry too much!

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I have the same problem like you. I guess its just normal. Great looking watch btw.

Wait... What is the business of the RG changing color??
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