Amazing old good news story. Rolex Red Submariner 1680 in 2018/19 Antiques Roadshow.

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Originally Posted by Kingface66

Which brings up an interesting point.
There’s a conceit, shared by many on this forum (though, not by me) that yellowing patina develops from watches that have been kept out of light (safe queens, and the like). Yet, here’s one that clearly has been outside (judging from both the bezel wear and the owner’s oral history), and yet, shows custard yellow patina on the markers.

A lot of hot climate watches get that too. Maybe it is more humidity than light. BUTTTTT I have watches and dials that have darkened in the safe after years. SO personally I have seen markers darken in the safe.