Rolex 1680 Question about dials and hands.

[Safetrends]

Another Education lesson for me.


Can a set of hands on a Rolex darken from age, however the dial stays untouched?

I was under the impression both the dial and hands would darken together?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-VINTAGE-Au...item35a834296b

[MikeyTX]

Notice the pearl has the same degree of discoloration as the hands ?

[marie]

The pearl/dot (please forgive if I used the wrong term) is the same color as the hands as well. Real or not, it looks strange.

I am trying to find a picture on TRF of one that age... The font on the number 10 looks thin compared to the other numbers on the bezel.

[marie]

Originally Posted by MikeyTX

Notice the pearl has the same degree of discoloration as the hands ?

Beat me to it! I had to take the dogs out quickly in the middle of writing my post.

[springer]

Safe, I've seen them go several ways. Darker, lighter, or equal Patina. Also, how the pics are taken can effect how the patina looks. The following pics are the same watch.

[Safetrends]

I see, thanks for the information. I have a lot to learn here. The watch looked good I just wanted some education.

[MikeyTX]

Originally Posted by mcl

Beat me to it! I had to take the dogs out quickly in the middle of writing my post.

Better dogs than sheep ........................

[marie]

Originally Posted by MikeyTX

Better dogs than sheep ........................

BAAAA
You are a funny one tonight, aren't you?

I think we are the only ones awake and on watch out right now!!!
I can't sleep, so I think I will look on fleebay and see what the idiot scammers have posted...

[KlausM]

Yes. Dial and hands can darken differently and at a different rate. They don't come from the same supplier.
Often you also see vintage Rolexes with replacement dials or hands and therefore the difference.
BR
Klaus