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nektar · 12 September 2018, 11:03 PM

I would not, but if you do not like it... Do it!

4BostonB · 12 September 2018, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by uncleluck

It’s quite interesting but it kind of makes me refer back to what I was musing on in the vintage section in regards to the modern ceramic bezels.

We can clearly see that modern dials are going to get a patina (love it or hate it) but are the bezels on the GMT and sub going to look brand new forever?

You could have a sub with a ‘tropical’ dial and that may be desirable for some (I quite like it) but isn’t it going to look like you’ve slapped a new bezel on a vintage Watch in years to come? Imagine a tropical dial GMT faded brown and a brand new bright bezel, would look really odd.

One reason why I don’t like ceramic (apart from the initial look of it new anyway) is this ‘selling point’ that it won’t scratch or fade.

This is the most well-worn example I've seen of a modern ceramic Rolex. I don't think it'll look bad if the dial fades and the ceramic remains. I wonder if ceramic dials are in the future to avoid this, though. Isn't Omega already doing that?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=609890

Overwound · 12 September 2018, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 4BostonB

This is the most well-worn example I've seen of a modern ceramic Rolex. I don't think it'll look bad if the dial fades and the ceramic remains. I wonder if ceramic dials are in the future to avoid this, though. Isn't Omega already doing that?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=609890

Wow! I somehow missed that post. That's one well used and enjoyed GMT. With all of the gardening I'm sure it's been through some actual sh!&. Fertilizer, manure, cricket crap...you get the idea.

VicLeChic · 12 September 2018, 11:58 PM

Value's just gone up, whether Rolex like it or not. They'll try to replace the dial at the next service, don't let them.

SG56 · 13 September 2018, 12:16 AM

Very interesting!

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Does that make it a tropical dial?

Hahahahahahaha!!!

Norbert · 13 September 2018, 12:49 AM

That's actually fading not patina.

avilhena · 13 September 2018, 12:56 AM

Really nice! I have never seen this kind of patina in modern rolex! Thanks for sharing. I think it looks great!

Burlington · 13 September 2018, 01:08 AM

Would be very interested in a lume shot to compare the two !

Watchflair · 13 September 2018, 01:12 AM

10000% leave it as is!

Look at all of the vintage pieces - those with the most original pieces/parts command the higher premiums.

Kind of wild - I've never seen a modern Rolex with fading like that on the dial.

r8t3d_M · 13 September 2018, 01:13 AM

Another vote for keeping it as it is. I think it looks pretty cool...

holdtime · 13 September 2018, 01:19 AM

Well, all it needs is some rusty hands and people will pay thousands more for a beautiful "patina"

AndyWright · 13 September 2018, 01:22 AM

Milgauss basked in the Sunshine State :-) very cool!

SearChart · 13 September 2018, 01:26 AM

Don't change it, it's unique!

zengineer · 13 September 2018, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Norbert

That's actually fading not patina.

That's a distinction without a difference.

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cevichi · 13 September 2018, 01:51 AM

Amazing dial! I wonder what his watch tan looks like

2nastie · 13 September 2018, 01:55 AM

Definitely leave it and make sure Rolex doesn't change it next service.

Fading into a very interesting grey color.

Chary · 13 September 2018, 01:57 AM

That's pretty cool!!

MonBK · 13 September 2018, 01:58 AM

Remember to describe it as a unique "Beach Glimmer" when you advertise it.

Rebel · 13 September 2018, 01:58 AM

I didn't realize it could happen that fast. Then again, it was the beach everyday.

antoflo · 13 September 2018, 02:01 AM

that's really cool ! Dont let Rolex change your dial.

Tomas Eriksson · 13 September 2018, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncleluck

It’s quite interesting but it kind of makes me refer back to what I was musing on in the vintage section in regards to the modern ceramic bezels.

We can clearly see that modern dials are going to get a patina (love it or hate it) but are the bezels on the GMT and sub going to look brand new forever?

You could have a sub with a ‘tropical’ dial and that may be desirable for some (I quite like it) but isn’t it going to look like you’ve slapped a new bezel on a vintage Watch in years to come? Imagine a tropical dial GMT faded brown and a brand new bright bezel, would look really odd.

One reason why I don’t like ceramic (apart from the initial look of it new anyway) is this ‘selling point’ that it won’t scratch or fade.

Glossy dials won’t fade like matte ones. So a submariner dial won’t fade like the one on this milgauss.

pickettt · 13 September 2018, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jb335

and I hope your Dad wore sunscreen!

Just thinking the same thing.

Deep18 · 13 September 2018, 03:39 AM

Leave it. Part of owning something like this are the stories they tell.

Buzzlite · 13 September 2018, 03:53 AM

sweet jesus, that watch just became super collectable, the value of that has shot up, dont think you realize how rare that patina is

ap1 · 13 September 2018, 04:01 AM

Neato

Art 1 · 13 September 2018, 04:02 AM

I guess I need to be careful. I once did see a bleached out 16613 blue in Florida.

sensui · 13 September 2018, 05:34 AM

Would really love to see closer pics of your Dad's watch. Interesting.

Ballzzz · 13 September 2018, 05:45 AM

Imagine if it wasn't a Rolex, how it would look!

Love it, don't change a thing.

cenzo86 · 13 September 2018, 06:50 AM

Yes LUME was auto corrected to line. How has the lume lasted?

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Lume? Sun? Checked?

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johnnyjazz · 13 September 2018, 09:10 AM

Wow, UV is very nasty and has sucked the life out of that dial but it looks fantastic. I have a guitar that i played in the garden for years that has bleached on one face too.

13 September 2018, 12:56 AM	#67
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13 September 2018, 01:08 AM	#68
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13 September 2018, 01:12 AM	#69
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,873	10000% leave it as is! Look at all of the vintage pieces - those with the most original pieces/parts command the higher premiums. Kind of wild - I've never seen a modern Rolex with fading like that on the dial. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

13 September 2018, 01:57 AM	#77
Chary 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 954	That's pretty cool!! __________________ AP 26238 RG BRICK, AP 26420 TAUPE AP 15407ST SKELLY, AP 26470ST BATMAN Rolex SD43 Instagram: Chary1

13 September 2018, 01:58 AM	#79
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	I didn't realize it could happen that fast. Then again, it was the beach everyday. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

12 September 2018, 11:03 PM	#61
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	I would not, but if you do not like it... Do it!

12 September 2018, 11:58 PM	#64
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Value's just gone up, whether Rolex like it or not. They'll try to replace the dial at the next service, don't let them.

13 September 2018, 12:49 AM	#66
Norbert "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, Texas US Posts: 469	That's actually fading not patina.

13 September 2018, 01:13 AM	#70
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Another vote for keeping it as it is. I think it looks pretty cool...

13 September 2018, 01:19 AM	#71
holdtime Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Planet Earth. Posts: 582	Well, all it needs is some rusty hands and people will pay thousands more for a beautiful "patina"

13 September 2018, 01:22 AM	#72
AndyWright "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Andy Location: London Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 560	Milgauss basked in the Sunshine State :-) very cool!

13 September 2018, 01:51 AM	#75
cevichi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 11	Amazing dial! I wonder what his watch tan looks like

13 September 2018, 01:55 AM	#76
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Definitely leave it and make sure Rolex doesn't change it next service. Fading into a very interesting grey color.

13 September 2018, 01:58 AM	#78
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Remember to describe it as a unique "Beach Glimmer" when you advertise it.

13 September 2018, 02:01 AM	#80
antoflo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Watch: DJII, Sub Posts: 597	that's really cool ! Dont let Rolex change your dial.

13 September 2018, 03:39 AM	#83
Deep18 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: VA Watch: SD43 Posts: 528	Leave it. Part of owning something like this are the stories they tell.

13 September 2018, 03:53 AM	#84
Buzzlite "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Ireland Posts: 322	sweet jesus, that watch just became super collectable, the value of that has shot up, dont think you realize how rare that patina is

13 September 2018, 04:01 AM	#85
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,035	Neato

13 September 2018, 04:02 AM	#86
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I guess I need to be careful. I once did see a bleached out 16613 blue in Florida.

13 September 2018, 05:34 AM	#87
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Would really love to see closer pics of your Dad's watch. Interesting.

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Ballzzz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,476	Imagine if it wasn't a Rolex, how it would look! Love it, don't change a thing. __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

13 September 2018, 09:10 AM	#90
johnnyjazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: britain Posts: 712	Wow, UV is very nasty and has sucked the life out of that dial but it looks fantastic. I have a guitar that i played in the garden for years that has bleached on one face too.

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