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12 September 2018, 10:25 AM | #1 |
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This is what the sun does!
My dad & I got the same watch in 2009, he just gave me his but he went to the beach in Florida everyday! I did not.
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12 September 2018, 10:34 AM | #2 |
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Interesting. I think the sun-bleached one is very cool.
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12 September 2018, 10:44 AM | #3 |
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Haha, nice patina..
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12 September 2018, 10:46 AM | #4 |
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Wow, thanks for sharing. That is the first of the modern dials that I have seen with fading like that.
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12 September 2018, 10:51 AM | #5 |
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Do you guys think I should have Rolex change the dial, polish it and service it? Or leave it alone? It keeps times perfectly.
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12 September 2018, 10:53 AM | #6 |
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Keep as original as possible... wear and tear gives character!
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12 September 2018, 10:58 AM | #7 |
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Does that make it a tropical dial?
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12 September 2018, 10:59 AM | #8 |
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Wow.
That’s awesome!!
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12 September 2018, 11:00 AM | #9 |
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Man, I'd take the sun-kissed one over the minty one, ANY day! WOW!
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12 September 2018, 11:01 AM | #10 |
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That's really cool man, thanks for sharing.
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12 September 2018, 11:08 AM | #11 |
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wow your dad must have one heck of a tan. Didn't think that much fade could occur on a modern piece in such a short span, he must have literally lived in the sun.
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12 September 2018, 11:09 AM | #12 |
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He gave it to you as in to keep? So you have 2 of the same watch? definitely don't change the dial then or you will have 2 identical watches, even with just one I would definitely keep as is.
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12 September 2018, 11:10 AM | #13 |
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I now want to leave my explorer outside in the sun constantly in hopes this happens! It look awesome.
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12 September 2018, 11:12 AM | #14 |
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Leave as is, looks beautiful!
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12 September 2018, 11:13 AM | #15 |
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Your father spent his time well. Sorry you had to stay inside.
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12 September 2018, 11:14 AM | #16 |
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My vote would be to leave as is. Tells quite a story about your dad and one that you'll always have as a reminder with that dial.
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12 September 2018, 11:15 AM | #17 |
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That’s awesome. I’ve seen one other Milgauss with a black dial that did this. There is no way I would change that awesome dial.
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12 September 2018, 11:18 AM | #18 |
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Wow
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12 September 2018, 11:19 AM | #19 |
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Wow. I love it
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12 September 2018, 11:21 AM | #20 |
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I dint know Rolex made a slate Milgauss..... cool pic!
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12 September 2018, 11:23 AM | #21 |
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leave as is!
and I hope your Dad wore sunscreen! |
12 September 2018, 11:24 AM | #22 |
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12 September 2018, 11:26 AM | #23 |
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That's awesome! Definitely keep as is.
I've often thought about what the GV would look like with a tropical dial...guess I'll have to spend a bit more time in the sun |
12 September 2018, 11:30 AM | #24 |
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Keep it as is.
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12 September 2018, 11:31 AM | #25 |
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Do not change that dial! One of a kind and very cool. Thanks for sharing.
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12 September 2018, 11:32 AM | #26 |
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Very cool picture! Awesome that you guys got matching watches, love it!
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12 September 2018, 11:33 AM | #27 |
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I have to agree, keep it as your father gave it to you & cherish it.
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12 September 2018, 11:36 AM | #28 |
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pretty damn cool!
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12 September 2018, 11:37 AM | #29 |
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Thank you guys for your advises, I'll keep it as is. Yes I get to keep it
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12 September 2018, 11:42 AM | #30 |
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That’s incredible. No way I’d change that dial.
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