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RB32 · 16 February 2019, 07:14 PM

Hi All,

My 1990 Rolex is showing oxidation/rust/bubbling on the Hour,

Minutes, Seconds hands.

Should I be Concern?

Lgear080 · 16 February 2019, 07:54 PM

It’s a natural process that hands go through. You can replace them w a new set of hands if you get the watch serviced. They’re readily available for this model.

Hub6152 · 16 February 2019, 08:19 PM

Leave them be. Part of the character of the ageing process and modern replacements would not match. Yours has Tritium markers so replacements would need to also be in Tritium to avoid devaluing it.

MorningTundra · 17 February 2019, 05:09 AM

Are the hands on a TT supposed to be solid gold? Or gold plated?

Sent from my cracked, broken hand wound phone. IG @morning_tundra

RB32 · 17 February 2019, 11:48 PM

Thanks everyone for your feedback...!!! I think I will leave it as it is without devaluing it with new replacement parts.

As for the hands, I’m not so sure whether is solid or gold plated.
This is my 1st Rolex....

Verdi · 18 February 2019, 12:28 AM

I would replace them.
You can easily source the right hands for this model.
Also, I would check the movement for any signs of moisture or rust.

16 February 2019, 07:14 PM	#1
RB32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Singapore Posts: 19	Datejust 16233, should i be concern? Hi All, My 1990 Rolex is showing oxidation/rust/bubbling on the Hour, Minutes, Seconds hands. Should I be Concern?

18 February 2019, 12:28 AM	#6
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	I would replace them. You can easily source the right hands for this model. Also, I would check the movement for any signs of moisture or rust. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

16 February 2019, 07:54 PM	#2
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	It’s a natural process that hands go through. You can replace them w a new set of hands if you get the watch serviced. They’re readily available for this model.

16 February 2019, 08:19 PM	#3
Hub6152 Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 893	Leave them be. Part of the character of the ageing process and modern replacements would not match. Yours has Tritium markers so replacements would need to also be in Tritium to avoid devaluing it.

17 February 2019, 05:09 AM	#4
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,037	Are the hands on a TT supposed to be solid gold? Or gold plated? Sent from my cracked, broken hand wound phone. IG @morning_tundra

17 February 2019, 11:48 PM	#5
RB32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Singapore Posts: 19	Thanks everyone for your feedback...!!! I think I will leave it as it is without devaluing it with new replacement parts. As for the hands, I’m not so sure whether is solid or gold plated. This is my 1st Rolex....

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