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reecester · 4 September 2013, 11:00 AM

Hi,

My GMT 2C TT has a discoloration on the bezel. I was wondering if this has happened to other members with gold watches. I tried using cape cod cloth to bring the color back but no luck. The discoloration is on the 18 number 8. This really is a minor discoloration

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Thanks

kilyung · 4 September 2013, 11:10 AM

Have you tried washing it with soap and water with toothbrush?

reecester · 4 September 2013, 11:13 AM

Yes I have.

bridgs · 4 September 2013, 11:15 AM

I am looking at it but unable to determine what it is you are talking about. All I can see really is sort of a streak in the right hand photo. If you are referring to the red color that is on the right bottom of the 8,, I do see that and do not know what that is. Sorry, I do not have a gold Rolex to compare it too. I wonder if it is some kind of chemical reaction leftover from the original heating process when the bezel was made. Interesting though. Hope someone has the answer for you.

reecester · 4 September 2013, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bridgs

I am looking at it but unable to determine what it is you are talking about. All I can see really is sort of a streak in the right hand photo. If you are referring to the red color that is on the right bottom of the 8,, I do see that and do not know what that is. Sorry, I do not have a gold Rolex to compare it too. I wonder if it is some kind of chemical reaction leftover from the original heating process when the bezel was made. Interesting though. Hope someone has the answer for you.

Recently I have worn it whilst cooking. So my assumption is cooking oil or some chemical reacted with the gold. The red smudge / streak recently appeared.

. It is minor but I was just curious if this has happened to other members.

kilyung · 4 September 2013, 11:55 AM

You may need to use degreaser and a brush. Otherwise it should gradually fade (if it is indeed oil).

reecester · 4 September 2013, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

You may need to use degreaser and a brush. Otherwise it should gradually fade (if it is indeed oil).

Thank you. Will try.

DC Engineer · 4 September 2013, 01:25 PM

I noticed I get smudges and stains on the bezel occasionally, but they come off with a watch cleaner pretty easily. I also shower with my watch on before cleaning... the steam seems to help.

4 September 2013, 11:10 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Have you tried washing it with soap and water with toothbrush?

4 September 2013, 11:13 AM	#3
reecester "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 401	Yes I have.

4 September 2013, 11:15 AM	#4
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,123	I am looking at it but unable to determine what it is you are talking about. All I can see really is sort of a streak in the right hand photo. If you are referring to the red color that is on the right bottom of the 8,, I do see that and do not know what that is. Sorry, I do not have a gold Rolex to compare it too. I wonder if it is some kind of chemical reaction leftover from the original heating process when the bezel was made. Interesting though. Hope someone has the answer for you.

4 September 2013, 11:55 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	You may need to use degreaser and a brush. Otherwise it should gradually fade (if it is indeed oil).

4 September 2013, 01:25 PM	#8
DC Engineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NoVA Watch: 116710 Posts: 218	I noticed I get smudges and stains on the bezel occasionally, but they come off with a watch cleaner pretty easily. I also shower with my watch on before cleaning... the steam seems to help.

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