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Old 15 November 2009, 03:42 PM   #1
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Does Rolex Datejust do this...

I have a very old ss datejust. I am not sure if the bezel is SS or white gold... but the color of the bezel is turning slightly yellowish... Does white gold bezel slowly turn yellowish thru time??
Or is that just ss being tarnished??
But i am pretty sure that when ss tarnish, it turns more dark grey....
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Old 15 November 2009, 05:06 PM   #2
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It is my opinion that white gold does age a bit to a yellowish patina. I can definitely tell the difference between the white gold bezel vs. stainless case on my Turn-O -Graph.
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Old 15 November 2009, 05:21 PM   #3
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So i can safely assume that its white gold bezel and not ss bezel?
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Old 15 November 2009, 05:34 PM   #4
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If its a fluted bezel, its gold
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Old 15 November 2009, 05:42 PM   #5
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Fluted = White gold

Coin edge like = Steel

Smooth = Steel

...the white gold ones are known to collect a more yellow patina over time. Steel stay the same of course...
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