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katana · 3 August 2012, 04:48 AM

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can explain,,, What's happening with tritium, because the show clocks get a different color, type, cream? I am also a friend has same clock, 1680 Submariner. He is white, my cream or light nougat. Both watches are from 1977. Could it be just, light years???? What do or do you know? Thanks

Regards Paradis

Darlinboy · 3 August 2012, 06:22 AM

There are many theories on why patina occurs. No one really knows with 100% accuracy why two watches will age so differently. One if the intriguing things I love about vintage.

Submarino · 3 August 2012, 06:53 AM

Typically, patina is more prone to develop in watches that are not regularly worn. It seems to be that sunlight bleaches the tritium, therefore, most watches from the same time period when worn on a daily basis will have less patina than others that are "safe-queens".

katana · 4 August 2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

Typically, patina is more prone to develop in watches that are not regularly worn. It seems to be that sunlight bleaches the tritium, therefore, most watches from the same time period when worn on a daily basis will have less patina than others that are "safe-queens".

Thank you

azguy · 4 August 2012, 03:12 AM

Beautiful watch, you should try and find a bezel insert and pearl to match the perfect creamy patina on the dial

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