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Old 3 September 2016, 03:45 PM   #1
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GMT Matt Dial Degradation

Hi All,

I'm looking at a GMT 16750 with matt dial and am concerned that the lume plots may be degrading (see below esp. the 7 o'clock plot).

In your experience will this discolouring get worse with time?
Would preventative measures be warranted?

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Old 3 September 2016, 03:50 PM   #2
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Dirty plots happen. Likely some moisture got in the case a while back. Make sure it is sealed. Nice watch. I would be more concerned with the insert.
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Old 3 September 2016, 03:57 PM   #3
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Dirty plots happen. Likely some moisture got in the case a while back. Make sure it is sealed. Nice watch. I would be more concerned with the insert.
Hi, thanks for the quick response. When you say 'dirty' do you mean they could be cleaned? If caused by moisture I suspect not.

Insert doesn't worry me - I would be swapping for a Pepsi anyway ;-)
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Old 3 September 2016, 07:26 PM   #4
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Same watch..
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Old 3 September 2016, 10:38 PM   #6
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Ah, cool. Think I'll pass. Thanks.
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