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Rusted hands

 

I just took in one of my watches for service and the AD indicated that the blued hands were beginning to rust and would need to be replaced.  I may be naive in asking this, but has anyone seen this before?  It seems that this should not happen even in a watch that isn't waterproof if it is properly cared for.  Thanks.

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I have never heard of "rusted hands" but

 
By: Linn : November 1st, 2008-13:53
that suggests that there either is or has been water in the movement. Replacing hands is one thing but rust in the movement is another. Either way this suggests that a look inside is appropriate.