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Oxidation related?
My dear friends, I was looking ever so lovingly at my 5098r , and noticed some discolouration or colour differentiation at the margins close to the crystal. The watch was given a light polish when I bought it almost 9 months ago. And, the room where I keep my watches is definitely humid, thanks to the Malaysian weather. And I'm guilty of not wearing it often enough. Is not that obvious, but I wonder if its anything more worrying?
Would like to get your opinions and guidance.
Rishi
Its obvious between 11 and 1
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Oxidation related?
My dear friends, I was looking ever so lovingly at my 5098r , and noticed some discolouration or colour differentiation at the margins close to the crystal. The watch was given a light polish when I bought it almost 9 months ago. And, the room where I kee...
Hi rishi_77, Same problem occurred to my friend in humid Hong Kong for a
Calatrava in YG. He did not wear it often and it was stored in his home. He went to Patek service centre for an assessment and was told that only polishing could eliminate the discoloration. Suggest that you visit the Patek service centre nearest to you. ...
I have that same issue on some gold vintage watches when I haven’t worn them in a long time
It usually gets less from regular wear. To me, it’s just part of the charm. I only see it as character and patina. Nothing negative. Of course you may feel differently about it but I think it’s nothing unusual or wrong. You could try to wear it for an ext...
+1. I have an even more serious oxidation of my 5990/1R. Same advice from PP service center that only polishing can eliminate the oxidation.
Eventually I decided to wear it instead of polishing it. After one week or so, the discolouration disappeared (at least to my naked eyes)
Solid advice Hendry .honestly its nothing to worry or be upset about once I know its just oxidation and a polish from Patek can deal with it when it is ever required.
Patina as you say has a charm...so to wear more, and to let the patina just grow over the years. Tq once again
Christian...in life, often enough...we forget that bit. To appreciate....
I'm going to sip a beautiful cognac to that thought tonight. Thank you my friend..for your insightful reply Rishikesan
Dear Rishi,
We can indeed see some traces of oxydation or tarnishing. I have no competence whatsoever in chemical reactions by I’ve read online that “the combination of moisture plus sulfur and oxygen cause gold tarnishing”. Maybe you could/should store your watch wi...
Tq Emmanuel!
I'll do exactly thst....use silica gel packs. I do believe the answer is oxidation looking at how consistent everyone's response is. I'm glad...wS having Patek anxiety...haha
It’s a really beautiful watch.
To echo what others have suggested, I def would not polish it. Perhaps a little more wrist time is the trick here. Enjoy!