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Put 5990/1R on the wrist after hibernating for 3+ years….
I would like to share a slightly scary story.
This beauty was delivered from double seal status at my former AD back in 2022 and was kept in the original traveler case since then. As I found it a bit too blinking for daily use.
In last week, I somehow took it out for a look and found it develop stain and discoloration throughout the entire surface!!!!
Immediately I brought it to Patek Service Centre in my city and the diagnosis was probably some surface reaction with alcohol/ perfume/ sweat. The stain just got slightly less after wiping with chemicals at service centre and a light polishing or buffing will be the only way to get rid of the discoloration completely.
Since the watch is actually brand new and not even put on my wrist before, I eventually decided not to proceed with polishing (the last thing I would do for all of my watches) and instead put it on my wrist, hopefully the normal daily usage will help.
Miraculously, after wearing it for a few days, letting this beauty breath (and most importantly give it a daily “soap bath”), the sheen gradually re-glows!
Lesson to learn, wear our watches regularly, particularly the high copper content rose gold one….and don’t leave the best part to the end😅
🤞🏻Regain the sheen after wearing for few days
☝🏻The stain and discoloration when took out from the traveller’s case
Have a wonderful weekend, my friends.
Cheers, Henry
This beauty was delivered from double seal status at my former AD back in 2022 and was kept in the original traveler case since then. As I found it a bit too blinking for daily use.
In last week, I somehow took it out for a look and found it develop stain and discoloration throughout the entire surface!!!!
Immediately I brought it to Patek Service Centre in my city and the diagnosis was probably some surface reaction with alcohol/ perfume/ sweat. The stain just got slightly less after wiping with chemicals at service centre and a light polishing or buffing will be the only way to get rid of the discoloration completely.
Since the watch is actually brand new and not even put on my wrist before, I eventually decided not to proceed with polishing (the last thing I would do for all of my watches) and instead put it on my wrist, hopefully the normal daily usage will help.
Miraculously, after wearing it for a few days, letting this beauty breath (and most importantly give it a daily “soap bath”), the sheen gradually re-glows!
Lesson to learn, wear our watches regularly, particularly the high copper content rose gold one….and don’t leave the best part to the end😅
🤞🏻Regain the sheen after wearing for few days
☝🏻The stain and discoloration when took out from the traveller’s case
Have a wonderful weekend, my friends.
Cheers, Henry
Beautiful!
I actually got that advice from my AD when I picked up my RG 5712 a few years ago. Enjoy it!
This is the king Nautilus
And the hardest one to get in my view. Wear in good health!
Thank you, Ichiran. travelling time and chronograph are two very useful complications. Despite it is only simple calendar watch. The date can be easily advanced by moving the local time hour hand too.
Thank you, Patrick. The warm tone of RG is indeed attractive, despite a bit unstable....
Thank you, Daren. The 40.5mm diameter and 12.53mm thick case still suits my 17.5inch wrist well :)
Thanks Henry for your story/advice which
we all should heed.
5990/1R is a heavy weight 💪, literally and figuratively 👍
The blue dial is so vibrant ! Did passerby take notice ?
It is indeed a bit blinking and eye catching. Therefore I hide it under the long sleeve :)
Thank you, yacomino. Really fortunate the stain/ discolouration can be removed by usual wearing and cleaning with soap water....
Thank you, Concord. It will definite has more wrist time in order to avoid building up of those discolouration again.....
A scary story indeed. The watch looks great on your wrist. I think you should wear it daily.
I think it has just the right amount t of bling!
Thank you for sharing this important cautionary tale and your successful solution to the issue. The watch fits your wrist perfectly and aesthetically the very attractive
rich blue dial matches up very well with the rose gold case. Looks great!