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Post by nom nom on Nov 16, 2014 10:24:42 GMT -8
I have a skx007 from 2002 that's beginning to get a nice patina. Just curious how long the lines take before this begins to happen normally.
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 16, 2014 10:35:53 GMT -8
Really depends upon exposure, that's probably the main variable.
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Post by carlows on Nov 16, 2014 11:39:28 GMT -8
Yep, a watch worn 24/7 will fade/wear more then one sitting in a box... but I am not sure I have ever read of life span, I see a difference between older and newer dive watches (SKX173 and SKX007) but not quite a fading...
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Post by nom nom on Nov 16, 2014 12:12:34 GMT -8
I actually dig the creamy color the lume is taking on and want to encourage it and possibly accelerate it if possible.
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Nov 16, 2014 13:56:04 GMT -8
If you're in Australia or similar hot climate, leave it on a window ledge for a few days over summer. I once had a piece patina and age over the course of a day on a hot (43 degrees centigrade) day. I actually dig the creamy color the lume is taking on and want to encourage it and possibly accelerate it if possible. |
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Post by carlows on Nov 16, 2014 14:45:08 GMT -8
If you're in Australia or similar hot climate, leave it on a window ledge for a few days over summer. I once had a piece patina and age over the course of a day on a hot (43 degrees centigrade) day. I actually dig the creamy color the lume is taking on and want to encourage it and possibly accelerate it if possible. Another option is to expose the dial/hands markers to UV light, like the one used to dry fingernail polish... A friend of mine told me...  |
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