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Four different steel 168.005:s, date surround turned yellow/brown

  1. 4236 Jan 24, 2019

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    Hello.
    I am still trying to find out, could this date surrouds tarnishig be natural in my 168.005 Connie, last picture. At least i can find these three more examples with same "syndrome"? :)
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  2. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Jan 24, 2019

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    Yes, they tarnish, not uncommon as you see and it's not only Constellations.
     
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  3. Noddyman Jan 24, 2019

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    Nice pristine Connie BTW.
     
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  4. 4236 Jan 24, 2019

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    Thanks, i am very excited, it is my birth year 1966 watch :)
     
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  5. Noddyman Jan 24, 2019

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    Similar age to me, I was born in 67.
    I like to think this one is my birth year watch. Serial no. 2442xxxx so could be 66 or 67.
    Close enough for me! :)

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