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·I'm fairly new to this wonderful hobby and eager to learn more. Recently, I stumbled upon a vintage Omega timepiece in 18ct yellow gold. However, upon closer inspection, I noticed some rust/corrosion on certain parts of the case.
Before I decide on whether to purchase it or not, I would greatly appreciate your advice on how to properly care for such cases. Is it advisable to seek professional assistance for cleaning and rust removal? Alternatively, since the rust/corrosion is not noticeable without magnification, would it be best to leave it untouched?
Additionally, I'm curious to know if rust/corrosion is common in solid gold watches or if this is an unusual occurrence.
Below are pictures of said rust:
![upload_2023-6-18_16-52-41.png upload_2023-6-18_16-52-41.png](https://omegaforums.net/data/attachments/1623/1623164-5a48079f586646d2629a13a24f07d717.jpg?hash=WkgHn1hmRt)
![upload_2023-6-18_16-53-45.png upload_2023-6-18_16-53-45.png](https://omegaforums.net/data/attachments/1623/1623165-adcc0fc2ac656d3142730ed0a9d248cf.jpg?hash=rcwPwqxlbT)
Thanks for your help!
Before I decide on whether to purchase it or not, I would greatly appreciate your advice on how to properly care for such cases. Is it advisable to seek professional assistance for cleaning and rust removal? Alternatively, since the rust/corrosion is not noticeable without magnification, would it be best to leave it untouched?
Additionally, I'm curious to know if rust/corrosion is common in solid gold watches or if this is an unusual occurrence.
Below are pictures of said rust:
![upload_2023-6-18_16-52-41.png upload_2023-6-18_16-52-41.png](https://omegaforums.net/data/attachments/1623/1623164-5a48079f586646d2629a13a24f07d717.jpg?hash=WkgHn1hmRt)
![upload_2023-6-18_16-53-45.png upload_2023-6-18_16-53-45.png](https://omegaforums.net/data/attachments/1623/1623165-adcc0fc2ac656d3142730ed0a9d248cf.jpg?hash=rcwPwqxlbT)
Thanks for your help!