Longines caseback medalion ?corrosion

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jshaw083

·Apr 25, 2020

Bought this off a forum member a few months ago. Unfortunately I failed to notice the ring of discoloration around the caseback medallion (was so focused on the enamel itself). Has anyone seen this before? Is it actually corrosion? Do you think it can be removed?

 

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Dan S

·Apr 25, 2020

That ring has become discolored, but I don't know if it's corrosion. You're in the best position to determine that. IMO, generally it's best just to accept cosmetic aging and not try to clean everything up to make it look new. The medallion itself looks great.

 

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JohnSteed

·Apr 25, 2020

Have seen that colour elsewhere and didn’t think ‘twas corrosion....more like aging perhaps

 

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JohnSteed

·Apr 25, 2020

@yako54 any insight?...thx

 

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X350 XJR

·Apr 25, 2020·Vintage Omega Aficionado

It's gold, gold tarnishes.

 

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JohnSteed

·Apr 25, 2020

Thank you @X350 XJR Thank you

 

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yako54

·Apr 26, 2020

I think it could also be residue of the protective laquer originally applied. Here are pictures I took when the watch still was mine

Edited: Apr 26, 2020

 

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jshaw083

·Apr 26, 2020

Interesting. At any rate, I'm by no means definitely going to try and remove it, was just curious. I suppose if it was lacquer it could technically be removed. The dial's where the action is at 😉