Around the serial number on the underside and the Omega logo on the clasp? I was in salt water and pool water in Mexico for about 7 days and did not clean...when I used warm soap and water and a rotating toothbrush, it came right off...

Seems like a dive watch would not show oxidation like that after its first use...everything else looks like brand new after i cleaned it...

Thanks in advance.

 

thanks for the reply...

well - it looks brand new again aside for normal scratches...what are you looking for specifically? if i posted a picture it would look like nothing was changed, and i don't think i could post a pic that would show anything...not trying to be difficult, just maybe if you could tell me what you are looking for, i could focus in on that....do you know if this oxidation is normal?

 

Ahh...Planet Ocean..again, thanks

 

Stainless steel will absolutely show tarnish and oxidation from salt water if it isn't rinsed with clean water. Nothing to worry about, just remember to take care of your watch next time you use it in the ocean.

 

No...serial number did not come off, i just noticed it had some signs of "rust" right around serial number that came off with the soap and water (it could have been accumulated minerals in those tiny grooves)...the serial number is still there with grooves etc...i did not buy from authorized dealer, but from a company that assured me it was real and would replace if not authentic...yes, not ideal, but it was a good deal although it was not cheap...i was wanting to know if anyone had experienced this after using the watch in salt water...and i used it in salt water for 7-8 days without cleaning...again, thanks for your time and answers.

 

thanks - this was my first experience with this watch in the ocean - i was thinking that the only aspects of watch that had any oxidation were where there was the serial number that had already "scratched" the stainless surface from the manufacturer...all other smooth pieces of watch had no signs of anything...again, and as you have said...once cleaned with fresh water, it looks basically like it came out of the beautiful red box

 

You are correct - the nooks and crannies will oxidize more noticeably since water can pool there instead of running off.

 

Thanks - plus, the serial number was trapped against my wrist, so this is making more and more sense...

my favorite Arnold quote is.."you lack discipline"! ha - love your handle

 

I have the same issue on my Seamaster Pro Chrono 2225.80. It's amazing if you use a 10 x loupe and look at your watch. I have tge same issue with tge serial number looking somewhat corroded. Maybe a toothbrush with some toothpaste may clean it?

 

I used warm-hot water with some liquid dish soap and a cheap rotating toothbrush with a fresh head to clean mine...it took off all signs of corrosion...i repeated the process a couple times and the watch is shining like new with no signs of anything...i want to know how to oil the mesh band...i have the woven mesh band on mine

 

Isn't funny just knowing the "funk" is there bothers us?

 

I can think of several others that may apply, but won't go down that road.

 

Don't just loud or do there. Look at the case back. Could be something lurking there also.