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  1. jaspers Feb 18, 2020

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    The Seamaster GMT 22345000 has been on my latent interest list for a while now, and I just came across this specimen eBayPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network. What strikes me about this one, is how patinated the lume markers on the dial seem. I don't think I've ever seen a 22345000, a relatively modern watch after all, so patinated. This makes the lume on the hour and minute hands look a lot whiter, too.

    Are these filtered pictures, or have you folks seen equally attractive faded lume on a 22345000? Also: replacement hands?
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  2. padders Oooo subtitles! Feb 18, 2020

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    That isn't patina IMO. The lume on some of the sword hands SMP models can look very green, especially when charged by strong light then shot in shade or shadow. I think that is what is going on there plus a bit of contrast enhancement a la photoshop. I see nothing there to concern me and I have owned a few.
     
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  3. jaspers Feb 18, 2020

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    Great, thanks for the reassurance!
     
  4. Dsloan Feb 18, 2020

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    I think this is typical of the model. The lume on mine also looks a little green too. This bothered me at first, but I quickly got used to it.
     
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  5. RARJ Feb 23, 2020

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    I've got an America's Cup from the early 00's - same thing. The lume always looks a touch green under certain conditions.
     
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  6. 140dave Feb 23, 2020

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    Edited Feb 23, 2020
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