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The mystifying Rolex patina

  1. Faz Feb 5, 2022

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    This is an absolutely rhetorical question.

    How is it possible for some very few to be able to achieve the perfect patina 100% of the time in the later 5 digit serial Rolex sports watches? I’m always dumbfounded to see these watches come up.
     
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  2. ATWG Feb 5, 2022

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    Hmmmm, is this a trap question? Are you referring to offerings from Azzurri?
     
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  3. Faz Feb 6, 2022

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    Not really a trap question but certainly, I’m perplexed by patina that is always the same, on watches that usually have very little patina (glossy 5 digit sports watches) and always from one source. Must be some kind of magic trick. It just makes me very suspicious but then, I can be completely wrong.

    This is something that was discussed in the days I was a regular on the VRF. Perfect cases. Perfect patina 100% of the time from one particular seller. Given today’s prices, I wonder…
     
  4. Dan S Feb 6, 2022

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    I've seen similar skepticism about a seller who always seems to have perfectly matched pumpkin lume examples. Frankly, I don't have much faith in the majority of the big dealers. I think there is a lot of funny business going on.
     
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  5. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Feb 6, 2022

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    I will tell you exactly how this happens!

    Wait - crap someone is at the door, be right back...
     
  6. Sherbie Feb 6, 2022

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    I think it best if you shared some examples, so some of us know what you are talking about
     
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  7. ATWG Feb 6, 2022

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    No examples, otherwise the thread will be locked without proof. To the experts, it’s quite obvious.
     
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  8. YY77 Feb 6, 2022

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    I could tell you I but I'd have to kill you.::stirthepot::
     
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  9. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Feb 6, 2022

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    Is it looks too good to be true, it probably isn’t .
     
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  10. Evitzee Feb 6, 2022

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    The natural outcome of the patina fetish many people have.
     
  11. morningtundra Feb 6, 2022

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    Cheap raw materials Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network and a steady hand...
     
  12. 140dave Feb 6, 2022

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    Other less nefarious options:
    1- Very picky in sourcing
    2- “amazing” is easy to say on every listing, some look less amazing to me than the title indicates
    3- add slight color adjustment to highlight the tones of an Option 2 picture and BAM it’s amazing!

    And yes, I’m just looking at the “nice” side of the coin. I understand the question and why it is asked. I am no Rolex expert but have been looking for a 5dig sub for a while now so am become more familiar with the “egg shell” patina most of these develop, it is usually pretty subtle.
     
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  13. Dan S Feb 6, 2022

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    "Insane!" is the new "amazing". ::facepalm2::
     
  14. vibe Feb 6, 2022

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    I wonder if a 6 digit will get this patina in 15 more years.
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  15. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Feb 6, 2022

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    A lot quicker when the dial is out of the watch, surprising what a week in the sun/under a light source not in a watch will do.
     
  16. ATWG Feb 6, 2022

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    Here is one from Phillips auction last year I was following closely that raised eyebrows. I have not seen two almost identical patinated dials from completely different references.

    You judge for yourself.
     
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  17. harrymai86 Feb 6, 2022

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    Do you mean nbtimes? many debate yet still no one could confirm anything
     
  18. Mark020 not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer Feb 7, 2022

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    +1
     
  19. ATWG Feb 7, 2022

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    Newer version….
     
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  20. CoDiffe Feb 7, 2022

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    EZ Bake oven?

     
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