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·Should I call it tropical dial?
Tropical Dial
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·Am certainly a fan of the tropical dial. To me some are less obvious and have that chameleon effect. Really only coming to life once the sunshine hits it. Agreed that this is very subjective. The marmite effect which you either love or hate.
Have seen others in the flesh that doesn't need the light to trigger the tropical look.
I was lucky enough to pick up one recently. 69 in the range. In the house it looks fairly ordinary as a dial. But moving into the sunshine it takes on a whole different look and a more dark chocolate appearance.
Great thread and wonderful pics.
Have seen others in the flesh that doesn't need the light to trigger the tropical look.
I was lucky enough to pick up one recently. 69 in the range. In the house it looks fairly ordinary as a dial. But moving into the sunshine it takes on a whole different look and a more dark chocolate appearance.
Great thread and wonderful pics.
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Need some adjustment to show that the dial isnt black😀
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··MWR Tech Support DeptNot all aging is "tropical".
Tropical is black which has degraded into brown due to alteration of varnishes.
It is not a white or cream dial which has turned yellow or orange or darker due to smoking or other causes...
Tropical is black which has degraded into brown due to alteration of varnishes.
It is not a white or cream dial which has turned yellow or orange or darker due to smoking or other causes...
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Explain what?
Explain why that is the definition or explain the reason why black varnishes degrade into brown?
Why black varnishes degrade into brown is a chemical ageing process or certain varnishes, I can't say more about it.
Why the terminology, I think is because it was first used by Rolex collectors on black submariner dials exposed to humidity and hot climate, hence the word "tropical". Humidity is "tropical", whereas there's nothing "tropical" about nicotine or the other ageing processes.
The word for other aging processes is "patina".
They're just naming conventions-- but "tropical" has been abused by sellers wanting to hype up sales.
why do we call the sky "sky"? Because we do.
Can you explain why? I really want to know, thank you.
Explain why that is the definition or explain the reason why black varnishes degrade into brown?
Why black varnishes degrade into brown is a chemical ageing process or certain varnishes, I can't say more about it.
Why the terminology, I think is because it was first used by Rolex collectors on black submariner dials exposed to humidity and hot climate, hence the word "tropical". Humidity is "tropical", whereas there's nothing "tropical" about nicotine or the other ageing processes.
The word for other aging processes is "patina".
They're just naming conventions-- but "tropical" has been abused by sellers wanting to hype up sales.
why do we call the sky "sky"? Because we do.
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Explain what?
Explain why that is the definition or explain the reason why black varnishes degrade into brown?
Why black varnishes degrade into brown is a chemical ageing process or certain varnishes, I can't say more about it.
Why the terminology, I think is because it was first used by Rolex collectors on black submariner dials exposed to humidity and hot climate, hence the word "tropical". Humidity is "tropical", whereas there's nothing "tropical" about nicotine or the other ageing processes.
The word for other aging processes is "patina".
They're just naming conventions-- but "tropical" has been abused by sellers wanting to hype up sales.
why do we call the sky "sky"? Because we do.
I agree with you. But I do think white or creamy dial can turn to yellow or "smoky" color not only because of smoking, but also tropical humidity. Why there are an exception to white/silver/creamy dial?
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··MWR Tech Support DeptI agree with you. But I do think white or creamy dial can turn to yellow or "smoky" color not only because of smoking, but also tropical humidity. Why there are an exception to white/silver/creamy dial?
Again, it's not an exception-- it's just a different word. Why do we call the sky "sky" or the grass "grass"? Because those are the words being used in that way, there's no "reason"- it's just the way it is.
Until and unless the convention changes, which it might over time if enough people like you agree the meaning of the word should change.... but OF members are purists so far and pretty rigorous with the dictionary.
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·Again, it's not an exception-- it's just a different word. Why do we call the sky "sky" or the grass "grass"? Because those are the words being used in that way, there's no "reason"- it's just the way it is.
Until and unless the convention changes, which it might over time if enough people like you agree the meaning of the word should change.... but OF members are purists so far and pretty rigorous with the dictionary.
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··MWR Tech Support DeptLol, not about this watch - I sold it year ago, and easily without the term "tropical". The first watch of thread starter: MPWATCH, do you think he trying to sell it?
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·I believe the strong tan color comes from using brass instead of silver and the degradation of lacquer. I don't think it's because our nicotine and I never understood why tropical only refers to black dials.
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·I do understand the need to feel special about the most expensive vintage models though..😉
