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Jetkopite · 21 March 2014, 06:33 PM

Hey guys just wanted to share some pics of my new 6.6m GMT 16750 on the flight back yesterday from San Francisco..

Also wanted to ask the guys here who have owned vintage timepieces with patina if they have anything they do to protect the patina from getting lighter like not wear it in the Sun for too long etc etc.

Thanks for any advise given in keeping the vintage watches looking good.

Andy.

joseluu · 21 March 2014, 07:22 PM

Very nice piece. Wear it in good health and don´t worry too much about the colour of the patina. It will go wherever it has to go, but always in a good direction!

NukeMan · 21 March 2014, 08:24 PM

Looking good! Yes, sun "bleaches patina" so if you want it dark you should avoid sharp sun.

frequentflyer · 21 March 2014, 08:28 PM

Looking good! Mine says hi from the UAE.

bluemartinifan · 21 March 2014, 08:30 PM

Congrats Andy - that is a very nice example! I have the same concern on my recently added 16750. The patina is so dark and lovely, it likely sat in a drawer for years and now I wear it 4 days per week and feel it is already a shade lighter. Oh well...

Vincent65 · 21 March 2014, 08:35 PM

cool GMT - congrats. UV will fade patination on T-lume, yes.

Jetkopite · 21 March 2014, 08:55 PM

Thanks guys for the replies... Do you know if the patina fades with direct UV onto dial or any time you are out in sunlight even in shade??? It sounds silly what im asking but because I fly for a living at high altitude UV is stronger and just wondering if that would accelerate the patina going light even in not direct sunlight...

Vincent65 · 22 March 2014, 05:47 AM

don't worry about it so much - just wear and enjoy it!

sea-dweller · 22 March 2014, 07:01 AM

Great photos of a great watch!

StaceeJaxx · 22 March 2014, 07:09 AM

21 March 2014, 07:22 PM	#2
joseluu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Madrid (Spain) Posts: 702	Very nice piece. Wear it in good health and don´t worry too much about the colour of the patina. It will go wherever it has to go, but always in a good direction!

21 March 2014, 08:24 PM	#3
NukeMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Jonas Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 988	Looking good! Yes, sun "bleaches patina" so if you want it dark you should avoid sharp sun.

21 March 2014, 08:35 PM	#6
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	cool GMT - congrats. UV will fade patination on T-lume, yes.

21 March 2014, 08:55 PM	#7
Jetkopite "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Andy Location: Dubai Watch: 5131R,6263,5712T Posts: 1,559	Thanks guys for the replies... Do you know if the patina fades with direct UV onto dial or any time you are out in sunlight even in shade??? It sounds silly what im asking but because I fly for a living at high altitude UV is stronger and just wondering if that would accelerate the patina going light even in not direct sunlight...

22 March 2014, 05:47 AM	#8
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	don't worry about it so much - just wear and enjoy it!

22 March 2014, 07:01 AM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Great photos of a great watch!

22 March 2014, 07:09 AM	#10
StaceeJaxx Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Just Fly Casual Posts: 698

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