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TimothyNelson · 1 July 2015, 11:42 PM

Hi all,

I have a 18038 Day-Date 1984-1985 serial. In certain lighting, on the black dial I can see something on the dial. In one section it sort of looks like a smudge or fingerprint (but not really) and on another section it looks like a smudge or a tiny mark of some sort.

In other lighting or in daily wear it really can't be seen, but it's there. Since the piece is 31 years old, is it common or uncommon for dials to become what's the word...aged? I could try to take photos, but I'm not sure if what I am referencing will display.

Thanks!

Tools · 2 July 2015, 01:26 PM

Sure they age. They crack, bubble, deteriorate and fade; sometimes they look as good as new for quite a long time though.

watchwatcher · 8 July 2015, 11:09 AM

Let's see some pics.

1 July 2015, 11:42 PM	#1
TimothyNelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Timothy Nelson Location: Minnesota Watch: 18038 Posts: 377	Dial Question Hi all, I have a 18038 Day-Date 1984-1985 serial. In certain lighting, on the black dial I can see something on the dial. In one section it sort of looks like a smudge or fingerprint (but not really) and on another section it looks like a smudge or a tiny mark of some sort. In other lighting or in daily wear it really can't be seen, but it's there. Since the piece is 31 years old, is it common or uncommon for dials to become what's the word...aged? I could try to take photos, but I'm not sure if what I am referencing will display. Thanks! __________________ Best, Timothy

2 July 2015, 01:26 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,408	Sure they age. They crack, bubble, deteriorate and fade; sometimes they look as good as new for quite a long time though. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 July 2015, 11:09 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,901	Let's see some pics.

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