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NasiLemak227 · 8 March 2019, 09:36 AM

Hi all,

Recently bought a Pelagos from an AD. Really love the square dials and snow flake hand but after weeks of wearing i noticed the bezel is turning this yellow / patina color? Anyone face similar issues? I am quite particular that my bezel should stay white! Saw on some other forum people were using alcohol to rub away a layer of "thin film" on the bezel.

Will post photos later.

Thanks!

SPMN · 8 March 2019, 07:31 PM

We’re going to need to see pictures. Haven’t heard of this before.

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cdbeaver66 · 8 March 2019, 07:32 PM

Interesting, get a pic up

rod442 · 8 March 2019, 07:46 PM

My 2015 blue pelagos hasn't started changing.

Is it possible something stained it?
maybe that's why the cleaning with an alcohol wipe helps.

need to see pics for sure.

scurfa · 8 March 2019, 08:02 PM

It’s probably been in contact with something that has caused it, shower gel, suntan lotion, detergent, oils and WD40 can change the colour

rod442 · 8 March 2019, 08:26 PM

What scurfa said!

1William · 8 March 2019, 09:38 PM

I have owned a Pelagos since they were introduced and currently have the Blue and the LHD. No issues and I have never seen what you describe. I would speculate that something is on the bezel and the bezel has not turned a different color but we will see. Post some photographs.

amh · 8 March 2019, 10:14 PM

Stop storing it in a pickle jar!

j/k

Sounds almost impossible IMO. Take a pic with proper lighting.

outtatime · 8 March 2019, 10:58 PM

A quick google search for this will likely reveal the reason...let’s just say it’s a forbidden topic here.

NasiLemak227 · 9 March 2019, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outtatime

A quick google search for this will likely reveal the reason...let’s just say it’s a forbidden topic here.

I saw that same quick google search but this watch was from a reputable authorized AD. Would be quite mortified if an AD sold me a fake.

edit: photos are up. The bezels shade of white is slightly off from the dials.

droptopman · 9 March 2019, 03:14 AM

Odd, not heard this before. As other stated have to see pics. Modern Rolex/Tudor really do not patina.

NasiLemak227 · 9 March 2019, 03:17 AM

watch was purchased early feb..

NasiLemak227 · 9 March 2019, 03:21 AM

color starting to fade...??!?

Etschell · 9 March 2019, 03:22 AM

sorry but i dont believe you unless i see pictures. if you bought a left hand drive the numbers are yellow lume on the bezel not white.

NasiLemak227 · 9 March 2019, 03:22 AM

please wait while a mod approves my photo post, thanks all. I heard tudor had some issues with date and all but nothing wrong with the bezel. Gave it a good wipe but its still yello-ish

ap1 · 9 March 2019, 04:31 AM

Faux lume?

PossumDixon · 9 March 2019, 05:19 AM

I thought people paid big money for that patina thing?

sutats · 9 March 2019, 05:28 AM

That's interesting but are you positive that the bezel was not from a Tudor Pelagos LHD?

CPRWATCH · 9 March 2019, 05:28 AM

I dunno , me eyes ain't wot they used to be . Looks like it should , am I missing something here .

cdbeaver66 · 9 March 2019, 06:31 AM

I can see the bezel markers are off white and definitely not the same white as the hour markers, looks like a LHD bezel to me

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Crown & Shield · 9 March 2019, 07:02 AM

It is probably just the lume within the bezel turning a bit off-white. If this had happened to a Rolex people would be bidding it up like crazy.

Etschell · 9 March 2019, 07:21 AM

there is nothing i can see. probably lighting.

Undefeatable · 9 March 2019, 07:48 AM

I can see the difference when comparing it to the bright white indicies on the dial. Super strange.

Burdeens Jewelry · 9 March 2019, 07:56 AM

I have one and sometimes the bezel actually gets dirty and looks a little yellow, but I can wipe it away with heavy pressure on a micro cloth.

904VT · 9 March 2019, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NasiLemak227

color starting to fade...??!?

Looks fine to me. I think it's just that the white on the hour markers is so bright and is also lume filled that it highlights the differences in various lighting conditions. Think CFL lighting.

Probably a reason why Rolex uses Platinum on the Ceramic inlays on their similar models if I had to guess.

OysterBracelet · 9 March 2019, 08:08 AM

Far prefer the two liner and no problems since purchase - lovely, white bezel and ETA movement keeping brilliant time

Rizkisati · 20 July 2020, 01:15 PM

Hi NasiLemak. Ive got the pelagos too and i noticed the bezel is turning yellow as well. Bought it last week and pretty sure it wasnt this yellow before.

8 March 2019, 09:36 AM	#1
NasiLemak227 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rolex Dreamland Posts: 16	Tudor Pelagos 2018 Bezel Turning Yello Hi all, Recently bought a Pelagos from an AD. Really love the square dials and snow flake hand but after weeks of wearing i noticed the bezel is turning this yellow / patina color? Anyone face similar issues? I am quite particular that my bezel should stay white! Saw on some other forum people were using alcohol to rub away a layer of "thin film" on the bezel. Will post photos later. Thanks!

8 March 2019, 07:32 PM	#3
cdbeaver66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK Posts: 1,340	Interesting, get a pic up __________________ 1. Breitling Colt Chronograph 2. Melbourne Watch Company Portsea 3. Tudor Black Bay ETA Blue 4.Rolex GMT Master IIc LN 5. Tudor Heritage Ranger 6. Tudor Pelagos LHD 7. Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition 8. Tudor Black Bay GMT 9. Tudor Black Bay Harrods Instagram: mykicksandticks

8 March 2019, 08:02 PM	#5
scurfa 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sunderland Posts: 1,318	It’s probably been in contact with something that has caused it, shower gel, suntan lotion, detergent, oils and WD40 can change the colour __________________ Instagram @scurfawatches

8 March 2019, 10:58 PM	#9
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	A quick google search for this will likely reveal the reason...let’s just say it’s a forbidden topic here. __________________ The above represents my opinion. I may be wrong, but that's how I feel. Scratches ≠ "Character"

9 March 2019, 03:14 AM	#11
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Odd, not heard this before. As other stated have to see pics. Modern Rolex/Tudor really do not patina. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

8 March 2019, 07:31 PM	#2
SPMN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: St Paul, MN Watch: Tudor, Omega Posts: 1,218	We’re going to need to see pictures. Haven’t heard of this before. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 March 2019, 07:46 PM	#4
rod442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: michigan Posts: 193	My 2015 blue pelagos hasn't started changing. Is it possible something stained it? maybe that's why the cleaning with an alcohol wipe helps. need to see pics for sure.

8 March 2019, 08:26 PM	#6
rod442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: michigan Posts: 193	What scurfa said!

8 March 2019, 09:38 PM	#7
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,598	I have owned a Pelagos since they were introduced and currently have the Blue and the LHD. No issues and I have never seen what you describe. I would speculate that something is on the bezel and the bezel has not turned a different color but we will see. Post some photographs.

8 March 2019, 10:14 PM	#8
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	Stop storing it in a pickle jar! j/k Sounds almost impossible IMO. Take a pic with proper lighting.

9 March 2019, 03:17 AM	#12
NasiLemak227 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rolex Dreamland Posts: 16	watch was purchased early feb..

9 March 2019, 03:22 AM	#14
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	sorry but i dont believe you unless i see pictures. if you bought a left hand drive the numbers are yellow lume on the bezel not white. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

9 March 2019, 04:31 AM	#16
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,516	Faux lume?

9 March 2019, 05:19 AM	#17
PossumDixon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Scott Location: Philadelphia Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 166	I thought people paid big money for that patina thing?

9 March 2019, 05:28 AM	#18
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,225	That's interesting but are you positive that the bezel was not from a Tudor Pelagos LHD? __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

9 March 2019, 05:28 AM	#19
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	I dunno , me eyes ain't wot they used to be . Looks like it should , am I missing something here .

9 March 2019, 06:31 AM	#20
cdbeaver66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK Posts: 1,340	I can see the bezel markers are off white and definitely not the same white as the hour markers, looks like a LHD bezel to me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1. Breitling Colt Chronograph 2. Melbourne Watch Company Portsea 3. Tudor Black Bay ETA Blue 4.Rolex GMT Master IIc LN 5. Tudor Heritage Ranger 6. Tudor Pelagos LHD 7. Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition 8. Tudor Black Bay GMT 9. Tudor Black Bay Harrods Instagram: mykicksandticks

9 March 2019, 07:02 AM	#21
Crown & Shield Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: The Alps Posts: 591	It is probably just the lume within the bezel turning a bit off-white. If this had happened to a Rolex people would be bidding it up like crazy.

9 March 2019, 07:21 AM	#22
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	there is nothing i can see. probably lighting. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

9 March 2019, 07:48 AM	#23
Undefeatable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Kevin Location: Irvine, CA Watch: 124060 Posts: 496	I can see the difference when comparing it to the bright white indicies on the dial. Super strange.

9 March 2019, 07:56 AM	#24
Burdeens Jewelry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 354	I have one and sometimes the bezel actually gets dirty and looks a little yellow, but I can wipe it away with heavy pressure on a micro cloth.

9 March 2019, 08:08 AM	#26
OysterBracelet Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: UK Posts: 276	Far prefer the two liner and no problems since purchase - lovely, white bezel and ETA movement keeping brilliant time

20 July 2020, 01:15 PM	#27
Rizkisati "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Kuala lumpur Posts: 1	Hi NasiLemak. Ive got the pelagos too and i noticed the bezel is turning yellow as well. Bought it last week and pretty sure it wasnt this yellow before.

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