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jimcameron · 30 June 2013, 01:42 AM

I was just cruising an auction site and someone was selling a Submariner. The seller advised that there was corrosion next to one of the lugs, and provided an excellent photo. I was shocked at the degree of corrosion on the case. It appears to be really deep and in a couple of spots along the edge of the case.

What the heck is going on with that Sub? Mine is almost 30 yrs old and it doesn't even have a hint of this damage. Has anyone ever seen anything like this?

Daytona-Dan · 30 June 2013, 01:45 AM

Probably neglected for many years. Even SS will corrode given the right conditions.

padi56 · 30 June 2013, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytona-Dan

Probably neglected for many years. Even SS will corrode given the right conditions.

You hit the nail right on the head most cases I have seen in vintage watches even when using 309L- 316L was simply down to lack of service and owner neglect.No matter the steel with proper owner care in most cases Rolex watches could outlast there owners.

joe100 · 30 June 2013, 04:10 AM

The boys are right. A Rolex isn't indestructible, it's a tool. Never abuse a tool and it should last forever.

cop414 · 30 June 2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

The boys are right. A Rolex isn't indestructible, it's a tool. Never abuse a tool and it should last forever.

+1

Kingair · 30 June 2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

+1

+ 2

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30 June 2013, 01:42 AM	#1
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	Submariner corrosion? I was just cruising an auction site and someone was selling a Submariner. The seller advised that there was corrosion next to one of the lugs, and provided an excellent photo. I was shocked at the degree of corrosion on the case. It appears to be really deep and in a couple of spots along the edge of the case. What the heck is going on with that Sub? Mine is almost 30 yrs old and it doesn't even have a hint of this damage. Has anyone ever seen anything like this?

30 June 2013, 04:10 AM	#4
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	The boys are right. A Rolex isn't indestructible, it's a tool. Never abuse a tool and it should last forever. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

30 June 2013, 01:45 AM	#2
Daytona-Dan Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: UK Watch: 116528 Posts: 1,049	Probably neglected for many years. Even SS will corrode given the right conditions.

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