Explorer II Tritium Question

[chunkyman]

I recently bought a 16570 Explorer II from 1990. Looks pretty good overall but one thing I noticed is that at the base of the hands where the lume is applied (especially the hour hand) there is a miscoloration where instead of the usual off-white color it appears almost greenish. As you can see it's only barely present on the minute hand but it's a lot more obvious on the hour hand where it takes up roughly half of the little square lume area at the base.

I was wondering if anyone knew if this was normal patina, if it indicated moisture in the case (and if I should be worried), if it meant replacement or aftermarket hands were added, etc.

Any information would put my mind at ease! :

[Porter]

Originally Posted by chunkyman

I recently bought a 16570 Explorer II from 1990. Looks pretty good overall but one thing I noticed is that at the base of the hands where the lume is applied (especially the hour hand) there is a miscoloration where instead of the usual off-white color it appears almost greenish. As you can see it's only barely present on the minute hand but it's a lot more obvious on the hour hand where it takes up roughly half of the little square lume area at the base.

I was wondering if anyone knew if this was normal patina, if it indicated moisture in the case (and if I should be worried), if it meant replacement or aftermarket hands were added, etc.

Any information would put my mind at ease! :

Hi there,
The pic is not very clear so the difference between the hands are not calling me for anything. The only thing I appreciate is that the magnifier is not aligned with 3 hours position and magnification is not matching (probably with a different pic this changes)
Hope I'm wrong.
Please keep informed.

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

[chunkyman]

Originally Posted by Porter

Hi there,
The pic is not very clear so the difference between the hands are not calling me for anything. The only thing I appreciate is that the magnifier is not aligned with 3 hours position and magnification is not matching (probably with a different pic this changes)
Hope I'm wrong.
Please keep informed.

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

Hi! Thanks for responding. My camera is a little dodgy but this was the best photo I got of it.

[Fredrik]

It is pretty hard to see anything on your picture, but if it seems to be creeping onto the hands from the stem it might be excessive oil staining the luminous.

[Porter]

Originally Posted by chunkyman

Hi! Thanks for responding. My camera is a little dodgy but this was the best photo I got of it.

Hi,
Seems oil got into the lume.
Still not sure about the crystal and magnifier. Sure is not well aligned. Not doubting about the lens magnification.
Here is a pic of mine.

Hope this helps.

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.