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john11f · 12 February 2016, 03:15 AM

came across this explorer, thought i share it here. nice?

swish77 · 12 February 2016, 03:34 AM

Great reference, especially with a gilt dial, but when the tritium discolors like that I always get nervous that moisture has gotten into the case. What do you think has caused that uneven discoloration on the tritium?

john11f · 12 February 2016, 03:53 AM

but there exists tropical dial Rolexes and I believe this is one? Possibly from the heat of the sun?

adam78 · 12 February 2016, 12:57 PM

I also think it's from long-term moisture damage. Would make sure there isn't also some significant corrosion on the case (especially the edges under the case back and between the lugs) and in the movement.

Robbyvm · 12 February 2016, 06:22 PM

i like it but this is not tropical to me... the markers are discoloured by moisture intrusion that's all

adam78 · 13 February 2016, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Robbyvm

i like it but this is not tropical to me... the markers are discoloured by moisture intrusion that's all

I think it is tropical in the sense that the glossy black dial has turned to brown. But I agree about probable moisture damage (to the lume). By moisture I don't mean necessarily water intrusion, it might be just excessive and prolonged humidity without a well-sealed case.

12 February 2016, 03:15 AM	#1
john11f "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manila Posts: 222	1016 gilt tropical dial came across this explorer, thought i share it here. nice?

12 February 2016, 03:53 AM	#3
john11f "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manila Posts: 222	I don't really know the answer to that but there exists tropical dial Rolexes and I believe this is one? Possibly from the heat of the sun?

12 February 2016, 12:57 PM	#4
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	I also think it's from long-term moisture damage. Would make sure there isn't also some significant corrosion on the case (especially the edges under the case back and between the lugs) and in the movement. __________________ Cheers, Adam

12 February 2016, 06:22 PM	#5
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	i like it but this is not tropical to me... the markers are discoloured by moisture intrusion that's all __________________ Instagram : robbyvm Pinterest : robbyvanmele

12 February 2016, 03:34 AM	#2
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,985	Great reference, especially with a gilt dial, but when the tritium discolors like that I always get nervous that moisture has gotten into the case. What do you think has caused that uneven discoloration on the tritium?

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