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F.Castro

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  12. Fading rolex insert's

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Here's a thought I have had for a while. Please correct me if I am wrong about this theory.

    Let's say a watch is from 1968 and the owner wears it regularly. Some days he will be out in the sun all day long, but during this time the watch will be moving and not always in the direct, full sun. That means your arm is also exposed just sitting there. Other days it will be shady, or the owner could be inside and it won't be exposed to sun at all.

    So over the course of 46 years, how many actual hours of full on, direct blazing/torching sun has this insert actually had? I bet not many. Most of the exposure is probably angled.

    What if you take the same insert, but put it on a wooden block or something that won't blow away, and place it out on your deck? Now the insert will be fully exposed, and directly exposed for continuous sun 12 hours a day or whatever the case may be, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

    My guess is you can achieve more fading over the course of 12 months using nonstop direct exposure than you can over decades of occasional, indirect exposure.

    Yes you are correct, if you let it hang out 365days in all kind of weather it will fade faster. Best place to fade a insert normaly would be if you lived near the sea, so the salty winds and sun could get the best of it.

    I Actually like it . Good Job

    Me to ;)

  13. My 1966 Gilt Explorer

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Was a while since visiting this thread, thanks you all so very much all for the comments! :notworthy:

    Great feedback above M, very much appreciated!! :good:

    Re the display caseback height, yes you're absolutely right about it being noticably higher - thus making it melt in on the wrist just a little bit less:

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    Gen 1016 caseback on left, 1601 on right:

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    I started out switching between these options - but have had the display back on for a long time now. Not that bothered by the extra mm:s. Have however looked a bit at the new model from CWC - might just ask I'm about its height and switch:

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    And you're absolutely right about the minute hand, missed that! Didn't notice earlier that there was a difference between a 1966 gilt 5513 hand set and a 1016. Will maybe keep my eyes out for a 1016 minute hand then... :play_ball:

    Gen shots:

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    Mine:

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    Looks like the dial is slightly crocked to the right?

  15. Monday Wristcheck

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by F.Castro

    My first modded rep done by the mystery modder in Austria

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    Have a nice day

    Cats

    Send with Sony Experia Z using Tapatalk Pro

    I rememberd that guy, repaustria, Oliver was his name i know his last name too and address, wonder if he still live there. I sold him some stuff back then. What ever happen to him? Do you know Cats?

  20. SevenFriday reps?

    in Other Brands Area

    Posted · Edited by F.Castro

    Im one of the guy's that cant see whats so amazing and great with this watch!

    They took the world with storm and i have seen many in the flesh, but, i cant understand whats the big fuzz about! To me it onely looks ugly and cheap.

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