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Re: Remaining Pattern Suggests Sun Damage

:
: yes, it appears that this one was damaged by
: the sun . . . remaining blue paint is
: densest where covered by the hands / needles
: . . . suggesting that it is sunlight that
: caused the damage, rather than any sort of
: chemical degradation or water damage.

: It's a cool looking companion to the
: "Paintless Wonder", but I will
: leave it for someone else!!

: Jeff

:
: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Have you come up with any theory for your watch that is above the rest? Heat? Acid? Moisture? Salt Water? Paint Contamination?

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Remaining Pattern Suggests Sun Damage
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