Post by: dspayre616 on May 25, 2021, 05:21:18 PM
Apparently there is a video review and some forum post that indicates that their tudor 925 has begun to tarnish. Any of the owners here having the same experience?
Post by: dpkong on May 25, 2021, 06:20:24 PM
No surprise silver will tarnish, just a matter of time. Even Rolex 18k yellow, white, rose gold tarnish if the watch isn't worn regularly.
Post by: SHL on June 08, 2021, 10:18:36 PM
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Post by: dpkong on June 10, 2021, 10:00:36 PM
Is this something the warranty would cover?
normally when you purchase any jewelry with silver content, salesperson will inform you that for some people the silver will tarnish and it's not a defect.
Post by: ck77 on July 05, 2021, 09:44:01 AM
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Post by: dexson on July 05, 2021, 01:02:46 PM
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Post by: Cocas on July 05, 2021, 05:25:18 PM
But the black spots and orange rusty stains look really abnormal.
Post by: dspayre616 on July 05, 2021, 07:56:21 PM
Post by: dpkong on July 06, 2021, 07:58:18 AM
I have many 925 silver rings. The 925 silver beginning oxidation with some dull and matt silver color first before it gets darken.
But the black spots and orange rusty stains look really abnormal.
Actually no.. I have a silver ingot supposedly 999 silver but over 30 years old and has the same tarnish, different shades of dark and grey areas plus yellowish orange hues.
Based on the stamp at the case, it's a silver/aluminum alloy?
Post by: r3kahsttub on July 06, 2021, 08:48:42 AM
Post by: dpkong on July 06, 2021, 08:20:25 PM
I'm curious -- didn't Tudor claim that their proprietary alloy is more resistant to tarnish? After 3 months of (undoubtedly heavy) use, it is surprising to see how "patina" has developed. Unlike bronze, I think that this just isn't nice to look at.
maybe the poster put it to some extreme testing to make the tarnish develop faster?
Post by: r3kahsttub on July 07, 2021, 07:52:15 AM
maybe the poster put it to some extreme testing to make the tarnish develop faster?
Yes, that is also possible.
But I actually went to search for the thread on TZ; the user, Michael, says that he has had his BB925 for 2 months with no exposure to chlorinated or salt water. The only thing he's done, is wear the watch. Makes me think this was pretty regular wear, with maybe some instances in the shower. It follows some pretty hi-res images, which I'll share below.
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Post by: dpkong on July 07, 2021, 09:10:30 PM
is it possible he has some seriously corrosive sweat? or might the watch need a proper wash after wearing?
Post by: bulletnos on July 08, 2021, 07:15:51 AM
Other things that can speed up tarnish (thanks, Google):
"Sterling silver is an alloy composed of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent of another metal, most likely copper. It is the copper in the sterling silver, or silverplate, that causes it to become tarnished"...."The copper reacts to moisture and sulfur in the air, causing the sterling silver tarnish. Silver tarnishes faster in areas with high humidity and air pollution. Chemicals like hairspray, perfume, deodorant, body lotion, bleach, etc., can speed up the tarnishing process."
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Post by: ck77 on August 03, 2021, 11:38:20 AM
https://www.fratellowatches.com/two-months-of-living-with-the-tudor-black-bay-fifty-eight-silver/?fbclid=IwAR0g_aoh_1y2Lfww2nc5QPnrCcvYgmNDvcPwOU_cccjQxDO5twjUTb71Kcg
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