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Going green for the blue planet - The green dial/bezel thread

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@C Master get to keep you company in here too now 😉.
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A Bronzo journey:

It had patina

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Patina removed by soaking in lemon juice.

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Dipped in salt water before new patina.

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Placed into a tub with ammonia, Bottle cap used to keep the watch out of direct contact with the ammonia. Then sealed for about 10 minutes.

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The result

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Cleaning it up

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On the wrist

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Cleaned lightly with a toothbrush and lemon juice to return it back to a light copper look.


 
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