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I have little issue with patina
Some types of patina are perfectly acceptable, and this is a good example. It's pretty heavy, and includes spotting, but it's honest ageing and not "damage". I separate the two by incident. If it gets wet, damage, if it lays in a drawer and tarnishes over a long period of time, that is a more natural ageing. That natural ageing has an esthetic all it's own. Damage is sad, ageing is charm.
That type of dial did not get to American markets. Don't know why. The crown may have been like the dial, bound for certain markets. I've seen similar, but very rare. The second hand is a replacement.
But it's a cal. 454, possibly my favorite movement. I love it.
Another marvel ( if all correct ): Vacheron Constantin Turler Ref 4301.
35 mm of pure class, from the 40's or 50's. Credit: Not sure, but if my memory serves me well: Ancienne. Best, Nicolas ...
I have little issue with patina
Some types of patina are perfectly acceptable, and this is a good example. It's pretty heavy, and includes spotting, but it's honest ageing and not "damage". I separate the two by incident. If it gets wet, damage, if it lays in a drawer and tarnishes over...
