Here are comparison pics of old vs. new honey gold that were taken in 2016. The left top pic shows a honey gold tang buckle that was stored in a little plastic bag for 5 years (and turned quite dark) next to a brand new honey gold tang buckle on the right. Below that are pics of a then-brand new honey gold 1815 200th anniversary (left) next to a 5-year-old honey gold 1815 Moonphase (right).
