Here is where I can say that I prefer the patina from a vintage piece. Much more so than on most of the vintage Sub dials I have seen. Something about the matching dial numerals and bezel [nt]
I mean, you got the Duometre, Choc Diver I love, FREAKING MINUTE REPEATER!!!, so you made out okay. And that is ONLY a tip of the iceberg for your current collection. ANNDDDDDD... you started your collection over from scratch, albeit, without choice. But ...