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I've not been privileged enough to see real lume patina in the metal
Jun 11, 2019,14:24 PM
I've not been privileged enough to see real lume patina in the metal but based on photos - i don't have a problem with off white or cream printing, since virtually all new mechanical watches are essentially homages.
(perhaps it's more striking in real life and the differences are more apparent to the connoisseur?)
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patina...
By: TomasEriksson : June 11th, 2019-06:00
your 116610 will develop patina, just a different type of patina. There is more to Patina than lume discoloration. Thanks for the photos, three great time pieces!
I've not been privileged enough to see real lume patina in the metal
By: Francoamerican : June 11th, 2019-14:24
I've not been privileged enough to see real lume patina in the metal but based on photos - i don't have a problem with off white or cream printing, since virtually all new mechanical watches are essentially homages. (perhaps it's more striking in real lif...
As a vintage lover and sucker, my thoughts...
By: Mike H : June 12th, 2019-03:45
...naturally are biaised. The 116610 and Tribute to Polaris are really cool watches and are surely perfect on your wrist, but as for me I lean towards the 5513 without a doubt. But you know it my friend I donโt need to mention it ๐. Thanks for the interes...