amanico
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I don't like the " fake patina " term. This is colored luminova. You have a large choices of hues and colors, and you can choose warmth or coldness.
But I like patina. For me, fake patina is when you work on the tritium or radium to get another color than the one naturally obtained by the impact of years passing and some other natural factors.
Real patina is sumptuous, captivating, charming.
You are on a slippery slope, my friend, as it seems obvious you are knocking at the door of vintage universe.
Best,
Nicolas
" Light patina, dark patina, faux patina, real patina , poor patina, house patina, Still patina, still patina,”
Some may have noticed a paraphrase of a controversial Hip Hop song. Probably as controversial in the microcosm of watchmaking as the patina. Yesterday I had the great chance to meet a great Purist. I knew he was wearing his 5513 and so I came with two spe...
patina...
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 don't like the " fake patina " term. This is colored luminova. You have a large choices of hues and colors, and you can choose warmth or coldness.
But I like patina. For me, fake patina is when you work on the tritium or radium to get another color than the one naturally obtained by the impact of years passing and some other natural factors. Real patina is sumptuous, captivating, charming. You are o...
I've not been privileged enough to see real lume patina in the metal
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...
...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 don’t need to mention it 😉. Thanks for the interes...