amanico[JLC Moderator]
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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.
Jun 11, 2019,06:24 AM
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
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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...