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I once considered acquiring an IWC Big Pilot
But figured why an homage if I could get the original, patina, dents and all! 
Would Panerai ever make a vintage homage?
So -they are already partly there with the e type aged steel. I am talking about a faded worn looking dial and numerals and coroded hands to complete the look! I get it -many of us will not go near anything “made to be collectible” Any takers out there? ...
If you mean something like the erbstück finish from Laco
Alrhougth interesting, It would must probably be a pass for me
I doubt they will, but there’s always the 232.
It’s about as close as you can get without the patina. I’m sure you can find someone who can customize the dial and hands to look old and beat up. ...
I missed my opportunity for the 21
Years ago. Still regret that, but have had the 232 since it came out. Thanks, Bill.
I thought all Panerai's were a vintage homage...lol
I guess we can always bang them up on our own.
Isn’t the sport to turn a BNIB into your own witness to history?
That first ding or scratch is a heart-stopper, but it is mine nonetheless. I own it. It is indelible record of my journey with the watch. To be clear, I’m not against faux patina lume, an aged surface treatment or dial fade. To each their own!!
I once considered acquiring an IWC Big Pilot
But figured why an homage if I could get the original, patina, dents and all! ...
Just me but I view something that has aged naturally through time very differently to something that is made to look aged.
Obviously everyone is entitled to their own taste and opinion but I am not a fan in general of faked aging. Marc
They couldn't.....
radium is a banned substance. That being said, the 232, 249 and others are...already...homages to the vintage models.
'Fraid not, guv. I "happened" a bit later Lolllllllllll
I did serve in the Navy, however, does that count, Doc?