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Looks pretty good but the ideology behind it pretty lame... fake patina... its in the name really, not cool. My wild guess it will not stand the test of time and will be seen as a step in the wrong direction... give it 5 years or so. White or straight up yellow lume wolud have been much better imo.
then you don't deserve the "Faux" Patina.
As trendy as those new 47mms. Panerai got it right with the 351 and a few others in 2010, the others are merely "simulacrums" of the vintage (past).
i think it looks very nice , looking at the boutique edition
It will certainly add a new flavour to the future of Panerai, imo.
Regards
John
It makes all the NON FAT letterings look odd to me now
I like it... a few naked shots on my favourites:
A human torpedo under the moon:
Torpedo vs IWC (Yacht Master and Perpetual calendar:
To me the best FAT is on this with thicker lettering but it is very different from 203a:
Under bright sunlight
This is also nice:
I must say that I have grown to fall in love with the FAT and these are my quartets again
But I can see that some aren't so happy as they take a little of that specialty out of tritium aged dial but for the trained eyes, they are far from
being similar. The natural tritium aged on my 202 is very different from any of these colorings. However, I do admit that some of them are done up nicer than others on FAT. I think this is the direction as evident from 2011's 372, 375 and the new Daylight Chrono. I think we will see them being more popular. Inputs?
A human torpedo under the moon:
Torpedo vs IWC (Yacht Master and Perpetual calendar:
To me the best FAT is on this with thicker lettering but it is very different from 203a:
Under bright sunlight
This is also nice:
I must say that I have grown to fall in love with the FAT and these are my quartets again
But I can see that some aren't so happy as they take a little of that specialty out of tritium aged dial but for the trained eyes, they are far from
being similar. The natural tritium aged on my 202 is very different from any of these colorings. However, I do admit that some of them are done up nicer than others on FAT. I think this is the direction as evident from 2011's 372, 375 and the new Daylight Chrono. I think we will see them being more popular. Inputs?
well
i Believe the usage of Vintage looking patina luminova will reach to and end as soon as the going back to the roots era is gone.. as it came out to the light as a mean of bridging element between the vintage watches and their reditions or their look alike editions..
Faisal
Anthony, the sashimis are there for comparisons
For you and they contrast nicely with the FAKE PATINA. However, it is like thinking about the use of Ceramic or Composite... will this trend continue or fade? I see that we are steering more towards new age innovative materials than PVD/DLC. What is your take? I think it's here to stay despite the fact that I could be wrong.
It's like saying the trend of oversized watches... I used to think 40-42's Rollies are sporty enough but now to me 44mm is the minimal standard for a dress watch and 47 mm being optimal. Will the trend revert ? For now, I have not seen evidence for watch size reversal. Only time can tell.
Retro and Vintage themes are really in judging from 2011's offerings like 372, 373, 376... balance by modern mod pieces like 375.
It's like saying the trend of oversized watches... I used to think 40-42's Rollies are sporty enough but now to me 44mm is the minimal standard for a dress watch and 47 mm being optimal. Will the trend revert ? For now, I have not seen evidence for watch size reversal. Only time can tell.
Retro and Vintage themes are really in judging from 2011's offerings like 372, 373, 376... balance by modern mod pieces like 375.
Not a fan.
Looks pretty good but the ideology behind it pretty lame... fake patina... its in the name really, not cool. My wild guess it will not stand the test of time and will be seen as a step in the wrong direction... give it 5 years or so. White or straight up yellow lume wolud have been much better imo.
Patina on PVD and Brown
Here's one more based on Brown Hues, Yellow Hues
THE FAT does bring out the watch well.
THE FAT does bring out the watch well.
how long will it last ??!
i have no Idea Anthony. but Hope it's here to Stay for a Good Reason:.
it gives a Nice Vintage AND Warm Look to the Watch over all ..
Cheers
Tony
If you can't stand the radiation...
then you don't deserve the "Faux" Patina.
As trendy as those new 47mms. Panerai got it right with the 351 and a few others in 2010, the others are merely "simulacrums" of the vintage (past).
Jester said it aptly
OP and Richemont is here to make a buck and it will last as long as this cash cow keeps churning out cash by having these PATINA FAUX pieces being well received.