Rolex

From time to time, I find interesting to discuss the patina of vintage watches. Here is one, a 1675 Gilt, brown dial ( credit picture: Analog and Shift ) which I find interesting: How do you find it? It has character and soul, but too much? Let's see what...  

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this watch is not for me.

and "value" only in Rolex world.... and that's for sure one of many charms that brand has In other brands this dial would be called destroyed Cheers D

but would love it if it was mine!!!! Pure magic this piece. A dream.

Hi Nico, I can only say it rusted teaser but Treasure for owner. Love the creative ambience of shot. Cheers ! Gautam

how can it evolve ? May be it can become ugly and the dial completely ruined ? Best. Christian

The unpredictability of patina formation and the uniqueness of each vintage rolex. But too potent for me Cheers! SF

There is a book called "Men are from Mars, women are from Venus" The watch world version is "Purists are from Mars, vintage Rolex collectors are from Venus" 2 very different worlds. My eyes have not been affected by the vintage Rolex bug so to me, whether... 

It is a personal thing like a new pair of shoes vs a well worn pair. Some well worn shoes are ready for the bin while others major brands try to replicate the lived in feel without holes in the soles. So you must consider Tropical as a generic term that h...  

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But would you hang this on your wall: ? For me a vintage watch has to be in a superior condition to consider buying it. If it is too messed up it looses all its appeal (to me). ...  

The fact to know on how used you are to vintage watches. Best, Arie. Nicolas

Hardly...

1675 GMT Master gilt, PCG, raildial, exclamation point.. Simply love these faded bezels, witnesses of time.. Best & 1675 greetings, hs ...