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Aged to perfection? .. ! - Sunday Reader
"...The concept that collectors prize originality over restoration is one of the things that many people find most surprising about collecting vintage watches..."
Interesting article for understanding patina for dedicated vintage aficionados at
christie's
Listen also to
Wei Koh's statement about patina and ageing in beauty.
The recommendation for the aficionado:
Understanding vintage means understanding the beauty of aging with grace. That's certainly not an easy taste, not easy to appreciate, you have to learn it - that will need some time.
Maybe start with something easy, look at Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs.