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When considering a purchase of a vintage specimen, what is your threshold for patination?
How much is too much for you? What’s acceptable?
In the past I’ve really valued condition overall, especially with regards to lume and case condition (scratches are fine, I hate polishing).
However, as I venture into different areas of collecting I’ve seemingly adjusted my threshold or tolerance. I enjoy the wabi sabi of a timepiece. Patina shows character and suggests that a timepiece was used—but…
