Someone's selling this on watchusseek for 725 usd...

 

I Was looking at that just now also. Quartz and a crusty dial for $725 don't make it jumping material.

 

I thought the dial had "patina" to it. So vintage watches with those patina dial

Are these considered moisture / crusty dials too?

Thanks for replying

 

Call it what you like, its your money.

 

haha all good. thanks for the heads up. I'll avoid it. The integrated bracelet is a turn off too.

 

Attractive wear is called patina.

Unattractive wear is not patina.

 

Don't jump for it...

 

No, don't do it.

 

yup won't be pulling the trigger =)

 

i won't...

 

Moisture/patina beauty is in the eye of the beholder:



Wouldn't touch this one though. Particularly as it's a quartz.

 

It's "wear" when you're buying it; "patina" when you're selling it

 

The difference is that gentle patina on a 60 year old watch is charming and suggests a long and rich history. Water damage on a 25 or 30 year old watch suggests a catastrophe and possible movement rust. There are plenty of nice Pre-Bonds out there, there will be another along that doesn't need a new dial before too long. I have a couple myself!

 

Definitely not a jump-on-it piece. You'll come across a better one.

 

Keep an eye on the sales forums. Something you like will come up sooner or later. Good luck.