Extreme Patina

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OK, I'll play.

First one is a ref 2494 jumbo case cal 352, others need no explanation.

 
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OK, I'll play.

First one is a ref 2494 jumbo case cal 352, others need no explanation.

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The last Scarab is sweet! 👍
 
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Very cool those Scarabs
 
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This is going to develop into a whole area of watch collecting, like rusty, cobwebby barn finds have become in vintage car collecting. It's only a matter of time before someone fishes as super rare Patek from the bottom of Lake Maggiore (or the bottom of the East River, come to think of it).


 
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Wonder why you sold the 352 and keep the 354 ?

I think I got the 354 after I sold you the 352.
 
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Not extreme, but here's my SM 2518 cal. 343 RG contribution, with a lightly flavored patina....
 
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Not extreme, but here's my SM 2518 cal. 352 RG contribution, with a lightly flavored patina....
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I think you mean the more uncommon cal. 343 Rg chronometre movement...
 
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I think you mean the more uncommon cal. 343 Rg chronometre movement...
Right you are, Mike 😬
Error corrected....
 
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Here is a WWII US Army Omega dial with a "little" bit of patina
Anyone like this one? It will be available soon. It's cased in a steel #2179 with 30T2
 
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I am trying to decide whether I like this dial patina enough to actually buy the watch. Hard to tell without a lot of experience if it adds or would be detrimental to value. What do you guys think?

 
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I am trying to decide whether I like this dial patina enough to actually buy the watch. Hard to tell without a lot of experience if it adds or would be detrimental to value. What do you guys think?

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i like patina on old watch , original.
 
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Wonder how I missed this thread originally!
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I love variety. Some from the collection.

 
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Looks like a nice honest watch, not mint but it's actually one of the better examples that I've seen.

I am trying to decide whether I like this dial patina enough to actually buy the watch. Hard to tell without a lot of experience if it adds or would be detrimental to value. What do you guys think?

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I'll add mine:


I know the crown is wrong - it has an Omega symbol on it.