What's peoples' thoughts on dial patina on vintage Omega watches?
I've read threads in which people either love or dislike it.
Seems to be a subjective line in which adds character or trash.
Here is a 1940s Omega cal. 30 T2 P for sale. What do people think?
What's peoples' thoughts on dial patina on vintage Omega watches?
If me and a bunch of people told you it is a beautiful dial, would you then like the patina? I think YOU have to like it, that‘s the most important thing, if you want to buy and wear it. If you had asked about a collectors value, you definitly would have gotten different opinions.
kind regards Max
^This^ I 100% agree with this statement. You have to like it.
I inherited a 1946 CK 2414-2 with similar patina and at first I wasn't sure if I like the patina. I spoke with my local Omega Boutique and they informed me they could service it back at the factory, but due to its age refinishing the dial would be mandatory. So I had two options send it to the factory and have it taken back to factory spec or have it locally serviced by a competent watchmaker and enjoy the patina as my uncle who owned it before me did. I chose the latter as the patina grew on me but that is what I liked.
Long(ish) story short my advice would be to go with your gut as at the end of the day it's on your wrist.
What's peoples' thoughts on dial patina on vintage Omega watches?
I've read threads in which people either love or dislike it.
What do people think?
It definitely a "that depends" answer. Nice even color or even a well-disbursed pattern is fine too. Big blotches that look like junk? Pass.
This one looks sharp, I'd buy it.
Look at that you answered your own question.
Why would what we think matter, you're the one who's going to wear it?
I like the patina on that particular dial. It really suits the watch and isn't extreme or tatty. I give it the thumbs up!
If me and a bunch of people told you it is a beautiful dial, would you then like the patina? I think YOU have to like it, that‘s the most important thing, if you want to buy and wear it. If you had asked about a collectors value, you definitly would have gotten different opinions.
kind regards Max
Just someone with a general interest. I'm not the buyer or seller.
Agreed. I've seen some which I couldn't stand being on my wrist. However, this looks nice and even.
I'm not going to be the one who wears it. Was creating a discussion... Thanks for that input though ...
Agreed 100%
Was just asking opinions on dials with patina and used that watch as an example...
