Vintage King Seiko Patina ! Your opinion! Did I click on buy too fast ?

Hello fellow crunchers!

I wanted to get your opinion on this vintage KS (56 series) I recently acquired!

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One man's corrosion damage is another man's patina, I guess! 😉

If you like it, embrace it! You don't need anyone's validation for your tastes.

I'm not a fan, but it's definitely a one-of-a-kind KS now!

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Its deffinately a look. only thing i would be worried about is, if the dial looks like that, what has happened to the movement behind it?

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Hey friend! If you like it seriously wear it in good health. Could be a fun party trick, making up crazy stories of how it got damaged.

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I love the old Kings not sure about the patina. Doesn't look like normal water damage. Almost wonder if a previous owner was a very heavy smoker. As long as the movement is running well & you like it, that is all that matters!😎

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DScH67

I love the old Kings not sure about the patina. Doesn't look like normal water damage. Almost wonder if a previous owner was a very heavy smoker. As long as the movement is running well & you like it, that is all that matters!😎

Warning smoking damages your Seiko

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At some point there is a line where patina becomes damage. I think this has crossed that line. But as others have said, if you like it then don’t let internet strangers deter you.