Show us your patina

I picked up this lovely 1940s Heuer big eyes Chronograph.

There is a fine line between patina and something being in poor condition. But in this case I think it’s got a handsome look.

So why not let’s share our patina’d watches for others to ogle.. Go!

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Maybe it's both patina and dirt, but this little 70 years old fella looks amazing.

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I buy patina in the large containers.

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Creamy

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Asmara82
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Beautiful watch!

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spacemanspiff

Maybe it's both patina and dirt, but this little 70 years old fella looks amazing.

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It’s got a good look!

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Aurelian
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I buy patina in the large containers.

That top one looks like the sun! Very nice effect.

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Justingalore

Beautiful watch!

Thank you 😊

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My Oris military watch

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The fact that it is a really, really lovely chronograph puts the (heavy) patina in the background. Still, if it were mine, I'd try to gently refurbish the dial.

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A few wee speckles at age 83

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barore

The fact that it is a really, really lovely chronograph puts the (heavy) patina in the background. Still, if it were mine, I'd try to gently refurbish the dial.

Thanks! Yeah it looks pretty special!

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I generally avoid patina unless the watch is something special or really calls to me. I prefer very much to have NOS, if possible.

However, I do have a few in the collection. Here are some such as they are...

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ChronoGuy

I generally avoid patina unless the watch is something special or really calls to me. I prefer very much to have NOS, if possible.

However, I do have a few in the collection. Here are some such as they are...

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Three good lookers!

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ChronoGuy

I generally avoid patina unless the watch is something special or really calls to me. I prefer very much to have NOS, if possible.

However, I do have a few in the collection. Here are some such as they are...

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Oh and any thoughts on the Heuer purely from a Chronograph perspective?

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Justingalore

Oh and any thoughts on the Heuer purely from a Chronograph perspective?

Thanks for asking...I love Heuers especially the vintage references. Yours looks like a 34mm or 35mm from the photo. Those are a bit small for my wrist, but are historic chronographs.

Depending on your wrist size, you can bulk it up by putting it on a bund strap. Old school Newman style.

Congrats on such a great piece in your collection.

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ChronoGuy

Thanks for asking...I love Heuers especially the vintage references. Yours looks like a 34mm or 35mm from the photo. Those are a bit small for my wrist, but are historic chronographs.

Depending on your wrist size, you can bulk it up by putting it on a bund strap. Old school Newman style.

Congrats on such a great piece in your collection.

Ooh well that’s great as I love a small watch! Should be arriving with me tomorrow..

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ChronoGuy

Thanks for asking...I love Heuers especially the vintage references. Yours looks like a 34mm or 35mm from the photo. Those are a bit small for my wrist, but are historic chronographs.

Depending on your wrist size, you can bulk it up by putting it on a bund strap. Old school Newman style.

Congrats on such a great piece in your collection.

It’s arrived and it’s absolutely brilliant!

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Justingalore

It’s arrived and it’s absolutely brilliant!

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Congrats! Chronos forever!!

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Orangehand
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Lovely