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Lots of brands are doing "faux" and retro in a big way. Oris , Tudor black bay, Tag Heuer Autavia etc.
I like the Seamaster 300 trilogy , it is much nicer in the flesh than pictures. Would I buy one ? yes for an investment ( not many made) would I wear one? No.
I am a little tired of the whole retro thing. If you want to wear what looks like an old watch , then buy and old watch.
If Tudor do anything else with Black Bay at Basel I think I will scream.
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Couldn’t agree more, except that omega have made 3557 each and almost all have been bought by collectors to “put away” so there’s practically zero scarcity for these. They won’t go up much in value IMO, certainly not soon.
I’m willing to bet that Tudor will do something else with their in house movement for Basel, and I heard a rumour of a black bay Chrono...
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The best examples don't look too fake. The problem with just buying an old watch is the inherent difficulties surrounding that - condition, availability, cost.
I do agree with a lot of the sentiment though. Dammit eg of Singer is a good one - although it's a lovely car, it's trying too hard. The faux vintage watches that look a bit naff are the same.
freddo
hugo7
Tritium will turn yellow over time but super Luminova or whatever omega is using on modern watches will never “age”. That’s why omega is making faux patina watches