>>3424940In the watch world faded, scratched, beat to shit watches have started to gain a premium on the market. Of course everything isn't patina but many unique faded dials and bezels are very sought after. Because everyone can buy a new one but a vintage means you know something about them.
It has had such an impact that people inflict fake patina on newer watches to make them more respectable or valuable. In the end a good thing has been that is has lowered the safe queen mentality and people are more willing to use their often expensive watches daily without worries about them getting damaged.
