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Vintage watches versus smartwatches

Wear and tear by the hands of time

Jan. 21, 2018 -

A good friend of mine had an issue with his Apple Watch, the digital crown lost a rubber ring causing the watch to lose its water resistance. Apple made no problem of it and offered to replace his "device". While it solved his problem, it felt painful to my watch lover's ears. It made me realise the one thing a smartwatch will never have: patina.

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Notice the countless microscopic scratches reflecting light like no new watch would
Notice the countless microscopic scratches reflecting light like no new watch would
Time can only tell how future generations will look back to the Apple Watch
Time can only tell how future generations will look back to the Apple Watch
Among the scuffs and scratches you can see at least three different colours of paint drops
Among the scuffs and scratches you can see at least three different colours of paint drops
a Zerdax (from the 1960's, worth about €100), a Citizen (1970's ~ €80) and a Seiko (2008, €130)
a Zerdax (from the 1960's, worth about €100), a Citizen (1970's ~ €80) and a Seiko (2008, €130)
The plated gold is worn through, but the watch still shines in sunlight
The plated gold is worn through, but the watch still shines in sunlight
The Pebble Smartwach is no longer supported by software an will not develop patina
The Pebble Smartwach is no longer supported by software an will not develop patina

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