About this episode
The vintage reissue and vintage inspired trends are still going strong, and with them we continue to see so-called fauxtina (faux-patina) lume in tan, cream, pumpkin, and other off-white colors. But this choice by watch companies is divisive. In this episode we discuss whether or not fauxtina lume should be something we see on modern watches at all.
Watches discussed in this episode:
- Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249
- Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Tribute To Polaris
- Omega Seamaster Railmaster 1957 Edition
- Omega Seamaster 300 1957 Edition
- Hamilton Khaki Murph 38
- Oris Divers Sixty Five Momotaro Edition
- Longines Heritage Military
- Laco Erbstuck watches (https://www.laco.de/sv/en/klockor/pilotur-original/pilotklocka-leipzig-erbstueck-42mm-handwinding)
- Katabami Watch Japan (https://katabami.jp)
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