The Hommage II is also an excellent case study in how to best approach the idea of vintage-inspired design. Rather than relying on design work that hinges upon faking the aesthetic of a now-vintage watch, the Hommage II seeks to recreate link the format and feel of watches from this specific era. link So it's less faux patina and more link like design-based time travel. It's a new watch that manages to capture the charm of the original. You know, like an homage.