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: I was just curious about this, because on
: "Antiques Roadshow" we're always
: seeing an appraiser downgrade the value of
: something because it's been cleaned or
: restored.
Well, for MOST antiques, the signs of age are part of the value. That is what distinguishes true antiques from many modern reporductions.
It is fairly different with watches, where looking like new is usually more valued than being in as-is aged appearance. Though a few collectors cherish an aged look on a dial, most people want the watch they wear to look nice. People usually wear jewelry to enhance their appearance, so wearing something with a dated or dirty/aged/heavily-worn look that may make a negative impression on people is rather counter to that.
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