Bronze watches

RedlinePSI · 10-22-2014, 01:52 PM

I have the bronze bug. Probably going to be my next one. It seems to be a love or hate thing but I love the mechanical feel and the warm colors of them. Anybody have one? I'm starting to scour the market to see what's out there. IWC actually just released a beautiful one but 11K is way above what I want to go on this one. Hoping to find something nice around 1-3 grand.

A patina is to be expected, but how hard is it to polish up if it gets too bad, or if you just want to be shiny again? Also from what I've read its basically safer to do this yourself, unlike stainless, since you are not removing the actual metal when polishing.

Here's IWC's for example, love it times a thousand, but I would also love one with a brown strap. And less expensive.

Patrick303 · 10-22-2014, 03:05 PM

Lum-Tec makes a few bronze models complete with a brown strap for a much lower price point. And superluminova is always cool!

RedlinePSI · 10-22-2014, 04:31 PM

Very nice.

finaloption · 10-22-2014, 04:48 PM

Helson, Benarus, Magrette for affordable micro's

my choice would be an Ennebi Fondale or PAM

most bronze watch afficianado's actually prefer patina.. some even forcing patina with eggs or even chemicals like liver of sulfur

Nugget · 10-22-2014, 09:01 PM

I have a Zenton B42. Nice simple case and dial, and a ETA automatic movement.
It is quite easy to remove the patina if you don't like how it is progressing, I did a few experiments with different ways of speeding up patina, didn't like them so rubbed it back and let it age naturally.
It now looks different than these pics as this was after an experiment with liver of sulfur.

Devious21 · 10-23-2014, 01:58 AM

There was an inexpensive bronze watch on kickstarter not too long ago.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...ref=nav_search

finaloption · 10-23-2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Devious21

There was an inexpensive bronze watch on kickstarter not too long ago.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...ref=nav_search

those look pretty good

RedlinePSI · 10-23-2014, 10:37 AM

Wow those do look good. They are mostly sold out.

BEM-S4 · 10-23-2014, 10:56 AM

I tried the IWC one as I am a big Aquatimer fan. Will tell you 100% in person it is gorgeous. If I weren't buying and furnishing a home at the moment I'd pull the trigger yesterday.

RedlinePSI · 10-23-2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

I tried the IWC one as I am a big Aquatimer fan. Will tell you 100% in person it is gorgeous. If I weren't buying and furnishing a home at the moment I'd pull the trigger yesterday.

Oh man, yea I don't even want to see it in person. Just keep it away! haha

virtualbong · 10-23-2014, 11:04 AM

Oooh...I am looking for a nice bronze watch at the same price point ($1K to $3K). Keep the suggestions coming!

mike the snake · 10-23-2014, 08:54 PM

I was unaware that sulfur had a liver.

Bronze does look very cool. Never considered it but I have to rethink.

RedlinePSI · 10-23-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nugget

I have a Zenton B42. Nice simple case and dial, and a ETA automatic movement.
It is quite easy to remove the patina if you don't like how it is progressing, I did a few experiments with different ways of speeding up patina, didn't like them so rubbed it back and let it age naturally.
It now looks different than these pics as this was after an experiment with liver of sulfur.

That actually came out pretty cool man. I think it's awesome how you can keep trying different things.

Zeiss · 10-29-2014, 03:19 AM

http://zelos-watches.myshopify.com/c...with-grey-dial

twin fed · 11-14-2014, 02:10 PM

I actually have the Zelos pictured above. It is a beautiful watch, very heavy and and the bronze patinas quite nicely. The only thing that I was disappointed with was the color of the face. I ordered the exact one above which is supposed to have a grey face, but in reality it is much lighter and almost blueish. I would highly recommend it, but it appears to be sold out.

10-22-2014, 01:52 PM	#1
RedlinePSI Lieutenant 129 Rep 502 Posts Drives: Something else Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (0)	Bronze watches I have the bronze bug. Probably going to be my next one. It seems to be a love or hate thing but I love the mechanical feel and the warm colors of them. Anybody have one? I'm starting to scour the market to see what's out there. IWC actually just released a beautiful one but 11K is way above what I want to go on this one. Hoping to find something nice around 1-3 grand. A patina is to be expected, but how hard is it to polish up if it gets too bad, or if you just want to be shiny again? Also from what I've read its basically safer to do this yourself, unlike stainless, since you are not removing the actual metal when polishing. Here's IWC's for example, love it times a thousand, but I would also love one with a brown strap. And less expensive.
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Patrick303 Lieutenant 717 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (2) Garage List 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S [10.00] 2017 Ducati Monster ... [0.00]	Lum-Tec makes a few bronze models complete with a brown strap for a much lower price point. And superluminova is always cool! __________________ 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S 2017 Ducati Monster 821
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RedlinePSI Lieutenant 129 Rep 502 Posts Drives: Something else Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (0)	Very nice.
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10-22-2014, 04:48 PM	#4
finaloption Captain 189 Rep 632 Posts Drives: '13 f30 n26 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Helson, Benarus, Magrette for affordable micro's my choice would be an Ennebi Fondale or PAM most bronze watch afficianado's actually prefer patina.. some even forcing patina with eggs or even chemicals like liver of sulfur
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Nugget Colonel 665 Rep 2,609 Posts Drives: G81 M3 Touring, GR Supra GTS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [10.00]	I have a Zenton B42. Nice simple case and dial, and a ETA automatic movement. It is quite easy to remove the patina if you don't like how it is progressing, I did a few experiments with different ways of speeding up patina, didn't like them so rubbed it back and let it age naturally. It now looks different than these pics as this was after an experiment with liver of sulfur.
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10-23-2014, 01:58 AM	#6
Devious21 Captain 39 Rep 711 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (1)	There was an inexpensive bronze watch on kickstarter not too long ago. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...ref=nav_search __________________ \|Evolve Airbox - Euro Headers - Strömung Exhaust - H&R Coils - 19" BBS CH-R\|
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10-23-2014, 10:37 AM	#8
RedlinePSI Lieutenant 129 Rep 502 Posts Drives: Something else Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (0)	Wow those do look good. They are mostly sold out.
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BEM-S4 Major General 4531 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	I tried the IWC one as I am a big Aquatimer fan. Will tell you 100% in person it is gorgeous. If I weren't buying and furnishing a home at the moment I'd pull the trigger yesterday.
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10-23-2014, 11:04 AM	#11
virtualbong Lieutenant Colonel 113 Rep 1,766 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 MSport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	Oooh...I am looking for a nice bronze watch at the same price point ($1K to $3K). Keep the suggestions coming! __________________ 2015 BMW X5 35i M-Sport (White/Brown) - 4/16/18 (Current) 2011 BMW 550i M-Sport (Jet Black/Cinnamon Brown) - 4/30/14 \| 2007 BMW 328xi e92 (Jet Black/Coral Red) - PAST \| 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (Ivory White/Stone) - PAST \| 2005 Acura TSX (Obsidian Black/Black) - PAST \| 1998 Acura Integra (Black/Black) - PAST
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10-23-2014, 08:54 PM	#12
mike the snake Captain 72 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sonoma County, CA. iTrader: (1)	I was unaware that sulfur had a liver. Bronze does look very cool. Never considered it but I have to rethink.
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10-29-2014, 03:19 AM	#14
Zeiss Lieutenant Colonel 346 Rep 1,864 Posts Drives: Bicycle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	http://zelos-watches.myshopify.com/c...with-grey-dial
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11-14-2014, 02:10 PM	#15
twin fed Doc Brown 1184 Rep 2,178 Posts Drives: 2016 MG MT M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Isle of Long iTrader: (2)	I actually have the Zelos pictured above. It is a beautiful watch, very heavy and and the bronze patinas quite nicely. The only thing that I was disappointed with was the color of the face. I ordered the exact one above which is supposed to have a grey face, but in reality it is much lighter and almost blueish. I would highly recommend it, but it appears to be sold out. __________________
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