Bronze Watches

[riatsala]

What do people out there think of bronze as a watch case material ? As British brands both Pinion and Schofield have bronze in their range. Is it here to stay or just a quirky alternative to steel ?

[shadowman]

Some like the metal as did I initially. Then it just started to look like a scruffy dirty old watch.

I don't think i could be tempted into another one.

[Wexford]

It looks better on some watches than others I think?
For example, the bronze Kazimon 1500M looks great.

[Caruso]

Not sure I'd have one as my only watch, but definitely a place for one in my collection.

[AM94]

What do people out there think of bronze as a watch case material ? As British brands both Pinion and Schofield have bronze in their range. Is it here to stay or just a quirky alternative to steel ?

Time Factors, hosts of this site, offer the PRS 30 in Bronze:

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...ighlight=PRS30

If you search on PRS30, you should get a fair amount of owners feedback.

[saintsinner]

Love the patina that a bronze watch takes on over time, however would i want to own one, probably no i just like admiring other peoples

[Glen Goyne]

Looks great. Especially if you leave it alone for years to age. Dont accelerate aging, just be patiënt and never polish.

[Rocket Man]

I loved the idea of a bronze watch but wasn't so keen on the reality. Also I think they look dirty as the patina develops (with the exception of Glen Goyne's watch below)...

[James_]

Really like bronze. Love how the patina develops. There has been some really humid rainy days here recently and the patina develops really fast. Hues of purple, blue and green.

I agree that it eventually looks scruffy and dirty. I think that look has its place and some brands like Kiger have sold aged watches, some people like an old vintage watch with worn aspects. Good thing about bronze is that it's very easy to clean.

Here is mine all cleaned up, didn't put much effort int cleaning it, just used a leftover lemon with a bit of kitchen towel

[jmarchitect]

I will pick a bronze cased watch up at some stage as I like the idea of patinated bronze. What I don't like is the use of steel crowns on bronze cased pieces. It just looks like an afterthought. That is why the PRS30 is still of interest, despite the modest case size.

[AM94]

I'm looking forward to seeing the new Zenith Pilot in the 'bronze' once they finally hit ADs. If it is as nice as it looks in photos, I think it could be my first bronze watch:

[snowman]

Tend to agree that it just looks dirty and old unless polished regularly.

Closest I have is a bronze bezel on a Steinhart Apollon. It's the one I use (I never got around to trying the black or stainless ones), but I tend to polish it from time to time as I like it shiny best....

M.

[tim2012]

It does give the watch an aged look and it all depends on the design of the rest of the watch.

[RAJEN]

It looks better on some watches than others I think?
For example, the bronze Kazimon 1500M looks great.

Agree. One of the best bronze watches out there
This is the 1000m

[alphajet]

Here are before and after pics of my PRS-30, I guess it is an acquired taste, but I like the aged look, all natural by the way.

[deerworrier]

Agree. One of the best bronze watches out there
This is the 1000m

aargh, suddenly reminded of 2 that should never have left




no.9 of 9

and the 1500 in steel, one of if not the best micro manufacturer watches I have ever owned.

off to scour Watchrecon now

[Mikee]

I will pick a bronze cased watch up at some stage as I like the idea of patinated bronze. What I don't like is the use of steel crowns on bronze cased pieces. It just looks like an afterthought. That is why the PRS30 is still of interest, despite the modest case size.

Agreed on the crown....it's what stopped my buying a Schofield beater.

[Naesuk]

I'm looking forward to seeing the new Zenith Pilot in the 'bronze' once they finally hit ADs. If it is as nice as it looks in photos, I think it could be my first bronze watch:

I think this watch looks fantastic but at 45mm plus crown far to big for me. Know if they had one around the 40mm I would be saving up. Cheers

[Nigeyp]

look good i like the patina

[Ducatiist]

Like Glen Goyne, I absolutely love my bronze Anonimo Polluce.
its not too flashy, which is why I think I like it, unlike my Rolex!
its got a great story behind its production and I've never seen another, other than my own.

[Jocke]

Here is my only bronze watch.

[Wookie_66]

Love it.

[Stanford]

Admittedly it isn't going to appeal to everyone but, for me, bronze has a quality about it that is hard to explain:

[GlennO]

I enjoy the variety it adds to my collection.

[RAJEN]

Another bronze watch that I like quite a bit

[GPTS]

I've had this about 6 weeks now and love the way it's starting to look. There's something about the bronze that's hard to describe but I love it. Tempted to clean it up at some point - part of the fun

[Mikee]

Here is my only bronze watch.

that is a thing of beauty

[jwg663]

I liked the Zenith Aeronefs anyway, but that bronze one is lovely.

[Tinker]

Another bronze watch that I like quite a bit

So which bit's titanium, then?

[Tetlee]

Here is my only bronze watch.

Surely there isn't even a bronze hater that wouldn't love to have this one in their collection. Simply stunning!

I've yet to purchase a bronze watch, but a Valkyr might change that soon.

[ubruz]

I enjoy the variety it adds to my collection.

that's a cool Archimede Pilot 39H right there

[ubruz]

What do people out there think of bronze as a watch case material ? As British brands both Pinion and Schofield have bronze in their range. Is it here to stay or just a quirky alternative to steel ?

Here's what Archimede website says

The surface of bronze oxidizes and forms a natural ‘patina’ of copper oxide. This superficial layer of oxide then protects the underlying metal from further corrosion. It is especially resistant to sea water corrosion. Bronze is also not magnetic, has a high melting point near 1000 °C (~ 1800 °F). It is less brittle and about 10% heavier than steel and is more expensive. It is often used in architecture, outdoor statues and of course in the industry e.g. for coins, blades, marine fittings and ship turbines..

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What do people out there think of bronze as a watch case material ? As British brands both Pinion and Schofield have bronze in their range. Is it here to stay or just a quirky alternative to steel ?

The surface of bronze oxidizes and forms a natural ‘patina’ of copper oxide. This superficial layer of oxide then protects the underlying metal from further corrosion. It is especially resistant to sea water corrosion. Bronze is also not magnetic, has a high melting point near 1000 °C (~ 1800 °F). It is less brittle and about 10% heavier than steel and is more expensive. It is often used in architecture, outdoor statues and of course in the industry e.g. for coins, blades, marine fittings and ship turbines..

[33mgb]

I think this watch looks fantastic but at 45mm plus crown far to big for me. Know if they had one around the 40mm I would be saving up. Cheers

Man, that crown is enormous! Bronze watches don't do anything for me I'm afraid.

[Malcolm68]

Here's mine, love it

Malc

[pacchi]

only a week old......can't wait for the patina......my wife hates it ;-)

[PJ S]

So which bit's titanium, then?

Obviously the case and back, judging from the image.

[barryw]

only a week old......can't wait for the patina......my wife hates it ;-)

That's going to look superb when the patina sets in, great choice with the green face.
Enjoy it.