Do you Bronze?
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Chris
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I would clean her up. Get rid of the green particles.
@Magstime @IceCreamMan I glad it doesn’t live in my watch box 😂
I wasn't sure about bronze, I don't really like 'brown' in any form but some of the things I've seen on here are lovely. That watch needs soap, warm water & a good brush! 😄 Get the Brasso on it!
I wasn't sure about bronze, I don't really like 'brown' in any form but some of the things I've seen on here are lovely. That watch needs soap, warm water & a good brush! 😄 Get the Brasso on it!
Noooooooo! I’m team green 💚✅😉
I have a bronze watch that’s about 15 months old I think. It’s not greening yet but I think it’s approaching that point in the next few months. I am unsure how I’d react to seeing what you’re seeing. Maybe a little buff with a jewelry polishing rag, but maybe let it be.
I think I like it.
I have a bronze watch that’s about 15 months old I think. It’s not greening yet but I think it’s approaching that point in the next few months. I am unsure how I’d react to seeing what you’re seeing. Maybe a little buff with a jewelry polishing rag, but maybe let it be.
I think I like it.
If I’m honest this hasn’t been worn since I came back from holiday in June, and I can’t remember if I rinsed it off after a dip in the sea, which has probably triggered the green corrosion. I suspect that if I were to wear it for a few days the green would wear off and the patina settle back down.
In this instance I’m going to leave it and see if I can get it to eat away at itself for a while as it may encourage some more interesting patina 👍
None of mine have gone green yet after 2-4 years.
I live in New England where we have 4 distinct seasons but not close enough to the ocean for that to affect the patina developement.
If it's totally natural,let bronze be bronze.
None of mine have gone green yet after 2-4 years.
I live in New England where we have 4 distinct seasons but not close enough to the ocean for that to affect the patina developement.
If it's totally natural,let bronze be bronze.
That’s a nice selection of bronze there 👌
I’ve owned this Tandorio for over 3 years and it has never done this before. I’m guessing a failure to rinse it after a dip has triggered it but I’m cool with that 👍
Well now everyone knows it, I don't have a Bronze watch yet! They get black in time anyways 😄✌️
Top Tip: To develop a lovely patina on your new bronze watch simply bury it in the garden then forget where you buried it. Rediscover it with a metal detector 10 years later and marvel at the results.
Science and Archaeology! You never cease to twist my melon man 🤯🤯
I personally don't enjoy the crusty look, but plenty of people force patina just to get that look so what do I know. Otherwise bronze is great, my wrist is slightly green from the bronze watch I was wearing this morning.
Some folks actually prefer to speed up the process.
I'm not sure about bronze, but carbon steel can have a patina forced on it using ketchup or vinegar.
I Have a copper flashlight that's developed a nice, aged look all on its own over the years.
& I actually don't mind the green, as long as it doesn't get too crazy.
This makes me wonder how the Statue of Liberty looked between brand new and full patina…
I just got into bronze today in fact haha.
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Love bronze watches!❤️
I don't reach often for the lemon juice but a lightly oiled rag is a must for me when dealing with bronze watches.
Is that inevitable with a bronze WATCH? Is it related to wrist time? I have a bronze San Martin Tuna, it's no longer shiny.
As bronze is an alloy of copper and typically 12% tin, that can have various other materials added. Potentially no two watch brands will react the same?
None of mine have gone green yet after 2-4 years.
I live in New England where we have 4 distinct seasons but not close enough to the ocean for that to affect the patina developement.
If it's totally natural,let bronze be bronze.
Beautiful bronze line-up 🥉.
If your body is acidic over ph+3 which is acid balanced you tend to get more green than dull sheen , kidneys can be under functioning if you are a bit of a drinker or you eat lots of acidic foods in your diet . Since you’ve been to the ocean your probably fine . Good thing about bronze you can use it as a long term diagnostic tool re your acid balance in your body :)
I have research to do. Never heard about this yet. But I see that uncoated bronze, copper and brass fountain pens react differently in the hands of different persons. I don't own a bronze watch yet but planing to get some.
I would be less concerned about the health and the look of the watch but about my own health. Wouldn't like to get the dust from the watch on my skin.
Is it supposed to do that? Like the color, but not the mold and i think it is not good For for the movenent and the inside of the watch...
Big fan of bronze especially the brand that brought bronze to dive watches...Anonimo...
And some from other brands...
I could keep going...but that's enough for now...
I don't reach often for the lemon juice but a lightly oiled rag is a must for me when dealing with bronze watches.
Top tip. I’ll look at this one 👍👍
Is that inevitable with a bronze WATCH? Is it related to wrist time? I have a bronze San Martin Tuna, it's no longer shiny.
As bronze is an alloy of copper and typically 12% tin, that can have various other materials added. Potentially no two watch brands will react the same?
No, it’s not inevitable. This watch has not done this in the 4ish years I’ve had it. A lack of wear, and not rinsing it off after a dip in the sea triggered this. Your watch is unlikely to go this far unless you let it 👍👍
Hate it, as a vintage guy its a red flag, obviously not here but still give me the NO vibe🤣
That is one mean, green, bronze timing machine! 😜 Time for a soda! 🍻
I don't own a bronze watch, but for me whilst the patina is cool green is a no go. I'm scared it will mutate legs day of the triffids style
Not a fan of bronze. It stains the wrist and leaves an acrid smell on your skin. If you daily wear the watch you are running a high chance of catching a rash on the wrist too.
To me more nicer with no green,but not mine so keep having good time,that is all about.