Show me your bronze watches!

Seems like over the past 2 years Bronze watches have really risen in popularity. I always go back and forth. I want one, but I really want one because of the golden sheen. Then the idea of it patinating pushes me away. After watching Teddy Baldassare's video on the Oris Cotton Candy collection, I definitely think twice before I consider buying one.

but if I had too...I would probably jump on the Tudor BB 58 Bronze!

This post triggered me to go see a Tudor BB58 Bronze video again. Great recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpZ-NzYMkAw

My bronze Zelos Mako v2

I understand. Bronze is definitely kind of gimicky. I chose this one because at $350, it doesn’t break the bank, but still gets the job done. I actually love seeing the patina develop, it’s part of the appeal. 

I love bronze watches. I love the look of natural patina. Not so much the experiments with forced patina though.

I live in a hot Climate. Currently 30C in my office...

Does the bronze leave any marks on your wrists?

Wow!

I thinking depends on the make and model. I had a Helson Shark Diver that had some „rub off“. Wasn’t bad, but it did bug me a bit. 

We have some pretty hot and humid summers here in New Englans and I never had a problem. The case backs are steel in the majority of bronze watches.

I'm not a huge fan of bronze watches, although a bronze Black Bay featured on the cover of the Esquire Big Watch Book Issue #2 was partly responsible for getting me interested in watches.  I was so intrigued by the watch on the cover that I purchased the magazine, and that was one of the things that started the obsession for me. The only bronze watch that I have in my collection is the Zelos Swordfish in bronze.

Man those Glycines really punch above their weight. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWeAi0OvbxM/?utm_medium=copy_link

Snap! I read this post from Teddy yesterday. 

Nice watch BTW! 

I was fortunate enough to have that very model Glycine in my possession for a couple of weeks on a Watchlords forum pass-around.

I was hugely impressed.

me, cronos diver

I quite like the idea of a bronze watch, for me it kinda feels like the more utilitarian brother to a gold watch which, than again, I quite enjoy.

Tested the waters with a nice Seagull 1963 derivative, but had to pass it on to my dad because of the rather big lug-to-lug. So my only bronze watch to date is my Yema Yachtingraf Bronze - a chunky, but very well made piece.

Oris with a bronze case… 

What's the gimmick? Various materials have various properties to enjoy and use. I appreciate the patina and weight of bronze. Similar to enjoying the lightweight strength and corrosion resistance of titanium.

A bronze timepiece and its patina remind me of the old days when it was the superior choice. From Bronze Age shields and swords to Renaissance statues to a diver's helmet. It makes me feel something no other case material does. I'm actually not into Tudor or dive watches generally, but the Black Bay 58 bronze is one piece from them I might spring for.

Though an IWC Spitfire Bronze would make its way home with me first. Pilot > diver for me, no polish, simple yet substantial for its tough and utilitarian approach -- and the bronze emphasizes it.

Its a great thread. I am seriously considering adding a bronze watch to my collection. My choice right now is Oris Pointer Date with leather strap. The dial color variants look a lot of fun. I will wait this week to see if something new pops up at W&W. Then visit an AD to try the colors, though my current favorite is red. This thread has shown some other great options in other price ranges. Baltic looks interesting and can add the upcoming micro brand angle. And there is always temptation of BB58 though I already have the OG 2012 burgendy BB.  

hey! if you‘d like to share some more pictures and experiences regarding the glycine sub I‘d be glad to hear/see! 😎