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·Rolf Studer (Oris CEO) latest post.
I think it looks fabulous…take it to the Ocean Dave!
No way I'd wear something like this.
Freaky Friday: Bronze patina - real world example
No way I'd wear something like this.
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·Various shades to air/moisture exposure
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·No way I'd wear something like this.
I would…but only if the occurrence was natural…because anything else would be unnatural…
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spe777
·Oris, IMO, seems to have the best bronze composition of any watches I've seen. They tarnish super quickly and evenly without needing for force patina.
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64Wing
·Could I impose upon the bronze curious here to list some bronze watches? I know Hamilton just introduced their khaki field mechanical in bronze which is neat.
I've been curious about them for a while now. Kinda gives that seafarer vibe which is nostalgic and fun.
I imagine it's a relatively small market segment. Just thought I'd see if anyone knows of some that I've not heard of beyond the Tudor, Hamilton, Oris...?
Edit: if Tudor made the BB58 in bronze with a blue dial & bezel at 39mm that would be a winner
I've been curious about them for a while now. Kinda gives that seafarer vibe which is nostalgic and fun.
I imagine it's a relatively small market segment. Just thought I'd see if anyone knows of some that I've not heard of beyond the Tudor, Hamilton, Oris...?
Edit: if Tudor made the BB58 in bronze with a blue dial & bezel at 39mm that would be a winner
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Rado63
·The Bronze case Longines Legend Diver Watch L3.774.1.50.2 also has a titanium caseback.
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pdxleaf
··"I cut it TWICE and it's still short!"It is surprising how many bronze watches are available, including Zenith and IWC.
The afore-mentioned Longines is also a favorite contender. I've had my eye on the Legend diver with the mesh bracelet. The bronze doesn't have the bracelet option but the bronze also doesn't have the date. The no date option is nice on that dial. At 3000 or so, it's a good value. It is a long lug to lug length so might be worth trying on. Another nice thing about the bronze, is that the steel legend is highly polished. It's a beautiful watch, but the polish seems like it'll really show every little nick and scratch that a dive watch is sure to attract. The bronze would be more forgiving. It is also not a limited edition like many bronze references seem to be.
I was able to try on the Bell and Ross BR03-92 Green bronze. It's a beautiful watch and surprisingly comfortable with it's larger size case. It didn't seem large. But the price was up there and I preferred the Oris 401 movement, which seemed a better movement. Also the B&R is a LE.
Hamilton has its mechanical field bronze that is 38mm and about 825 USD, (you already mentioned Hamilton but worth a comment.) That's a nice watch at a decent price. It'd be a nice watch for someone who wants to see how they feel about the material.
You might get your wish with the Tudor. I would guess that there are others who would like to see a 38mm bronze rather than a 43mm.
The afore-mentioned Longines is also a favorite contender. I've had my eye on the Legend diver with the mesh bracelet. The bronze doesn't have the bracelet option but the bronze also doesn't have the date. The no date option is nice on that dial. At 3000 or so, it's a good value. It is a long lug to lug length so might be worth trying on. Another nice thing about the bronze, is that the steel legend is highly polished. It's a beautiful watch, but the polish seems like it'll really show every little nick and scratch that a dive watch is sure to attract. The bronze would be more forgiving. It is also not a limited edition like many bronze references seem to be.
I was able to try on the Bell and Ross BR03-92 Green bronze. It's a beautiful watch and surprisingly comfortable with it's larger size case. It didn't seem large. But the price was up there and I preferred the Oris 401 movement, which seemed a better movement. Also the B&R is a LE.
Hamilton has its mechanical field bronze that is 38mm and about 825 USD, (you already mentioned Hamilton but worth a comment.) That's a nice watch at a decent price. It'd be a nice watch for someone who wants to see how they feel about the material.
You might get your wish with the Tudor. I would guess that there are others who would like to see a 38mm bronze rather than a 43mm.
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··"I cut it TWICE and it's still short!"Week 12:
Appears slightly darker in real life.
Appears slightly darker in real life.
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·This looks lovely and looks like it’s evening out quite well- especially on the lug just under the bezel. Here’s an earlier image of yours compared to the most recent
I suspect that void was from finger/skin oils being less likely to contact the nook between bezel and lug? Similar pattern within the relief around the “50” etc.
Appears slightly darker in real life.
A real beauty - looking forward to future pics!
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··"I cut it TWICE and it's still short!"Sometimes the watch gets worn on a weekend too...
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ckhaing
·is that green CuSO4?
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Pianotuna
·Could I impose upon the bronze curious here to list some bronze watches? I know Hamilton just introduced their khaki field mechanical in bronze which is neat.
I've been curious about them for a while now. Kinda gives that seafarer vibe which is nostalgic and fun.
I imagine it's a relatively small market segment. Just thought I'd see if anyone knows of some that I've not heard of beyond the Tudor, Hamilton, Oris...?
Edit: if Tudor made the BB58 in bronze with a blue dial & bezel at 39mm that would be a winner
Like that Oris, but a bit of a fan of my Steinhart tbh.
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pdxleaf
··"I cut it TWICE and it's still short!"I have a Steinhart Flieger 42 in bronze, and mine has a ‘glass’ caseback. Only had it two weeks and worn it regularly but it hasn’t aged as quickly as the Oris. But, I note that the OP lives near saltwater and the salt in the air will accelerate the ageing process much faster in that environment.
Like that Oris, but a bit of a fan of my Steinhart tbh.
In bronze it has a strong nautical instrument vibe, right? Probably the bezel shape and how the thick lugs flow from the case. Very attractive. It looks comfortable on your wrist. It also looks like the lume would light up a room. And a clean dial, no silly unnecessary advertising on the dial. Like the crown shape too.
Yep, it's a nice one. Thanks for sharing!
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Pianotuna
·It has a strong nautical instrument vibe, right? Probably the bezel shape and how the thick lugs flow from the case. Very attractive. It looks comfortable on your wrist. It also looks like the lume would light up a room. And a clean dial, no silly unnecessary advertising on the dial. Like the crown shape too.
Yep, it's a nice one. Thanks for sharing!
Style wise I find it quite classically elegant and the 42mm width wears smaller than the ruler might indicate. I look forward to seeing how the appearance changes tbh. I like your Oris, very stylish piece.
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pdxleaf
··"I cut it TWICE and it's still short!"An update is due.
Moving along slowly. I'm hoping the whole watch eventually catches up to the bezel.
Moving along slowly. I'm hoping the whole watch eventually catches up to the bezel.
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