Feeling bronze; Options?

[MarkGArgyle]

Hi all,

Not a big collector but fancy adding to my 15yo tag aquaracer and 2019 purchased blue superocean on a blue rubber strap.

Looked at a Tudor Blackbay in bronze at the weekend which really took my fancy again, especially on a nato strap. Whilst I am happy to pay up to that those in the know here seem to find some great alternatives for less cash as well that I should consider spending less of my bonus on before the rest goes into the garden…

Any pointers to look for also (apart from Patina I know). Pic of said BB albeit on leather so you see where I am looking…thanks in advance!

[Doofus]

I bought a Steinhart bronze, in order to see if I liked bronze before buying a Tudor. I decided that I do like bronze, but the aluminium bezel insert means there's not a lot of bronze to be seen. So I've just bought a Christopher Ward C60 bronze, which has a relief bezel (which I also like) in bronze which, over time, should look more characterful than the Steinhart/Tudor.

There's a bronze Stowa doing the rounds in the Wrist Check thread at the moment which seems very popular...

[Ed T]

Yema Superman Bronze - love the case on mine, I went for the smaller case size and it wears very nicely. I put it on an Artem sailcloth strap.

[MarkGArgyle]

Doofus said:

I bought a Steinhart bronze, in order to see if I liked bronze before buying a Tudor. I decided that I do like bronze, but the aluminium bezel insert means there's not a lot of bronze to be seen. So I've just bought a Christopher Ward C60 bronze, which has a relief bezel (which I also like) in bronze which, over time, should look more characterful than the Steinhart/Tudor.

There's a bronze Stowa doing the rounds in the Wrist Check thread at the moment which seems very popular...

Liking the G60 out of those 3 although my breitling has a blue face so this could be a little close but looks great on the brown leather strap. Stowa looks nice as well but not chunky enough for my taste. Great start Doofus!

[MarkGArgyle]

Ed T said:

Yema Superman Bronze - love the case on mine, I went for the smaller case size and it wears very nicely. I put it on an Artem sailcloth strap.

Very nice; a bit vintage for me if you know what I mean but it did lead me to the Yema superman bronze GMT. Silly question, what is the window for by the 6 on the bezel, is it just replacing an arrow as I have on other watches? (Sorry you can tell I am a bit of a philistine here!).

[Doofus]

MarkGArgyle said:

Liking the G60 out of those 3 although my breitling has a blue face so this could be a little close but looks great on the brown leather strap. Stowa looks nice as well but not chunky enough for my taste. Great start Doofus!

I bought one of the Tide straps, because brown leather straps are available everywhere.

[MarkGArgyle]

This is stunning and gives a different look to the blue dial; looks to be limited edition only and I suspect I missed said boat!

http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/tag/christopher-w...

[Dan_1981]

By about a week.

Last ones sold on the website last week.

On the hunt for one myself.

[MarkGArgyle]

Dan_1981 said:

By about a week.

Last ones sold on the website last week.

On the hunt for one myself.

Bugger….race you for it!

[gregs656]

I fancy a bronze watch too, not found one yet that really works for me.

[Barchettaman]

This is an easy one.

Glycine Combat Sub bronze, GL 0266.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333634835309

It’ll wear much more nicely than that Tudor too. They’re only just over 10mm thick.

[aizvara]

I really like the Glycine and Yema. I've also been looking for a bronze watch, but keep getting sidetracked.

Probably doesn't fit the bill quite, but I like the look of a Magrette Moana:


Or the Christopher Ward C65 bronze, maybe?

[Abdul Abulbul Amir]

Stowa bronze marine original...lovely.

[Ed T]

MarkGArgyle said:

Very nice; a bit vintage for me if you know what I mean but it did lead me to the Yema superman bronze GMT. Silly question, what is the window for by the 6 on the bezel, is it just replacing an arrow as I have on other watches? (Sorry you can tell I am a bit of a philistine here!).

Yes it’s a remake of their 1950s (or 60s?) superman so have the vintage vibes - although no faux patina, you can make your own. I did want a GMT but it wasn’t released when I bought this.

Do you mean 3 on the face - The bezel lock system? Back in the days bezels would move both directions and more easily shift when diving (dangerous) so Yema invented a way to lock your bezel….so it’s a throw back

[Dan_1981]

aizvara said:

I really like the Glycine and Yema. I've also been looking for a bronze watch, but keep getting sidetracked.

Probably doesn't fit the bill quite, but I like the look of a Magrette Moana:


Or the Christopher Ward C65 bronze, maybe?

I really liked this in the promo shots.

But in real life I was quite disappointed with real life photos the blue doesn't look a bit like it does in the promos.

[aizvara]

Dan_1981 said:

I really liked this in the promo shots.

But in real life I was quite disappointed with real life photos the blue doesn't look a bit like it does in the promos.

That's a shame! This is at least partly why I've not bought one yet - advert vs reality.

[Dan_1981]

aizvara said:

Dan_1981 said:

I really liked this in the promo shots.

But in real life I was quite disappointed with real life photos the blue doesn't look a bit like it does in the promos.

That's a shame! This is at least partly why I've not bought one yet - advert vs reality.

Someone has one on here... still looks a lovely watch but the blue just wasn't for me.

Here it is... hopefully Seafarr doesn't mind me quoting him.

Edited by Dan_1981 on Thursday 20th January 12:49

[DanCup]

I'm a big fan of the Oris/Fratello collaboration and wish I picked one up when they were for sale...

https://www.fratellowatches.com/fratello-oris-big-...

[MarkGArgyle]

Ed T said:

Yes it’s a remake of their 1950s (or 60s?) superman so have the vintage vibes - although no faux patina, you can make your own. I did want a GMT but it wasn’t released when I bought this.

Do you mean 3 on the face - The bezel lock system? Back in the days bezels would move both directions and more easily shift when diving (dangerous) so Yema invented a way to lock your bezel….so it’s a throw back

Makes perfect sense and I learnt something new for today!

[MarkGArgyle]

Dan_1981 said:

aizvara said:

Dan_1981 said:

I really liked this in the promo shots.

But in real life I was quite disappointed with real life photos the blue doesn't look a bit like it does in the promos.

That's a shame! This is at least partly why I've not bought one yet - advert vs reality.

Someone has one on here... still looks a lovely watch but the blue just wasn't for me.

Here it is... hopefully Seafarr doesn't mind me quoting him.

Edited by Dan_1981 on Thursday 20th January 12:49

Wow what a difference! One reason which still like to see a watch in person first.

Some lovely watches on here but already having a blue dial in my superocean I really want something different. Guess I will keep looking and come back (probably having listened to all the great advice and the. bought a Tudor in April anyway! )