Bronze Watch Suggestions
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Hoofy said:
Any recommendations for ~£50 bronze/brass watches? I noticed there are some on Amazon but I don't know if they're actually brass or bad photography.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32871582709.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.7d9ebfc3HB83KM&algo_pvid=255087b5-4993-497a-8f8a-a88c6ec5a80f&algo_expid=255087b5-4993-497a-8f8a-a88c6ec5a80f-5&btsid=0b0a187915939365218912953e60dc&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_egoold said:
Hoofy said:
Any recommendations for ~£50 bronze/brass watches? I noticed there are some on Amazon but I don't know if they're actually brass or bad photography.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32871582709.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.7d9ebfc3HB83KM&algo_pvid=255087b5-4993-497a-8f8a-a88c6ec5a80f&algo_expid=255087b5-4993-497a-8f8a-a88c6ec5a80f-5&btsid=0b0a187915939365218912953e60dc&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_The only problem is I hardly ever wear it because it bothers me that someone might see it and think I'm wearing a fake.
AlexC1981 said:
egoold said:
Hoofy said:
Any recommendations for ~£50 bronze/brass watches? I noticed there are some on Amazon but I don't know if they're actually brass or bad photography.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32871582709.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.7d9ebfc3HB83KM&algo_pvid=255087b5-4993-497a-8f8a-a88c6ec5a80f&algo_expid=255087b5-4993-497a-8f8a-a88c6ec5a80f-5&btsid=0b0a187915939365218912953e60dc&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_The only problem is I hardly ever wear it because it bothers me that someone might see it and think I'm wearing a fake.
Dan_1981 said:
The onyl downside of these really cheap ones from China etc - the cases aren't actually bronze. They're in the most cases coated stainless steel.
I'm not sure you'll get the desired patination?
Ah, I wondered that. Thanks.I'm not sure you'll get the desired patination?
Ironically, a few years ago, I sold a cheapie that was nickel plated over brass.
A few non OEM straps i got for my Tudor BB.
The first three pics are of a leather strap made by a guy who goes by Neptunestraps on Instagram. The last one is a brown Bartonbands rubber strap.
The leather was £40 + £3 postage to NI. Service was good. Couple of quick clear messages on what i want and he knocked it up in a fortnight. Fantastic for £40 IMHO.
The Bartonband i got direct and cost about £20. The annoyance was paying £12 in tax and fees when it landed in the UK.
Both fit the Tudor BB’s weird 23mm lugs perfectly. Neptune fella seems to have a penchant for Omegas and Panerais so if you’re an ownrrr and fancy something bespoke but reasonable i can recommend him.
The first three pics are of a leather strap made by a guy who goes by Neptunestraps on Instagram. The last one is a brown Bartonbands rubber strap.
The leather was £40 + £3 postage to NI. Service was good. Couple of quick clear messages on what i want and he knocked it up in a fortnight. Fantastic for £40 IMHO.
The Bartonband i got direct and cost about £20. The annoyance was paying £12 in tax and fees when it landed in the UK.
Both fit the Tudor BB’s weird 23mm lugs perfectly. Neptune fella seems to have a penchant for Omegas and Panerais so if you’re an ownrrr and fancy something bespoke but reasonable i can recommend him.
JohnWest said:
Has anyone ordered or received one of these yet? I’ve been a long time admirer of this watch and getting pretty close to pulling the trigger or fisting the kumquat or whatever term is being used this week.
Ordered the bronze Marine Original, but am still waiting for it to arrive. They originally said end of August, but I imagine it's due anytime now really. There's another new bronze release from them coming in September:
Marine Original Bronze Vintage:
https://www.stowa.de/en/Marine+Original+Bronze+Vin...
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