theobold
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Magrette
Jul 25, 2012,21:14 PM
I prefer to think of it as everyone doing an Anonimo
It's pretty good for a $400 bronze watch.
THOUGH. the big controversy is that Magrette and a few others (helson & benarus I believe) got stiffed by case suppliers and they're actually brass. Hence the different patination.
After a bit of a saga Magrette has decided they can't swap cases, so are selling as 'vintage' brass. Still a great little watch.
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July Melbourne Watchband GTG
By: theobold : July 24th, 2012-00:05
Last night a select few of us (few than usual, I think winter attrition has set in), gathered in our favourite dingy pub, and talked (watch)shop. As all the real photographers were absent, we've only got a few iphone pics, but here they are! It was a trea...
You're killing me!
By: AndrewD : July 24th, 2012-03:55
:-) I was just about out the door and on my way to the GTG and something unexpected detained me. Darn! Ultrathin and ultrafat. Leaded and unleaded. I can see we need another 'contrasts' theme thread on HoMe. And what offspring are you expecting from the u...
The day/date was a really nice, uncommon combo.
By: grumio : July 24th, 2012-05:41
Black dial, smooth bezel, on a strap from the factory apparently. Unlikely to ever see one quite like it again. I still think you wear that bronze PAM better than me. I think I'll stick with my MUT. grumio
Everyone is trying to do a Bronzo..
By: Hororgasm : July 25th, 2012-15:32
Lots of "affordable" alternatives now. How is the Magrette version? Their bronzo seems to have a very dull sheen in your picture? Thanks for bringing these gatherings to HoMe...I am a "gathering" slut. Best, Horo
Magrette
By: theobold : July 25th, 2012-21:14
I prefer to think of it as everyone doing an Anonimo :) It's pretty good for a $400 bronze watch. THOUGH. the big controversy is that Magrette and a few others (helson & benarus I believe) got stiffed by case suppliers and they're actually brass. Henc...
More information about the bronze..
By: johnswatch1 : July 25th, 2012-22:33
The Helson Stingray is unaffected by the bronze / brass issue. In fact one batch of Helson Shark Divers was affected and these have all been recalled and replaced with true CuSn8 bronze cases under warranty. I have a second batch Shark Diver and I love it...
Wow wish i could have been there.
By: flightmaster71 : July 25th, 2012-16:30
Monday was suposed to be my first WatchBand gig for ages and I was really looking forward to it until family comitments/lack of child care made it imposible. I would dearly liked to have seen the PAM and Magrette in person. That strap looks great on the P...
Me too ...
By: AndrewD : July 27th, 2012-15:30
... An essential date in the month. Hope we can both get there next time. Regards Andrew
And another...
By: BDLJ : August 1st, 2012-22:29
...at least my excuse for missing this month's GTG was not being in the country. August is already pencilled in the diary.