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Birthday present...

 

My dear wife today surprised me with this one, great addition to my bronze watch collection, even the dial being bronze:






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yes it does

 
By: manilx : December 18th, 2019-08:39
here is a pic taken from Oris website: ...  

Yes it turns dark with time if you don't remove patina from the case. Your picture is an extreme example. Normally people hasten the process with egg yolk or salty water etc just to give it a beaten older look.

 
By: Pun : December 18th, 2019-08:53
I’ve a Carl Braesher LE diver watch. It’s two years old and has developed light patina. Bronze is hard and tougher metal as compared to steel or gold, so keep its sharp edges away from other softer metal watches or laptops etc. I like it’s ruggedness. It ... 

Patina is not tarnished

 
By: manilx : December 18th, 2019-14:45
But yes. Either you hate it or you love it. It LOVE it. It’s like me. I age 😉

Nico!!!

 
By: manilx : December 18th, 2019-14:47
Happy Bday. We’re one day apart. Who would have thought.... Next year 17th or 18th together Paris and great dinner ...... ?

Very nice!

 
By: Horo_Traveler : December 18th, 2019-15:00
I really like this version. Let us know how the bronze ages and develops character.

:D

 
By: manilx : December 19th, 2019-05:17
pure chemistry..... And a bit of experience. I have now 6 Bronze watches.... Started with a Panerai Bronzo. Just love Bronze.