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Love the Darwin Bronzo!
I have a collection of bronze and brass watches, about half of which I have forced patina using various methods: ammonia, different vinegars, and commerical aging solutions.
If you search my post history, you will see some of the pieces I've done.
Here's another small sampling:
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Happy to discuss different methods, if you are interested!
If you are careful, it's hard to do irreparable damage, as most surface patina can be removed with lemon juice or commerical products like Noxon 9. Do understand you may not get the case back to 100% factory fresh, but if done properly, most of your effort can be cleaned up and started anew 
Funky Bronze Patina
Hey guys, out of interest, anyone tried anything to either accelerate, or clean, their bronze patina? I don't think I have the balls to do it as worried about causing irreversible damage, but I thought I'd ask as seen a few web pages / videos where people...
In the UK you must know of Lovejoy
A fictional antique dealer and slightly shady, he aged brass/bronze items by peeing on them and burying in the garden for a few weeks — I’m not sure you would want to do either of those things... I once buried my Aquatimer in our worm bin overnight just t...
Brilliant
I guess there is a fine balance between a nice patina and a stinky watch. Re Lovejoy, I seem to remember his fake tan having a nice bronze like patina as well.
Love the Darwin Bronzo!
I have a collection of bronze and brass watches, about half of which I have forced patina using various methods: ammonia, different vinegars, and commerical aging solutions. If you search my post history, you will see some of the pieces I've done. Here's ...
