![]() ![]() Furthermore, the antimagnetic properties of bronze, when coupled with the antimagnetic properties built into the watch’s 32110 movement, make the Spitfire a great choice for the highly magnetic environment of a plane cockpit.įinally, for those of us who are not aeronautically inclined, the golden lustre of the case when paired with the green dial, just looks great. The type A dial with its strong lume would fit in just fine on any plane. First, the green dial IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire is highly legible. Well, before you cast judgment, hear me out. A 39mm bronze pilot’s watch just doesn’t seem right. Rado Captain Cook Automatic Chronograph: $4410 USD IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire Overall, it’s quite a compelling package. And finally, the sun-burst blue dial looks amazing under a boxed sapphire crystal. The R650 movement inside boasts an above-average power reserve of 59 hours. It’s 43mm and comes on a blue and bronze NATO strap that also has bronze hardware. Their bronze watches also use aluminium bronze, so they are some great options for someone wanting to avoid a greenish-blue patina.Ĭurrently, their Captain Cook Automatic Chronograph is a worthy choice for a bronze watch. Of course, Rado, the “master of materials” would have a place on this list. Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze – Boutique Exclusive: $4625 USD Captain Cook Automatic Chronograph The cherry on top for me? A full bronze bracelet that completes the look. Reasonably sized at 39mm, with an on-the-fly micro adjustment “T-fit” clasp and a clean no-date dial, the Black Bay 58 Bronze seems to have all the right specifications. If you’re looking for a bronze diver making use of aluminium bronze, it may be your best option. Such is the case with the Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze. ![]() While also taking a longer period to onset. However, when that mixture is altered and tin is replaced with aluminium and a small percentage of iron, the resulting patina changes. That will lead to the greenish-blue patina many of us are used to. Most bronze is a mixture of copper and tin (often 88% to 12% mixture). The key to slowly onsetting patina is the alloy used for the bronze. Here are three that have been pretty successful in slowing down the patina effect. To keep this group happy, many brands have been playing with the makeup of their bronze alloys. Virus aerugo (vile or virulent patina) was destructive and disfiguring. Aerugo nobilis (stable bronze, or rust), today termed noble patina, was stable and enhanced surface appearance. Roman historian and writer Pliny distinguished between two types of patinas. ![]() They value that pure golden lustre of bronze watches over the aged look. Bronze surface coloration and alteration was understood even in ancient times. Yet, for all the love of patina, there is a large contingent of collectors who wish the material stayed stable longer. Its ability to provide a unique ownership experience through the natural patina of the material has struck a chord with many collectors. In the last five years, we’ve seen the material bronze explode within the watch community. I/trending 9798 Three bronze watches that are not in a rush to patina Ricardo Sime ![]()
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