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mac_135 · 8 September 2018, 01:32 PM

I’m interested in buying a watch with a bronze case. I just think it’s a really interesting look. Any suggestions on brands or models of interest? Willing to spend up to $2500. Thanks in advance.

scarlet knight · 8 September 2018, 01:37 PM

I know Oris makes at least one. Also Anonimo.

bdex75 · 8 September 2018, 02:06 PM

Archimede makes a diver and a deck watch in bronze for under $1000.

Oris makes a pilot below they price you mentioned. Oris also makes this.......

They were $2600 retail and sold out almost immediately. They then made a Chrono version for damn near $5000. It doesn’t seem to sell well.

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PJ S · 9 September 2018, 02:48 AM

For me, it’d be Tudor or Eterna Kontiki — but both are likely to require a top up to the budget.
If you want to go cheap, then look at Christopher Ward C60 Trident, Glycine Combat Sub, or Zelos on C24 and eBay.
Regarding Anonimo, be aware that the original designs are not supported by the owner of the current brand name, so getting spares might be very problematic.
I’d also be of the opinion that the current ones aren’t a patch on the originals.
A further option could be Ball Watch Engineer III, but priced close to the BB and Kontiki, it’d be easier to choose those for the relatively small additional extra outlay, especially given both have in-house and longer PR movement.

Justindo · 9 September 2018, 02:56 AM

You may need to save up a little more money, but I'd go for the Tudor Heritage if you can wear a 43mm watch. If you don't want to spend that much or want something smaller, Archimede makes a nice bronze flieger in 39mm and 43mm with an Ickler case and true heat blued hands. It would scratch the itch for around $1,000 and it's a nice watch.

Theothergreg · 9 September 2018, 09:50 AM

How about a bronze Aquadive?

denmanproject · 9 September 2018, 10:27 AM

This Muhle is nice

ArtNouveau · 15 September 2018, 08:01 AM

I was/still am a bit in a bronze watch phase. The first one pictured is what started it, a Kaventsmann Triggerfish, literally handmade by one guy in Germany. The second is a Helberg CH1, an homage to the 1960 Rolex Deepsea Special, from a German microbrand. The third is a Thai limited edition of 100, the Ideapixel BAT(bronze automatic timepiece.) Still have these three. The last one is an Oris Carl Brashear also mentioned above. Very sought after piece, I bought it used for $300 under MSRP and sold it for same six months later. I considered its chrono successor but it didn't sing to me in person.

tudorbaja27 · 18 September 2018, 01:28 AM

Black Bay Bronze

beshannon · 18 September 2018, 03:22 AM

Save a bit more and get a Tudor Black Bay Bronze

opawlows · 18 September 2018, 05:09 AM

Helson makes their Shark Diver watch in bronze in both a 42mm and 45mm size. I had the 45mm and it was a great watch. Both of those are under 1500, so it isn't the most expensive way to get into a bronze watch with an ETA movement.

8 September 2018, 01:32 PM	#1
mac_135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 308	Bronze watches? I’m interested in buying a watch with a bronze case. I just think it’s a really interesting look. Any suggestions on brands or models of interest? Willing to spend up to $2500. Thanks in advance.

9 September 2018, 09:50 AM	#6
Theothergreg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Living the dream Watch: this and that Posts: 650	How about a bronze Aquadive? Attached Images

15 September 2018, 08:01 AM	#8
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,386	I was/still am a bit in a bronze watch phase. The first one pictured is what started it, a Kaventsmann Triggerfish, literally handmade by one guy in Germany. The second is a Helberg CH1, an homage to the 1960 Rolex Deepsea Special, from a German microbrand. The third is a Thai limited edition of 100, the Ideapixel BAT(bronze automatic timepiece.) Still have these three. The last one is an Oris Carl Brashear also mentioned above. Very sought after piece, I bought it used for $300 under MSRP and sold it for same six months later. I considered its chrono successor but it didn't sing to me in person. Attached Images

18 September 2018, 01:28 AM	#9
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	Black Bay Bronze __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

18 September 2018, 03:22 AM	#10
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Save a bit more and get a Tudor Black Bay Bronze __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

8 September 2018, 01:37 PM	#2
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	I know Oris makes at least one. Also Anonimo.

8 September 2018, 02:06 PM	#3
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Archimede makes a diver and a deck watch in bronze for under $1000. Oris makes a pilot below they price you mentioned. Oris also makes this....... They were $2600 retail and sold out almost immediately. They then made a Chrono version for damn near $5000. It doesn’t seem to sell well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

9 September 2018, 02:48 AM	#4
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	For me, it’d be Tudor or Eterna Kontiki — but both are likely to require a top up to the budget. If you want to go cheap, then look at Christopher Ward C60 Trident, Glycine Combat Sub, or Zelos on C24 and eBay. Regarding Anonimo, be aware that the original designs are not supported by the owner of the current brand name, so getting spares might be very problematic. I’d also be of the opinion that the current ones aren’t a patch on the originals. A further option could be Ball Watch Engineer III, but priced close to the BB and Kontiki, it’d be easier to choose those for the relatively small additional extra outlay, especially given both have in-house and longer PR movement.

9 September 2018, 02:56 AM	#5
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	You may need to save up a little more money, but I'd go for the Tudor Heritage if you can wear a 43mm watch. If you don't want to spend that much or want something smaller, Archimede makes a nice bronze flieger in 39mm and 43mm with an Ickler case and true heat blued hands. It would scratch the itch for around $1,000 and it's a nice watch.

9 September 2018, 10:27 AM	#7
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	This Muhle is nice

18 September 2018, 05:09 AM	#11
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,270	Helson makes their Shark Diver watch in bronze in both a 42mm and 45mm size. I had the 45mm and it was a great watch. Both of those are under 1500, so it isn't the most expensive way to get into a bronze watch with an ETA movement.

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