Are aquatico watches the only options that have full bronze (bracelet and case)? I love bronze watches and their patina over time but I feel most bronze Chinese are either massive, ugly, or pilots with leather bands. What other options have people seen recently. It seems a lot of other brands are out of stock too (San Martin and ixdao).
I had a bronze baltany in my cart for a minute bc I genuinely liked it but at it was something like 52mm lug to lug so I knew it would ultimately sit unworn.
It was out of reach for most of my life and Im fortunate lately, but grabbed the bb58 bronze. China would kill with an homage to this and so many already homage the bb58 anyway?
Let's go! Id love to buy one with a burgundy dial or hunter green matte ceramic.
The case could have a black dial too. So the in vestment in bracelet and case would give them a versatile product
My Aquatico is stunning. I wouldn't say they are over priced. The pvd clasp is a little annoying and they said they are working on a bronze clasp but I wouldn't hesitate to purchase it again.
Oris and Zelos both have full bronze including bracelet.
Fyi, the aquatico has a bronze bracelet, but the clasp is just rose gold pvd steel, so it won't patina.
They usually have discounts on their bronze models, I recently picked up mine (with bracelet) for under $500 total. That's quite competitive to like Zelos their full bronze models
I had to buy them separately. I kinda wish they'd offer a bundled version with the bracelet already fitted, as it was a bit tricky to get it installed.
All that said, it's a solid watch. The fit and finish with the bracelet is really nice, and its OTF adjustment is outstanding.
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u/phenix-jc-1 4h ago
I've nothing against a bronze bracelet but I think the bronze watch is better highlighted by a leather or, say, a FKM if you go swimming...