Great entry level reviews, I think you are filling a great niche for the beginners, not that I’m a haute horologist or anything just been in the hobby for a bit over a decade. Keep up the Great reviewing!🤘🤘🤘
I have 2 bronze watches. The aquatic and the San Martin 6105 homage. I love them both. I like the way the patina changes the look of the watch, however overtime they start to leave green marks on your wrist (typically the crown and the strap buckle) and so when they get to this stage I soak them in lemon juice to rejuvenate them and then the cycle starts again. I love the aquatic, especially the domed sapphire glass and the distortion that you get. I took the back off to see out of curiosity and am really pleased to see 2 “O” ring seals inside the case, and have confidence that it probably gives the stated water resistance. Also amazing Lume.
Great video as always Dave!!! I suspect the change in the bezel sound might be due to the inherent factor of bronze wanting to hang together over time. Other reviews have mentioned the need to keep the bezel moving so it doesn’t stick. Maybe that’s why the sound changes after a couple of turns. Personally I’m not a fan of bronze and the patina factor. I’d be constantly polishing it to keep it nice and shiny. I don’t like the way my body has developed its own “patina” over my 67 years on this earth, and I don’t want to be reminded of that everytime I check the time of day! LOL
I always wanted to get a bronze watch, there is just something about them that attracts me a lot..The fact that they age by themselves makes it much more cooler. You can see a change in it pretty much everyday. Enjoyed the great review, Dave!
Completely agree with your comments on the affordability and attain ability of precious metal watches. I’ll never be able to spend money on a luxury watch so enjoyed this review immensely.
During quarantine I found this watch and decided to get it. I have been pretty happy so far. I did end up getting a green red parachute strap that looks pretty sharp. Love the review, if I didn’t have it already I would be looking at it!
@@TheRealDuffy I have 6 Vostok watches. Love them. I wear them the most. I have two GMT, a Scuba dude , a few Komandirski K39 which are my favorite. Meramon or Vostok store are good places to buy. Spend the extra to get quicker shipping
Great vid!! I’ve been looking for a Tudor homage and this is beautiful.I’m not a Bronze Watch fan(or wasn’t)but you sold me with the great shots.Love the green and the leather strap.Just gorgeous.
Ordered one on Thursday last week, arrived today in the UK ! Amazing service all seems great with the watch, I went for the all brown face and bezel. Lovin the look. And yes it is a little bit Tudor but as a Heritage Black Bay Burgundy owner already what the heck !
I love the simplicity of the design - it makes it seem much more elegant. I struggle with getting any watch with anything but a black dial but the green is very serene. Really enjoy your reviews.
I bought one a few months ago and love it. No. 33, same green dial and bezel. Great lume too. I’ve just had a Blue Angels with blue dial delivered too, I love the dial...
I've never heard about this brand before, but this watch look great. What do you think about the Boldr watches? I'm very interested in the venture 38mm model You got a new subscriber :)
Thanks man! I've heard a lot of good things about Bolder, I used to own one of their older quartz models and really liked it. Hopefully at some point I'll be able to check out some of their newer field watches.
I bought the Black with no date and it is visually so good looking, for the sale price it is awesome, but the leather strap is very nice quality, but too short for my 8” wrist. Your review helped me with my purchase, Thanks Dave👍
Thanks for this review. I do hope bronze watches were offered with an optional 'stay bright' finish. I can never get my head around the patina formation and dulling of the case over a period of time. This is the reason I have not added a bronze watch to my collection as on date.
Calvin sent me this watch to review a few days ago. The only difference is mine is the model with the bronze bezel. The watch completely looses the Tudor vibe with the bronze bezel while gaining lots of character. Personally I wouldn't want a ceramic bezel on this watch unless I actually needed the readability for diving. I thoroughly wiped the Horween leather strap with Weiman leather wipes and the leather looks and feels spectacular imo. Love the inner domed sapphire crystal. Outstanding accuracy as well. This watch is a 10!
Got halfway through this video, paused it, went to the website, ordered the blue one, came back to finish video, *thanks for the discount code*, you may now proceed.
Outstanding review as always. One great thing about the bronze watch is if you dont like the way its going just take a toothbrush and lemon juice to it and it will bring it back to new condition then you can watch it change all over again 👍
It's a decent homage to the Black Bay Bronze, I like it. I went with the Ticino Aviator at $159 for my first bronze watch. CUSN8 bronze/domed sapphire crystal/screw down bronze crown/C3 blue+yellow lume/bronze minute-second-hour hands/Seiko NH35 movement/2 dive straps included/38mm. Absolutely love that thing.
I agree, a rubber strap makes more sense. A green rubber strap would be awesome. I have a C Ward bronze watch with a blue dial and t came with a blue rubber strap. I think I will sell that watch and get this one. $300 is a good deal.
"It either looks worse or it looks worse in a really cool awesome way" I think that about sums it up 😂 I do think it looks cool though! One thing I always wondered about bronze watches, since I didn't yet get to hold one in my hands, is whether or not they smell. I hate the smell of copper and especially the fact that it lingers on your hands. So, does it smell? Great review as always, Dave.
They do smell like copper, but so far I've only noticed it if I get up really close, and even then it's not overpowering it. I was sniffing it the other day, and actually the smell of the rubber strap was stronger than the bronze metal. Because... sniffing watches is just part of the things I go through to run a TH-cam channel.
I picked up the black dial with bronze bezel a couple months back. The finish has just grown darker instead of any blue/green patina. I just cleaned it up with some lemon juice and it looks brand new. Now to see how it patinas again this time. I do like that green ceramic bezel and may buy it to replace mine, but still on the fence.
I do love a bronze watch. I've actually got a few, but nothing really that special. A little $30 Timex Field watch that's bronze plated. It looks great on a the leather nato it came on and being quartz, it's a great 'grab and go' piece. I also have 3 vintage bronze Vostoks...well, all the old Vostoks are bronze, these just didn't get the chrome plating! They are either Amphibia's or Kommandirskie's and all MOD anniversary or commemorative pieces with rather kitsch dials celebrating (or commemorating) I don't know what!..., but they are great occasional wear pieces for my Soviet Saturday / Soviet Sunday wearing. They are great on a leather nato with bronze buckles etc. and great on Marine Nationale' type straps with bronze clips and sliders. I got both from Cheapest Nato Straps. Re this piece? I like it. The Tudor snowflake hands are a bit much for me. I have homage watches with Rolex's Mercedes hands so I'm not sure why it bothers me so much?.. Also, the ceramic bezel insert seems a bit counter intuitive *if* one buys the watch due to the way it patinas? Having a bezel that will be as bright and shiny as it is straight out of the box for decades doesn't really suit a watch with lots of patina IMO, so maybe a choice to go for an aluminium insert would be a good idea? And that black mesh strap is hideous!, a 'Marine Nationale' type strap in the same colours as the nato you had the piece on in the post would make a great 2nd strap to that beautiful piece of leather! I'm being pretty picky hey? I don't dislike the piece, not at all. It's just not a watch I would buy if I was after a bronze watch. Mainly due to the hands. However I'm sure I'd admire it on someone's wrist if I saw it in the wild. Great review as always Dave. Hope you and yours are well and healthy. Cheers, Anthony.
Didn't know that the older Vostoks were commonly bronze. I I guess that sort of makes sense, kind of cool that something that was probably considered inferior to stainless steel is now becoming trendy and desirable now. I thought i would hate the snow flake hands on this, as I never fancied them in pictures, but in person I actually like them more than Mercedes hands. Not sure why.
Just the Watch - Yeah, I've often thought the same about bronze Vostoks. I only paid $70 - $90 for my Soviet era watches...but I have, ...well too many of them really. They're actually starting to get on in age so I only wear them on weekends, but rotating through them all is hard 'cause I'm particularly drawn to 3 or 4 in particular. I need to sell some. It's stupid. Re. the snowflake hands? I don't know. I adore the Tudor black bays so the hands obviously don't bother me that much and I don't even really like the Rolex Mercedes hands that much. As I tried to say, it's a piece I'm convinced I'd like if I saw it on someone else's wrist, but not something I'd buy. Maybe I'm kidding myself 'cause I know that I need to cull my collection before I even *think* of buying another watch!! That's the problem with liking inexpensive watches... They seem to add up! Still loving the channel Dave! Cheers and best.
I love the bronze color, it is so rich. Not as much the patina it turns with age. I do have a bronze watch, a Steinhart Ocean One. The only alternative to bronze i saw is the timex allied coastline in brown brass, which is selling for $99 on long Island watch.
Great review, and the new camera shots you've been using are fantastic! I have to agree, there is something satisfying about having a bronze watch. Not only does it round out the watch enthusiast's collection, but it's an option for something totally different than other dive watches that you may have. The patina/aging that happens makes the watch distinctively yours and when you get tired of it, use some lemon juice and shine it up again. For those looking for another option for their first-timer bronze watch is the 62MAS homage from San Martin (Available from the Lugyou Store on Ali Express, $223.17 currently). Here your getting one of the most classic dive watch case designs inspired by the famous Seiko 62MAS and more recent Seiko reissues. Like the awesome-looking Aquatico, you're also getting a Seiko NH35 movement, but the San Martin has a big "top hat" sapphire crystal, 'burly'-bezel action, and insane lume. I already had the classic Submariner-style watch in my collection so getting something different really added to the variety in my collection. [Edit: I just caught, last month's video, seems we agree on this on. LOL] I've been enjoying how you are expanding your collection and not getting repetitive pieces, this unique case style (shape and material) really worked for me and your three points of why the bronze case is a great choice are spot-on. I'll add that for a bronze watch, something that has a hardy dive/tool watch vibe, try a one of the big rubber/silicone straps that have the flexible folds near the lugs. It ads to the tough look of the bronze. Great work as always!
Great review as always! But I wouldn't consider bronze a luxury metal. It is in every objective way inferior to stainless steel, as it's cheaper and easier to manufacture and machine. I'd say it's a novelty - not implying anything negative.
Heimdallr has several bronze versions. It would take a little maintenance rubbing the tarnish off and you wouldn't be able to get in the cracks, but that's what patina is all about. I would like to see one that has oxidized and hand buffed to check out what the bronze looks like. I would also like to see one with a bronze bezel.
This brown strap does not provide adequate contrast to the bronze metal as it is too similar in color. A very dark brown (almost black) strap would compliment the watch better. I would like to see a case developed combining 5% to 10% bronze with titanium in order to achieve a slight patina that is consistent over time while providing a watch that is lighter and more scratch resistant. I am also not a fan of green accented watches however this one is decent looking. Good reveal.
Just found your channel and really enjoy your videos. I've been going down the rabbit hole of more expensive watches and your channel reminded me that affordable watches are okay to own and left me with a renewed appreciation for my affordable collection. And I've seen some super cool bronze patina online so I'm interested to see where this one goes.
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Certainly a fan of this one, I think the colourway is spot on and the patina is looking real nice. It'll be interesting to perhaps revisit this one in a few months to see how the patina develops more. Great review as always.
Got mine for a year, no bezel problem here. Great rubber strap instead of the mesh one, unfortunately with a steel buckle. Great customer service, too, personally from Calvin, head of Aquatico.
I like bronze watches, with the price this is well worth considering. Cannot afford Tudor anyways, guess this is the next best thing. I Really enjoyed your review as all ways. Thank You!
Beautiful watch, but the date alignment in the window needs to be addressed, especially on a watch commanding well north of $250. My Steeldives (1953, 1964, 1970, 1975XP) do not exhibit this issue; at a fraction of the price. Same, of course, regarding the bezel action. I did pull the trigger on a Bronze diver...a Cronos Turtle diver with sunburst green dial and bronze bezel....for only $123. Basically, the Cronos alternative to a Bronze SD1970 "Cpt Willard" from Steeldive.
Shinola has been stepping up their watch game lately, and I love my Bronze Monster for more than its looks. Thanks for talking about this trend in watch fashion, this sort of commentary absolutely has a place among your target audience. Please, talk about whatever you find interesting, your videos are definitely always improving!
That bronze certainly sets that green bezel and dial off .I believe the timex weekender brown faced dial is also in bronze , this would be the chronograph version .
Cool...Getting Irish vibes from that..yes it's green and bronze not gold lol. The " just one more watch" Irish Jody (hey similar name as yours) would appreciate it. It is a beauty. And I have the exact same lamp on next to me now...nice.
I have had this watch for about a year and the patina is brilliant. I have the full bronze bezel/insert combo with brown dial which imo is the best combo. The brown dial goes with the strap and bronze colour. I feel the colour of the ceramic bezel takes away from the overall look
If you want a bronze watch with the brightest lume Ive ever seen, check out TC9. A real MICROBRAND so you will be supporting a small independent instead of mass produced chinese manufacturers
Great review👍 Would love to get this one in for my channel. I’ve never owned or reviewed a bronze watch and this review has peaked my interest. I think it looks really cool on that leather strap. Like you, don’t think the black fits at all. Hope you are well, Best. MJ
Nice watch well reviewed I’m not sure about bronze seen a brass watch that I liked on eBay but in Uk it’s very expensive to order from outside Eu due to all the charges
That's something I'm wondering about in the long run, but the bezel did that right out of the box, so I don't think the patina is the culprit here. Again, functionally it's not any problem at all. The concern if have is that it's a sign that the bezel could fail in the future after some hard use.
Jim is right. This is normal on most bronze watches. There is a little corrosion even when the watch is "new" developed since it was produced. Mine is really hard to turn if I didn't do in a while.
Bronce is a softer metal compared to steel; I dont think that because of a vintage look or a more-faster-coming worn look the market is going to change. I could be wrong but because of a softer material , the look could be an indicative of a lower level and quality watch.
Not everyone likes bronze watches. But I'm loving my Heimdallr Seiko Turtle homage. The more it patinas the more it just makes the dial pop in contrast. Really nice review Dave.
I want to let the patina develop for awhile, at some point I might be tempted to do a reset with lemon juice for fun, but who knows. It's cool to have options like that.
@@JusttheWatch I cleaned mine when I first got it, as there was a slight patina already. But that was just because I wanted a fresh start and to see it patina for myself.
ventus mori 2 is another cool dive watch made from different metal in the same price range. Brass rather than bronze and definitely cooler look (especially M-5 version)
I have Ventus Northstar in brass and this watch. I was pleasantly surprised that brass appears to patina in a more pleasing way than bronze. Also surprised brass is a newer alloy.
Like Bronze , just wondering about galvanic corrosion between Stainless & Bronze such as Spring Bar failures . I know Aluminum in Planes cannot be used in conjunction with certain other materials for this reason . None the less would buy one. 🥂 I'm no Scientist ...lol
Great review Dave. A real interesting choice. Would have loved so to, since some people may not know the specs of the NH35, how many seconds +/- is it running, hacks? , how many jewels? , screw done crown?
I didn't do extensive accuracy testing on this one, but the few days I was tracking it it was extremely accurate, varying between -4 and +3 seconds per day such that it actually averaged out to 0 seconds a day. It does have a screw down crown as well.
Hi Dave, How are you doing? This Aquatico Bronze Sea Star looks awesome in this interesting review !!! You are right the Aquatico Bronze Sea Star offers a wonderful value for the money and judging from my experience they do the same with the other watches too!!! I have the stainless steel "SEA STAR 300 BLACK GOLD CERAMIC BEZEL" which is a masterpiece really...probably the best of the lot (other SEA STAR for sale on the AQUATICO web site). Black gold color scheme works perfectly; the sapphire crystal, the ceramic bezel and the beautifully finished bracelet along with the carefully adjusted automatic movement NH35 (on my watch -1 sec/day or less) give me the feeling of owning a really well-built timepiece...not a perfect watch but certainly a masterpiece at that price ($299)...well done AQUATICO !!! Thank you Dave for your videos !!! P.S.: stay safe !!!
Yes. Different amounts of tin. Some companies use a splash of aluminium in addition, which changes how it patinas. CuSn8 is the most popular, described as "marine grade" bronze.
Bronze is not really me,If I were to try a bronze watch then Steeldive watches on Aliexpress have started to produce a few at a pretty good price point.That's where I'd start..................
Apparently you are better off having dissimilar metals screwed together. I have several bronze watches and there is no additional or altered patina around the case back joint
I've got several bronze watches. One got a little stiff after a week in a hot humid country in and out of the sea all the time. A few turns under some warm running to water and it sorted itself out again. Just give the bezel a few turns every so often, I guess.
This watch brand has a controversial backstory involving Carlos Carvalho - Owner of the brand ‘Borealis Watches’ and Prometheus Watch Company Ellite Sun (sun zhi feng) - Owner of factory ‘A besttime watch & Co’ Calvin Lee - Owner of the brand ‘Aquatico watch’. It's worth looking into. I found out about it after I bought this model.
Hacking? Manual winding? Other than that missing info, it looks like a winner... IF those two questions are "yes"... the Seiko movement is not fresh in my mind.
I just don't see the appeal of bronze watches myself, just looks dirty to me (I like my watches to look new & immaculate) not a fan of homages either tho I prefer the dial & indices of this to the black bay bronze... but to each their own. Cheers Dave 👍🏻
I used to always think I didn't like Snow Flake hands, but I after wearing this one they didn't really bother me, I think I prefer them to Mercedes hands now.
I don't think bronze and diver watches go together very well. Modern diver watches are too blingy and stainless steel is more suitable in that application. My supposition is that bronze and field watches are a more natural pairing.
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Great entry level reviews, I think you are filling a great niche for the beginners, not that I’m a haute horologist or anything just been in the hobby for a bit over a decade. Keep up the Great reviewing!🤘🤘🤘
Thanks! I'm a beginner myself, so a lot of what my channel is about is just sharing what I'm learning as I go.
I have 2 bronze watches. The aquatic and the San Martin 6105 homage. I love them both. I like the way the patina changes the look of the watch, however overtime they start to leave green marks on your wrist (typically the crown and the strap buckle) and so when they get to this stage I soak them in lemon juice to rejuvenate them and then the cycle starts again. I love the aquatic, especially the domed sapphire glass and the distortion that you get. I took the back off to see out of curiosity and am really pleased to see 2 “O” ring seals inside the case, and have confidence that it probably gives the stated water resistance. Also amazing Lume.
Beautiful watch at that price point. Just subbed ! The great closeups you took of this watch, sold me.
Great video as always Dave!!! I suspect the change in the bezel sound might be due to the inherent factor of bronze wanting to hang together over time. Other reviews have mentioned the need to keep the bezel moving so it doesn’t stick. Maybe that’s why the sound changes after a couple of turns. Personally I’m not a fan of bronze and the patina factor. I’d be constantly polishing it to keep it nice and shiny. I don’t like the way my body has developed its own “patina” over my 67 years on this earth, and I don’t want to be reminded of that everytime I check the time of day! LOL
I always wanted to get a bronze watch, there is just something about them that attracts me a lot..The fact that they age by themselves makes it much more cooler. You can see a change in it pretty much everyday. Enjoyed the great review, Dave!
Thanks! I'm having a lot of fun with this one, really curious how it will look in a month, or two from now!
Completely agree with your comments on the affordability and attain ability of precious metal watches. I’ll never be able to spend money on a luxury watch so enjoyed this review immensely.
During quarantine I found this watch and decided to get it. I have been pretty happy so far. I did end up getting a green red parachute strap that looks pretty sharp. Love the review, if I didn’t have it already I would be looking at it!
I love the review. I will definitely look into owning one. I ordered a Vostok bronze watch. Still waiting for it to show up.
How is your experience with the Vostok? Looking for a Bronze one too 😁
@@TheRealDuffy I have 6 Vostok watches. Love them. I wear them the most. I have two GMT, a Scuba dude , a few Komandirski K39 which are my favorite. Meramon or Vostok store are good places to buy. Spend the extra to get quicker shipping
I also own two, one Kommandirskie and an Amphibia Neptun. Love them both. But I never heard of a Bronze Vostok 😁
I received mine today .... Number '05' .... My bezel is just the same ...... it 'clacks' rather than 'clicks'. Very pleased with it.
CuSn8 too; most bronze watches in that price range would be a cheaper, aluminium bronze. This is a copper/tin alloy which is more expensive
Great vid!! I’ve been looking for a Tudor homage and this is beautiful.I’m not a Bronze Watch fan(or wasn’t)but you sold me with the great shots.Love the green and the leather strap.Just gorgeous.
Ordered one on Thursday last week, arrived today in the UK ! Amazing service all seems great with the watch, I went for the all brown face and bezel. Lovin the look. And yes it is a little bit Tudor but as a Heritage Black Bay Burgundy owner already what the heck !
I love the simplicity of the design - it makes it seem much more elegant. I struggle with getting any watch with anything but a black dial but the green is very serene. Really enjoy your reviews.
I bought one a few months ago and love it. No. 33, same green dial and bezel. Great lume too.
I’ve just had a Blue Angels with blue dial delivered too, I love the dial...
Bronze is great!! Loving the bronze Eagle Ray (meteorite dial /ceramic bezel insert), and the bronze 42mm Glycine Combat Sub... both are brilliant!!
Really enjoyed your review and now want a bronze watch
I've never heard about this brand before, but this watch look great.
What do you think about the Boldr watches?
I'm very interested in the venture 38mm model
You got a new subscriber :)
Thanks man! I've heard a lot of good things about Bolder, I used to own one of their older quartz models and really liked it. Hopefully at some point I'll be able to check out some of their newer field watches.
I bought the Black with no date and it is visually so good looking, for the sale price it is awesome, but the leather strap is very nice quality, but too short for my 8” wrist.
Your review helped me with my purchase, Thanks Dave👍
Thanks for this review. I do hope bronze watches were offered with an optional 'stay bright' finish. I can never get my head around the patina formation and dulling of the case over a period of time. This is the reason I have not added a bronze watch to my collection as on date.
Calvin sent me this watch to review a few days ago. The only difference is mine is the model with the bronze bezel. The watch completely looses the Tudor vibe with the bronze bezel while gaining lots of character. Personally I wouldn't want a ceramic bezel on this watch unless I actually needed the readability for diving. I thoroughly wiped the Horween leather strap with Weiman leather wipes and the leather looks and feels spectacular imo. Love the inner domed sapphire crystal. Outstanding accuracy as well. This watch is a 10!
Nice looking watch. Added to list! Nice job again!
Got halfway through this video, paused it, went to the website, ordered the blue one, came back to finish video, *thanks for the discount code*, you may now proceed.
Outstanding review as always. One great thing about the bronze watch is if you dont like the way its going just take a toothbrush and lemon juice to it and it will bring it back to new condition then you can watch it change all over again 👍
At least get rid of the green... not "patina" to me... just common oxidation.
Any update video on this one? Curious how much patina gathered. Great video graphics!!
Hello, it's a nice watch. How it could be sent to Brazil?
Yes,Free shipping to Brazil by Fedex
It's a decent homage to the Black Bay Bronze, I like it. I went with the Ticino Aviator at $159 for my first bronze watch. CUSN8 bronze/domed sapphire crystal/screw down bronze crown/C3 blue+yellow lume/bronze minute-second-hour hands/Seiko NH35 movement/2 dive straps included/38mm. Absolutely love that thing.
Tob Raham Ticino makes great value homages👌
Looks a little too similar. Like I'm buying a fake Tudor :/ Don't get me wrong, but I just feel like it's too close.
A real beauty you got there, Dave! Great review as always!
I agree, a rubber strap makes more sense. A green rubber strap would be awesome. I have a C Ward bronze watch with a blue dial and t came with a blue rubber strap. I think I will sell that watch and get this one. $300 is a good deal.
"It either looks worse or it looks worse in a really cool awesome way"
I think that about sums it up 😂
I do think it looks cool though!
One thing I always wondered about bronze watches, since I didn't yet get to hold one in my hands, is whether or not they smell. I hate the smell of copper and especially the fact that it lingers on your hands. So, does it smell?
Great review as always, Dave.
They do smell like copper, but so far I've only noticed it if I get up really close, and even then it's not overpowering it. I was sniffing it the other day, and actually the smell of the rubber strap was stronger than the bronze metal. Because... sniffing watches is just part of the things I go through to run a TH-cam channel.
@@JusttheWatch People don't know what it takes to run a TH-cam channel...
The brown strap works for me. Not sure about the black. To be fair, how often do you use the bezel?
I've had this watch for a year, great watch and runs great, bezel is perfect. Definitely recommend it
Ceramic or rough finished bezel?
@@freddd1962 I had the bronze bazel, rough as you say 👍🏼
@@bifflee3603 went with ceramic kicking myself. Watch is already in transit
@@bifflee3603 this is my first nice watch after some buyers remorse im happy w the black and enamal bezel...beautiful classybwatch
A very good review ,well presented , always enjoy your postings ,thanks
I picked up the black dial with bronze bezel a couple months back. The finish has just grown darker instead of any blue/green patina. I just cleaned it up with some lemon juice and it looks brand new. Now to see how it patinas again this time. I do like that green ceramic bezel and may buy it to replace mine, but still on the fence.
Love bronze watches: favorite is Panerai Submersible & followed by Tudor Blackbay...
Fine review, Dave. I'm not usually a fan of divers, but this one is a beauty, and great quality too.
Thanks. Stay well, everyone!
I do love a bronze watch.
I've actually got a few, but nothing really that special.
A little $30 Timex Field watch that's bronze plated. It looks great on a the leather nato it came on and being quartz, it's a great 'grab and go' piece. I also have 3 vintage bronze Vostoks...well, all the old Vostoks are bronze, these just didn't get the chrome plating! They are either Amphibia's or Kommandirskie's and all MOD anniversary or commemorative pieces with rather kitsch dials celebrating (or commemorating) I don't know what!..., but they are great occasional wear pieces for my Soviet Saturday / Soviet Sunday wearing. They are great on a leather nato with bronze buckles etc. and great on Marine Nationale' type straps with bronze clips and sliders. I got both from Cheapest Nato Straps.
Re this piece? I like it. The Tudor snowflake hands are a bit much for me. I have homage watches with Rolex's Mercedes hands so I'm not sure why it bothers me so much?.. Also, the ceramic bezel insert seems a bit counter intuitive *if* one buys the watch due to the way it patinas? Having a bezel that will be as bright and shiny as it is straight out of the box for decades doesn't really suit a watch with lots of patina IMO, so maybe a choice to go for an aluminium insert would be a good idea? And that black mesh strap is hideous!, a 'Marine Nationale' type strap in the same colours as the nato you had the piece on in the post would make a great 2nd strap to that beautiful piece of leather!
I'm being pretty picky hey? I don't dislike the piece, not at all. It's just not a watch I would buy if I was after a bronze watch. Mainly due to the hands. However I'm sure I'd admire it on someone's wrist if I saw it in the wild.
Great review as always Dave. Hope you and yours are well and healthy.
Cheers, Anthony.
Didn't know that the older Vostoks were commonly bronze. I I guess that sort of makes sense, kind of cool that something that was probably considered inferior to stainless steel is now becoming trendy and desirable now. I thought i would hate the snow flake hands on this, as I never fancied them in pictures, but in person I actually like them more than Mercedes hands. Not sure why.
Just the Watch - Yeah, I've often thought the same about bronze Vostoks. I only paid $70 - $90 for my Soviet era watches...but I have, ...well too many of them really. They're actually starting to get on in age so I only wear them on weekends, but rotating through them all is hard 'cause I'm particularly drawn to 3 or 4 in particular. I need to sell some. It's stupid.
Re. the snowflake hands? I don't know. I adore the Tudor black bays so the hands obviously don't bother me that much and I don't even really like the Rolex Mercedes hands that much.
As I tried to say, it's a piece I'm convinced I'd like if I saw it on someone else's wrist, but not something I'd buy.
Maybe I'm kidding myself 'cause I know that I need to cull my collection before I even *think* of buying another watch!!
That's the problem with liking inexpensive watches... They seem to add up!
Still loving the channel Dave!
Cheers and best.
I have one in blue, it's a really nice watch. Shipping is super fast too!
Just received my sea star v2 bronze sw200. But their is no I’d on the movement. How can I find out?
Yes love it looking to get into my 1st bronze watch, and this aquatico with all the specs seems like 1 to.go for.
I love the bronze color, it is so rich. Not as much the patina it turns with age. I do have a bronze watch, a Steinhart Ocean One. The only alternative to bronze i saw is the timex allied coastline in brown brass, which is selling for $99 on long Island watch.
I'm curious to see how this one looks in a month or two. I really like the rich color as well, but it's slowly getting darker.
Great review, and the new camera shots you've been using are fantastic!
I have to agree, there is something satisfying about having a bronze watch. Not only does it round out the watch enthusiast's collection, but it's an option for something totally different than other dive watches that you may have. The patina/aging that happens makes the watch distinctively yours and when you get tired of it, use some lemon juice and shine it up again. For those looking for another option for their first-timer bronze watch is the 62MAS homage from San Martin (Available from the Lugyou Store on Ali Express, $223.17 currently). Here your getting one of the most classic dive watch case designs inspired by the famous Seiko 62MAS and more recent Seiko reissues. Like the awesome-looking Aquatico, you're also getting a Seiko NH35 movement, but the San Martin has a big "top hat" sapphire crystal, 'burly'-bezel action, and insane lume. I already had the classic Submariner-style watch in my collection so getting something different really added to the variety in my collection. [Edit: I just caught, last month's video, seems we agree on this on. LOL]
I've been enjoying how you are expanding your collection and not getting repetitive pieces, this unique case style (shape and material) really worked for me and your three points of why the bronze case is a great choice are spot-on. I'll add that for a bronze watch, something that has a hardy dive/tool watch vibe, try a one of the big rubber/silicone straps that have the flexible folds near the lugs. It ads to the tough look of the bronze. Great work as always!
Thanks Garth! I still haven't gotten my hands on a San Martin yet, but they've been on my radar for awhile, seem like a really incredible value!
A follow up review in few months would be nice so we can see how it has aged over that time. Love your channel keep up the great work.
Great review as always!
But I wouldn't consider bronze a luxury metal. It is in every objective way inferior to stainless steel, as it's cheaper and easier to manufacture and machine. I'd say it's a novelty - not implying anything negative.
Heimdallr has several bronze versions. It would take a little maintenance rubbing the tarnish off and you wouldn't be able to get in the cracks, but that's what patina is all about. I would like to see one that has oxidized and hand buffed to check out what the bronze looks like. I would also like to see one with a bronze bezel.
This brown strap does not provide adequate contrast to the bronze metal as it is too similar in color. A very dark brown (almost black) strap would compliment the watch better. I would like to see a case developed combining 5% to 10% bronze with titanium in order to achieve a slight patina that is consistent over time while providing a watch that is lighter and more scratch resistant. I am also not a fan of green accented watches however this one is decent looking. Good reveal.
I have the bronze blue angels pilot, in this make and it’s a beautiful watch too.
thanks, i would appreciate if you make several option on bronze below 300$
Great video!
I'll buy it as soon as they offer a version with square hour markers 😉
Good review was wondering how to contact you wanting to ask you questions about watches ?
I love this color.....reminds me of antique brass.
Just found your channel and really enjoy your videos. I've been going down the rabbit hole of more expensive watches and your channel reminded me that affordable watches are okay to own and left me with a renewed appreciation for my affordable collection. And I've seen some super cool bronze patina online so I'm interested to see where this one goes.
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The bezel issue could be because the watch is made out of bronze when the patina starts the performance of the rotation will probably change...
How is the crown construction? I really love the looks of this thing.
Really good! Nice solid screw down crown, decent action.
Certainly a fan of this one, I think the colourway is spot on and the patina is looking real nice. It'll be interesting to perhaps revisit this one in a few months to see how the patina develops more. Great review as always.
At the very least I'll be posting some shots on Instagram as the patina develops. Might put something up on TH-cam as well at some point.
I don't care for bronze watches at all. However, I commend you for your review. It was very thorogh and most informative.
I am not too sure now. I was looking at buying this one. I don't want to waste my time if there is a problem with the bezel.
Other reviews that I've seen haven't mentioned that as an issue, so I assume it's probably not wide spread, but I don't know for sure.
Got mine for a year, no bezel problem here. Great rubber strap instead of the mesh one, unfortunately with a steel buckle. Great customer service, too, personally from Calvin, head of Aquatico.
I like bronze watches, with the price this is well worth considering. Cannot afford Tudor anyways, guess this is the next best thing. I Really enjoyed your review as all ways. Thank You!
Beautiful watch, but the date alignment in the window needs to be addressed, especially on a watch commanding well north of $250. My Steeldives (1953, 1964, 1970, 1975XP) do not exhibit this issue; at a fraction of the price. Same, of course, regarding the bezel action.
I did pull the trigger on a Bronze diver...a Cronos Turtle diver with sunburst green dial and bronze bezel....for only $123. Basically, the Cronos alternative to a Bronze SD1970 "Cpt Willard" from Steeldive.
I am proud owner of this watch. Love it sooo much.!!!!
Shinola has been stepping up their watch game lately, and I love my Bronze Monster for more than its looks. Thanks for talking about this trend in watch fashion, this sort of commentary absolutely has a place among your target audience. Please, talk about whatever you find interesting, your videos are definitely always improving!
Thanks Antonio!
That bronze certainly sets that green bezel and dial off .I believe the timex weekender brown faced dial is also in bronze , this would be the chronograph version .
Cool...Getting Irish vibes from that..yes it's green and bronze not gold lol. The " just one more watch" Irish Jody (hey similar name as yours) would appreciate it. It is a beauty. And I have the exact same lamp on next to me now...nice.
Nice review thanks for the info
I have had this watch for about a year and the patina is brilliant. I have the full bronze bezel/insert combo with brown dial which imo is the best combo. The brown dial goes with the strap and bronze colour. I feel the colour of the ceramic bezel takes away from the overall look
If you want a bronze watch with the brightest lume Ive ever seen, check out TC9. A real MICROBRAND so you will be supporting a small independent instead of mass produced chinese manufacturers
Great review👍 Would love to get this one in for my channel. I’ve never owned or reviewed a bronze watch and this review has peaked my interest. I think it looks really cool on that leather strap. Like you, don’t think the black fits at all. Hope you are well, Best. MJ
Curious how this would stack up to the bronze San Martin.
Nice watch well reviewed I’m not sure about bronze seen a brass watch that I liked on eBay but in Uk it’s very expensive to order from outside Eu due to all the charges
doubleowatches.co.uk are uk stockist. I've had mine for 2 years still going strong
Could the bezel action be due to the bronze - some corrosion could be happening on the underside that breaks free with use. Thoughts?
That's something I'm wondering about in the long run, but the bezel did that right out of the box, so I don't think the patina is the culprit here. Again, functionally it's not any problem at all. The concern if have is that it's a sign that the bezel could fail in the future after some hard use.
Jim is right. This is normal on most bronze watches. There is a little corrosion even when the watch is "new" developed since it was produced. Mine is really hard to turn if I didn't do in a while.
Love your level of reviews. I cant wear a Rolex to work even if I could afford one. It would get robbed or broken. So this stuff is great for me 😀
Bronce is a softer metal compared to steel; I dont think that because of a vintage look or a more-faster-coming worn look the market is going to change. I could be wrong but because of a softer material , the look could be an indicative of a lower level and quality watch.
What other companies make ISO rated bronze watches?
Do you think one of these used it's worth $190 us?
Not everyone likes bronze watches. But I'm loving my Heimdallr Seiko Turtle homage. The more it patinas the more it just makes the dial pop in contrast.
Really nice review Dave.
I want to let the patina develop for awhile, at some point I might be tempted to do a reset with lemon juice for fun, but who knows. It's cool to have options like that.
@@JusttheWatch I cleaned mine when I first got it, as there was a slight patina already. But that was just because I wanted a fresh start and to see it patina for myself.
ventus mori 2 is another cool dive watch made from different metal in the same price range. Brass rather than bronze and definitely cooler look (especially M-5 version)
I have Ventus Northstar in brass and this watch. I was pleasantly surprised that brass appears to patina in a more pleasing way than bronze. Also surprised brass is a newer alloy.
That’s a sweet looking rubber strap, where can I get one?
That one was from Cheapestnatostraps.com
What is your view on Calvin Klein Infinite Automatic watches. For $150 you get ETA movement and Sapphire Crystal.
Like Bronze , just wondering about galvanic corrosion between Stainless & Bronze such as Spring Bar failures . I know Aluminum in Planes cannot be used in conjunction with certain other materials for this reason . None the less would buy one. 🥂 I'm no Scientist ...lol
Great review Dave. A real interesting choice. Would have loved so to, since some people may not know the specs of the NH35, how many seconds +/- is it running, hacks? , how many jewels? , screw done crown?
I didn't do extensive accuracy testing on this one, but the few days I was tracking it it was extremely accurate, varying between -4 and +3 seconds per day such that it actually averaged out to 0 seconds a day. It does have a screw down crown as well.
Bronze looks cool. Just not recommended to wear it on your skin. So make sure when you choose a model.
Hi Dave, How are you doing?
This Aquatico Bronze Sea Star looks awesome in this interesting review !!!
You are right the Aquatico Bronze Sea Star offers a wonderful value for the money and judging from my experience they do the same with the other watches too!!!
I have the stainless steel "SEA STAR 300 BLACK GOLD CERAMIC BEZEL" which is a masterpiece really...probably the best of the lot (other SEA STAR for sale on the AQUATICO web site). Black gold color scheme works perfectly; the sapphire crystal, the ceramic bezel and the beautifully finished bracelet along with the carefully adjusted automatic movement NH35 (on my watch -1 sec/day or less) give me the feeling of owning a really well-built timepiece...not a perfect watch but certainly a masterpiece at that price ($299)...well done AQUATICO !!!
Thank you Dave for your videos !!!
P.S.: stay safe !!!
The stainless steel version on a bracelet looks like a great value as well!
I have the Brown dial love it
I wonder if there are different types of bronze, like titanium does?
Yes. Different amounts of tin. Some companies use a splash of aluminium in addition, which changes how it patinas. CuSn8 is the most popular, described as "marine grade" bronze.
Looks like a corgeut, which is a "homage" of the tudor black bay.
does the bronze stink at all? Maybe over time as the patina increases? Thanks
If you put your nose to it, it smells like a penny. (A US copper coin)
@@JusttheWatch ah, does it leave a smell on your wrist as well?
@@taku_sasazaki no, the caseback is stainless steel so the bronze never really touches your skin.
@@JusttheWatch aight cheers
Yea this is a slam dunk from Aquatico!
Very interesting review for a budget bronze watch. Might get one to try out.
I believe that with lemon juice and a toothbrush you can recover their original aspect and remove the aging patina.
Yes you can. I did this on my Heimdallr Seiko Turtle homage. Except I didn't use a toothbrush. I just used a cloth.
Bronze is not really me,If I were to try a bronze watch then Steeldive watches on Aliexpress have started to produce a few at a pretty good price point.That's where I'd start..................
I wonder if the steel back on bronze will cause any corrosion due to dissimilar metals reacting.
Apparently you are better off having dissimilar metals screwed together. I have several bronze watches and there is no additional or altered patina around the case back joint
Think a bronze caseback would fuse to the bronze watch case.
How many bezel clicks. Important
120
I always wonder will the bezel eventually got stuck
I've got several bronze watches. One got a little stiff after a week in a hot humid country in and out of the sea all the time. A few turns under some warm running to water and it sorted itself out again. Just give the bezel a few turns every so often, I guess.
c9h13no3 UK What model bronze watch are you referencing?, just curious...
Que tengo q aser para conseguir uno de estos. Q compañía lo vende esta lindo👍
This watch brand has a controversial backstory involving Carlos Carvalho - Owner of the brand ‘Borealis Watches’ and Prometheus Watch Company
Ellite Sun (sun zhi feng) - Owner of factory ‘A besttime watch & Co’
Calvin Lee - Owner of the brand ‘Aquatico watch’.
It's worth looking into. I found out about it after I bought this model.
Hacking? Manual winding? Other than that missing info, it looks like a winner... IF those two questions are "yes"... the Seiko movement is not fresh in my mind.
Yes to both!
It's a double domed sapphire crystal
I just don't see the appeal of bronze watches myself, just looks dirty to me (I like my watches to look new & immaculate) not a fan of homages either tho I prefer the dial & indices of this to the black bay bronze... but to each their own. Cheers Dave 👍🏻
I used to always think I didn't like Snow Flake hands, but I after wearing this one they didn't really bother me, I think I prefer them to Mercedes hands now.
@@JusttheWatch absolutely 👍🏻... On the BBB there's 3 6 & 9 instead of each rectangular index....ruined a beautiful dial & hands IMHO. Cheers
Nope. Spinnaker SP-5058-04. Great watch.
that's not a bronze watch, but gold color plated
Really want to see it in person the video optic for some reason it looks “ feels “ dare I say cheap
I don't think bronze and diver watches go together very well. Modern diver watches are too blingy and stainless steel is more suitable in that application. My supposition is that bronze and field watches are a more natural pairing.