relaxman Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Brilliant.... now reading this thread has put a smile on my face.... Thanks guys.... The P-factory bronzo puts a smile on my face as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hey Mike, i saw it on risti. DealStraps, that combo is only $103 including shipping http://www.network54...onze+buckle+%29 Ya I love those H18 buckles... very nice. I also like the Kain Heritage ones.. http://www.kainherit...kle/bk124b.html Let me know if you find out what the buckles go for Ian Thanks..when i find out the price of the bronze buckle... I will let you know. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sul Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) I just wander, is aftermarket bronze plating also available, that gold look plating from rep fac. can be biggest problem. Gold is nice but not in this case Edited January 25, 2012 by sul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I was thinking the same thing .. if you are going to gold plate something why not plate it in bronze, if it is supposed to be bronze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I was thinking the same thing .. if you are going to gold plate something why not plate it in bronze, if it is supposed to be bronze. That certainly would make much more sense. these rep folks baffel the shi t out of me at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sul Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 That certainly would make much more sense. these rep folks baffel the shi t out of me at times. Better wait for V2?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Better wait for V2?? I'll be waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 This intrigues me as well .. if they came out with a bronze plated version, I would buy one immediately .. how cool would it be to have a watch with aged bronze patina!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 One of the most beautiful watches in recent times if you ask me!! I really really want one. Hope the rep factories will make one in bronze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Hold off on the cheap Bronzos fellas. Word has it H and Noob factory are currently working on versions due to Expendables II heavy fan demand! I'm one of them!Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Excited too, but let's wait and see... Maybe it's the same thing like with the AP divers....v1,v2,v3... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Remember the old cheap fakes some 20 years ago? They were all made of chrome plated bronze, as the machinery factories had back then could not work on SS because it is way too hard, when bronze is soft and allows to easely do all sort of shapes... The first all SS reps were a revolution, even if they were only made of rusty 200 grade !!! And now we want the bronze back... For sure the rep makers will manufacture it in bronze some day : the only question is what quality will they use? Bronze is a wild world, and as all composite metals, it can be great or terrible. From a toxic breakable uneven (density differences from one area of the case to an other, with possible cracks or bubbles) metal that will tarnish in no time to a healthy mix like then gen. Wait and see, but I for one won't get the first series that comes out, as I fear the cheap metal plated with something better... Just like those cheap viet 9K cases plated with good 18k. Once you polish the watch : surprise !!! Uneven color (from red to light yellow), cracks, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Good point Rolo! Maybe the bronzo they are selling now is our best bet for success. Who knows maybe the factories can't do any better than this. http://www.ttw168.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_47&products_id=8854 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 I am a huge fan of bronze also...even had a magnum anonimo.....which could hold its own IMO with any other bronze watch.(they were the first) ..was ready to dive with it and start the patina process,,,then I read that the patina is actually toxic....now I don't typically eat off of my watch...but still bugged me....I did more research and some suggest it is harmless....others not so.....guess this doesn't bother most people.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red series 3 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 On another forum, they are talking about making a 6152/1 out of bronze... Hasn't happened yet. I think that you best bet at the moment is to wait. I'm waiting to see if it happens. Bronze isn't that expensive it should be available as easily as stainless steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I too feel that the Bronzo 382 Is one of the most beautiful watchs that I have personally seen. I know that there will be a real bronze version. I just hope they do it right. If they do I will purchase one asap. The gen has a titanium case back... so no bronze contact with the skin. Absolutley stunning watch. Just love the bronze case with the dark/hunter green dial. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d09ScTaIBg'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d09ScTaIBg Whats up with the censorship? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT210 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 hopefully on 2013 goals for the chinese sweat shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Got to play with the gen for a bit, with 6 months worth of patina... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Got to play with the gen for a bit, with 6 months worth of patina... Absolutely gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsnowball81 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 stunna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakob Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 I love mine... more and more every day. It's one of the most beautiful watches I have ever seen/owned. Hope they do a good rep this year. They've done the 305, so it should be fairly "easy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDD Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 can not wait to buy one if they do make it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbia Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) I hope they come out with a darker replica. The one posted earlier looks to clean, I would like to see how it ages. Edited January 11, 2013 by superbia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I hope they come out with a darker replica. The one posted earlier looks to clean, I would like to see how it ages. The whole point of a Bronze watch case is that it darkens over time. When it's new, it should not look old. I agree that faking a Bronzo by gold plating a stainless steel watch is retarded, tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 The very nature of bronze causes it to patina over time. The original bright glow is restored with a small amount of Brasso. It may even give it a glow that is more like the gen. The material on the "bronzo" is most likely a form of brass in any event. Try just a very small section, first, and you might b surprised. In a good way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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