Finally got my first bronze watch.

[Flying Clog]

I’ve been looking for a bronze watch for months. Thought about all sorts Laco, Archimede, Oris, Montblanc, Zenith, Tudor, IWC. Never tried any of them on but thought I’d probably go Tudor when I did.

Had to go and collect two watches from service from my local AD who sells various makes and found the assistant extremely helpful and knowledgeable - so asked to see a selection of bronze watches.

First out was a Ulysse Nardin Torpilleur Military. Felt its size on the wrist and found the numbers and hands too thin for my taste.

Then a tray with Montblanc 1858 bronze, and 24h with the single hand - nice piece certainly unusual.
Tudor bronze in brown and grey both leather and NATO. Green TAG Autavia. IWC Spitfire chrono and regular pilot.



Made my shortlist of the Tudor grey on NATO, TAG green and IWC.

Tried the IWC on leather - and liked the clean simple look. But was more attracted to the Tudor, commenting that the IWC would look better on a green fabric or suede strap.

After another coffee the assistant offered me and nice but unexpected discount plus an IWC green NATO if I wanted it.

I could hardly refuse and am very happy.






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[ELLimon]

Congrats.

Question. You said “I was more attached to the Tudor”

Why get the IWC if you like Tudor? I can see why the sales person will Ofer you a discount on the Tudor vs IWC.

[brandrea]

Congratulations, enjoy it

[JR16]

Congrats, this one has caught my interest but haven’t had a chance to see in person... how does it feel on the wrist ? Can you post some more wrist shots ?


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[dchang81]

Here's mine. It's on an erika's originals strap. I like it, but don't love it. A few times I wish I got the plain steel one but the bronze doesn't seem to scratch, so it works well for me.

[Santiago32]

Congrats! Curious why Zenith pilot in bronze didn’t make the cut?

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Originally Posted by dchang81

Here's mine. It's on an erika's originals strap. I like it, but don't love it. A few times I wish I got the plain steel one but the bronze doesn't seem to scratch, so it works well for me.

Oh nice - what strap is that ?


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[Flying Clog]

Originally Posted by Santiago32

Congrats! Curious why Zenith pilot in bronze didn’t make the cut?

I really fancied the Zenith particularly the chrono with El Primero - which they had. Trying it on I was surprised as is just didn't appeal to me. Stunning thing - but massive.
Looked and felt bigger than I expected - just didn't gel with me.

[Flying Clog]

Originally Posted by Flying Clog

Oh nice - what strap is that ?


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Ah - Erica Originals . . . . .

[Psmith]

Congrats - I like that Autavia too

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Originally Posted by JR16

Congrats, this one has caught my interest but haven’t had a chance to see in person... how does it feel on the wrist ? Can you post some more wrist shots ?


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[Patton250]

I like it. Congrats man. Looks great!!!!

[JR16]

Originally Posted by Flying Clog

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Looks fantastic !! Congrats again


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[Flying Clog]

Thanks all

Having slept on it I’m now hesitant but have ordered the Erika’s Originals vintage green band with yellow stripe - so lets see


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[donas]

I like it; you made the right choice in my opinion.

[Flying Clog]

Originally Posted by donas

I like it; you made the right choice in my opinion.

Cheers


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