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cangelosijeff · 27 September 2016, 01:50 AM

Just received email notification the bezel insert is being replaced under warranty. Will post pics upon receipt. Hopefully no one else has this issue.

porschedude · 27 September 2016, 02:00 AM

Interesting about the bezel

xIZeitgeistIx · 4 October 2016, 03:33 AM

Okay, I can report that after I really stressed the watch, no defects are visible so far. The Bronze was dipped for more than two weeks into the sea, pool and shower and further exposed to the hot sun. I even took it scuba diving

, no problems observed. Am I allowed to post an instagram link here?

Orangejoe · 10 October 2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by xIZeitgeistIx

Okay, I can report that after I really stressed the watch, no defects are visible so far. The Bronze was dipped for more than two weeks into the sea, pool and shower and further exposed to the hot sun. I even took it scuba diving

, no problems observed. Am I allowed to post an instagram link here?

Post away!

Ken B · 10 October 2016, 12:05 PM

That watch looks huge on some of those wrists. You guys got smaller wrists or is it the camera angle? I only say something because I'm looking at this watch but have yet to try i at the AD.

GT2344 · 10 October 2016, 01:55 PM

Sorry if I missed it...how do you change out from the NATO to the leather straps? I'd imagine you could do this yourself, but does it come with a tool to perform this task?

shedlock2000 · 10 October 2016, 05:30 PM

Spectacular! Remarkable colours and very individual...

Can you tell me where you sourced your NATO from? That's exactly what I am looking for for my root beer!

cangelosijeff · 10 October 2016, 11:14 PM

Back from RSC, new bezel insert with no cost. Looks perfect, though I swear it has less patina then when it left. Definitely not refinished, but some of the verdigris that was in the coin bezel and crown is gone. Wonder if it got a wipe down or a wash after the fix. Either way, very happy with the service.

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Originally Posted by Ken B

That watch looks huge on some of those wrists. You guys got smaller wrists or is it the camera angle? I only say something because I'm looking at this watch but have yet to try i at the AD.

It's a long watch. My wrist is just under 6.5," and admittedly the watch wears (probably) a little too big. That said, it's comfy and I'm still enjoying it!

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Originally Posted by GT2344

Sorry if I missed it...how do you change out from the NATO to the leather straps? I'd imagine you could do this yourself, but does it come with a tool to perform this task?

You're on your own re: strap changes. The case has lug holes, but they are very small, to the point none of my tools fit. I ended up sacrificing one of my wife's earrings for the cause

Funkeruski · 9 November 2016, 07:30 AM

Took delivery of mine this afternoon. Has anyone tried to accelerate the patina? I did a liver of sulfur treatment on my Helson Shark Diver Bronze, and it came out really good. Not as excited about dropping my Tudor into that stinky solution. And no, I don't care if the patina is natural, etc. I'm the impatient type 😁

BlackDog406 · 10 November 2016, 12:11 PM

I just took delivery of my new Black Bay Bronze--Thanks DavidSW.

Other than the earring trick, can anyone recommend the proper tool to remove the spring bars? As has been noted, drilled lug holes are ridiculously small.

Thanks.

CharlesGenta · 10 November 2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog406

I just took delivery of my new Black Bay Bronze--Thanks DavidSW.

Other than the earring trick, can anyone recommend the proper tool to remove the spring bars? As has been noted, drilled lug holes are ridiculously small.

Thanks.

This has worked really well for me.

Bergeon 6767-F Spring Bar Tool

Funkeruski · 10 November 2016, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackDog406

I just took delivery of my new Black Bay Bronze--Thanks DavidSW.

Other than the earring trick, can anyone recommend the proper tool to remove the spring bars? As has been noted, drilled lug holes are ridiculously small.

Thanks.

Ha, had mine delivered from DavidSW yesterday. I took off my strap to do a liver of sulfur treatment. I used a push pin tool that I have. I'm not sure I like drilled lugs because you have no control over the spring bar when it comes out the other side. On a couple of lugs the bar caused a small nick when it came out. I prefer just to use a spring bar tool and guide the bar out. Next time I'll tape the side where the bar comes out when pushing through the lug.

As far as my liver of sulfur treatment, it definitely darkened the color. Kind of a copper shiny hue. Hoping the shiny decreases with time.

T. Ferguson · 10 November 2016, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

maybe good for rheumatism , nearly a copper bracelet , makes it medical , thus free from taxes , or a tax write off.

Might have to get a prescription for one of these. Maybe my health insurance will cover it.

BlackDog406 · 10 November 2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlesGenta

This has worked really well for me.

Bergeon 6767-F Spring Bar Tool

Thank you for the advice.

BlackDog406 · 10 November 2016, 02:26 PM

Gentlemen--thank you for the advice.

xIZeitgeistIx · 10 November 2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Orangejoe

Post away!

Here we go/dive
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLRBFswg...=xizeitgeistix

AndyGB · 11 November 2016, 10:13 PM

Here's mine. First photo from day 1, second is 4 weeks later. Worn everyday in that period and patina is developing nicely. Seems very even to me but I haven't gotten it wet during that time. No green/black marks on my wrist but the British weather hasn't caused me to sweat either so that may have helped. Supplied straps are on the small side. My wrist is 8" and they are just about useable with an additional hole punched.

DSSDBlue · 29 December 2016, 02:04 AM

According to a jewellery restaurateur it's very easy to seal the bronze and therefore keep it's current look by using Renaissance Wax. Seems to be not visible; downside can be that you can not take the wax off anymore. So once treated, no patina possible anymore.
I am really in doubt; I do love the new look but also some pics (but not all) of the patina occurring on this gorgeous watch.

Would really to hear opinions
Thanks

Funkeruski · 29 December 2016, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSSDBlue

According to a jewellery restaurateur it's very easy to seal the bronze and therefore keep it's current look by using Renaissance Wax. Seems to be not visible; downside can be that you can not take the wax off anymore. So once treated, no patina possible anymore.
I am really in doubt; I do love the new look but also some pics (but not all) of the patina occurring on this gorgeous watch.

Would really to hear opinions
Thanks

I wouldn't even consider that. Watch looks a hell of a lot better with a little patina.

Mugszy27 · 31 December 2016, 01:54 AM

Pics are from about 5 minutes ago (damn photobucket).

The bronze is slowly aging. I have done no special tricks other than wearing it everyday and sometimes when I sleep.

josephvman · 30 January 2017, 05:39 AM

I shot a few pics this morning, and noticed that out in the sun the patina my bronze is taking on is hard to see, so I took a few more in the house. I'm really enjoying this watch, and it seems to get a lot of attention from watch guys.

James444 · 30 January 2017, 06:17 PM

Mine around 5 weeks of wearing

James444 · 30 January 2017, 06:20 PM

Sorry post up side down lol

teb1013 · 30 January 2017, 06:40 PM

This is a fascinating thread. I'm eager to see how these watches look over time. Frankly I like the appearance of a pristine looking watch and don't get the patina business, especially if it discolors your wrist, but many people seem to love it. Incidentally do these watches have the "bronze smell" to them?

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zfishies · 31 January 2017, 08:33 PM

Almost 2month

Devildog · 31 January 2017, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSSDBlue

According to a jewellery restaurateur it's very easy to seal the bronze and therefore keep it's current look by using Renaissance Wax. Seems to be not visible; downside can be that you can not take the wax off anymore. So once treated, no patina possible anymore.
I am really in doubt; I do love the new look but also some pics (but not all) of the patina occurring on this gorgeous watch.

Would really to hear opinions
Thanks

Any detergent will strip the wax off, so if you did seal it you could change your mind later.

vakman · 21 February 2017, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by teb1013

This is a fascinating thread. I'm eager to see how these watches look over time. Frankly I like the appearance of a pristine looking watch and don't get the patina business, especially if it discolors your wrist, but many people seem to love it. Incidentally do these watches have the "bronze smell" to them?

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Yes they have the bronze smell Not to bad though. Got mine last week great purchase!

1William · 21 February 2017, 09:46 PM

I took this picture within the last week. Aging nicely.

josephvman · 22 February 2017, 12:28 AM

brian31 · 26 February 2017, 09:10 PM

William and Joseph, looks like your Bronzes are darkening subtly and nicely. I think it's hard to tell for certain with online photos, but they do appear somewhat darker than when new!

4 October 2016, 03:33 AM	#63
xIZeitgeistIx "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Switzerland Watch: DaytonaC & Sub Posts: 116	Good news Okay, I can report that after I really stressed the watch, no defects are visible so far. The Bronze was dipped for more than two weeks into the sea, pool and shower and further exposed to the hot sun. I even took it scuba diving , no problems observed. Am I allowed to post an instagram link here?

10 October 2016, 12:05 PM	#65
Ken B "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Watch: To many to count Posts: 766	That watch looks huge on some of those wrists. You guys got smaller wrists or is it the camera angle? I only say something because I'm looking at this watch but have yet to try i at the AD. __________________ Omega Planet Ocean 600m Chrono 45.5mm Tudor Heritage Chrono (blue) 42mm Breitling Chronomat GMT 44mm Tudor Black Bay Bronze 43mm KRB Imaging and Photography

10 October 2016, 05:30 PM	#67
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	Spectacular! Remarkable colours and very individual... Can you tell me where you sourced your NATO from? That's exactly what I am looking for for my root beer! __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

29 December 2016, 02:04 AM	#78
DSSDBlue "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Netherlands Posts: 3	Keeping the Bronze as it is ? According to a jewellery restaurateur it's very easy to seal the bronze and therefore keep it's current look by using Renaissance Wax. Seems to be not visible; downside can be that you can not take the wax off anymore. So once treated, no patina possible anymore. I am really in doubt; I do love the new look but also some pics (but not all) of the patina occurring on this gorgeous watch. Would really to hear opinions Thanks

31 December 2016, 01:54 AM	#80
Mugszy27 Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: By the beach Watch: The wind blow! Posts: 340	Purchased on 18 December. Pics are from about 5 minutes ago (damn photobucket). The bronze is slowly aging. I have done no special tricks other than wearing it everyday and sometimes when I sleep.

27 September 2016, 01:50 AM	#61
cangelosijeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Jeff Location: USA Watch: LV Posts: 395	Just received email notification the bezel insert is being replaced under warranty. Will post pics upon receipt. Hopefully no one else has this issue.

27 September 2016, 02:00 AM	#62
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	Interesting about the bezel

10 October 2016, 01:55 PM	#66
GT2344 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: George Location: South Texas Watch: 116500 & BLNR Posts: 54	Sorry if I missed it...how do you change out from the NATO to the leather straps? I'd imagine you could do this yourself, but does it come with a tool to perform this task?

9 November 2016, 07:30 AM	#69
Funkeruski "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 60	Took delivery of mine this afternoon. Has anyone tried to accelerate the patina? I did a liver of sulfur treatment on my Helson Shark Diver Bronze, and it came out really good. Not as excited about dropping my Tudor into that stinky solution. And no, I don't care if the patina is natural, etc. I'm the impatient type 😁

10 November 2016, 12:11 PM	#70
BlackDog406 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: J.P. Howard Location: Montana Watch: 14060M V Serial Posts: 8	I just took delivery of my new Black Bay Bronze--Thanks DavidSW. Other than the earring trick, can anyone recommend the proper tool to remove the spring bars? As has been noted, drilled lug holes are ridiculously small. Thanks.

10 November 2016, 02:26 PM	#75
BlackDog406 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: J.P. Howard Location: Montana Watch: 14060M V Serial Posts: 8	Gentlemen--thank you for the advice.

30 January 2017, 05:39 AM	#81
josephvman Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 808	I shot a few pics this morning, and noticed that out in the sun the patina my bronze is taking on is hard to see, so I took a few more in the house. I'm really enjoying this watch, and it seems to get a lot of attention from watch guys.

30 January 2017, 06:20 PM	#83
James444 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex n Tudor Posts: 507	Sorry post up side down lol

30 January 2017, 06:40 PM	#84
teb1013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Easton PA Posts: 581	This is a fascinating thread. I'm eager to see how these watches look over time. Frankly I like the appearance of a pristine looking watch and don't get the patina business, especially if it discolors your wrist, but many people seem to love it. Incidentally do these watches have the "bronze smell" to them? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

22 February 2017, 12:28 AM	#89
josephvman Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 808

26 February 2017, 09:10 PM	#90
brian31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 12	William and Joseph, looks like your Bronzes are darkening subtly and nicely. I think it's hard to tell for certain with online photos, but they do appear somewhat darker than when new!

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