The Bronzes - Did you consider the "Patina" outcome in combo w/ your dial choice?

[Riddim Driven]

I'm totally stumped. Both by the many offerings, size of watch, and mostly choosing a dial color that will match nicely over time, once the "Patina" effect has set in. I think many will flip their bronzes long before the patina sets in. Bronzes are most unusual & unique, because there is no instant gratification. You buy it, then it's up to mother nature to make the case tone to your liking, with conjunction to the dial.

I have a smaller wrist, 6 3/4 + or so. I'm looking hard at the Helson 42. Trying to consider the Olivier too, as the lug to lug across the watch is, what 47mm / 48mm. Nicely within my margins despite the 45mm width. The Helson, with little curvature to the case, at 51.5 across, makes me wonder. I did have chat with Peter.

But dial color Many have chosen brown, I really like green. But how are you are choosing the dial color with thought to the final outcome... the Patina effect.

In speaking with esteemed forum member "ncmoto", he seems to feel any color is good. Though he has a few bronze in brown & more on order We both both agreed a white dial in bronze would be awesome!

I'm somewhat held back by budget.

Tell me how you choose? Did you even consider the final outcome with the patina? Why did you choose the dial you chose? What's my choice based on budget & wrist size? I so love the nautical / sunken ship aspect, I'm willing to cough up more bucks for the perfect bronze At the moment the Helson is most sunken treasure to me, as well as being nicely port holie

Help me out dudes! Many thanks!

RD

[Submarin3r]

In my case, yes I tried to imagine how the dial color would match the case after patina set in. To me, can't go wrong with black. So that's what I chose for my Olivier. My second choice would be brown. Green looks great with new bronze but I had my doubts about patina'd bronze - until I saw the Panerai Bronzo... Stunning

If the 42mm Sharkdiver would have been available when I put down my deposit on the Olivier, that would have been a really tough choice. I think they are the 2 best looking dive watches in my size range.

You say u spoke with Helson... What was their advice?

Also, as far as I know, the 42mm bronze SD is sold out... Are they planning another run?

[Riddim Driven]

In my case, yes I tried to imagine how the dial color would match the case after patina set in. To me, can't go wrong with black. So that's what I chose for my Olivier. My second choice would be brown. Green looks great with new bronze but I had my doubts about patina'd bronze - until I saw the Panerai Bronzo... Stunning

If the 42mm Sharkdiver would have been available when I put down my deposit on the Olivier, that would have been a really tough choice. I think they are the 2 best looking dive watches in my size range.

You say u spoke with Helson... What was their advice?

Also, as far as I know, the 42mm bronze SD is sold out... Are they planning another run?

Thanks for your thoughtful comments on the dials when patina'd. Funny, as my wife thought a green dial was iffy, and she liked brown. I haven't seen the Panerai Bronzo.

My question to Helson was about availability. I was pretty sure the 42 SD's were spoken for, and they are, but if demand is there for another run, then they would do it. So it's not a LE watch per say. That's good news.

It will be interesting in a years time to revisit the Patina outcome.

Thanks again

RD

[clouser]

I chose the blue dial for my Olivier for a few reasons. First, I'm a sucker for blue dials. Second, this will be my fishing and hunting watch. All my fishing and hunting is done along the Texas coast, so I wanted the blue dial as somewhat of a nautical theme. Add bronze to that, which is steeped in nautical tradition...I think it will be one hell of a combo once the patina sets in.

[Riddim Driven]

I chose the blue dial for my Olivier for a few reasons. First, I'm a sucker for blue dials. Second, this will be my fishing and hunting watch. All my fishing and hunting is done along the Texas coast, so I wanted the blue dial as somewhat of a nautical theme. Add bronze to that, which is steeped in nautical tradition...I think it will be one hell of a combo once the patina sets in.

Clouser, thank you! Yeh, sucker for blue, me too! You state the exact same reasons for your color choice as I see in green. My whole interest in bronze is the nautical, sunken treasure look. Maybe I'm thinking too hard, though that is what we do I'm along the coast too, with many varying weather elements.

Thanks for your take on the matter. I suppose if one doesn't have a vision, then black is best. Though I think in a recent poll, brown won out. I guess I could always wait a year & pick up a pre bronzed off the SF.

Thanks

RD

[ommmjido]

why do u think the Pam 382 comes with a green dial? coz thats the best combo lol...

but seriously, imo the best color strap for a bronzo is brown, hands down. a bronzo with a brown strap and a brown dial is just too... brown...
honestly i've never thought of owning a green watch, but some how the green just works with a bronze case. therefore green is my choice

on the other hand, i think the brown dial would work nicely with a dark green strap. but the color is still too close to the bronze case imo, especially after the bronze oxidize and turns darker. would be like a SS watch with a silver dial.

black dial looks decent too, but a little too ordinary for me. so green is my final choice

[dakolkol]

My choice...

[nolidge]

Sure did!. she is deifnitly starting to get darker. I need to wear her more!

[Riddim Driven]

Sure did!. she is definitely starting to get darker. I need to wear her more!

My friend Eric L, just brought the Ennebi to my attention, and it is the leader, but at 5G, I'm out Congrats & thanks for posting regarding my inquiry. You have a beaut there! Enjoy to the max!

The Kazimon 1500 is also a top choice, if they were available

Thanks!

RD

[Riddim Driven]

My choice...

And there you have it! Thanks! Another beauty, Wear it in joy!

RD