Introducing Olivier Watches & the Olivier Bronze Diver!

[strongergodzilla]

What a fantastic looking diver!

Sorry if this was mentioned/answered earlier and I missed it - How is the bronze case going to be finished? Will it be brushed, bead blasted, or something else?

Thanks! The case has a brush finish, I wanted to go with a finish that was easy to touch up and looking brand new [with a cape cod cloth, or similar], for those people who dont want to allow the patina to develop.

[strongergodzilla]

A WIS who goes by earlsy from across the pond had a pretty fun insight into an advantage of the triple date window! They said:

Please could someone enlighten me?

Is the reason for having a tri-date so that, when the minute hand is covering today's date, you can still work it out by seeing the days before and after?

Happy to say that it works like a charm, and might actually be pretty handy when writing a check, or telling some inquiring merfolk the date whilst some meters in the deep.

[poison]

Find the watch guys! Happy Holidays, merry Christmas and Happy new year!




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Holy lumeshot! :D

Question: how durable is the bronze, when it comes to knocks?

[ttimbo]

Bronze is softer than stainless steel, so it'll scratch and ding much easier. But that's part of the attraction, along with the way it patinated as it becomes exposed to air and moisture

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[putnam dan]

Bronze is softer than stainless steel, so it'll scratch and ding much easier. But that's part of the attraction, along with the way it patinated as it becomes exposed to air and moisture

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Depends on the alloy in question, some are harder than stainless steel, some softer

[tk1971]

Just pre-ordered one with the ETA movement. I can't wait. I've been looking at bronze divers in other threads with envy lately.

As stated earlier, I'd like to add my 2 cents for a brown leather strap (distressed). With your buckle installed, the leather strap would complete this watch. Please, please, please make one available. Even if it's an "upgraded" option, I'd gladly pay.

Thanks.

[rmahoney]

Hello Roland,
any plans for other dial colors? In my opinion a dark ("britisch racing") green or a dark (!) brown or blue dial would look pretty with the solid bezel.
Perhaps you could make a poll to find at least one other color for choice. Maybe there are some other bronze loving guys, who have already one (or two) bronzies with a black dial.
regards Juergen

A dark brown dial would be killer on this watch.

Oh well, hopefully version 2 will come with choices and I can sell version 1 to pay for 2.

Bob

[Mr Rick]

Some people say it really hasn't happened without pictures, so here is proof of my visit this afternoon with Olivier watch founder/designer Roland Oliver Tetenbaum.

Roland was kind enough to spend some time with me discussing watches in general and specifically the Olivier Watch Company and the upcoming Olivier Bronze Diver. I got the chance to try on the prototypes, and hear Roland's thoughts about his design. I now know that watch designing and watch building are in his blood, and that he has the passion and drive to transform his ideas into reality.

Be advised that the designs will be produced in limited quantities, so pre-ordering is advised.

If these prototypes are any indication, I believe you can expect good things from Roland and the Olivier Watch Company, now, and in the future.



Here is a comparison of a pair Roland's Olivier Bronze Divers with my Halios Laguna.

[poison]

Some people say it really hasn't happened without pictures, so here is proof of my visit this afternoon with Olivier watch founder/designer Roland Oliver Tetenbaum.

Roland was kind enough to spend some time with me discussing watches in general and specifically the Olivier Watch Company and the upcoming Olivier Bronze Diver. I got the chance to try on the prototypes, and hear Roland's thoughts about his design. I now know that watch designing and watch building are in his blood, and that he has the passion and drive to transform his ideas into reality.

Be advised that the designs will be produced in limited quantities, so pre-ordering is advised.

If these prototypes are any indication, I believe you can expect good things from Roland and the Olivier Watch Company, now, and in the future.



Here is a comparison of a pair Roland's Olivier Bronze Divers with my Halios Laguna.

Dear lord, why did you have to post those two together? Add in the bluering, and you have my 3 favorite watches. :tear:

[strongergodzilla]

The pleasure was all mine Rick! It was great to meet you, and to get to show you the Olivier Bronze Divers in person!

Some people say it really hasn't happened without pictures, so here is proof of my visit this afternoon with Olivier watch founder/designer Roland Oliver Tetenbaum.

Roland was kind enough to spend some time with me discussing watches in general and specifically the Olivier Watch Company and the upcoming Olivier Bronze Diver. I got the chance to try on the prototypes, and hear Roland's thoughts about his design. I now know that watch designing and watch building are in his blood, and that he has the passion and drive to transform his ideas into reality.

Be advised that the designs will be produced in limited quantities, so pre-ordering is advised.

If these prototypes are any indication, I believe you can expect good things from Roland and the Olivier Watch Company, now, and in the future.



Here is a comparison of a pair Roland's Olivier Bronze Divers with my Halios Laguna.