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Finally got my first bronze watch.
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. ![]() ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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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. |
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Congratulations, enjoy it
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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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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.
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Congrats! Curious why Zenith pilot in bronze didn’t make the cut?
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Looked and felt bigger than I expected - just didn't gel with me. |
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Congrats - I like that Autavia too
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I like it. Congrats man. Looks great!!!!
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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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I like it; you made the right choice in my opinion.
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