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arizonapaul · 4 June 2016, 09:23 PM

So, I have the new tudor BB Bronze and was reading up on how to Patina a piece without waiting. I did an experiment last night with my new Montegrappa copper pen.. I just boiled an egg, then put it in a bag with my pen.... crushed the egg and left overnight. The effect was pretty cool.... So, do I do my Bronze Tudor next or let the natural process do the job. Is this cheating or is it ok?
From what I read, it can be reversed with a simple cleaning,however with the brushed finish on the watch, it might not be so easy.....so here are pics of the easy project with the pen..... first pick is when new as received ...

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1William · 4 June 2016, 09:32 PM

I would let the watch age out on its own.

Sal_UKSheffield · 4 June 2016, 09:36 PM

Waste of an egg

arizonapaul · 4 June 2016, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sal_UKSheffield

Waste of an egg

Nah, why do you think I waited till morning...lol.....

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brookish · 4 June 2016, 09:55 PM

Do it and post pics

japenney · 4 June 2016, 09:57 PM

I heard you can charge your iphone to full if you microwave it for 15 seconds.

albmich · 4 June 2016, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brookish

Do it and post pics

x2

lhanddds · 4 June 2016, 10:15 PM

Too bad for the pen

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brookish · 4 June 2016, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by japenney

I heard you can charge your iphone to full if you microwave it for 15 seconds.

Doesn't work 😞

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ems12 · 4 June 2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by japenney

I heard you can charge your iphone to full if you microwave it for 15 seconds.

Mine exploded

Liar

RichM · 4 June 2016, 10:46 PM

I'd leave the watch alone.

Racerdj · 4 June 2016, 10:47 PM

I'm with William on this one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

I would let the watch age out on its own.

porschedude · 4 June 2016, 10:48 PM

fake patina is not cool in my opinion, let it happen naturally. you will appreciate it more

Jason71 · 4 June 2016, 11:10 PM

I recently purchased my father a MARATAC AAA flashlight that is bronze. It literally took about 2 weeks for it to start showing SIGNIFICANT patina with normal use. Leave it alone......it won't take long IMHO.

GB-man · 4 June 2016, 11:27 PM

I wouldn't

travisb · 4 June 2016, 11:27 PM

How does your pen smell?
I'd let it age on it's own.

sonykurniawan · 4 June 2016, 11:31 PM

Let it patina naturally.. It takes time but well worth it.
Swim with it in ocean, it will accelerate patina.

arizonapaul · 4 June 2016, 11:32 PM

No smell at all but sounds like I should just let nature takes its course and let it patina nornally..being in the desert here in Arizona it might take longer because it is so try....but it's a dry heat and ths high today will be 115.. ouchy

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MeanGene · 4 June 2016, 11:46 PM

I have the same pen and it took just a few weeks to develop a nice patina. Naturally is the way to go. It was neat to see it change over time.

J!m · 5 June 2016, 01:59 AM

Tudor uses aluminum bronze and it will oxidize much slower than other bronze alloys used in watches.

Just wear it 24-7 for a few years and it should darken a bit.

Bisquitlips · 6 June 2016, 12:04 PM

I would not do that to the Tudor!

A brushed finish may be impossible to reverse.

4 June 2016, 09:23 PM	#1
arizonapaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Fountain Hills,Az Watch: All 3 Sea-Dwellers Posts: 975	I helped the Patina along overnight So, I have the new tudor BB Bronze and was reading up on how to Patina a piece without waiting. I did an experiment last night with my new Montegrappa copper pen.. I just boiled an egg, then put it in a bag with my pen.... crushed the egg and left overnight. The effect was pretty cool.... So, do I do my Bronze Tudor next or let the natural process do the job. Is this cheating or is it ok? From what I read, it can be reversed with a simple cleaning,however with the brushed finish on the watch, it might not be so easy.....so here are pics of the easy project with the pen..... first pick is when new as received ... Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 Rolex D-blue- Rolex Hulk Rolex TT Sub- Rolex SD4000 Omega Ploprof 1200 m Panerai 510 Panerai 785 set-NIB Rolex Airking

4 June 2016, 09:55 PM	#5
brookish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Deep Blue Posts: 316	Do it and post pics __________________ __________________ Current collection: Rolex Sea-Dweller, Rolex Deepsea D-blue, Rolex 116613LB, Rolex Explorer II (black), Omega Speedmaster SS, IWC Ingenieur Chrono, Panerai PAM127, Panerai PAM328, Panerai PAM629, Panerai PAM217, Panerai PAM339, Panerai PAM341, Panerai PAM605, Panerai PAM376

4 June 2016, 10:46 PM	#11
RichM 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 30,157	I'd leave the watch alone. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

4 June 2016, 11:10 PM	#14
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I recently purchased my father a MARATAC AAA flashlight that is bronze. It literally took about 2 weeks for it to start showing SIGNIFICANT patina with normal use. Leave it alone......it won't take long IMHO. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

4 June 2016, 11:32 PM	#18
arizonapaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Fountain Hills,Az Watch: All 3 Sea-Dwellers Posts: 975	No smell at all but sounds like I should just let nature takes its course and let it patina nornally..being in the desert here in Arizona it might take longer because it is so try....but it's a dry heat and ths high today will be 115.. ouchy Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 Rolex D-blue- Rolex Hulk Rolex TT Sub- Rolex SD4000 Omega Ploprof 1200 m Panerai 510 Panerai 785 set-NIB Rolex Airking

4 June 2016, 09:32 PM	#2
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,614	I would let the watch age out on its own.

4 June 2016, 09:36 PM	#3
Sal_UKSheffield "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK Posts: 1,284	Waste of an egg

4 June 2016, 09:57 PM	#6
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	I heard you can charge your iphone to full if you microwave it for 15 seconds.

4 June 2016, 10:15 PM	#8
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Too bad for the pen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 June 2016, 10:48 PM	#13
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	fake patina is not cool in my opinion, let it happen naturally. you will appreciate it more

4 June 2016, 11:27 PM	#15
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,623	I wouldn't

4 June 2016, 11:27 PM	#16
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,812	How does your pen smell? I'd let it age on it's own.

4 June 2016, 11:31 PM	#17
sonykurniawan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Sony Location: not so far... Watch: 116610LN & 16610LV Posts: 122	Let it patina naturally.. It takes time but well worth it. Swim with it in ocean, it will accelerate patina.

4 June 2016, 11:46 PM	#19
MeanGene "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Missouri, USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 45	I have the same pen and it took just a few weeks to develop a nice patina. Naturally is the way to go. It was neat to see it change over time.

5 June 2016, 01:59 AM	#20
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	Tudor uses aluminum bronze and it will oxidize much slower than other bronze alloys used in watches. Just wear it 24-7 for a few years and it should darken a bit.

6 June 2016, 12:04 PM	#21
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	I would not do that to the Tudor! A brushed finish may be impossible to reverse. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

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