Bronzo watch thread

[Sparky28]

Can't wait to see what my brown canvas gunny is going look to like on it but with it being handmade it's a 30 day turnaround time on it.


Sent from my iPhone using RWI

Sounds cool bro,post the pics when you get it,
I bought a super soft leather strap for mine but it's too dark,the guy reckoned it was dark brown but it's way too dark for my liking,
So I've ordered another one,actually from that mush you put me on to from eBay,he was waiting for the leather for the gunny style so he's done me another one for now,should be here shortly,
So as you where saying......yes we do like to experiment with our bronzos....ha ha


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[zodl]

Here's mine after 19 days purchase. Not worn much though only 4 times since purchase. Done a little age distressing to the rep strap myself with fine grade wire wool to give it a more vintage look. Might try a little waxing of on the strap to bring the colour back out! [emoji6]








Sent from my iPhone using RWI

Thanks for the info! I've ordered a blue aged canvas but in the meantime the rep strap looks much better after the treatment. The distressed look goes much better with the patina look of the 671

Sent from the RWI mobile app

 

[Philph23]

Thanks for the info! I've ordered a blue aged canvas but in the meantime the rep strap looks much better after the treatment. The distressed look goes much better with the patina look of the 671

Sent from the RWI mobile app

Pretty good effort there buddy, really looks the part, that fine steel wool does the trick in distressing it doesn't it. [emoji106]


Sent from the RWI App

 

[zodl]

Pretty good effort there buddy, really looks the part, that fine steel wool does the trick in distressing it doesn't it. [emoji106]


Sent from the RWI App

Yes indeed
BTW this strap is not bad for a rep strap, especially because of that printing

Sent from the RWI mobile app

 

[koko105]

Sounds cool bro,post the pics when you get it,
I bought a super soft leather strap for mine but it's too dark,the guy reckoned it was dark brown but it's way too dark for my liking,
So I've ordered another one,actually from that mush you put me on to from eBay,he was waiting for the leather for the gunny style so he's done me another one for now,should be here shortly,
So as you where saying......yes we do like to experiment with our bronzos....ha ha


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi @Sparky28

Post some photos when you get the new strap

 

[Philph23]

It's not a bad strap at all really once broken in. A lot of people just flip them aside and buy a aftermarket strap and don't give them a chance to wear in and soften up.


Sent from my iPhone using RWI

 

[Sparky28]

Hi @Sparky28

Post some photos when you get the new strap

Will do,hopefully here in a couple of days,
Here's what mine looked like last time I deep cleaned it but it still looks "too gold" for my liking

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Sparky28]

Looks like this now

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[minty007]

Looks like this now

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's a beautiful watch in any form, but I personally lean toward some patina... looks great

 

[Eseips]

Just disassembled my 382, took the hands to a local jeweller to rose-gold plate them, then i´ll relume with superluminova c3, i´m not sure but i believe the lume from VSF is a little tiny bit to dark green, i think the genuine lume is more green-whiteish. now i have to wait a week again
before i experimented a little with vinegar essence and eggs to speed up patination but i came to the conclusion that normal aging is best. maybe liver of sulfr. but i don´t have it here.

 

[koko105]

Just disassembled my 382, took the hands to a local jeweller to rose-gold plate them, then i´ll relume with superluminova c3, i´m not sure but i believe the lume from VSF is a little tiny bit to dark green, i think the genuine lume is more green-whiteish. now i have to wait a week again
before i experimented a little with vinegar essence and eggs to speed up patination but i came to the conclusion that normal aging is best. maybe liver of sulfr. but i don´t have it here.

Let us see the results after it come back

 

[Matty369]

I'd like to take mine to swim in river where I am, but I'm not sure will watch handle it. Anyone tried submersing these submersibles ?

 

[Enfield]

I'd like to take mine to swim in river where I am, but I'm not sure will watch handle it. Anyone tried submersing these submersibles ?

Yeah - mine passed 6 bar in test.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Sparky28]

Yeah - mine passed 6 bar in test.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Was that a pam671 & if so where did you buy it?
If I had the tools to remove the movement then I'd test mine too


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Enfield]

Was that a pam671 & if so where did you buy it?
If I had the tools to remove the movement then I'd test mine too


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No a 382 - i did not remove the movement. Pressurized it and put it under water and let out air. Made the tester myself

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Enfield]

Old pic / the tube inside is missing


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Sparky28]

No a 382 - i did not remove the movement. Pressurized it and put it under water and let out air. Made the tester myself

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cool bro,I'm impressed
You've got balls to keep the movement in


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Philph23]

No a 382 - i did not remove the movement. Pressurized it and put it under water and let out air. Made the tester myself

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How much did that cost for you to make up? There a similar aluminum Chinese one on eBay for around £130 that does up to 6 bar.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201932415685


Sent from the RWI App

 

[mysterio]

How much did that cost for you to make up? There a similar aluminum Chinese one on eBay for around £130 that does up to 6 bar.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201932415685


Sent from the RWI App

It would cost 70.36$ for this particular configuration. Parts list:

From filtersfast.com:
$16.69 / 158599 / Pentek clear filter housing

From mcmaster.com
$4.43 / 8063K38 / Schrader air fill valve
$5.86 / 9151K52 / Pipe tee
$7.57 / 89895K227 / Stainless tubing
$5.76 / 4912K72 / Ball valve
$5.26 / 48435K769 / ASME rated safety relief valve 70 psi
$11.05 / 9545K63 / Size 13.5 rubber stopper, pack of 3
$6.25 / 9545K27 / Size 2 rubber stopper, pack of 25
$7.49 / 8576K82 / Rubber sheet 6”x6”x1/16”

Info:
http://www.christopherwardforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=10816

 

[voxx]

Mine was tested at 4bar and passed ...good enough for pool and ocean swimming.

If you're going to the Marianas Trench get it tested