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Bronzo watch thread

johnlogan

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Tan_Go

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I saw a masterclass from @C Master at patinating a bronze Panerai on RWI. Unfortunately, the photos have disappeared. Is there any possibility of recovering them. https://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?...cs-here/&page=74&tab=comments#comment-2274516
It was these photos that inspired me to create an embossed strap with bronze patina for Panerai :)
I downloaded them to see what to aim for and to get the colour right.

 

C Master

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A Bronzo journey:

It had patina

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Patina removed by soaking in lemon juice.

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Dipped in salt water before new patina.

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Placed into a tub with ammonia, Bottle cap used to keep the watch out of direct contact with the ammonia. Then sealed for about 10 minutes.

VTVykL.jpg

VTVzLo.jpg


The result

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Cleaning it up

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VTVJVK.jpg

VTV1h2.jpg
On the wrist

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VTVeWg.jpg

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Cleaned lightly with a toothbrush and lemon juice to return it back to a light copper look.


@Tan_Go thank you for letting me know the images were gone. I had them in storage so I could upload them again.
 

C Master

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A Bronzo journey:

It had patina

VTVEa8.jpg

VTV6Nr.jpg


Patina removed by soaking in lemon juice.

VTVpP3.jpg


Dipped in salt water before new patina.

VTVW1I.jpg


Placed into a tub with ammonia, Bottle cap used to keep the watch out of direct contact with the ammonia. Then sealed for about 10 minutes.

VTVykL.jpg

VTVzLo.jpg


The result

VTVvWb.jpg


Cleaning it up

VTVQcd.jpg

VTVJVK.jpg

VTV1h2.jpg
On the wrist

VTVsha.jpg

VTVksQ.jpg

VTVeWg.jpg

VTV0LA.jpg
Cleaned lightly with a toothbrush and lemon juice to return it back to a light copper look.