Great strap.... What's the maker?
Really impressive
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Generic leather zulu 5 black PVD rings. Got it for around 20 dollars
Great strap.... What's the maker?
Really impressive
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Wow...Generic leather zulu 5 black PVD rings. Got it for around 20 dollars
I just bought a double whammy of the Bronze and also the Blue Dial. Unfortunately the weight of the Bronze is even less than the stainless steel blue dial, leading me to suspect that the bronze is actually plated stainless steel.
The weight of the blue dial comes up to about 12xg while the bronze is 11xg. I was expecting the bronze to be much heavier as it is a denser metal.
Can anyone here weigh their bronze? Lets see if this is the ballpark figures. Weights are with the factory straps on. I will post the photos up once I finished uploading them.
Hmm... interesting.. I thought its a full bronze case as it reacts well when introduced to H2S.
Only annoying thing is that the crown isnt the same material as the case. The patina rubs off easily on the crown
The entire watch weighs about 120grams
Watch head with springbars weigh in at 102grams
The straps are disappointingly lightweight lo
Thanks, the figures are in line with what I got as well (see my public album linked above). I am taking out the caseback and weighing the watches without straps and caseback to get an accurate weight comparison tonight.
The caseback on the bronze is Titanium while the SS version is full stainless steel (including caseback cover). This is evident as well when I took off my bronze caseback cover it is light and matted (while the SS version is shiny as heck). I suspect the weight difference is purely due to this cover. We shall find out tonight.
This is just as well because both the SS and Bronze version is purchased with the same A2824 movement, so it's as close a comparison as you are going to get.
Some forumers suggested pricking the bronze with something sharp to see if you can remove the plating. If it's still brown underneath then it's full bronze caseback. Probably something I can and will do within the caseback as it is not visible normally. The outside has some green oxidation so definitely bronze is being used but to what degree?
It's bronze. It's not plated. And bronze is cheap. I've got a few bronze watches similar in size. They all weigh approximately the same. It's a well made watch as you can see in person now that you own one. Surprisingly well made actually. Reminds me of the old days when Eddie Lee sent me the first 3717 batch ever made. Perfect watch.
Interesting observation. I've recently noticed what you're describing. The numerals scintillate or shimmer because of this.
What I really like is the crystal. Nobody has mentioned this very much. The crystal is great! The shape is really stunning in person. The slight beveled edge, the slight dome, the very small bezel, ... , the crystal really is terrific and it makes the watch appear like a pocketwatch. This is one of those watches that needs to be seen in person to understand its proportions. The thin lugs make the watch very wearable.
Anyone got news on the latest Pilot Cafe Racer/Ton Up