Hey David, awesome gift you got there 😉 enjoy it and take care!

Thanks John and glad this could be helpful to you. I was the same! Take care

Thanks a lot - much appreciated

Hi there! Thanks a lot for your message and feedback - much appreciated! Thought so on the buckle - makes sense indeed. Take care!

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Yes!! I agree with you on the Tudor Bronze, I was highly hesitating… may be the next one? Check out Christopher Ward’s collection of sub bronze watches - I keep an eye on those too!

Thanks a lot David! Glad you liked it and stay tuned for more 😃

Amazing story and connection to bronze! I agree with u - loving this watch! Take care and thanks for sharing!

😃 thanks for your feedback! Yes try that setup with the Tudor BB 😋 cheers

Thanks!

Thanks a lot - much appreciated!

You’ll love it! Had a LOT of wrist time lately 😉 take care

Awesome watch too ou have there! Hope this was informative for you and thanks a lot for subscribing 😊 take care

I agree!

Thanks Anthony!

Those are 2 good watches indeed!

I agree! 😉

You’re most welcome

Awesome - enjoy!

Thanks Kenny, yes I love it SO much, it looks vintagy and with that leather strap (or other nato straps for that matter) it really fits fantastically. Take care

Nice! I’ll check it out!

Damn! Don’t tell me more about the BB 58 bronze cause I might go buy it RIGHT NOW!! That’s the next one I’ve got my eye on… so so so beautiful!! Take care 😉

Thanks 😊

Hello Sam, Didn’t have any issues with light clothing - once the bronze is dry you should have stains. Patina wise, I saw one little blue spot yesterday- which I like. Bronze being a material and alloy that changes all the time, you can clean it anytime and make it almost as good as new (hence the beauty of it). There are specific environments that can make it patina faster but I let you look online what these can be (much easier for you). Cheers!

Funny you’d say that - I thought about doing a video with some other NATO straps yesterday 😉

@@watch_luver there is not much content on this watch, and a lot of interest please make more videos. Also I'm not the biggest fan of natos can you do some pairings with conventional straps too

Hello Adam, thanks for the message! No, no need to touch the watch with the eggs, what is important is to have the eggs hot and steamy, to seal the bag well and to have the yellow part of the eggs well exposed. The fumes of the eggs is what’s important here and what makes the bronze patina. Take care

@@watch_luver Awesome, Thanks! Just wanted to make sure as I think you mentioned running your watch under water after the egg treatment.

Hello Gabe, I hear you! I went for bronze for 2 reason: 1) I love how it ages and how it will never be the same as anyone else’s. 2) it was the first bronze watch from Hamilton. Of course the looks drive me crazy but I also liked the looks of the other ones. It really is the taste that will determine which one you chose, but I really don’t regret spending the extra cash for the bronze - well worth it. Hope that could help - take care

I wouldnt go bronze on first watch. Hamilton is a great choice tho

what did you end up getting? i have a the black pvd and love it, downsides are the loom is poor and no anti reflective on the sapphire. other than that great watch. bronze is in my wishlist too

@@faketoothtommy I ended up getting the black PVD. Agreed, the lume is poor but other than that I love the watch. It’s now my most affordable watch and I love it just as much as my more expensive pieces

Thanks Robin - will do!

Thanks a lot Jeremy - much appreciated!

Haha 😂 awesome!! Enjoy your new time piece 😊😉

@@watch_luver I’m a photographer my self .. I have watched many reviews about the watch but from the video it seems bigger ( the 38mm one ) that what it is because everyone is using wide angle lenses very close .. I feel y video really help to see the real dimension of the watch .. 👍

Oh nice! I’d love to try that one specifically 😁😉

Hi there! Thanks and glad you enjoyed the video and the watch 😉 I made a separate video about the straps (this one is the one that comes with the watch when you buy it), check out on my channel. Take care!

@@watch_luver Ah Sorry, I didn’t see that. But I’m also curious about the Nato Strap on the Tudor. Is that also from Archer?

Yes, it’s also from archer 😉

Thanks and great idea!! Stay tuned

Hello there, Never had a problem with this particular model and movement. It loses about 9 seconds per day so am pretty darn happy! Take care

Hey there, thanks! No, galvanized rose gold won’t patina the same way as bronze. Bronze is very particular in terms of patina and you won’t get the same. There will be discoloration for the most part but it won’t be as pretty as bronze for sure (I mean some people hate when bronze patinas so it’s a matter of viewpoint really). Take care!

@@watch_luver Thank you for Your answer:) Regards!

Hello Adam, thanks. No no special treatment- literally 3 weeks of normal wear 😊 Take care!

Thanks a bunch Thomas! Yes, bronze can and will slightly rub off on clothes and skin with sweat. This one has a titanium case back so no worries there tho. Cheers

No it won’t, the back is make of titanium to avoid leaving marks on the skin - and since no skin contact there is not problem.

Hello James, yes i agree. Some other watch makers did pull off fauxtina but bronze looks just gorgeous. Take care!

Honestly great so far, no issues whatsoever. Good time keeping and works without a flaw. Not my daily runner either, but for the use I had it worked just fine. Take care

Haha! Awesome - thanks for watching and subscribing! Eh oui, canton de Vaud 😏😁

Hey Jacob thanks. Yes should be ok. I do advice to go check it in a AD thought before buying it to test it. Cheers!

I would say months or even years! But depends on your environment. Mine looks less “harsh” now and more subtle in terms of patina and I love it. Cheers

Thanks for your comment Raziel! Lovely bronze watch you got there! Ok the patina I know it’s a slow « patiner » 😁 and I wanted to show you guys how’d look with patina but I might clean it now and let it be 😊 Take care!

I very much agree with you on both counts! Take care

Yup 👍🏼 exactly

I got it on Amazon.de from a brand called « Sniper Bay » Take care

Thanks! 44mm of lug-to-lug Cheers

@@watch_luver thanks, bought one :)

Thanks. I say it in the video how I did it. But basically you the watch in a plastic bag and together with hot boiled eggs that you smash inside but no contact with the watch. The fumes will do the job. Make sure you keep an eye on it and not longer than roughly half an hour. Cheers

@@watch_luver thanks a ton, appreciate it a lot

Thanks for watching! I found this about the alloy: Cu = 91.78% / Sn = 8.18% I typed “hamilton khaki filed bronze alloy” on google. Cheers!

@@watch_luver I found that too, but this is not compatible with the idea that they chose an alloy that does not patina fast. Cusn8 is standard bronze alloy, the most used in watches. Every site that mentions this Cusn8 is not the official site :/

I see! Y’a that is all o found as well. If you search on KZfaq for the Hamilton CEO interview that’s where I found that information.

​@@watch_luver Thanks! I managed to find the video : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zr5mqcqrm9i6pIk.html. They start to talk about the watch at 6:00. CEO goes in the details about patina at 9:00, but does not mention anything about slowing it down with the alloy. However, at 10:15, he talks about avoiding too much oxydation, but this is only about the titanium case back.

Ver true! Thanks for bringing it up - cheers!

Hello Billy, yes i forced the patina (I mention how in the video if you’re interested to know how). Wanted to show the community (and myself of course 😀) how I’d look with more patina. Take care!

Thanks!

I explain it in the video

I know man…

Hello, thanks a lot for the message and feedback. Yes, the patina is amazing! I understand the potential disappointment, but it was either waiting some 10 years or so before doing a video (and most importantly I bought the watch because of the patina looks!) or forcing it. The good news here tho is that you can always clean it off and make it new-looking again and let it age. - I know it does spin backwards, not sure what that is. I'd have to get that checked out - never saw it either in a mechanical watch. Not necessarily an expert in movements but I have friends here in Switzerland that work in the watch making industry so I'll ask them. If you are able to get this watch for yourself you won't be disappointed. - Clickbait-wise, I like to emphasise some parts in my titles as an overall. I am mainly a pro photographer (I have 3 other big channels) and I normally do this in my channels. I do take note thought! :) - Again, thanks a lot for watching and am glad you enjoyed it. See you in the next one and take care

Coming back to you on the crown point you brought up. I checked with a friend who’s a professional watch maker and he said it is totally normal (he went into details but to keep it short it happens on some models and it’s perfectly ok 👌🏼)

@@watch_luver Oh, thanks for checking and for replying, very interesting. Good luck with the channel, eagerly awaiting your next video.

@@watch_luver I don't care, how did you do it? Very interested.

Thanks a lot!

Hum… not sure 🤔

Absolutely!

Si! 😙

That’s awesome! 🤩

A leather strap u mean? Sure 👍🏼

@@watch_luver Yes, just never seen this watch with anything but a nato on it

@@watch_luver and I noticed they had removed the holes for the drilled lugs, only on the bronze version

@@Fetishmale Yup, that's correct, no holes anymore. You can put leather 2 piece straps on it, am just not so much a fan of it cause I change my straps sometimes 2-3 times a day depending on what I wear (unless I have a metal bracelet on the watch) so NATO is the most convenient setup for that (also if you get your strap wet you can swap it without a problem vs the 2 pieces strap that needs a tool each time). Cheers

Do some online research. You could go for a swim but since there is no screw down crown (normally found on 10bar up watches) you might get water in - at your own risk. It even says « short periods of swimming - no diving or snorkeling ». How do you go 50m under water without dive or snorkel? Take for example 3bar (30 meters) it says « everyday use - no swimming ». So how do you go down 30 meters then? See what I mean? Sure you technically could shower with it - but for the price of the watch, it’s construction and the materials I would highly advise against it.

Very true 👍🏼

😉 Very happy with it - and this mode REALLY looks impressive with the patina. Take care

It might - especially in summer. But not that much honestly

Hum? Not a dirty watch - needs upkeep (that’s the downside of bronze). Low ATM - I agree with that

Thanks you and glad the video could be helpful to you. You’ll love it!

Thanks Roger. Yes definitely don’t wanna shower with a leather strap 🤦🏻😊 but a nato can also look nice sometimes 😏 cheers

Interesting 🧐 thanks for sharing

Not everyone wants that… I think they kinda wanna keep it “old school” and the sapphire crystal is almost border line honestly… anywho cheers!

Makes sense. The buckle does not touch the skin usually though… not sure 🤔

😏 right?

You know, I believe it is fine, but I just won’t risk it. That been said, am PRETTY sure nothing will happen. Am more of a « GShock » type of guy when it comes to swimming 😉

For me, the WR is important and yes, I always shower with my watch on. Be it a Rolex, a G-Shock or a Tudor - I do do that. 50m is fine but if anything happens it’s on you (if you read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions). True on the NATO strap, it does make it bulkier and more raised, I agree with you. I love that style of it but doesn’t sit as well as a 2 piece strap. Cheers

I know right? I wish it was - really

I totally agree with you - the hardware should have been bronze indeed - sad Take care

@@watch_luver Thanks bro

I would not call it cutting corners. Titanium is not exactly cheaper than bronze so its more an intentional choice than cost cutting.

It was made this way to help prevent allergic reactions with it's wearers. This is the same reason the case back was not bronze also. If you knew much about metals you'd know many people are sensitive to bronze. This was not done to intentionally cut corners, and in the long run is not cost effective at all by using titanium in it's place. It's a welcome example of cooperate responsibility, and brand integrity. This information has all been made public via Hamilton. I'd have hoped you would have reviewed, let alone this poor influencer, this information before making such a negative comment . My point being maybe do 10 minute worth of research on your own, rather than depending on KZfaq for information, or as is the case here misinformation.. which sadly is far to often the case. Do this little bit of work on your own before you comment on something like this and continue the spread of bad information. ✌

Thanks for your feedback 👍🏼

Thanks for watching and for your feedback 👍🏼

Very nice too 😉

@@watch_luver )))))

It’s a style - some like it for the old looks and vintage apparence - some don’t. Take care

Maybe for some

No

38mm works great for my 7.5" wrist. But I also wear a lot of vintage watches that are between 33 and 36mm.

Personal taste 👍🏼