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JUNE 30, 20 19

A NEW

BRONZE

AGE

How a third-place metal

became first-class.

Trend Lines

latinum and

gold are ideal

for dress watch-

es, while stain-

less steel is best

for every day. But even with

all the high-tech materials

used in cases, it’s a prehis-

toric metal that’s now trea-

sured by watchmakers and

collectors. Bronze has been

used for nautical instru-

ments (and other de vices)

for centuries. It’s durable

and also has anti-corrosive

and anti-magnetic proper-

ties, which are especially

important to protect move-

ments. But what makes

bronze most appealing is

how it ages. Over time, the

case will develop a unique

patina, which means you

can truly make the watch

your own.

P

43mm Black Bay

Bronze by Tudor

($4,050)

41mm Pilot’s

Watch

Chronograph

Spitfire by IWC

($6,250)

40mm 1858

Automatic

Limited Edition

by Montblanc

($3,050)

41mm BR V2-94

Bellytanker

Bronze by Bell &

Ross ($4,990)

45mm Pilot Type

20 Chronograph

Extra Special by

Zenith ($7,100)

42mm Epurato

Green by

Anonimo ($3,240)

44mm Marine

Torpilleur Military

Bronze by Ulysse

Nardin ($8,900)

47mm

Submersible

Bronzo by

Panerai ($16,500)