![]() They're copper-heavy, with the balance of elements being comprised of Tin, Phosphorus, and other elements. ![]() Though there is still some variance in CuSn Bronze, the basics are simple. ![]() For today, let's kick things off with 'the basics'. If you're contemplating adding a bronze watch or three to the collection, there are plenty of things to consider, so with each instalment of this series we will be covering different bases, covering everything from more general information, to lessons in cleaning, forced patina, and the risks involved in any sort of watch tampering. With this experience in mind, the thoughts behind this series is really about sharing the life lessons that have come out of an ever-changing bronze watch collection. Through this process, this experimentation, this 'oops I went too far now how do I bring it back' adventure I've been on, I've learned a great deal about the variations of the alloy-how they react, and their individual quirks. Having the ability the ability to force patination of the metal through different means is what draws some to collect bronze watches, myself included. Beyond that, there's the 'sciencing appeal' (no, sciencing isn't a word, but you get where I'm going with it). To others, it's the idea of a watch that's constantly evolving, whose character is designed to change over time. To some, it's nothing more than a colorful alternative to steel, titanium, or DLC. Bronze watches are more prevalent now than they've ever been, to a point that I'd argue that there's more bronze than platinum available in the watch market at present day.
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