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It’s Showtime! My bronze collection...

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Hyjynx

I like big bronze and I cannot lie

You other members can’t deny

I like 'em round, and big

And when I'm throwin' a gig

I just can't help myself

I'm actin' like an animal

Now here's my scandal....

 

Ancon Challenger

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Ancon Tank M26 Tank

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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 600

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard

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Helson Pothole

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Heroic 18 MS7400

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Maranez Karon (Brass with brecciated jasper dial)

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Maranez Rawai (Brass)

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Narval Seven NZ-2102

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Nethuns Lava

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Nethuns No. 5.3.1.7.01 (“Star Spangled Skully”)

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Nethuns Ocean 300

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Pam 382

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Pam 671

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Tudor Heritage Black Bay

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Tudor Heritage Black Bay (Bucherer Blue Edition)

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U-Boat Chimera

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Vostok Europe Energia Rocket (with 18 tritium tubes!)

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Zelos Hammerhead 2

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Zelos Helmsman 2 (meteorite dial)

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Zenith Pilot Extra Special

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To be continued....

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TheSav

Damn that is a LOT of bronze. Some nice pieces there. Which is your favourite?

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FunnyStarSystem

Good Lord! I believe I need a tetanus booster after that.

Impressive.

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Thommo82

Absolutely stunning

Im jealous

All gen? 

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Hyjynx
Damn that is a LOT of bronze. Some nice pieces there. Which is your favourite?

Thanks. My favorite? Tough call. It’s either the steampunky Helson Pothole or the Vostok Energia or the Nethuns “Skully”, or.... See where I’m going with this?

Good Lord! I believe I need a tetanus booster after that.
Impressive.

Thank you. I’ve got all my shots up to date too!

Absolutely stunning
Im jealous
All gen? 

Thanks. The Pams, Tudors, U-Boat, and Zenith are reps.

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MetalMickey

That's a collection of bronze that the world's third-best athlete would be proud of.

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BadPickle
1 hour ago, metalmickey said:

That's a collection of bronze that the world's third-best athlete would be proud of.

:lol: 

That’s a mighty fine collection there pal :thumbsup2: 

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brang1

What phenomenal collection, some real eclectic picks in that lot

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Chixisigma
2 hours ago, Hyjynx said:

Thanks. The Pams, Tudors, U-Boat, and Zenith are reps

What factory are the Heritage Black Bays from? They're beauts!

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brang1

had no idea there was so much bronze out there

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GenTLe

Lovely collection mate!!! Some of those gen are impressive!

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wolfwood

How about a group shot?  Would love to see some size comparison.  Excellent collection.

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Silva97

Awesome collection you have there!

You’ve helped me confirm one of my next purchases, the Tudor Blackbay Bucherer Blue edition. Looks fantastic.

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greg_r

:drool:

That's one hell of a collection, mate. :clap:

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Glaude

Résultat de recherche d'images pour "sir mix a lot gif"

Official seal of approval !

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Hyjynx
That's a collection of bronze that the world's third-best athlete would be proud of.

Thanks!

:lol: 
That’s a mighty fine collection there pal :thumbsup2: 

Thanks!
What phenomenal collection, some real eclectic picks in that lot

Thanks!

What factory are the Heritage Black Bays from? They're beauts!

Thanks! The brown is KW, the blue XF. Funny fact though is the brown is the reddish V1 made before the factory got the copper/aluminum mix closer to gen. I like how it has eventually turned out over time.

had no idea there was so much bronze out there

There are gems out there from micro and boutique brands. I spend a great deal of time at WUS to stay in the know.

Lovely collection mate!!! Some of those gen are impressive!

Thanks!

How about a group shot?  Would love to see some size comparison.  Excellent collection.

Thanks! Here ya go. In no particular order, but if there are any you want to see side by side, just let me know. I don’t do wristies, though.
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Awesome collection you have there!
You’ve helped me confirm one of my next purchases, the Tudor Blackbay Bucherer Blue edition. Looks fantastic.

Thanks! Yeah, they knocked that one out of the park at first swing.

:drool:
That's one hell of a collection, mate. :clap:

Thanks! Coming from you, G., I’m honored. *takes a bow*

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Official seal of approval !


Lol!!! I knew somebody would soon wise up about the opening lyrics! Thanks!

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wolfwood

:Applause::Applause::Applause::Applause::Applause:

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McGilli

What's the size on that Vostok?

That - is wicked..... I love every watch in that collection - but that Vostok is my favourite. Probably cuz it looks like it's related to Invicta ;)

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GingerApple

You're absolutely mental in an amazing way. Keep it up.

The patina on some of the pieces, particularly the photos towards the top of the thread are great. Were they like that out of the box or did it develop over time with oxidization? I'm wondering if my Tudor Bucherer will go that way too.

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Wriggles

I really like that Heroic 18. Have a few bronze myself but the only crossover with yours is the Zelos Helmsman2, though I went blue dial and not the meteorite.

Lovely collection. Natural patinas or forced?

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Hyjynx
:Applause::Applause::Applause::Applause::Applause:

Thanks!

What's the size on that Vostok?
That - is wicked..... I love every watch in that collection - but that Vostok is my favourite. Probably cuz it looks like it's related to Invicta

Thanks! It’s a 49 mm wide (without crown) and 17 mm thick hockey puck. Easily the biggest bronze watch in my collection at this moment. However, it will be dethroned in a few days. Stay tuned!

You're absolutely mental in an amazing way. Keep it up.
The patina on some of the pieces, particularly the photos towards the top of the thread are great. Were they like that out of the box or did it develop over time with oxidization? I'm wondering if my Tudor Bucherer will go that way too.

LOL! Thanks! Some were forced with such good results that I’m unable to remember if I’d forced the patina or not. Some obviously need a do-over. And that’s the beauty of bronze patination - you can do a “tabula rasa” anytime. You’d need a bit of patience with the Bucherer if you go the au naturel way. Like the gen, it has a high aluminum content by design, intended to slow down patination.

I really like that Heroic 18. Have a few bronze myself but the only crossover with yours is the Zelos Helmsman2, though I went blue dial and not the meteorite.
Lovely collection. Natural patinas or forced?

Thanks! I almost got the blue Helmsman, but was curious what a meteorite dial looks like in real life. The idea that it’s “extraterrestrial” is fascinating.

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elp

What a great collection, especially loving the less common pieces like the Nethuns and Narval, thank you for sharing!

I only have one bronze piece now, a Steinhart Marine Officer, but you made me want more again :lol:

 

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Guyovich

Man that is a nice collection. The Tudor, Pam 671 and chimera are lovely 

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wizardpilot

#amaze. lol

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nummer14

Wow.....Just wow, and I'm totally in love with that Vostok

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