ChuckG 0 Posted November 24, 2012 Hi everyone, ChuckG here, new to this forum and pulling the trigger on a 44mm bronze fiddy from Tat. I took a good hour to read on this forum before choosing Tat as a dealer. Sure he seems to be the slowest of the pack but on the other part, it look like he produced the watches with the highest quality for the price. Judging by the pics I would even say that he probably got the best overall ''finition'' (yeah i'm a frenchie) on his watches. The level of customization of his products is impressive and the website is very well done so I decided to give it a try. Let's see how much time it will take to get my order here. Christmas is coming so I don't expect to get it next week. I will keep you guys update with details through the process and will post pics once the watch arrived here. On the watch... I know that bronze is an atypical color for that type of watch and that's exactly the reason why I took this color. I want something different with a ''warm'' color for the winter. I matched it with a vintage type wooden brown strap with beige stitch, black dial and bronze numerals. I think this watch will be the perfect embodiement of the old school/new school trend that is currently going on in the watch's world today. Why I give a try on reps... I currently owned several fine timepieces (Tissot, Perrelet and Beaume & Mercier) and realized that even I pay several thousand for these, I keep having some problems with them at time and need to spend several hundreds a year to maintain them in top notch condition. I want to see how long I will be able to keep a rep without having problem with it. Since the main fonctions of a watch is to give you time and style, I will judge if its really worthy to spend 2000$ on a genuine swiss timepiece instead of paying 200$ on a well made rep/homage. More to come... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guami007 0 Posted November 24, 2012 Welcome. Nice choice but just to be clear, the case is not bronze. A few members over at RWI have purchased this case and have determined that the case is probably SS with some baked on substance that gives it a bronze look. Either way, it's a nice watch and will probably age nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted November 24, 2012 Interested to see what you think of the Getat "bronze" as I don't recall anyone else posting about it here. I would be a little skeptical though that it's made of a real bronze alloy but probably a high grade brass given the recent scene coming from Chinese sourced material in this arena. Several gen manufacturers have had to recall their first run "bronze" cases due to Chinese suppliers really providing a brass alloy instead. Getat's could be bronze, but my money would be on brass TBO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted November 24, 2012 Spent a whole hour? Wow, impressive. Welcome to the forum, good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) Interested to see what you think of the Getat "bronze" as I don't recall anyone else posting about it here. I would be a little skeptical though that it's made of a real bronze alloy but probably a high grade brass given the recent scene coming from Chinese sourced material in this arena. Several gen manufacturers have had to recall their first run "bronze" cases due to Chinese suppliers really providing a brass alloy instead. Getat's could be bronze, but my money would be on brass TBO. +1 PS: Welcome Chuckster edit: OP, did you see what GBOGH did with a real brass/bronze watch? Edited November 24, 2012 by Balad1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted November 24, 2012 I looked at Getat's Bronze watch; nice looking for sure but plated. Case: diameter 44 mm new mini fiddy, AISI 316L brushed steel with polished bezel / PVD Matte Black / Bronze with crown guard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 24, 2012 It's a very pretty watch although I too doubt that it's actually bronze. Still, at that price, it's very appealing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristel 0 Posted November 24, 2012 Wow.. Where can I find the "bronz" PAM??.. Like the warm gone in bronz/brass!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parisianshut 0 Posted November 24, 2012 Salut chuck! Bienvenue et amuse toi bien!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnPilot 1 Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) I ordered the "bronze" Getat a month ago and now its in the HonkKongSnailmail. Its a stainless steel case with a light coffeebrown PVD coating. I will tell how it looks in real. Only thing I don't like the auto movement. Edited November 25, 2012 by JohnPilot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted November 25, 2012 How about this gen for $258? Solid brass / bronze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristel 0 Posted November 25, 2012 How about this gen for $258? Solid brass / bronze. How big is that one?.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted November 25, 2012 How big is that one?.. 44mm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted November 25, 2012 Model: Regattare Vintage Brass Movement: 21 jewels (Miyota) Automatic Case: Brass, brush finish, 44mm excluding the crown. Crown: Screw down Crystal: Sapphire, AR (anti reflective) coated inside the crystal Water-resistance: 5 ATM (approx 132ft) Strap options: 24mm Leather (black with black stitching, brown with brown stitching, brass or stainless steel buckle) Box: Eco pine Vintage Style Roll Case: Canvas Limited Edition: 1000 pieces Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristel 0 Posted November 25, 2012 It looks REALLY sweet.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted November 25, 2012 It looks REALLY sweet.... Member GBOGH is the expert on this watch and turned me on to it. I became interested in it when I saw how he modded his with the vintage look, amazing. I bought one with his input and am in the process of trying to duplicate his effort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spboudart 0 Posted November 25, 2012 Here's a pic of the one I received last week, definitely some type of PVD of excellent quality: A very sweet looking watch for 110$ shipped and pay palled Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted November 25, 2012 Nice finish on the watch and you can't beat the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcagara08 31 Posted November 25, 2012 Here's a pic of the one I received last week, definitely some type of PVD of excellent quality: A very sweet looking watch for 110$ shipped and pay palled Here's a pic of the one I received last week, definitely some type of PVD of excellent quality: A very sweet looking watch for 110$ shipped and pay palled Wow very nice mate, wear in good health! Can you post a pic of the caseback and its movement? do you mind? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spboudart 0 Posted November 25, 2012 Caseback is clear and movement is Seagull ST25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChuckG 0 Posted November 25, 2012 It was crystal clear to me that it couldnt be ''real'' bronze at that price. My guess was on PVD too and spboudart seem to confirm this. Looks really great, I dont regret my choice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,270 Posted November 25, 2012 Interested to see what you think of the Getat "bronze" as I don't recall anyone else posting about it here. I would be a little skeptical though that it's made of a real bronze alloy but probably a high grade brass given the recent scene coming from Chinese sourced material in this arena. Several gen manufacturers have had to recall their first run "bronze" cases due to Chinese suppliers really providing a brass alloy instead. Getat's could be bronze, but my money would be on brass TBO. +1 PS: Welcome Chuckster edit: OP, did you see what GBOGH did with a real brass/bronze watch? Damn nice one, I like the bronze and the bronze look. Here's a pic of the one I received last week, definitely some type of PVD of excellent quality: A very sweet looking watch for 110$ shipped and pay palled No doubt, this must be ordered asap. Here is mine EGI with bronze look Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted November 25, 2012 That's one sweet Pam Brother, Balad approves x 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,270 Posted November 25, 2012 That's one sweet Pam Brother, Balad approves x 10. Thanks Balad, have to send it back to Uwe then..... Must have approved by Balad on the dial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted November 26, 2012 That's one sweet Pam Brother, Balad approves x 10. Thanks Balad, have to send it back to Uwe then..... Must have approved by Balad on the dial. Send it to me and I shall approve it. Of course I might have to keep it for some time, considering the approval process can take years... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
