![]() However, the primary issue I’ve noticed is the wiggle that exists when you push down on top of the bezel. Some backwards play is there, but it is minimal. It also has a lumed pip at 12 within a triangle. It’s an impressive size (fairly common for a deep diver) and hefty weight, giving it plenty of wrist presence.Īnother key feature is the 120-click bezel, with all the markings embossed accurately – it’s subtle yet easy to read due to the impressive depth of the details. It’s a standard barrel shape, with the added bonus of drilled through lugs making switching straps easy. The finish of the case is completely brushed, so it’ll stand the rest of time. That’s the charismatic thing about bronze: it ends up being very unique and when you want to start again just strip it back (Brasso or lemon water are two popular methods) and start again. The pictures you see have developed a lovely, gentle patina in the two months I’ve owned it. ![]() The primary feature of the Bronze Sea Star is – you’ve guessed it – the solid CuSn8 bronze used. Dimensions: 42mm diameter x 12.5mm height x 49mm lug to lug.While I don’t prefer the appearance of drilled lugs, it certainly makes changing the strap easier. Changing the strap will be easy however, as the lugs are drilled all the way through. All told, I’m not sure why they bothered including it. There is no black or silver anywhere on the watch (except the caseback), and the size issues are consistent with the leather strap. The one I received was black, with a silver buckle. The watch also comes with a very soft silicone strap, which I didn’t even see advertised in the description. The buckle also isn’t shaped the best, and sticks out a bit from the strap, where a better quality buckle would curve with the leather. Very frustrating for guys like me who have dainty woman wrists. This means it’s going to be very difficult to find a replacement strap that will accommodate the original buckle. ![]() It comes with a very nice bronze buckle, but the strap is both a consistent 22mm (it doesn’t taper), and the prong of the buckle is much wider than normal. My wrists are about 6.25, and as you can see by the photos there is considerable room between the band and my wrist. Less forgivable though, is that the smallest wrist size it has holes for is about 7 inches. So limited, in fact, that none of the colors are yet sold out. Each color of the Bronze Sea Star was also given a limited run of 88, and comes with an authenticity card and an engraving between the lower lugs indicating you received one of a limited quantity. I should say I briefly considered Christopher Ward, Glycine, and Zelos offerings as well, but all were substantially more expensive. While the Mathey-Tissot was a loud and clear mockery of the Rolex Submariner, the Aquatico seemed like a slightly more subdued homage to the Tudor. ![]() However the Mathey-Tissot had a steel bezel insert (the Aquatico has a ceramic insert), and had the word Vintage tackily scrawled across the face. I found this watch, as well as the Mathey-Tissot Vintage Diver. So I went looking for an alternative and had a few requirements: Bronze case/bezel, brown dial, brown bezel, and an automatic movement. I was drooling a lot over the Tudor Black Bay Bronze/Espresso watch, but I prefer that my watches have at least a date complication, as my job involves signing and dating a lot of documents. The Why: I was looking for something specific.
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