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manitoujoe
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by manitoujoe » Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:58 pm
I've been eyeballing bronze cases lately. I dig the Halios Tropik, of course.
But at $350, an Armida A1 42mm or a Helson Sharkdiver 42mm seem like a crazy good deal and cheap enough to get a fun patina watch on the wrist.
Any thoughts on other brands/styles? I'm not sure there's much difference between the two other than the design of the case. And I have no idea what the movement inside is quality-wise.
Advice?
Much love, peeples
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by tattoo chef » Thu Feb 04, 2016 8:25 pm
Armida and Helson are good options if you want a diver. For something outside the box, check this out.
http://zeloswatches.com/collections/eag ... d-preorder
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by manitoujoe » Thu Feb 04, 2016 8:53 pm
Damn. That is sweet.
I keep thinking about where the patina would hit, really bringing out the design of that case.
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by HapaHapa » Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:55 am
I have an A1 black dial date that's slated for a FS post. PM me if you want more pics. As is obvious from the pics patina is an uneven thing (that can be polished off).
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by HapaHapa » Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:58 am
Sorry the pic in previous post was out of focus crap.
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by HapaHapa » Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:02 am
To me, the A1 wears like a slightly larger TSAR. It's not a big watch but the bezel is prominent due to its thickness.
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by reggie748 » Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:56 am
I don't think you could go far wrong with either really...
Movements are either Miyota (Citizen) or Seiko as far as I know so both strong and reliable. They've dropped then ETA versions I think.
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by Batt14 » Fri Feb 05, 2016 4:34 pm
Can't really beat Armida for the money. Mine is rugged, smooth-winding and aging beautifully. Sits well on my wrist too.
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by CGSshorty » Fri Feb 05, 2016 5:07 pm
You should have bought the Helberg I just sold. I practically gave it away.
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by manitoujoe » Fri Feb 05, 2016 6:16 pm
AHHHHHHHHHHHH crap ^^^
Sorry didn't see it. Ugh.
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by manitoujoe » Sun Feb 07, 2016 12:09 pm
Snagged that A1 from Eric. Good guy and now I get to see what all the brass fuss is about! Woot!!
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by manitoujoe » Thu Feb 11, 2016 7:42 pm
Eric is the best. Taking a power break during training with the 42mm Brass Armida A1. Love it!
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by vintageguy » Mon Feb 15, 2016 12:04 pm
the Xmas sale allowed me to buy this one for <$300. I have no experience with any other
brass or bronze watch, but this one has been a Best Buy for the money.
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by toxicavenger » Mon Feb 15, 2016 12:30 pm
manitoujoe wrote:Eric is the best. Taking a power break during training with the 42mm Brass Armida A1. Love it!
vintageguy wrote:
the Xmas sale allowed me to buy this one for <$300. I have no experience with any other
brass or bronze watch, but this one has been a Best Buy for the money.
those both look great
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by jad3703 » Mon Feb 15, 2016 2:31 pm
Congrats, big fan of brass cased watches. I am going to list my Ventrus brass tomorrow - cheap. Not wearing it.
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by manitoujoe » Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:46 pm
Thanks!! Loving this watch. It's a refreshing change with the brass case. Not better, just different.
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