The BEST Bronze Watches - Affordable To Luxury

[@floriandubes5211]

As an owner of the Oris pointer date 80th anniversary, I can confirm the brand really masters the Bronze designs. Great video!

[@biggieders2648]

Do you have any pictures of the Patina on the 80th anniversary edition? Love the watch but I haven’t been able to find any of the patina after use.

[@danfaulsmusic]

Oooohhhh I bet that looks incredible! I LOVE the classy bronze look

[@wap3409]

​@@biggieders2648I found one post on Reddit after about 8 months of use the bronze was starting to darken and parts were starting to stain it patinas incredibly

[@evanguzman938]

That's crazy, last night I was looking for bronze watches and I said "I wish teddy had a list to watch" and here you are!!!!!!

[@Nylok4601]

Man that Oris Brashear special is absolutely stunning, Oris really knows their way around bronze

[@bobbarker14]

I was all about picking up the Tudor Bucherer Blue and had my eye on it for a couple of years. I ended up with the Christopher Ward Bronze Ombre and have not regretted my choice at all.

[@77cmchong]

I am wearing a Stowa Flieger 36mm in bronze right now and the combo works really well. The bronze is pre-aged so it doesn’t patina further and retains it’s color. They were late to the game but nearly the whole range including the Marine Original have bronze options now.

[@ewesleye]

Man I’m was just looking at that watch! I’m trying to decide if I like or dislike the fact that it won’t patina further. Such a beauty of a watch. Enjoy

[@sincityguns3460]

The Panerai Bronzo is my daily watch. I rock it with the army green rubber strap and I wears it everywhere. Diving, snorkeling, lake, pool, around town, etc so it has an amazing brown and green patina. I also love it for business travel because I can wear it casual or rock it with my suits and it never looks out of place. When you wear them properly and develop that national patina they look so freaking cool!

[@adamscottv]

My favorite shown here is the Black Bay Bronze. It like the look with the 3-6-9, and the bezel insert tones down the overall "bronze-ness" of the package.

[@danfaulsmusic]

I can't wait to drive down and get my first luxury watch from you Teddy. Your videos have been a great source of calm for me throughout a VERY tumultuous time. Thank you! My favorite here is the blue Captain Cook!

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

Times are VERY tumultuous no doubt.. good thing is it's gonna get worse! Lol that'd be friggin sweet to drive down and buy your first lux piece from Teddy... what an experience. Please update when you do 👍🏻 *Don't mind the sarcasm, there is hope in Christ!

[@shanecalhoun7357]

Great selection, however the Zenith Pilot Type 20 40mm in bronze should, in my humble opinion, definitely have made the cut. As always, thanks for the video!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Good inclusion, certainly worthy. Had to make the cut off somewhere. We included more in the written list.

[@raglm]

@@TeddyBaldassarre This means a Part 2 in the works 👍🏼

[@danhouser5152]

Agreed, that’s one of my favorite watches! It has an incredible dial!

[@drcandor]

One of my favorites - the Yema Superman Bronze $1400 USD

[@NWA_1919]

I went for the C60 Trident bronze. Very impressed with it. The dial is stunning, and the quality and finishing is incredible. Can recommend.

[@michaelmadsen1222]

I'm trying to find the Christopher Ward watch shown in this video, but can't seem to find it anywhere. The closest I can find is the bronze case with the solid blue dial, but I really love that scratched dial. Where did you get yours?

[@NWA_1919]

@@michaelmadsen1222 i think this specific model is no longer in production.🫤 I bought mine directly from cw, over 2 years ago.

[@billcumming1091]

Go Teddy, love this guy, he does a great job showcasing the brands.

[@dontaskdontshow]

Funny you should release this vid today - I was watching it at lunch, while waiting to get the watch just ordered on 1/31. Just got it! Was looking at Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire, but ended up going with the C63 Sealander Bronze, which I think they just came out with. Uploaded some real-life footage, if curious - a stunning piece.

[@mattallen5165]

As someone who has been looking into bronze watches as frequently as of late, I should have known you would put out a top notch level video on the topic! Much appreciated!

[@alexzorkin9470]

Oris actually introduced Big Crown in full bronze, as it happened just recently, I believe you've been already working on the video. But this model just works perfectly, and worth taking a look at. The bronze case seems here to stay for sure. Thanks Teddy for such a cool video👍

[@IceBreaker1881]

Great idea and, as usually, professionally executed!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you my friend!

[@ShirtlessRabbit4]

On the affordable side there is the bulova precisionist chrono in bronze that has quite a lot to bring to the table. Quartz movement, but also has a 262 kHz sweeping second hand like the other curv models

[@jonsonnenschein1253]

Exactly. 👍 I wonder why Bulova has no place in this review. Maybe because it doesn't fall into the elegant category.

[@colinzed]

Love the bronze Gylcine combat sub 42 and is definitely quality in my price range. The Black Bay fifty eight bronze with the riveted bronze bracelet though? ooooof that will age so nice! imo micro adjusting bracelet clasps are so great, love the content

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

My first bronze piece was the Glycine Airman in bronze

[@Ron.Sarker]

That gradual sunset in the background was cool. Very informative video too. Not into the bronze look that much but did note down a couple of them.

[@pilotvietnam]

Recently found and became obsessed with your channel. Would love to see a video of the thinnest luxury watches. Appreciate your work sir!

[@HRM.H]

The new Oris pointer date in bronze looks stunning , a full bronze jubilee 😍 will definitely be getting one of those.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Recorded this before the announcement but I agree! 👍🏻

[@HRM.H]

@@TeddyBaldassarre haha that's what I thought. It's definitely one of the best bronze watches released yet. Hope my local AD will have one in soon.

[@zambonidriver42]

Would have liked to see the Yema Superman GMT in bronze.

[@RobinsWatchJourney]

I have the Yema Superman in bronze and it is one of my favorites. Really superb.

[@nicolasf.moreno4444]

Wait, it exists with a green dial

[@samc0321]

Great video as always Teddy, love the jacket.

[@ryejack]

There are some amazing watches in that list. While I think metals like brass and bronze will go in and out of style, there will always be fans of these materials that aren't concerned with what is or isn't trendy. I personally love brass and bronze for the way they developed a patina with age, which looks especially amazing on vintage style watches.

[@adamgaisser1875]

I like the Oris options, the Radio and the Tudor with the full bracelet. Great video.

[@Cotivity]

The Oris cotton candy line looks fantastic! The Rado doesn't look like bronze, but brass with that overall tone to the material, imo. Solid options, overall.

[@bcarr1752]

Love the bronze look. IMO just a timeless look

[@GhostJohnson]

I really loved the Christopher Ward - finally think I'll get a watch from them. Plus they made a helpful video on how to clean bronze watches

[@DominusEstOK]

If CW would make their bronze diver with a bronze bracelet, they couldn't take my money fast enough.

[@GhostJohnson]

@@DominusEstOK yeah I just checked out the strap options, and they're pretty bad. I'd much prefer a bracelet but I think it's difficult for them to make a high quality bracelet so they're just avoiding it.

[@DominusEstOK]

@@GhostJohnson you very well may be right. That is what makes the Oris and Tudor so compelling, though good luck getting the Tudor. The Oris options though, now those are pretty sweet.

[@GhostJohnson]

@@DominusEstOK I went in to Oris wanting the bronze divers 65, then ended up looking at the Aquis Cherry, and ended up with the Aquis depth gauge lol. But the tudor looks great. Are they difficult to obtain?

[@DominusEstOK]

@@GhostJohnson they are available, but sold way over list price. Between $6500-7000 right now. They aren't worth that much. It's funny how if you see and wear stuff you perception can change. I just got the Black Bay Chrono in Reverse Panda. I liked it in the photos, but when I put it one and saw it with my eyes, dang! So I totally get it. Still love your Oris?

[@jpdemer5]

Just picked up the Legend Diver bronze, w/ green dial. (Been wanting one since it came out, and I finally saw one at a hefty discount.) The BB58 is equally gorgeous, but I'm not sure I'd want a bronze bracelet... patina on the case is one thing, but a whole bracelet? That would be a bit much.

[@sierracharlie264]

Omega Gold Bronze Seamaster Heritage! 9K Gold and Bronze in the same watch....just wish they would release a full metal bracelet in same alloy to compliment.

[@treehugger3615]

The bronze Aquascaphe with glossy black dial is even more stunning.

[@brendan5539]

Great video! You inspired me to look at the Glycine and Ch Ward models. Decided upon the Glycine Men's GL0321 Bronze Combat Sub w/ GMT and date complications! Just pulled the proverbial trigger because there are some great sales right now on that particular model!

[@thewatchexplorer2244]

The Oris is definitely my favorite, it's not just the watch, but the story behind it. Carl Brashear story really motivate to keep going for what I want in life no matter the obstacles, truly a great man.

[@stojanovicnikola95]

Glad to see Christopher Ward on the list. That watch is next on my list, because they just released C63 Bronze and I'm waiting on it to be delivered, well, any moment today. I think the whole brand can't be matched for that price range

[@vibhash3108]

Congrats for CW watch.. C63 bronze looks amazing and one of the best looking bronze watch. Excellent value for money.

[@JohnYorke1]

I have the C60 Trident in bronze and love it. Fantastic watch

[@RB-xq3jg]

I will go for C63 Bronze as soon as they replace semitransparent dial with the green one.

[@drzaius844]

I have the Black Bay Bronze/brown, the original, it is a gorgeous watch and the patina is incredible. Took about a year to develop the deep character one expects from a bronze case, even here on the coast, but totally worth the wait. Wish I could post a pic here. It’s a big watch (my daily is a BB36);but with bronze, I think bigger is better.

[@scottbeckett4190]

Great vid Teddy. Any wait to own a bronze watch. Oddly opening with the Baltic kind of set the standard for value. Interesting. Lots to live!!

[@fredericzert6722]

Good selection ! I would have added some of the yema offering that does à great bronze version of the superman !

[@kjeldpedersen666]

Hi Ted There’s something about bronze and sailing, right? I can recommend the Stowa Marine Bronze which comes in different sizes, all with ETA movements. I own the 36 mm version. I mean...modest size, enamel(-ish) dail, Roman numerals and a bronze case. It immediately reminds you of ancient instruments on ships. In other words, it’s a “deck” watch, but still dressy enough not to appear too tooley... My only complaint is that it won’t age in the way that most other bronze watches do. It has something to do with the mixing ratio when it comes to metals, I understand. Stowa has made this choice of making it look like a watch that’s been worn for a year or so, and it stays that way. On the other hand, I’m quite satisfied... Bronze and fliegers - hmm. It doesn’t seem like a real natural choice, but you’ve got some quite cool pieces here. Especially from IWC and Sinn😊

[@kevinranders]

I purchased the Legend in green/bronze and am completely in love with it.

[@markw-2025]

Add the Unimatic/Massena Lab Bronze watch, U4S-BRZ-ML.

[@niakouais]

Thank you for this great video. What about the Yema Superman heritage bronze with black or red bezel? With a house made movement I think it’s a good value isn’t it?

[@jdmeaney413]

I love bronze watches. I definitely would like to ad one to the mix eventually

[@David-lg6ee]

Great video Teddy! I have missed the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 80th anniversary. The bronze case plus green dial is beautiful! It is my favorite watch of my collection. Regards

[@joeyhinton8]

I love the idea of bronze divers, but didn’t want to drop too much money. I found a Heimdallr shark master with a green dial at a pawnshop for $20. So far I’m very pleased with my “investment”😁

[@dhanidarkiman4957]

Oris, Hamilton, and glycine is very gorgeous for me. That's my opinion. Thx teddy.

[@grantrush8823]

Beautiful watches! Love your channel thanks for sharing the knowledge. I personally prefer the bronze look of most other watch material.

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Great video! Man! All of these amazing looking… one not mentioned that I really like is the stowa marine bronze.

[@conheo4]

The Shinola Bronze Watches are a must have in your collection.

[@Gregy917]

As always, great video with great content! Bravo et merci Teddy 👏🏻

[@harryhlloyd]

So nice to see the Tag Heuer Autavia getting some love.

[@rabtrekker]

Holy crap that Bucherer Blue Black Bay is absolutely mesmerising 🤩

[@SR-xp3xo]

Great Video. I have owned Tudor BB Bronze for about ?4yrs now. Loved the bronze case with the brown dial. I actually like my leather strap compared to the newer bracelet

[@donaldhardgrove3620]

Hi teddy, I was disappointed you didn't mention the Omega 300 Bronze/Gold - will it patina? How will it patina? Is it worth $11k+ they say it's 9k gold but it's still got copper, silver, palladium, and micro traces of other metals - remember your brilliant breakdown of the Spring Drive movement? I would trust no one more than you to give us ( your loyal followers) a breakdown of Omega's Bronze/Gold - we already know you love the Omega 300 - you've made that abundantly clear - I own a 2021 Seamaster Professional, and hurts my heart every time you say so... sincerely Donald. USMC retired.

[@davidc5191]

Just bought a Christopher Ward Sandhurst, COSC certified, and with full bronze bracelet. Very striking, for $2000 including tax and duties. Got it in just a week, shipped from the UK to US. And it's not a diver, for those od'd on those, but rather a field watch.

[@joeyswaney8497]

I have wanted a bronze watch for a few years now... great list.

[@scottgovers3347]

Christopher Wards bronze watches are amazing. Just ordered my C60 Bronze Ombre green COSC certified watch.

[@hansobermann4871]

I like good Bronze Divers. Especially from Elyssee and Zelos.Thank you Teddy Baldassarre for this review. Stay healthy everybody. Greetings from Germany

[@dg91xj]

The Christopher Ward C60 Trident looks sensational. Rado and Tudor as well.

[@zzzzzz_lol]

been waiting for this video :D

[@briancarlson1971]

Purchased the Longines Legend Diver from you in Nov and I love it!

[@petee1968]

Great video, you have a new subscriber! Love bronze watches myself, I have a few micro brands, but also the Oris 65 Bronze & Steel with matching bracelet which has patinated in a really interesting way. I have also been lucky enough to get the Tudor BB58 Bronze boutique edition, and I have to say it’s every bit as good as I hoped. I have the original BB Bronze, and suffice to say I’ll be selling it.

[@vibhash3108]

Thanks for amazing videos.. Pease review Christopher ward C63 bronze watch. With the transparent dial it looks amazing. Also it has COSC certification which is hard to beat at that price point. Looking forward hearing your thoughts about it.

[@JoseSantana-vo1tp]

Hi Teddy!!! I think you missed the glycine airman gmt or the yema Superman they are great watches too!!!

[@derekhuber3392]

I know everybody loves to hate Shinola, but I picked up a Bronze Monster for 30% off. I like the look of the inky black dial against the bronze, it has decent lume, and both straps it comes with (green nato and brown leather) are decent for the price paid. That said, I would have moved on for better value had it been full retail, but 30% off put it a price point that felt more on par with what I was getting.

[@hitchhicker92]

The Black Bay 58 is a definite winner for me in this category. Fun fact: it cannot be purchased anywhere in Switzerland (no Tudor boutiques 😕), I had to go all the way to Rome for mine… 😅

[@raglm]

Just got the Baltic Aquascaphe and it’s a stunner! The Spitfire tho 🔥🔥🔥

[@zynetik]

The IWC Spitfire is my favorite!!! I am also super intrigued in what watch were you wearing

[@linhaichou]

Great video. Detail introduction.

[@davidlaing4728]

You left out the Omega Seamaster 300 and Speedmaster Chromascope, both in bronze-gold. Both beautiful pieces.

[@martinvile9441]

I have had a Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue for 8 months now and the patina is mellow and reflects how I use it. The blue Nato strap works well but the vintage leather strap that it comes with as well takes it to another level. 2 watches for the price of one!

[@MuchachoCarracho]

Speaking of availability when it comes to Glycine, im surprised the issue wasnt mentioned for Zelos. I sometimes feel you could get up the Submariner waiting list faster than getting your hands on the Zelos you want. Less the brand equity.

[@steven3379]

Love bronze, I was sure you were going to mention the Hamilton Pilot bronze! It's a Beauty

[@stephenhendricks103]

Nice selection of bronze models. I would add the traditional pilot watches offered by Dekla, a small German firm in Stuttgart. Both Type A and Type B traditional "flieger" designs in 40, 42, and 44 mm sizes are available with a variety of customizations including the dial and hand materials and colors. I own a Type A bronze flieger and it's a stunner, especially considering the price at well below $1000 with ETA and Sellita movements.

[@MaartenAnna]

Wow that macro shot with that patina color black blue purple green was awesome. I’m modding a Seiko into looking like that Tudor black bay 58, but the in blue. I’ll be swimming with it in chlorine, salt water & fresh water; I wonder what mine will look like over time.

[@BrokenClock2U]

I love my bronze Dekla flieger type-b. I do like the Tudor 58 & IWC Spitfire!

[@michaelniemer4449]

I was going to ask where the Zenith was on this list, then I saw you covered this example in the blog post. The one that grabs my attention the most is the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Big Date Bronze. I don't know why, but it looks just right and is spec'd rather nice, standard Sellita movement in an Oris aside (or does that make it, perhaps, more serviceable?).

[@DarthMalaks_Missing_Lower_Jaw]

Definitely more serviceable and cheaper to do so

[@BrittPearceWatches]

You know! Bronze is growing on me! I kinda love it! I just can’t deal with that patina. 🙈 but I love the warmth of bronze! 😍😍

[@riothero313]

What's nice is you can basically control it. You can clean and polish it and make it shiny. You can mildly clean it with vinegar to slow patina or you can use salts and oils to rapidly patina it.

[@devasurfer]

I think the new Christopher Ward C60 Bronze Ombre Green with the COSC certified movement is a great looking watch worth a looking at. Brilliant value for the specification. Just ordered one!

[@Chris-mm5gi]

Good cross section of bronze watches on the market. Sad to see Montblanc’s offerings skipped over, since they are awesome in the metal. I have a 1858 chronograph with the champagne dial and can’t get over how much I love the thing whenever I put it on.

[@colinzed]

if he did a video on that watch it would be great!

[@scottbeckett667]

Would love to own one. I think bronze and its unique patina is totally aligned with horology and watch collecting. Love that Baltic!

[@rickypiero]

I can definitely recommend to have a look to the AQUATICO SEA STAR BRONZE( I own the full bronze version, not just the case but bazel as well) and is a terrific best buy if you are looking for a classy bronze diver. In addition the Leather strap provided by AQUATICO is superb...

[@kooziesan]

I just love the look and feel of the Hamilton Khaki Field series. Great watch

[@NICOLINO925]

You missed the most beautiful one Teddy: Zenith Pilot Type 20 Chronograph Extra Special 45mm. I will be the proud owner of it next Friday. 😉

[@haping1]

Great review Teddy. I've got the Glycine Combat Sub now for 2 years and It's an amazing watch. Also a lot of lume. Buckle isn't brone unfortunatly but overall, great value for the money. Any experience with the Seagull Ocean Diver bronze? An Oris in bronze for over $2.000 is a bit to much for me;)

[@edbpenguin]

I personally own a Tudor Bronze and am In love with it

[@DonaldSjervenE]

Tudor is definitely nice here. Tudor is my Nato strap watch.

[@timurpereverzev5463]

It would be nice to have a little video on maintenance of bronze watches because of the specifics of the metal used.

[@redme8473]

I have the captain cook bronze, love it, and a keeper!. My own opinion IWC looks better and definitive or classic as nonbronze

[@cheemomugdoo799]

I thought for sure you would mention the Seamaster 300 in bronze gold. It's a stunner, and probably be the most resistant to tarnishing.

[@Adam-ui3ot]

The patina on the CW looks beautiful.

[@gori277]

I wasn’t a fan of bronze watches but the Black Bay and the red Rado just changed my mind… damn!

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

I've got the Oris 65 bico... what a stunning piece

[@andybroer651]

I have the Glycine mentioned and really love it. Also, during Covid19 Bronze is a great material.

[@Scdouglas]

Not mentioned in this video but I did see the seagull 1963 has bronze variants including in the panda design if you're not into the original look. At half roughly half the price of that first watch you showed, it's pretty incredible what they're able to pack into those watches for the price

[@Resdue007]

Boo China…

[@thewatchg.o.a.t.9157]

Thanks for this video cuz I'm looking to add one to my collection.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Of course! Hope it helps. Thank you for watching!

[@thewatchg.o.a.t.9157]

@@TeddyBaldassarre Thank you 🙌🙌

[@Professionalpatternrecognizer]

The combat sub is such a great piece. Fantastic entry level Swiss automatic. It gets a lot of wrist time from me.

[@LegatoStudios]

Purchasing the Rado Captain Cook in bronze with the Brown Dial tomorrow.

[@curtbrown7718]

Another fine presentation! Could you please review the Seiko SPB239? Thank you.

[@mitchmitchell9588]

Very good list. On your blog, you included a Bell & Ross, but it’s just OK. I don’t like Bell & Ross, but the belly tanker bronze is a great looking watch. Check it out.

[@olivierorban787]

Thanks Teddy Bronze became very popular. I like it. Eterna Kontiki bronze is very nice