Tell me what you think of these micro brand bronze divers....

[tribe125]

I think there were some well-documented problems with Olivier.

[Nokie]

I think the Magrette would be great if it did not say "Bronze" on the dial. Yuck!

[MarkO]

I think there were some well-documented problems with Olivier.

Yes, like whether anyone actually got one.

[-JP]

thanks, one eliminated....

[mikeylacroix]

olivier's defunct i think

helberg works well..clem does good work

[-JP]

I did like many others you guys posted but these three are my favorite for a few different reasons. I'll give you guys my take.


So far in "the hunt" which Im having tons of fun with thanks to you guys as well this is what I came to realize so far....

The Aquadive is the most attractive and appealing. It just looks darn good! Although not cheap at around 1600, it is German Made with a solid Swiss ETA movement. IMO, it looks like a quality piece that cost what the asking price is, perhaps even more. The case design is quite attractive, thick bezel with ceramic inlay with lume bezel. 22mm lugs, I already own tons of straps so that works...and it just looks great!






Armida....watches produced in Hong Kong. Can be had with a nice Miyota Movement. Nice domed sapphire! The dial color choices are great. Seems to develop very sweet patina...about half a grand less then the Aquadive....Again, what I find cool about Armida is they use bronze hands....which may patina over time along with the case. Not sure the other ones do this.





The Helson Shark Diver....probably the most wearable at 42mm and 20mm lugs, which still leads plenty of options for straps. Love the green dial. Its brass not bronze...but still seems to develop a really nice patina over time. Its close to 1/5 the price of the Aquadive and the Armida is nearly 3 times the cost. As nice the the Aquadive is, is it worth that much more the whats gong to be a beater, that I plan to bang around, take in the ocean and get some serious patina on the watch? From Helson owners over at the dive forum, many seem pleased with the brand and this model seems quite popular. For around 350....it wont put the slightest dent in my wallet for a cool watch that I find interesting and fun to wear.....







This Helberg CH6 is very nice and a great price. Priced between the Helson and Armida....but can't find the full bronze case and bezel version available on their site anymore. I emailed them waiting to hear back.....

[mikeylacroix]

1 more..halios tropik b


Maybe not fully on spec for u..but good looking piece...

[FuzzyB]

1 more..halios tropik b


Maybe not fully on spec for u..but good looking piece...

I owned one just like that. I had two complaints. First, they use an aluminum bronze which patinas to a less pleasing color than the CuSn alloys. I greatly preferred it polished to unpolished patina. It's the only bronze watch I ever polished.

Second, the short lugs make the watch very susceptible to rotating around on my wrist. It would never stay put regardless of the strap.

[mikeylacroix]

I owned one just like that. I had two complaints. First, they use an aluminum bronze which patinas to a less pleasing color than the CuSn alloys. I greatly preferred it polished to unpolished patina. It's the only bronze watch I ever polished.

Second, the short lugs make the watch very susceptible to rotating around on my wrist. It would never stay put regardless of the strap.

Good to know. So it should be the same with the tropik ss divers ya?

[watchdaddy1]

Benarus make a great BRONZE




Lume is explosive too





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