Another bronze watch is manufactured in a way that will not acquire a natural patina. Similar to the Alpina introduced last week, the Primus Nautic Pilot Bronze utilizes a steel base and is coated with a thin layer of bronze instead of a solid copper-tin alloy. Despite the inability to show copper rust or green patination, the Hanhart PVD bronze-plating hardens the steel case and therefore reduces the chances of scratching.
Like the bronze watches from Alpina and Tudor, this is a watch designed for those desiring the look of copper-hued bronze but without any chance of future oxidation. It’s worth noting that the Tudor Black Bay Bronze is a full bronze alloy, not plated, but has been formulated so as not to tarnish. The Primus Nautic Pilot Bronze watch measures 44 mm x 15 mm, which is the exact same size, has the same dial with oversized skeletonized sword-shaped hands, the same movement, and everything is literally the same except the case material, as the Hanhart model we covered here.
The watch features a signature red anodized aluminum pusher, flexible lugs, a screw-down crown, a caseback secured by screws with sapphire, a fixed fluted bezel, and 100 meters of water resistance. The movement is an automatic 30-minute chronograph made by Sellita, caliber SW510 which runs at 4Hz, has 27 jewels, and a 48-hour power reserve.
Comes on a textile blue strap with leather inlay for comfort, and a folding clasp made of stainless steel with bronze PVD coating. The Primus Nautic Pilot Bronze is limited to 300 pieces and can be ordered now at all dealers for a retail price of approximately $3,325. Delivery starts in October.
