2/28/2024 0 Comments Bronze patina process watchuseek![]() I have not tried to soak the entire case in lemon juice & salt, as it'd require quite a lot of lemon juice compared to the methods I use. In my view method 1 works best to remove the patina if it's not very stubborn. Works like a charm.Ģ) Using bottled lemon juice, I've applied a few droplets of lemon juice on the case, sprinkled salt over it and rubbed the case using a q-tip. Take the slice of lemon and rub it against the case. In terms of salt & lemon juice, I've tried these two ways:ġ) Cut a fresh slice of lemon, sprinkle some salt on it and wait for it to dissolve (around a minute or so). It doesn't get spotty and even if you have "local" areas of intensified patina it doesn't look odd since the shade of the patinated area is merely a bit darker than the rest of the case. Overall, I'd say the case patinas in a very even fashion. ![]() These spots have disappeared using the same methods that I outlined previously. I have sometimes had very small bits of "patina" forming in the shape of a round spot with a size of 0,5mm in diameter. In terms of spots etc., I could highlight the following: Pardon my delayed response, I've been very busy as of late. ![]() You will find that it does not look nearly as big when put into perspective of your entire body. Lastly, if you are frightened by the lug-to-lug length and how it sits on your wrist, take a look in a mirror. In my experience its underside gets significantly green over the course of 1-2 weeks depending on the weather and your activities. Note that when doing this it would be best to have a quick-release tab on your strap as the spring bars easily scratch the case.ģ) The platinum case-back prevents any staining on your wrist, but I have had moments when the crowns have left two green dots on my hand.Ĥ) The buckle(?) is easily the part most affected by patina as it sits directly on your skin. This has not altered the brushed surfaces on the case at all. ![]() If needed, I use a very gentle compound with a q-tip to remove the more stubborn areas. Salt and citrus does the trick very well. Regarding the patina, there are a couple of points I'd like to mention:ġ) The case seemed to be treated with some protective layer, as the patina process seemed slow at the very start.Ģ) I personally remove the patina regularly. This sensation will come to you time and time again as you get to witness the watch in different lighting conditions. Believe me when I say that if you find it beautiful in pictures you will be completely mesmerized once you see it in person. Four months later and I walked out with it on my wrist. Fortunately, my local AD got it in store in the spring of 2021 and when I first laid my eyes on it I was dead set on acquiring this piece. I was looking to acquire the LLD in steel in the autumn of 2020, but when I noticed this new version I could not get it out of my mind. Since acquiring it I have been wearing it almost every day, save for the times I go to the gym. I have now owned the LLD Bronze for about 8 months. What better way to begin one's WUS journey than helping a fellow watch enthusiast to decide on this great watch?
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