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PATINA – A BRONZE ODYSSEY Part 2

September 01, 2018

It is important when removing patina / cleaning the case, to remain aware that polishing will remove brushed and blasted finishes; though there are ways of cleaning without doing this, so it needn’t stop you going ahead and forcing that patina. We will touch on these methods of cleaning later on.

PATINA – A BRONZE ODYSSEY Part 3

September 01, 2018

Now your watch is nice and clean, you are ready to take the plunge and create your new patina. For most of the above, I would recommend using a sealable Tupperware container, as some of these products are quite pungent and you may well be asked to leave the house when working at your kitchen sink.

PATINA – A BRONZE ODYSSEY Part 4

September 01, 2018

Household Ammonia – The fumes from Ammonia can be overpowering, so best to do this one outside somewhere. The best method I have found for Ammonia is to place a piece of cotton wool in each corner of your Tupperware container and place your freshly cleaned watch in the centre.

PATINA – A BRONZE ODYSSEY Part 5

September 01, 2018 3 Comments

Swimming Pool / Chlorinated water – One of my favourites! I swim several times a week, so a few of my watches have been patinated this way. This method (if you can get in the pool a lot) gives very even patina and you can keep doing it until the watch gets to the shade you desire.

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