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Do self build watches get the love in here?

This is my second build, I wanted a more relaxed every day watch with good readability as my eyesight is starting to go. I also fancied a bronze case and will let the patina form naturally. Any scratches, marks or dings will, I think, add character.

Inside is a Seiko nh36 to give me some options later if decide I need day/date.

Thought I'd made a mistake with the white hands but now really like them. It's nothing special or expensive but it meets my needs perfectly.

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[–] PeterGintz@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Can’t go wrong with the bronze on a leather strap!

[–] neptune@dmv.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Looks very nice. Do you know which alloy of bronze? Where did you get the case?

[–] RandomUser@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

It's from Ali. CuSn8 alloy.

[–] kyle@social.kylebronsdon.com 1 points 1 year ago

@RandomUser @watches I just put together a bronze, too! I forced the patina on mine as a tribute to the Titan "minisub". Poor taste, I know.

[–] uniqueid198x@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

Gosh darn that is clean. Love the pop that the flat white hands give.