In the case of Vostok-Europe, the copper alloy is combined with sulfur to produce the rich, reddish hue. This watch is made of marine grade bronze. It is the optimum crystal for rugged, sports and adventure watches) Hardened K1 Mineral Crystal with anti-reflective coating (the K1 crystal system provides the shatter resistance of mineral and the scrratch resistance of sapphire in one crystal. Mean daily rate of -20/+40 seconds per day (~41 hours power reserve) It comes with an extra thick, pre-aged strap that requires no break-in period. This Vostok-Europe watch is also an automatic mechanical watch and is 200 meter water resistant, making it a professional grade diver's watch. However, this particular model comes with a "Pre-patina." An artisan in Vilnius, Lithuania, hand applies a patina through an multi-step process that brings out the beauty in the bronze watch alloy. As this watch is marine grade bronze, the alloy will develop a patina over time. The photos above represent the "new" and "aged" look of the watch for your review and consideration.This Almaz watch from Vostok-Europe has a striking blue dial whose color is designed to draw out the shades that are produced by the patina process. We do not recommend doing so, but it is an option. However, should you prefer the absence of a patina on your watch, the case can be polished with any professional bronze polishing paste. As such, after a few weeks of wear, these watches will develop a " patina." This patina can produce a variety of colors on the metal surface and, in so doing, make each bronze Vostok-Europe piece a unique item with distinct case colorization that will be the personal reflection of the wearer. As copper and tin are key components of this alloy's construction, the final composite metal is subject to oxidation. Bronze is a highly machinable copper alloy that ensures the highest quality standards of case construction in your new Vostok-Europe watch. Pre-patina applied.ĭistressed brown leather with light blue contrast stitchingĪttention!!! These watches are manufactured in genuine bronze. It is the optimum crystal for rugged, sports and adventure watches)īronze (excluding caseback). This makes the watch look amazing and unique! Type This is a hand-applied process done by an artisan in Vilnius, Lithuania where Vostok-Europe is located. This version of the Almaz comes with a pre-patina.
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