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Offline jacky8888

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Magrette Regattare Bronze
« on: September 29, 2011, 10:36:11 AM »
Just bought this last week and today it arrived from New Zealand......

The Reggattare Vintage Bronze features the Miyota 21 Jewel Automatic Movement.
It has a 45 hour reserve and uses 'Parashock' - its own proprietary shock resistance on the balance.
The Miyota has a track record of accuracy, dependability and longevity; three characteristics that Magrette timepiece wearers have whole-wristedly embraced.

This timepiece will be a Limited Edition of 1000 pieces worldwide.
Specs from Magrette web site...

Model: Reggattare Vintage Bronze
Movement: 21 jewels (Miyota) Automatic
Case: Bronze, brush finish, 44mm excluding the crown. (Magrette uses CuSn8 bronze. It is an alloy of copper & tin which is resistant to corrosion.)
Crown: Screw down
Crystal: Sapphire, AR (anti reflective) coated inside the crystal
Water-resistance: 5 ATM (approx 132ft)
Strap: 24mm Leather (black with black stitching)
Box: Eco pine
Vintage Style Roll Case: Canvas
Limited Edition: 1000 pieces


it comes with a Eco Pine Box....


there is a canvas roll case & waranty card inside the box...


comes with extra rubber strap and spare set of spring bars.....


and now the watch front view...


back view.....


the case back with Ancient Kauri Wood found in New Zealand and it is claim to be the oldest workable wood in the world for more than 45000 years.


the stainless steel crown with Magrette Logo..


simple two hands & brown dial in Bronze case....


wrist shot....

Pros
1) It is really a bang for bucks with this bronze case (really looking forward for tha patina to develop)
2) OEM strap is really soft and comfortable (I would prefer brown colour strap and a bronze buckle)

Cons
1) Crown not bronze (looks weird)
2) Buckle not bronze (another sigh)
3) Strap not brown (sigh... sigh....)
4) Water resistant 50 meters

Overall I am quite satisfied with this watch....
It is the cheapest Bronze case watch to date....
Have been a bronze fan for quite some time but just could not fork out the cash to buy Anonimo, Helson, Zenton, Benarus, Ennebi and the renowned PANERAI..
This will have to do for the moment...
Sorry for the crappy photos from my PNS camera....

Thanks for watching.....
Cheers Bros...
« Last Edit: September 29, 2011, 10:57:45 AM by jacky8888 »
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2011, 10:38:39 AM »
Nice piece there bro. Just want to ask out of curiousity how does bronze feel on the wrist? Is it as heavy as steel or light like titanium?
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2011, 10:40:34 AM »
It weighs like steel.. quite hefty..
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2011, 10:41:30 AM »
are the hands bronze or gold?
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2011, 10:47:25 AM »
gold plated hands..... not bronze
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2011, 11:24:05 AM »
Nice!
Shipping was fast also.
Yeah really too bad the points you made of the various part not being bronze. If not would have been great.

Looking forward to see it this Sat!
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2011, 11:54:22 AM »
no problem.... cya this saturday...
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2011, 12:08:59 PM »
It would be cool to take one photo every week or month in the same position to see the gradual bronze case patina developing.  :thumbsup:
A sturdy looking timepiece you have there.... enjoy it...  ;D
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2011, 12:14:15 PM »
i plan to do that .. on a weekly basis... so can compare the development of the patina....
i read somewhere... we can even expedite the patina effect..
by zipping the watch with hard boiled eggs in a bag and then shake it thoroughly..
but i would prefer the natural way....
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2011, 12:33:56 PM »
And make sure no one touches the case of your watch on Saturday haha...might rub off your patina.
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2011, 01:42:09 PM »
cun....

u r right, not perfect!
shd hv bronze crown n buckle!
love the caseback!

btw, what else can u ask for.... looking at the price!

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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2011, 02:00:51 PM »
Is the dial a dark brown color?
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2011, 02:52:34 PM »
Another good homage...Wear for good health...can PM me what is the damage like??
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2011, 03:11:33 PM »
Homage to what?

Price i think is on the website. Not hard to find.
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #14 on: September 29, 2011, 03:40:55 PM »
Quote from: takashi78 on September 29, 2011, 03:11:33 PM
Homage to what?

Price i think is on the website. Not hard to find.

Pam...lazy to search  ;D
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #15 on: September 29, 2011, 04:57:49 PM »
Pm sent..... Joe
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #16 on: September 29, 2011, 05:00:20 PM »
Quote from: takashi78 on September 29, 2011, 02:00:51 PM
Is the dial a dark brown color?

Yup it's dark brown..
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #17 on: September 29, 2011, 05:40:09 PM »
Quote from: jacky8888 on September 29, 2011, 04:57:49 PM
the case back with Ancient Kauri Wood found in New Zealand and it is claim to be the oldest workable wood in the world for more than 45000 years.
Nice, handsome looking watch.
I like the unique case back, but wonder if it can hold up to our moist / wet whether?
Congrats & wear in good health.
Take care, Ciao!  :thumbsup:
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #18 on: September 29, 2011, 06:36:58 PM »
Not too sure.....
Maybe time will tell......
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #19 on: September 29, 2011, 09:51:14 PM »
Nice catch. Was tempted to get one as well. Wear it with good health.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #20 on: September 29, 2011, 09:56:52 PM »
Quote from: TheHobbit on September 29, 2011, 09:51:14 PM
Nice catch. Was tempted to get one as well. Wear it with good health.  :thumbsup:
My first encounter regarding the existence of this watch is on your blog Hobbs...
And may I say that it is a great blog but poisonous!!  ;D
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #21 on: September 30, 2011, 10:59:41 AM »
Dear Jacky....cant wait for the patina to start building....do send us pic....
some advice...maybe you should send your crown to plate it with something that is brownish....rose gold perhaps or gold itself...

change the strap...and the buckle ...rose gold buckle might blend in ...dont know but the existing one look but weird...

now i am tempted to get a bronze watch as well....aiyaaa...poison la u...
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #22 on: September 30, 2011, 11:27:46 AM »
Quote from: jacky8888 on September 29, 2011, 10:36:11 AM


the case back with Ancient Kauri Wood found in New Zealand and it is claim to be the oldest workable wood in the world for more than 45000 years.

bro jacky, do you "pantang" with the number "434"  ;D
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #23 on: September 30, 2011, 01:34:46 PM »
Nice catch Jacky8888!! :thumbsup: I got myself a Regattare as well earlier this year and i love it..wear in good health :Cheers:
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Re: Magrette Regattare Bronze
« Reply #24 on: September 30, 2011, 03:36:54 PM »
Quote from: mnazri.tan on September 30, 2011, 10:59:41 AM
Dear Jacky....cant wait for the patina to start building....do send us pic....
some advice...maybe you should send your crown to plate it with something that is brownish....rose gold perhaps or gold itself...

change the strap...and the buckle ...rose gold buckle might blend in ...dont know but the existing one look but weird...

now i am tempted to get a bronze watch as well....aiyaaa...poison la u...

I just bought a brown starp and bronze buckle.....
Now waiting for it.... Anxiously...haha
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