replica breitling bentley Aquatimer Chronograph Charles Darwin Watch In Bronze Hands-On

One of the most anticipated new replica breitling bentley Aquatimer watches for 2014 was also the first bronze watch that replica breitling bentley will produce. Here it is hands-on, and it is called the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition "Expedition Charles Darwin" (ref. IW379503). To be honest, I was a bit skeptical about replica panerai Luminor getting in to the whole trendy bronze case thing. Panerai did it with a few models after bronze started becoming hot with "indy divers" (that are marketed toward many of the most dedicated watch enthusiasts on the internet). We've seen bronze used for cartier replica watches uk such as the Gerald Genta Gefica and some Anonimo watches, but is the material good enough for more mainstream luxury brands such as replica breitling bentley? Not all bronze is created equally, and like steel, just saying "bronze" doesn't tell the whole story. First of all, bronze was a popular metal used before we had stainless steel, especially for ships. Stainless steel changed that, but the reason bronze is used in watches has a lot to do with its novelty and color. Bronze metal also forms a unique patina over time that looks good on certain sport watches. That is a sort of universal truth- that the metal will change color over time, but exactly what it will look like months or years after it is new isn't quite clear. According to replica breitling bentley, they use a very robust bronze alloy that makes it harder as well as much safer for skin contact. That means it has a high ratio of aluminum along with the copper which gives it its warm color. That should translate into a harder case that will last longer. I believe that bronze scratches a bit more easily than steel, but people don't choose it for that reason–they like the color, they like that it sort of looks like gold (but doesn't cost the same), and that it is a bit unique. replica breitling bentley chose to produce one out of many of their new Aquatimer watches in the material, and frankly I think it is pretty nice mixed with black rubber and other black tones. A logical question is, how does a bronze case relate to Charles Darwin, and how does Charles Darwin relate to the Aquatimer dive watch collection? Well, to answer the first question, replica breitling bentley makes a logical leap between Charles Darwin's ocean voyages to the Galapagos Islands and that bronze was a ship building material. The Galapagos Islands relate to a conservancy that replica breitling bentley supports, and now you can see how the pieces come together. In addition to the Charles Darwin edition watch, other new for 2014 Aquatimer models include those such as the "Galapagos Islands" edition, as well as the "50 Years Science For Galapagos" edition. I hope you are seeing a theme here. Each of these special edition models is based on the new Aquatimer Chronograph, and I would probably discuss that a bit more now that we've discussed the case material. We started to preview the 2014 replica breitling bentley Aquatimer watches here, and went hands-on with the Aquatimer Automatic replica breitling bentley here. replica breitling bentley chose 2014 to be the year of the diver, so new Aquatimer models are aplenty. There are two chronographs, and those such as the Charles Darwin are the more exclusive of the two. Not only because they are special edition models, but because they contain in-house made replica breitling bentley automatic chronograph movements. The others (while being more affordably-priced) contain base ETA/Sellita movements and are pretty nice unto themselves. With that said, the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition Expedition Charles Darwin contains the replica breitling bentley caliber 89365 automatic movement that operates at 28,800 bph and has a power reserve of 68 hours. It has a bi-compax chronograph that measures up to 30 minutes and the date. This is not to be confused with the replica breitling bentley caliber 89361 which is very similar but has two hands in the upper subdial allowing it to measure up to 12 hours, though these are both part of the case caliber 89000 movement family. I happen to really enjoy the looks of the new Aquatimer collection that mixes traditional dive watch style with a nice modern twist. The 44mm wide case sits very comfortably on the wrist and I love the rubber strap with its retro-textured pattern. replica breitling bentley uses rubber coated chronograph pushers as well as the crown that offer a grippy tactile experience as well as a warm which is separated from the coldness of the metal. Don't forget to further consider some of the great new features of the 300 meter water-resistant 2014 Aquatimer case. First is the newly developed quick-release system for the strap. Much improved over the previous generation system, the straps release easily, and fit very securely. The only downside is that you pretty much have to use replica breitling bentley straps. Also, with the bronze version there is of course no bracelet option–so just the rubber. Perhaps the best new feature of the case is the ratcheting diver's bezel. Turning the outer bezel turns the inner bezel which is pretty cool, and while the outer bezel turns in both directions, only one direction turns the inner bezel (because it ratchets). replica breitling bentley calls this their "SafeDive" system, and I think you'll really like it. We didn't consider the new Aquatimer to be among the best watches at SIHH 2014 for no reason. replica breitling bentley really did a nice job taking their core competencies and producing a revamped line of dive watches with a lot of appeal, style, and actual diver street (or sea) cred. The Expedition Charles Darwin edition of the Aquatimer Chronograph ref. IW379503 is a unique model that fits in the larger collection for the right consumer.