No two "pre-patina" units are exactly alike. This process takes roughly a week and may create some scratching on the case. A local artisan in Vilnius, Lithuania puts the watch through a special process to create a patina in advance and give the watch a unique look. These models have what we call a "pre-patina". This is actually good for the alloy and a desirable effect. Bronze will naturally develop a patina over time due to oxidation. 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) Limited edition number 0436 of only 3000 made. 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. Fabulous, highly unusual gents watch, made from solid bronze with a stainless steel and glass exhibition back. The last photo shows the bronze watch case after it has been worn for a while and got the touch of its "patina".Mean daily rate of -20/+40 seconds per day (~41 hours power reserve) The fourth photo presented below shows the watch in its new condition. 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. *Please Note: These watches are manufactured in genuine bronze. SuperLuminova is applied to the hour and minute hands for viewing time in the dark. It includes a K1 hardened mineral crystal, a 47mm diameter *bronze case, a date window (inside the running seconds sub-dial) and a top-grain leather strap. The watch is powered by a 6S11 quartz chronograph movement that times up to 60 minutes when the stopwatch function is engaged. The radiant blue dial features a 60-minute stopwatch sub-dial at 12:00 and a running seconds sub-dial at 6:00. Vostok-Europe Almaz Bronze Two-Eye Quartz Chronograph with 60-Minute Stopwatch #320O266This Vostok-Europe Almaz chronograph watch was inspired by a Soviet military space station program that began in the 1960's.
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