25Oct 2016 by Martin Green No Comments
The Patina Project With Regia Timepieces Episode III

The Patina Project With Regia Timepieces Episode III

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Not yet happy with the patina on my bronze Regia Skull Dial, and with Halloween approaching fast, I took matters into my own hands. It kind of sounds like a recipe, yet involving a watch. You boil an egg and put it in a zip-lock bag together with your watch. You can crush the egg for extra effect, but I decided to keep mine whole. Do remove the strap, because we are looking for patina, not a stained and smelly strap. Unless you like this for an extra Halloween effect of course. The patina that formed over the next 48 hours was modest but noticeable. This was exactly what I was hoping for. It gives the watch a weathered look, but not like we just got it out of the…
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01Sep 2016 by Martin Green No Comments
The Patina Project With Regia Timepieces: Episode II

The Patina Project With Regia Timepieces: Episode II

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A couple of weeks ago we started our Patina Project with a Regia Skull Dial watch crafted from brass. It has proved to be a loyal companion, comfortable on the wrist and reliable in its timekeeping. But how about the brass case? Because this material is influenced by the atmospheric environment you use it in, not two Regia Skull Dial watches will turn out to look the same. In Dubai or Singapore the brass will most likely discolor and tarnish in a different way then here in North America. When I started the Patina Project, the Regia Skull Dial was pristine, as you can see in the previous article. Now there are a few subtle differences. The watch has lost its polished luster and now has more of a bushed…
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23Mai 2016 by Martin Green No Comments
The Patina Project With Regia Timepieces: Episode I

The Patina Project With Regia Timepieces: Episode I

Projects
At Watchisthis?! we love special projects and we have just the thing for you! A lot of brands, large and small, have released copper and brass cased watches in recent years. These cases look stunning when you buy the watch, but will soon start to develop a unique patina. The metal is influenced by the elements, how harsh or mild they might be. Each one of these watches will develop a unique patina, and that probably explains the popularity of these type of watches. We were interested how this patina develops, so we took a Skull dial by Regia Timepieces and see if we could get it ready for Halloween, monitoring the development of the patina along the way. The Regia Skull Dial has a brass case and buckle, and…
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