| Brand Seller or Collection Name | BODERRY |
|---|---|
| Model number | BDA11B |
11 reviews for BODERRY Men’s Watch Bronze Automatic Field Watch 40mm Military Watch Date Function 100M Waterproof with Genuine Leather Strap Japanese Mechanical…
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M Rivers –
Boderry bronze watch stands out for its compact size and perfect proportions for a 20 centimeter wrist
of circumference. The design recalls the charm of military field watches, the bronze bezel and case give it a vintage charm. The tested NH35 automatic system guarantees excellent precision over time. The sapphire crystal on the sandblasted black dial together with the NATO/ZULU straps enhance the military aesthetic. Watch suitable for daily use and outdoor activities. ” Not
the brightness of the hands and dial in the dark is long-lasting”
Boderry has proven to be a serious and reliable company both in terms of shipping and the quality of its watches, with excellent value for money. I highly recommend.
August –
First of all, I would like to say that I was very impressed with the quick delivery of this watch from Boderry. The item was ordered on April 25th and I received the watch on May 1st. Impressive since the watch was shipped via air freight from China. I was also very impressed with the outer and inner packaging. The watch had adequate packaging to protect it from any potential damage during the shipping process and it arrived in good shape.
Item summary: I was excited to order this watch based on the style and the good reviews that I have seen online. The watch had most of the features I was looking for. For those of you that are not familiar with bronze watches, one characteristic is that they develop a “patina” with wear, time and exposure to the environment and the oils in the wearers skin. Generally, when they come from the factory, the finish is pristine and the patina has not had any time to develop.
Upon initial inspection, I found a few areas on the case that are already discolored and oxidized. The most prominent one being on the bezel above the 12 dial marker. I am not sure if this is actual oxidation or a scratch made during the manufacturing process. Additionally, on one side of the case, there was evidence of a fingerprint and a spot of discoloration on the crown. As I mentioned previously, I was expecting the watch to be bright and polished, free of any oxidation since it was coming directly from the factory.
My first thought was to set up a return and request a replacement. After thinking about it for a day or so, I believe I will keep it since the patina IS a characteristic of this type of metal and any replacement I receive would do exactly the same thing eventually. After all, this is the look I was ultimately expecting.
Style wise, the watch is very attractive. Per Boderry, the watch case is made of CuSn8 bronze which is marine grade and appears to be the “standard” for bronze watch cases. The case shape is attractive and it’s a nice 40mm diameter, not too big nor too small. The dial is textured and easy to read with an attractive dark green color that compliments the bronze case very nicely. The hour and minute hands are high visibility orange with a bronze “lollipop” style second hand. The date window is at the 3 o’clock position and the crown at the 4. The crystal is sapphire and recessed slightly below the bezel. Inside is a self winding and hacking Seiko NH35 movement which should prove to be very accurate and reliable. Case back is stainless steel which I understand is done since bronze can irritate the skin or cause the skin to turn green if it comes into direct contact.
As I mentioned previously, this watch checked off most of my boxes. I’m not into bling or flashy watches and I am looking forward to the patina developing over time. While I am pleased with the style of this watch, I am not very fond of the leather Nato style strap. I find the strap to be somewhat stiff and bulky and the fit on my wrist is kind of wonky as it doesn’t lay flat. The strap is thick leather so the Nato style adds approximately 4.5mm to the height of the watch case when on wrist. The strap does have bronze buckle and keepers that match the rest of the bronze theme. I would have preferred a traditional 2-piece style leather strap with a bronze buckle and will be changing this out soon.
My apologies for the long review but I wanted to cover all the main points and my initial observations upon delivery. I hope that this review will help to answer any questions that you may have when making a decision to buy this watch.
Update 5/11/24: After having the watch for a total of five days, I unscrewed the crown to adjust the date and the crown failed. It seperated from the stem going into the watch. I made several attempts to re-screw the crown cap and realized that it had broken off of the stem itself. I initiated a return and the supplier quickly approved the return and upon receipt, will issue a credit. I did not receive any other offers to replace or repair the watch. The return is in transit, (to US office) and is pending the credit.
Jaye Dagostino –
Strap was slightly too long for me
NM –
Ce n’est pas la montre la plus raffinée du marché, la finition est un peu sommaire et les cornes manquent d’élégance mais le bronze est vraiment beau, il se patine en tournant à l’or rose, le bracelet est de bonne qualité, le mouvement Seiko marche bien mieux que celui de mes montres Seiko, à croire qu’il a été réglé en usine. Donc c’est une montre idéale pour se faire un petit plaisir et qui offre bien plus que son prix ne le laisserait penser.
Pavel Ruzin –
I was surprised with the quality and details when arrived. Bronze looks amazing, Dial blends with the case and the caliber is reliable. Also buckle loop has the brand name engraved. The strap is a little bit long but that is no biggie! Will definitely buy from this brand again
Jaye Dagostino –
The dial, the orange pop of the clock hands againts the green dial and the bronze. Just amazing for the price.
August –
Ok, I looked at all the reviews and the dislikes I thought I saw were not true in person. I thought the leather strap was to light in photos but mine came a perfect shade of tan. I thought the gold rings were to bright in pictures but not bad at all in person. I knew the strap was way to thick with the NATO double layer under the watch so I cut it to a one piece strap and now its perfect. The watch itself is awesome. The dial is even better in person. My wrist is 17.5 cm and looks to be about the limit with these lugs.
Rodrigo L. Soto Marifil –
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This is a very special watch made on solid bronze metal and unique style. Is a pleasure to wear this watch in any situations. Changing strap to leather can be used on elegant situations. Very precise Seiko movement. I bought this model and the GMT titanium model. Very collectable. I love the Boderry watches. Quality for a reasonable price.
Now 2 weeks of continue use and I noticed that the precision on the time was a lot better than expected.
After tested I was impress, less than one second a day!
NM –
First of all the package is really funny. It’s a miniature of a shipping container.
Now for the watch it has a sapphire crystal, screw down crown, the mechanism is the NH35 or NH36 which is really really good. The strap is very long and good quality.
The only problem I found is the lume. It doesn’t last that long.
Overall it’s nice made and very good looking watch for the price
M Rivers –
Je ne mets que 4 étoiles pour les raisons suivantes :
1) Comme l’a déjà mentionné un autre acheteur j’ai moi aussi noté quelques traces d’oxydation (sur la partie gauche du cadran en ce qui me concerne)
2) Absence de manuel utilisateur pour accompagner la montre. Pour ceux à qui cela pourrait être utile :
la molette située en bas à droite doit dans un premier temps être dévissée dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d’une montre pour la débloquer sur 2 crans en la tirant (légèrement sur l’extérieur).
Premier cran rien ne se passe qu’on la tourne clockwise ou counterwise.
Ce n’est qu’au deuxième cran en la tournant clockwise (dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre) que vous ferez bouger les aiguilles des heures et des minutes. Il vous faudra régler le jour et l’heure sur la bonne date.
Regrettable que le premier cran ne puisse pas servir à changer la date.
Ceci étant elle a l’air de bien fonctionner
Pavel Ruzin –
Beautiful watch with amazing features including well executed bronze case, sapphire crystal, Seiko movement. The only downside is the included nato strap – it is very bulky and doesn’t add to the look of the watch. I swapped it out for a regular leather strap but the lug holes are placed so far down to accommodate the bulky included strap that any replacement strap will have a considerable gap between the strap and the watch case. Not a deal breaker but something to be aware of. Otherwise very happy with it and a great value.