Today, we proudly introduce the Patina Series by Selten - Salvage Bronze.
This unique bronze edition features a one-of-the-kind dial, which was hand-patina'd by our artist from the States. Utilizing his unique recipe with a CuSn8 bronze case, every watch will develop a natural patina with your own touch. Hereby, we sincerely invite you to take part in this Patina Project - we've done the dials, and it's your take to thrive the bronze case in patina.
Blue Cave
Shades of royal blue and ink-black mesh together to create this underwater grotto. Sink into the depths of the great unknown with the mystifying “Blue Cave.”
Movement: Miyota 9039 Automatic with 40 hours Power Reserve
Case: CuSn8 Bronze
Crystal: Box Shaped Sapphire Crystal
Bezel: Matte Ceramic Bezel Insert in Black, Unidirectional 120 click
Crown: Screw Down Crown
Diameter: 39mm
Lug to Lug: 47mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Thickness: 12.25mm(excl. crystal)
Water Resistance: 200M
1 x Salvage Bronze
1 x FKM Rubber Strap in Black
1 x Watch Zip Pouch
1 x Warranty Card
1 x Cleaning Cloth
I had been looking at bronze watches and videos on youtube for a while. The first couple I had seen were nice but not quite what I was looking for. I knew I wanted a box crystal, around a 40mm size, and a rotating bezel to frame the dial. But, I also wanted a unique dial. This watch from Selten checked all the boxes! The bronze dial in blue has so much character and the recessed lume is something no other watch I own has. It was the right size and not to thick. It was a fantastic choice by Selten to use a lighter yellow for the lume as it looks vintage and goes very well with the bezel colors and the bronze. The screw down crown operates flawlessly. There is no metal on metal noise from the rotor (common on some of the other japanese auto's) which makes their choice in movement good. The caseback is really detailed as well and I really like it. Although I am personally not a big fan of rubber type straps, it too is comfortable and looks great but, I still opted to purchase a leather strap. Overall, this watch kills it! Selten, amazing job! I look forward to seeing your future releases. 😎😎😎
The watch is beautiful. I especially like how the watch face reflects light.
Also, love the hour marker design, very unique!
Thank You Selten
John D.
I am extremely happy with my watch!
It is unbelievably beautiful and the dial is really magnificent. No photo can do it justice.
It is also incredibly comfortable. I really couldn't ask for more.
Thank you Leo.
Часы замечательные, ожидания подтвердили. Корпус 39 мм небольшой, думаю 40 мм было бы просто идеально, да 1мм вроде. Циферблат превосходный, на солнце богато выглядит. Бронзовый корпус патинируется равномерно, приобретая уникальность.
Absolutely stunning watch, really mesmerising dial but the only down side for me was the packaging felt cheap and didn’t suit the watch at all
Each Salvage Bronze dial was hand patina'd by our artist from the States with his unique recipe.
A patina refers to the thin layer that appears on the surface of copper to protect it from harm. Time and temperature can change the color of this protective layer; controlled or forced patination can create patina colors like blue, green, and gold. We also use many different materials to alter the appearance of the metals. This includes natural products, chemicals, salt, rain, wood, soil, or fire.
However, patinas cannot be fully controlled. Thus, the patina on every Salvage Bronze dial is one-of-a-kind. This makes every single Salvage Bronze timepiece inherently unique.
We have paired our Salvage Bronze patina dial with a bronze case. As time goes on, the bronze case will form a patina as well. Together, the dial and case will show the passage of time, creating a slightly different artistic piece with each passing moment.
Bottom Layer: A dial contains the recessed indices, the "lume-gutter"
Middle Layer: The hand patina'd dial
Top Layer: Sapphire crystal with AR coating with printed indices
Box-Shaped Crystal aka Top Hat Crystal has the great benefit of allowing to lower the bezel, which makes the watch frame much slimmer.
The drawback is that the manufacturing process is extremely tedious and causes the production price to increase fourfold! The presence of a box-shaped crystal can usually be interpreted as a sin that the brand is not sparing expenses when it comes to quality.
Swiss Super-Luminova(Old Radium) is used on the bezel, dial and hands.
Linear Brushed on Top
Diamond Cut on Sides
On the back of our Salvage Bronze timepiece, we feature our muse for this creation. Sabrina, the Warrior Mermaid features details such as a full-scaled tail, a fiery trident, and thick hair, Sabrina brandishes courage and charm.
This warrior mermaid is the ideal guardian of the ocean—and your wrist.
