30 Best Bronze Watches at all Price-Points for 2023

Bronze watches have many advantages in comparison to other case materials. Foremost they are very durable. But they also offer something that most modern watches do not. They have an inherent vintage appearance that continues to grow with time as most bronze cases form a natural patina from a chemical reaction when exposed to external elements. This has attracted a wide community of collectors as every patinaed bronze watch is unique in its own right.

But one of bronze watches’ best uses are for diving, where they not only look great but work well with their high resistance to corrosion from the salt water. The various tones of bronze from its golden brown to rosy hues coalesce beautifully with different finishes all methodically capturing light in many ways. We’ve put together a list of what we think are the 30 best bronze watches out there, so that you don’t have to overwork yourself in finding your next or first bronze piece for your collection.

Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Bronze

Price: $2,600 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.

The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Bronze has the look and functionality of the other timepieces in the Big Crown Pointer Date family, like its crescent tipped pointer date and cathedral style hands, but with a full bronze makeover. From its case and large crown to its seven-link bracelet, Oris delivers. With four dial colors to choose from (green, brown, bordeaux, and blue) there is a selection for everyone, each one flowing nicely with the bronze piece. Oris has taken extra care to treat the bronze alloy so that it won’t patina over time and will retain its original look. The Big Crown Pointer Date in bronze is available for $2,600 USD

Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Bronze

Price: $4,775 USD; Case Size: 39mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.

Tudor had previously introduced bronze watches in the Black Bay family but have now expanded into bronze pieces for their popular but smaller Black Bay Fifty-Eight models, which features a full bronze bracelet, a first for Tudor. While this watch is essentiall just a bronze version of the Black Bay, we really like it. The satin brushed links pull inspiration from their watch bracelets of the 50s and 60s. The bronze is not the only new feature of this piece. The bracelet comes with Tudor’s new T-FIT clasp, allowing wearers to easily adjust the bracelet along its entire length. The piece also comes with a complimentary “brown-bronze” fabric strap with a yellow center stripe to match the matte “brown-bronze” dial. Large white applied markers and numerals compliment the dial, and a unidirectional “brown-bronze” aluminum inserted bezel complete the look. This all bronze timepiece comes in at a great value as the Tudor Black Bay bronze retails for just under $5,000 USD.

Hublot Classic Fusion Bronze Brown

Price: $13,300 USD; Case Size: 45mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Hublot is known for their innovative materials and precious alloys. They aren’t afraid to push the limits in their very own foundry or their Metallurgy and Materials lab. So, when it comes to the Classic Fusion Bronze Brown watch it’s clear they haven’t cut any corners with this piece. Its uniform look works meticulously, from its sunray brown gold- plated dial, gold markers and hands, to its brushed bronze case and bezel with gold screws. The brown alligator strap slips flawlessly into the case and lugs to comfortably wrap around the wrist. It makes a bold statement in 45mm, but its thin case allows for it to not feel or look bulky. This online exclusive is available for $13,300 USD.

U-Boat Darkmoon 40 MM BK IP Bronze

Price: $1,560 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Quartz; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.

Italo Fontana, founder and designer of U-Boat, brings modern innovation to his vintage inspired pieces. Moved by his grandfather’s sketches of 1942 Italian Navy designs, Italo brought U-Boat to life by adding his own unique features such as the crown on the left side of the case and an oil immersion concept used in the U-Boat Darkmoon and Capsoil models. The Darkmoon BK IP Bronze is one of the models that uses an oil filled dial. The 40 mm in diameter stainless steel, IP Bronze plated case, crown, and buckle work well with the distressed brown leather strap giving it a vintage charm. Its domed sapphire crystal and oil filled case make it appear as though the crystal is nonexistent giving it an incredibly clear and seamless look—one of the coolest features. The air bubble makes it feel like the watch is underwater, but it serves a greater purpose of balancing temperature variances. At $1,560, this is a worthy bronze piece to add to your collection.

Panerai Submersible Bronzo PAM00968

Price: $17,800 USD; Case Size: 47mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Panerai bronze diving watches hit the market in 2011, tying into Panerai’s history with the Italian Royal Navy (the Marina Militare), the sea being a focal part of their heritage. For this new edition in the Panerai Submersible Bronzo family they’ve added a ceramic insert to the bezel. The all-brown colorway stands boldly in this monochromatic look and really embraces the bronze case. This utilitarian watch meshes style and function cohesively. Resembling a true piece of machinery of the old seas the bronze material also makes it high resistance to corrosion from the salt. The deep brown dial matches the brown ceramic bezel, and for contrast Panerai has inserted round bronze markers displaying the numbers around the bezel. The large golden skeleton hands and applied indices fit this 47mm case perfectly, ensuring the legibility of time. The antique seeming crown lock allows for more security while also looking great and completing the aesthetic of this timepiece. A unique patina will develop with oxidation on each case giving them all an individualized style, and you can always upgrade from the brown leather strap to a brightly colored rubber strap. The piece is available for $17,800 USD.

Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer Bronze

Price: $2,700 USD; Case Size: 43mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Maurice Lacroix released their first bronze watch in 2017, the AIKON Bronze, set with a quartz movement. Then, followed the AIKON Automatic Bronze, both as limited-edition pieces. As the brand says, “The adventure continues,” with AIKON Venturer Bronze, which is limited to 500 pieces. The sporty dive watch has an almost gold hue to the bronze coated steel case. The dive bezel has a black ceramic insert and raised bronze brushed plates with engraved numbers making it easy to grip when rotating the bezel. The anthracite sunray brushed dial gives off a deep charcoal-blue tone radiating off the bronze and sitting nicely with the black bezel and rubber strap. As expected with Maurice Lacroix the watch also comes with an additional leather strap to match the dial, which you can easily swap. The piece is priced at $2,700 USD.

Hamilton Field Mechanical Bronze

Price: $700 USD; Case Size: 38mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Hand-Winding; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Hamilton Field Mechanical Bronze watch has the look of their steel field watches and carries the same military inspired style, but for the first time in bronze. The black dial is easily legible with both 12-hour and 24-hour time in white Arabic numerals. The brushed bronze case is fitted with a soft leather NATO strap. Looking to add a nice patina to this piece? Just take it out into the world and let the elements do their thing. The best part is you can have this piece for $700 USD on Amazon.

IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire IW387902

Price: $8,000 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 60m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

IWC has a long and storied history in manufacturing pilot's watches. And IWC Pilot’s Chrono Spitfire in bronze truly has the look of a vintage piece that hits all the marks for the brand. The brown leather strap and brushed bronze case alone give it a classic feel, but its olive-green dial really adds to the allure. While most of the watch is made up of neutral tones (olive, bronze and brown), the white hour markers and hands modernize the watch as well as making it more readable. IWC also allows for strap options in small, standard, and extra-large, to ensure every wrist gets the perfect fit. The watch is available for $8,000 USD

Laventure Sous-Marine Bronze

Price: 2,650 CHF (around $2,815 USD); Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 200; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Super Domed Sapphire.

A releative newcomer to the watch industry, Laventure is known for putting detail and beauty in their watches, including the Sous-Marine Bronze diving watch. The brushed deep blue dial is layered on top of a beige photoluminescent plate which is visible through different shaped index cutouts giving dimension and a clean read day and night. Like many of the other watches on this list the bronze case really adds a classic vintage look to the Sous-Marine and a patina from oxygen exposure over time captures the look of a navy ship. Laventure has gone the extra step with a polished, satin, and microblasted finish on the case, bezel, and lugs. Light is stunningly captured in its curves where the different finishes meet. The coin edged unidirectional bezel adds more dimension and makes it easy to use underwater. You’ll be ready for any land or sea adventure with strap options in different colorway leathers or a black FKM rubber, all offered in three sizes. The piece is delivered in a box designed to look like a Jules Verne book. It may not take you 20,000 leagues under the sea (more like 660ft), but it will certainly get you ready for your next trip at the price of $2,815 USD (or near $6,000 USD on the secondary market).

Breitling SuperOcean Automatic 42 Bronze

Price: $5,500 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Cambered Sapphire.

When dive watches first gained traction Breitling set out to produce the most efficient dive watch by cutting out any unneeded elements and focusing solely on the necessities of keeping divers safe. Their Slow Motion collection was born and became a style collectors loved. The Superocean pulls from the Slow Motion line but also includes newer modern touches. The bronze case almost looks like yellow gold gold and is matched by a large, bronze rehaut. The cambered crystal gives adds an interesting curve to the dial. The Super-Luminova on the hands and indices make it easy to read at night or underwater and the unidirectional bezel is available as bi-directional with a patented lock. While this is clearly a dive watch, it has a versatile look that makes it wearable for most occasions.. Price for the Breitlign SuperOcean Automatic 42 Bronze is $5,500 USD.

Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph Limited Edition

Price: $5,300 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Box Sapphire.

The Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph watch is an exploration-inspired watch with a mixture of vintage and modern touches. The gold luminescent cathedral hands and Arabic numerals compliment the brushed bronze case and khaki green dial. The close attention to detail is also seen on the caseback with an engraved image of mountain, compass, and crossed ice pickaxes. This watch will accompany you on a hike in the mountains or day out with friends. It’s available for $5,300 USD.

Bremont Broadsword Bronze

Price: $3,775 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Crystal: Domed Sapphire.

The Bremont Broadsword Bronze watch is a modern inspired watch from the original three handed “Dirty Dozen” watch design. This contemporary version still keeps its simple and appealing aesthetic with its clean blue, almost teal like metal dial, which they call Sotek, and the easy to read white Arabic numerals. You can find a sub second at 6 o’clock and a date window at 3 o’clock. The heavy brushing on the bronze case highlights all its edges and curves such as the grooves along the side of the case all flowing wonderfully together. Through their partnership with the Ministry of Defense they pay tribute to Her Majesty’s Armed Forces by being the only watch producer able to use the signs and badges of all three services—The Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force—which you can find engraved on the caseback. The pilots watch comes fitted with a brown nubuck strap but can be swapped out for their many other options, feel free to experiment as the bronze case develops a patina over time playing with different shades. The watch is available for $3,775 USD.

Omega Seamaster 300 Bronze Gold

Price: $12,500 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Self Winding; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.

Omega wowed recently with their release of the Seamaster 300, showcasing their patent-pending bronze gold alloy. The bronze gold is made up of 37.5% gold (known as 9K), palladium, and silver to create the beautiful bronze tone. What makes the bronze gold so interesting is that the alloy allows for direct contact with the skin while also having high corrosion resistance and providing an extended time for a natural patina to form. The brown dial has vintage lume in a sandwich dial (which we are alwasy fans of). The watch has a dark brown ceramic bezel complimenting the overall brown tones of this modern, vintage inspired timepiece. This state-of-the-art piece is available for $12,500 USD.

Longines Legend Diver

Price: $3,125 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automaticl; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Longines Legend Diver in bronze is a sleek reissue of Longines' heritage dive watch. Instead of the standard dive bezel, the watch has and inner curved flange and the double crowns; one rotates the flange and one sets the time. The lacquered fume green dial darkens to black and blends well with the black flange. The titanium caseback has a raised scuba diver engraving keeping in theme with underwater expeditions. It is priced at $3,125 USD.

Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze

Price: $660 USD; Case Size: 39mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Double Dome Sapphire.

The Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze watch mirrors an old ship out on sea or an old scuba helmet with its bronze construction, double domed crystal and sunray blue dial. The bronze is a lighter golden hue capturing light beautifully all around, just like sunrays breaking through below the ocean. This robust piece is simple but refined in style and function (something we've come to expect from Baltic). The stain brushed bezel and case with crown protector are clean and classic. The perforated tropic rubber strap comes in a blue or black option. This piece is a great value at $660 USD.

YEMA Superman Heritage GMT Bronze

Price: $1,490 USD; Case Size: 39mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic GMT; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.

The YEMA Superman Heritage GMT Bronze follows in suit of the collection’s other models but features a bronze case, bezel and a green fume dial, design in collaboration with diver Hughes Vitry. The Superman Heritage Bronze comes with the locking bezel that is standard on all YEMA Superman watches. As this is a GMT, it has a 24-hour bronze bezel that is engraved, which is a nice touch. The piece comes with a vintage brown leather strap (brown leather straps seem to be a staple on bronze watches) to match the patina the case will take over time as well as a tropical rubber strap to take on your dives. The watch is available for $1,490 USD, a great value for all it has to offer.

Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Green Bronze

Price: $4,600 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Bronze cases and green dials seem to be a love language that watchmakers and designers knew we needed. The Bell & Ross Diver Green Bronze is another piece on this list that melds a beautiful bronze case and a dark green dial and matching green aluminum inserted bezel. A major point of difference with this watch, as with most Bell & Ross pieces, is the case shape. The square case has is set with a ciruclar dial and screws on the four corners, a staple of Bell & Ross. The gold-plated applied markers and indices supplement a more contemporary and luxurious look to the piece. You can wear it out with the canvas leather strap or go for a swim with the additional ribbed rubber strap that are both included. This limited-edition model has sold out of all 999 pieces and retailed for $4,600 USD.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Bronze

Price: $1,090 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 600m; Movement: Self Winding Mechanical; Crystal: Sapphire.

Diving at 600m with the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Bronze is not all this watch can do. Inspired by the Aston Martin DB9 Christopher Ward has trademarked and created their light-catcher cases—designing cases with delicate curves and refined finishes—to match the beauty of an Aston Martin. An aesthetic they’ve carried onto the Trident Bronze case as well. The brand’s attention to detail can be seen all over this piece. This includes its hand distressed ombré blue dial, making each piece unique or the sandblasted bezel with raised numerals. The bronze color on this watch is earthier in tone than some of the others on the list, giving a deeper and browner hue. The watch runs on a Swiss-Made Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement with 38-hour power reserve. We think the watch is a great deal at $1,090 USD.

Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special

Price: $7,400 USD; Case Size: 45mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.

In addition to diver's watches, there seems to be quite a few pilot watches that are offered in bronze, including the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special. While many of the dive watches on this list pay homage to their vintage materials and tools used at sea, the Zenith Pilot takes inspiration from older pilot watches watches and dashboards used in aviation. The 45mm case size gives space for a clear open dial marked with funky Arabic numerals adding a modern twist to this retro style. The bright lumed indices compliment the black dial. The brushed gold plated cathedral styled hands add and large onion crown add additional vintage flare, reminding us of an antique pocket watch. The Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special is priced at $7,400 USD.

Nethuns Lava Bronze

Price: $520 USD; Case Size: 45mm'; Water Resistance: 500m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

A newer watch company, Nethuns is interestingly named after the Etruscan God of wells, water, and the sea. The brand released their firstb family in 2015. The Lava Bronze LB113 features a tonneau case shape with a blocky, unique bezel shape. There are many dial and strap reiterations available across the Nethuns Lava Bronze family. All are currently sold out due to the brand's unique style The Nethuns Lava Bronze starts at $520 USD.

Muller Glashutte M1–42-37-LB Bronze

Price:$2,399 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The polished and brushed finishings on this bronze case embrace the simplicity of the blue dial and white markers. Lighter pops of blue give contrast such as the inner ring around the dial, the tip of the second hand, and the blue date window. The golden hue of the bronze case sits well with the brown leather strap, which will continue to work together as the case takes on a patina with time. The Muller Glashutte M1-42-37-LB Bronze was a limited 300 piece edition which now sells for $2,399 USD and up on the second hand market.

Swatch “Back to Copper”

Price: $210 USD, Case Size: 43mm, Water Resistance: 30m, Movement: Quartz, Crystal: Mineral.

The Swatch "Back to Copper" is the least expensive watch on our list. Its stainless-steel case with PVD copper plating gives the piece a deep bronze almost red color. The dark brown leather strap with a raised line down the center, integrates directly into the case. While not technically a bronze watch, you can get the look (without the patina of course) for a pretty affordable price.The Swatch "Back to Copper" retails for $210 USD.

Edox Skydiver Bronze Date Automatic

Price: $2,100 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.

The Edox Skydiver Bronze Date Automatic is one of favorite watches in the more affordable category of bronze watches. While it clearly is a modern watch, there are art deco design cues on the dial as well as a nice domed crystal sapphire. The watch has a muted blue gradient dial that darkens to black around the edges. The piece comes fitted with a brown leather strap, an additional black leather strap that can be easily swapped. Edox also provides a beautiful leather case to hold the watch and straps. The watch is available for $2,100 USD

Delma Cayman Bronze

Price: $1,775 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 500m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Delma Cayman line, inspired by Delma’s skin dive family of the 70s, launched in 2019. The Cayman Bronze has a solid bronze case with a slim brushed bezel and large open dial available in green, brown, blue, and black. The bronze case is a rosier color that will patina nicely. Each colorway is limited to just 999 pieces and retails for $1,775 USD.

Franck Muller Vanguard Bronze

Price: $11,000 USD; Case Size: 44mm; Water Resistance: 30m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire. 

The Franck Muller Vanguard family is known for their curved tonneau cases in various metals and materials such as bronze. The black leather strap, which is integrated into the caseback heightens the curved shape of this case so both naturally wrap around the wrist. The texture of the strap matches the textured black dial, and the chapter ring displays a general compass. The funky styled numbers (elongated and angled to fit the shape of the case) are clearly identify the watch as a Franck Muller. This watch is available for around $11,000 USD on the secondary market.

Tag Heuer Autavia Bronze

Price: $3,950 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

If you are looking for a vintage inspired bronze watch, the Tag Heuer Autavia Bronze watch is a great option. The green pebbled dial blends is unique and furthers the vintage aesthetic of the watch. The watch features vintage lume on the hour markers and hands, something we are big fans of. The watch is also available with a brown dial and both colors retail for $3,950 USD.

Graham Chronofighter Bronze

Price: $7,250 USD; Case Size: 44mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Chrono Crystal: Domed Sapphire.

We love the cool design of the Graham Chronofighter. This pilot’s watch not only pulls inspiration from military pilot watches back in the day but also embodies details of vintage pocket watches. The polished bronze case adds to this aesthetic of nostalgia. Impressive in design and function the Graham Chronofighter Bronze has a large onion crown located on the left side. The crown sits within a crown protector and large pusher attached to the top side as well as a trigger system. The left position of the crown not only gives it a unique look but serves a greater purpose of comfort and utility. Due to the trigger system Graham considered the discomfort to your wrist if the crown was placed on the common right side. The sunray dial is available in two colorways, olive green or black. The piece is currently sold out but retailed for $7,250 USD.

Ball Engineer III Bronze Star

Price: $2,749 USD; Case Size: 43mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Ball Engineer III Bronze is a straightforward, no frills, contemporary piece. The brushed bronze case has a more yelow gold tone. The watch has a clear pilot heritage, but does remains understated, as with many of Ball's watches. This can also be seen in the traditional brown leather strap. The piece is available for $2,749 USD.

Franck Dubarry Crazy Wheel CW-04-08

Price: $12,900 USD; Case Size: 43mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Quite possibly one of the most intricately designed cases, the Franck Dubarry Crazy Wheel boasts a bronze case ornate in all its etched details. Covered in different etched patterns on the case and bezel this watch has so much character and is very elegant. Bronze is not the only material that makes up this piece. Their innovative usage of Kevlar, carbon, and grade 5 titanium go into the Crazy Wheel design. The skeletonized dial is modern and technical with its in house patented flying hour it also displays date, minutes, and seconds. The hand tips are coated with Luminova making it possible to read time day and night. Add this sophisticated piece to your collection for $12,900 USD.

Bulgari Genta Gefica Bi-Retro GBS.Y.98 with bronze case

Price: $9,950 USD; Case Size: 47mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Self Winding Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Another uniquely designed bronze watch on our list is the Bulgari Genta Gefica Bi-Retro GBS.Y.98. As stated in its name this is definitely a retro styled piece from its structure to its design details. In addition to bronze, the watch also has titanium detailing, seen in the beading around the bezel edge and the crown. The dial complications display jumping hours and retrograde minutes and date (something Gerald Genta is known for). The artfully rounded skeleton hands add another unique detail to this already beautiful dial. Paired with an integrated black alligator leather strap this watch is available second hand for $9,950 USD.