20 Best Bronze Watches at all Price-Points

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: $3,200 USD; Diameter: 40mm; Lug-to-Lug: 48mm; 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 $3,200 USD

Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Bronze

Price: $4,875 USD; Diameter 39mm; Lug-to-Lug: 48mm; 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.

William Wood Valiant Bronze Ruby

Price: $1,200 USD; Diameter 41mm; Lug-to-Lug: 49mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.

William Wood watches are all about supporting firefighters. Founder Jonny Garret’s father, the eponymous William Wood, served in the British Fire Service for over 25 years, even winning commendations for his acts of bravery. And because of this, the brand donated over £120,000 to firefighting charities. But that’s not all, the brand tries to incorporate firefighting directly into their watches. In the case of the Valient Bronze Ruby, the bronze case of this diver is complimented by a red rubber strap made from an upcycled fire hose. It’s a really cool brand and mission, and the watch looks pretty good too. It retails for $1,200 USD.

Panerai Submersible Bronzo PAM00968

Price: $18,600 USD; Diameter: 47mm; Lug-to-Lug: 56mm; 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 $18,600 USD .

Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Bronze

Price: $2,650 USD; Diameter: 42mm; Lug-to-Lug: 48mm; Water Resistance: 200m; 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, in two limited-edition versions. And now the brand has released a non-limited version of the Aikon Automatic Bronze, which is probably my favorite of their releases. It Features a gradient brown dial that will look even better once the case generates a bit of patina. The piece is priced at $2,700 USD.

Hamilton Field Mechanical Bronze

Price: $895 USD; Diameter: 38mm; Lug-to-Lug: 44mm; 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 $895 USD .

IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire IW387902

Price: $7,100 USD; Diameter: 41mm; Lug-to-Lug: 51.5mm; 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 $7,100 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). Unfortunately, it is sold out.

Breitling SuperOcean Automatic 42 Bronze

Price: $6,050 USD; Diameter: 42mm; Lug-to-Lug: 47.7mm; 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 Breitlinng SuperOcean Automatic 42 Bronze is $6,050 USD .

Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Limited Edition

Price: $7,100 USD; Diameter: 42mm; Lug-to-Lug: 52mm Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Limited Edition watch is an exploration-inspired watch with a mixture of vintage and modern touches. The bronze case is matched by a gold/bronze dial that has a fume effect and darkens on the outside. And finally, the world-time complication allows you to track up to three timezones, thanks to the two globe subdials. This watch is perfect for the world traveller who is always on the move. It’s available for $7,100 USD .

Bremont Broadsword Bronze

Price: $3,950 USD; Diameter: 40mm; Lug-to-Lug: 47mm; 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: $13,600 USD; Diameter: 41mm; Lug-to-Lug: 48mm; 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 $13,300 USD .

Longines Legend Diver

Price: $3,125 USD; Diameter: 42mm; Lug-to-Lug: 52.6mm; 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; Diameter: 39mm; Lug-to-Lug: 47mm; 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 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 Bronze CMM.10

Price: $1,790 USD; Diameter: 39mm; Lug-to-Lug: 48mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic GMT; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.

The YEMA Superman Bronze follows in suit of the collection’s other models but features a bronze case, bezel and a blue fume dial. And while the variation we like best is the 39mm case diameter, it is also offered in 41mm, for those that want a little bit larger of a case size. But perhaps the best part is the brand's in-house Calibre CMM.10 movement that is manufactured in France and Switzerland. You don't find many in-house movements in watches at YEMA's price-point. The watch is available for $1,790 USD , a great value for all it has to offer.

Bell & Ross BR-03 Diver Black & Green Bronze

Price: $4,900 USD; Diameter: 42mm; Lug-to-Lug: 51.5mm; 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 Black & Green Bronze is another piece on this list that melds a beautiful bronze case and a dark green dial and black 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. This limited-edition model has sold out of all 999 pieces and retails for $4,900 USD .

Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300 Bronze

Price: $1,300 USD; Diameter: 42mm; Lug-to-Lug: 49.3mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Diving at 300m with the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Bronze is not all this watch can do. The Christopher Ward C60 Pro Bronze is everything you'd want in a bronze diver. the distressed ombré brown dial adds a vintage aesthetic that will be matched by future patina on the case. But the ceramic bezel and applied indices add just a bit of a modern touch. 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 $1,300 USD .

Edox Skydiver Bronze Date Automatic

Price: $2,100 USD; Diameter: 42mm; Lug-to-Lug: 49mm; 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; Diameter: 42mm; Lug-to-Lug: 48mm; 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 .

Graham Chronofighter Bronze

Price: $7,950 USD; Diameter: 44mm; Lug-to-Lug: 51.8mm; 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 retails for $7,250 USD.