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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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I had been wanting a Bronze Anonimo for some time, and the Polluce was the one that really sung to me. But they don't come up for sale too often so I had been considering getting a Benarus Moray Bronze later instead, which is a wonderful watch too.  But then this beauty just came up on the sales forum on WUS and I could not believe my eyes! Problem is I was short $ when it first came up  bad timing! Lucky for me it did not sell right away and I was able to buy it from Erik who was awesome by the way (Nitro470)!The watch came with the awesome inner box, as well as the outer box, book, CD, warranty card.. and it was on a Di Modell strap, nice strap but not for me, not for this watch! I had to find an Anonimo strap. I just love those water resistant Kodiak straps, I have one on my Wayfarer II and it is most comfortable. So I since have been able to acquire a new Anonimo leather strap from another cool WUS member, Nelson >:(. I also am getting a custom leather from Paul at Orb-Strap something a little different for this watch, it is a 5mm thick Biscuit leather strap with rough finish, round strap end, Hand stitched with White Linen thread and wrapped lug stitching with Brown edge cote to sides. Until these two straps land, it is on my Bali Hai textured black leather strap. The lug design makes it hard to find a strap that'll fit. Anyway, I got the watch 72 hours ago, and it has been on my wrist since, it currently is -1 second after 72 hrs  I love everything about it, mostly the superb bronze case with amazing finish, the awesome 10mm crown, beautiful dial and the story behind the watch.. if you have a few minutes, read this...DeskDivers.com - Polluce, the Legend and the Anonimo Commemorative Timepiece The dial is gorgeous and fairly symmetrical, the date at 3:30 allows for symmetry and whole numbers at 12, 3, 6 and 9. The two logos on the dial add a little charm & tie to its story and some subtle color with the red M. The case is borrowed from the Millimetri while the oversized crown and HEV comes from the Hi Dive, allowing for a 1200m WR. The case is made with UNI 5275 bronze, a high strength nickel aluminium bronze offering strong saltwater anticorrosion properties. "It is often employed in hi-tech naval applications such as ship’s propellers, pumps, impellers and torpedo parts." The reason I, like many others, like Bronze is the patina it develops over time, ever changing into a non uniform and unqiue surface finish reflecting its own history and personality as each is unqiue and develos differently based how the owner "lives with it". Just awesome! Finally I gotta say I am impressed with the lume, among the best in my collection, lasts all night!  Well, enough talking, I'm boring you so, here are specs and Q&D's. Thanks for reading, Brice  Specifications: • All models: AISI316 Plus stainless steel back cover. Screw locked bezel and back cover. Screw locked large stainless steel crown. Automatic helium expulsion valve. • Bronze (model 2003-BNZ and an2003-BNZ): Sand-blasted and satinised watch case and bezel manufactured in a UNI5275 bronze alloy. • Calfskin strap manufactured with patented Kodiak process. Anonimo engraved on reverse of buckle. • Dial: Extra thick dial, hour indexes treated with luminous coating. Date window at 4 • Hands: Baton hour/minute hands and thread central seconds hand, treated with luminous coating • Lume: Luminova • Crystal: Extra thick domed sapphire crystal • Crown: ø10mm screwdown crown • Water resistance: 1200m (120ATM / 121ATA) • Width (excl. crown): 44mm • Width (incl. crown): 47.63mm • Thickness: 14.8mm • Length: 51.35mm • Weight: 135-150g (watch head weight, model dependent) • Lug width: 22mm • Buckle lug width: 20mm Movement Specifications: Automatic movement calibre Anonimo 01.0 on base ETA 2824-2, with rotor manufactured to Anonimo specifications: • Diameter: ø25.6mm • Height: 4.77mm • 11.5 ligne • 21 Jewels ETA (SW200 26 jewels) • Colimaçon finish • Quick set date • Hacking • Adjusted to 4 positions • 28.800 A/h • 40 Hour power reserve Here are some pics, keep in mind I no longer have a camera so it is all from my iPhone... Sorry, kids had fun with my camera on a rare snow day and it apprently magically got broken:roll:         Last edited on Fri Feb 18th, 2011 12:54 am by Jeep99dad |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Thanks, Chris! No flipping this one. I know right off the bat, we are made for each other :) I want this to become a piece to pass down to my kids |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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Great piece, Brice! I'm beginning to like the bronzies too........ |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Very nice Brice. A great choice as an heirloom watch. I love the whole concept on the Polluce and though I'm not a fan of logos on dials, the Polluce wears them well and they enhance the overall feel of the watch. Enjoy putting down the Patina and don't you dare go speeding up the process unnaturally! Enjoy buddy!  |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Congrats and enjoy. |
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ericf 3T WIS 
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do i need to comment???? Brice you know how i feel on this one...... |
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zepp21 3T WIS
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I think he knows how everyone feels drool.gif Thanks for the awesome read Brice, but I'm not thankful for receiving the Anonimo bug from you Drool_27.gif  Thanks again and wear it in great health. |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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Man I'm loving these......congrats on a beauty |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Big Congrats, Brice. I can hardly wait for a year t pass and that patina to really age and have more character. Maybe some dings and swirls will even make it more "lived in" and appropriately weathered. Maybe a nice distressed strap would eventually be on your radar, amigo. Enjoy it in good health for a long time. |
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chopstix 3T WIS 
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She's gorgeous... |
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EdRonax 3T WIS 
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Thats a real beut, very envious. |
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Axelay2003 3T WIS 
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 Very nice, Brice! These are nice watches! |
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mattnatti 3T WIS 
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congrats Brice, that is one fantastic looking watch and it looks very worthy of passing onto the kids. |
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jgarnett 3T WIS 
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Dude those anonimos are just the shiznit. The Panerai 1950s 8 day is always going to be my grail but one of these is a super close second. STUNNING. Last edited on Tue Feb 22nd, 2011 10:15 pm by jgarnett |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Thank you all. I'm super happy with and it's definitely my new favorite of the collection followed closely by the 2254! I don't even want to wear the Wayfarer anymore! :) Thanks again!! |
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jgarnett 3T WIS
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Have you got a Son ? Do you want one ? ;-) |
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blbarron 3T WIS 
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Beautiful timepiece, congrats & enjoy! |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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 5 daughters jgarnett wrote: Have you got a Son ? Do you want one ? ;-) |
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Dragnattck 3T WIS
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Awesome peice Brice and I too love bronze Last edited on Wed Feb 23rd, 2011 02:54 pm by Dragnattck |
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Axelay2003 3T WIS
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Jeep99dad wrote:
5 daugthers....do you have gray hairs yet? You can always hand them down to your son-in-laws and if not, hopefully your grandsons . |
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Chick Hazzard 3T WIS 
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I hate you! mad.gif Wear it in good health! |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Chick Hazzard wrote:I hate you! mad.gif Uh thanks!!!? |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Axelay2003 wrote:Jeep99dad wrote: Jade my 12 yr old seems interested in watches |
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Paladin 3T WIS 
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Awesome looker Brice! I agree with Mark, a great choice for a heirloom watch. Been looking for a few heirloom watches myself since I have 2 sons, a son-in-law and 2 grandsons, so far... |
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