Raw Bronze Beater B3

One case, two finishes and you can choose. The raw bronze watch case has been precision machined right here in the UK. The bright, fresh finish will not last long as these cases are designed for those that want the grease of everyday life to change the character of the metal over time you can see in this image the material starting to ‘go off’. The patinated variety of the bronze watch case is just the same as the raw but has undergone further treatment. To obtain the stabilised oxide coating we dip the raw bronze into baths of dyes and acids which, after washing the cases are burnished to reveal the raw metal in select places – bezel, sides and the edges of the lugs. The patinated finish is permanent with your own scratches and chemistry adding to the character over time.

The case back of the new B3 took 120 hours of work to complete and the 3 hours of laser engraving per piece really shows in the quality of the finished article. These tiny canvases are hidden to the outside world, known only to a select group of owners and collectors.

The new crown, with its exquisite gold nail groove draws your attention to the tiny shining rim on the blue dial. This level of attention to detail is synonymous with the Schofield brand.

Generally in the west we consider patination to be akin to dirt, therefore we polish our doorknobs, taps, plaques and ornaments. In the east, especially Japan, patination is looked upon with reverence. It is history, charm, age, grace and humanity. We chemically treat the case of this bronze watch in baths of acid and dye, with Giles’s special concoction to stabilise the finish with a coloured and burnished coating.

As an alternative we offer the case in an untreated raw state. Specifically the case has been finished with a coarse medium to increase the surface area encouraging the oxidative process. The grease of everyday life changes the character of the case over time. These cases are kept in airtight bags for as long as possible to slow down the oxidative process between manufacture and delivery, however expect a unique blotching and discolouration to occur.

Schofield watch straps are available in three sizes; regular and long and uni. Medium/average wrists are covered with all sizes. However for fine tweeting read on.

The regular sized watch straps are 110mm on the non buckle side and 75 on the buckle side. The long straps are 115mm on the non buckle side and 90mm on the buckle side. Uni straps have 115mm long non buckle side and a 78mm long buckle side.

If your wrists are less than 19cm (7.5 inches) in circumference then we suggest you choose a regular or uni length strap. If your wrists are more than 19cm (7.5 inches) in circumference then we suggest a long strap. If your wrists are approximately 19cm in circumference then a longer strap will give more of a tail; most guys opt for a regular sized watch strap with a shorter tail.

We has introduced a new uni strap size. It falls between our traditional long and regular sized straps. Only some straps are available in Uni, others are still the regular and long sizes.

Download and print the scale drawings by clicking the image. All strap sizes are depicted.

A note on the Beater characteristics and care: The bronze case will mark and scratch over time, especially around the bezel. This is normal and expected.  Both the raw and patinated versions can be treated to aid patination in myriad ways. Do be careful that some treatments found by Googling me void your warranty. For example those that require the use of acids and the stripping of the watch to parts.

Please visit our services page for more information.

You will receive an email acknowledging your order n estimated date for delivery (we like a little wiggle room).

When your watch is ready we will email again to confirm your choice and size of strap, your address and any other additions you might like.

You will receive an automated email from the courier and another email from Schofield confirming delivery.