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Bronze

Copper-tin alloy developing patina over time; used for vintage-style watch cases

A comprehensive article about Bronze is being prepared by our editorial team. In the meantime, see the definition above and explore related terms below.

Related Terms — Materials

Aluminum

Lightweight metal alloy used in sport watch cases and bezel inserts

Aventurine

Quartz-based stone with sparkling inclusions used for decorative watch dials and bezels.

Bezel lume

Luminous material applied to rotating watch bezel markers or indexes

BGW9

High-performance Super-LumiNova variant offering exceptional brightness and glow duration

BGW9 alternative

Other high-performance Super-LumiNova variants offering comparable or superior luminescent properties

BMG-TECH

Bulk metallic glass technology used by some manufacturers for ultra-hard, scratch-resistant watch cases.

Bracelet

Metal strap made of integrated links, typically stainless steel, gold, or titanium

C1

Early luminous compound containing radium, historically used before safer alternatives were developed