Magrette Regattare Bronze Kauri Wood Limited Edition Automatic 44mm Sold Out

For the 44mm wide Regattare case Magrette uses CuSn8 bronze. It is an alloy of copper and highly resistant to ocean climate corrosion. It comes as no surprise then that bronze has traditionally been used a lot on boats where corrosion is particularly an issue to due ocean water and air. The Regattare Bronze will be at home on boat decks such as that.

Bronze looks a bit like gold, but the finish and color are not the same. Bronze of course is much less expensive and more “tool” than “luxury.” In going along with the bronze case Magrette places an attractive brown colored dial on the watch as well. This warms up the look and offers a new style to the collection of Regattare watches out there. Another little change is the removal of the seconds hand. Here Magrette plays with the look of the dial to give it a more simple, minimalist feel. The term “BRONZE” is also added to the dial.

On the caseback is a unique piece of Ancient Kauri wood that has been “burned” with the specific number of the watch in this limited edition. It has a small plank of engraved Ancient Kauri wood and is individually numbered.  Kauri is a tree species on New Zealand. This variety is only found on New Zealand, and they are currently protected. They are among the most ancient trees in the world and grow to massive sizes. Like all trees they can live to legendary ages – thousands of years.