Vintage VDB D22 Bronze Polished Patina

The movement of the Vintage VDB D22 Bronze Polished Patina

Even though VDB uses modern technologies in its watches, the watch movements rely on nostalgic individual pieces. Each movement has its own past and is brought back to life in the VDB watches. The D22 uses Swiss ETA 2824-2 movements with automatic winding, which are known for their durability and good quality. 

The housing

The case is made of bronze, is 47 millimeters wide, 52 millimeters long and an incredible 19 millimeters high! But don't worry, the dimensions of the watch never seem too oversized. We owe this primarily to the surface, which, as the name suggests, is polished, which makes the watch appear lighter.

The dial

The dial is characteristic of VDB in that it only shows the most important functions in a simple and easy-to-read way. In my opinion, the elegant black is exactly the right color and fits perfectly with the design of the bezel and my bracelet. Overall, the dial has a maritime look and is vaguely reminiscent of a historical measuring instrument.

Specifications

HOUSING 47 x 52 x 19

MATERIALBronze, polished, patina

BEZEL a directional  microclick

CROSS screw-down crown

GLASS Sapphire crystal

WATERPROOF 500 m

CLOCK MOVEMENT ETA 2824-2 Swiss Made automatic movement

SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1 x rubber strap / VDB clasp

My conclusion:

"VDB did not make empty promises. This watch meets all of the expectations I had for it beforehand and often even exceeds them. The Thuringian manufacturer has brought a concept onto the market that was previously missing: handmade men's watches that are different and want to attract attention. Robust, with corners and edges and not softened. Sporty, very elegant and of the highest quality. With this idea, Stephan Obst and his employees hit the mark. And not just for eccentric superstars like Rammstein or Kiss, but for everyone who wants to be something special and not have the run-of-the-mill, run-of-the-mill thing. I have always experienced the watch as something special in everyday life."