The experience of buying a Axis II Bronze watch from Pinion can only be described as first class. I initially contacted the company by telephone & had a lengthy conversation with Piers in regards my choices that I was considering. He then further sent me some excellent high resolution images of the case & strap combination I was considering with some further advise in an email. The Axis II is available in several case materials but the bronze case really is a cut above the rest & with blue detailed face & vintage strap, you are investing in a true individual time piece. The watch was a gift for long service & Pinion gift wrapped the watch & also supplied two additional alternative material straps. The Axis II is also supplied in a leather watch roll, which is far more useful than a decorated box which is favoured by other brands. If you are looking for individuality, simplicity & traditional values, then you can not go wrong by investing in a Pinion timepiece.