Current timeline is late September 2017. Our test anodizing with our new material has been successful and the production order of material has been ordered.We will continue to send out updates to our bronze grinder update list. If you are not currently included in this list and would like to be added, please let us know by selecting the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of this page.You do have the option to change to black at any time. Contact us with your request and we will have a black grinder sent out in our next shipment.We apologize for this long wait. There is nothing we want more than to get this bronze colour perfected and in your hands.