Calphalon Contemporary Bronze Anodized Edition Nonstick Saute Pan with Cover

This is a great pan as expected, but the photos of the product must be HIGHLY photoshopped to get it to look that great bronze. My pan is a dull gray, though it came in the box with a bronze picture and is supposed to be bronze. I actually chose it over another pan because I loved the bronze color, and it was extremely disappointing to be deceived. Information inside the box gives a disclaimer that the pans are all individually produced and the bronze tint is different on each pan, but I have read other reviews stating that their pan is not bronze either. So buy it for the fact that it's Calphalon, but don't expect the pretty bronze color; you'll be as disappointed as I was.

I had a big Calphalon pan that I used almost every day for maybe 7 or 8 years.It was dark gray anodized aluminum on the outside and non-stick on the inside, was 5 quarts big and had 5005 imprinted on the bottom.The non-stick finally wore out and I went searching, trying to replace it exactly.After searching in many places for many months, I gave up on the idea that I could replace it exactly.

Part way through my searching, I did find an Amazon product page that showed a picture of it; I ordered it; received it and was so disappointed when I opened the box--it was a totally different shaped pan from what was pictured.I sent it back.

I went back to searching, this time, when I searched "5005" up popped an Amazon link to this pan. This pan is called "bronze anodized".I took a chance and bought it, hoping that it would be somewhat similar to the one I had.IT IS EXACTLY--except for a bronze-y tint on top of the dark gray anodized--THE SAME PAN.The finish on the handle is a little shinier, I think, but then I'm comparing an old pan to a new pan.

I love this pan because it is so large and because of the unique kind-of concave curve of the sides.Where the bottom and sides come together, there is a distinct angle--not a curve.Nothing ever slops out of it when I'm stirring.The pan distributes heat perfectly and quickly.It is not lightweight, nor is it too heavy to lift (for a big pan.)The handles are well-proportioned and balanced to both help lift the pan when it's full of food and to turn it while it's settting on the cook top.

My old pan never warped, and since this new one is just a variation in color, I assume that it will not warp either.If you choose this pan and in the past only used pans with a curved bottom, you will need to purchase a "stirrer" with a slightly angled bottom: I use a wooden or bamboo one and (as not all wooden utensils are created equal) I search through the selection to find one with a finely-tapered flat end so I can use it like a spatula too.

This pan arrived in a box within a box and showed up on my doorstep oh-so-quick!I couldn't be more pleased.

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This was a Christmas present for my Aunt, who is an incredible cook...lucky us!

I share meals with my Aunt several times a month and over the last year she's mentioned that she wished her 3.5 qt. sauce/saute pan was a little bit bigger.

Good fortune was looking down on me as I was looking for sauce/saute pans on

amazon and found this Calphalon 5 quarter on sale with free shipping.

We've been to her house 3 times since Christmas and she absolutely raves about

this Calphalon 5 qt. saute pan.Also, she loves how easy it cleans up and after

helping with the dishes, I have to agree.

If you're looking to add a pan with a bit more capacity, then I am very happy to

recommend this"Calphalon 5 qt. Saute Pan."Purchase with confidence.

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I got 20 years out of my last big Calphalon nonstick sauté pan and then got a free lifetime warranty replacement of it. So when I wanted a bigger pan, I really looked no further. This one has worked beautifully so far. Other reviewers carped that it doesn't really look bronze, but I really don't care. It's a great pan with a great warranty from a great company.

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I ordered this pan to replace another Calphalon pan that I had. When it arrived, I was surprised that it was so much larger than the other pan I was replacing. As it turns out, this was not a bad thing. I made Chicken Parmesan last weekend and the pan was big enough to hold 5 chicken breasts on top of a large batch of sauce. I also love the clear lid. I'm very happy with the pan.

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