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commented on Hesalite crystals are too fragile? ·

I've had watches for years with mineral crystal, sapphire and acrylic.

All the acrylic ones are thoroughly scratched. Some with deep gouges. At first I tried to polish them, but the deep cuts are very difficult to buff completely, and having kids I find myself less inclined to spend an hour polishing them (not to talk about the carpal tunnel syndrome flaring). So I've just learned to love their scratched and cool self.

The mineral crystal watches are also scratched. Just less so. It feels like a half ass measure. In general I'd rather have sapphire or acrylic in a watch.

I've knocked my sapphire crystal watches very hard against surfaces, even dropped them on the crystal directly. They have not shattered or even scratched, amazing material. There are some that have a light scratch here or there that I DO remember how it got there because they are so rare. So that shattering fear that some mention is in my opinion greatly exaggerated. But, it does need good and plenty internal AR coats. It might be more expensive for the watchmaker to apply this AR, but hey, if I'm paying hundreds or thousands for it I'll expect them to use AR perfectly (just not on the outside, it'll just get scratched over time and defeat the purpose of having a sapphire crystal altogether).

commented on #OrisBigCrownPointerDate #CervoVolante 🥏 ·

What about a Forstner bracelet:

https://forstnerbands.com/collections/universal-straight-bar-bracelets

I like the Klip, Komfit or beads of rice for your beautiful Oris.

commented on Building a Beater Collection Pt 5 ·

The Marlin is awesome I own three of the things, which clearly qualifies me to say that the Starbucks one is easily the best one.

commented on Review: Anonimo Profesionale GMT Duemillimetri ·

Such an interesting brand (not counting the swiss second part) and watches.

commented on Which brand got you started? ·

Such an interesting Citizen, a shame you sold it. Do you know the reference number?

commented on 2023 SOTC ·

Awesome! you should convince her to join WC and tell us more about her collection.

commented on 2023 SOTC ·

Your wife's collection is one of the best I've seen! She has great taste.