leopardprey
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Yep
Good ole SS or Titanium. And a Plexi crystal. No cracks or breakage. And good idea to get insurance on any watch over several thousand dollars. YOu can get a cheap policy added to your home owners insurance policy for very little money. I think we have to remember that Panerai originally made "tool" watches and many of the current Panerai line up IMO wold still be considered "tool watches". But, some Panerais with the very complicated movements or using materials, and costing way over $10K I would not consider "tool watches" but dress watches or show pieces.
After seeing Edward's unfortunate pic below, has anyone dropped a Panerai composite case?
I believe the Panerai composite case has an aluminum base, so I'm wondering if someone accidently drops a PAM339, if it will crack / chip as well. My feeling is it will. I've seen carbon fiber bezels fray and ceramic cases crack. Technology may be able to...
The outer coating may crack with a composite
But haven't heard of one been dropped. Its like a Diamond. Scratch resistant to anything, but get a hammer and its toast. They will come up with something one day for sure
adamantium
For the wolverine in all of us ! LOL And let's hope the prices remain sane for the next generation exotics !
all these horror stories convince me to buy only steel / gold / titanium or platinum
those other 'exotic' materials cause too many problems they CAN chip / crack / discolor / fray / ....
Yep
Good ole SS or Titanium. And a Plexi crystal. No cracks or breakage. And good idea to get insurance on any watch over several thousand dollars. YOu can get a cheap policy added to your home owners insurance policy for very little money. I think we have to...
Given the right set of circumstances...
every known material gets, chipped, scratched, broken or bent out of shape. Even the almighty SS, as the misshapen crown guard of my 123 keeps reminding me. Since I did get the watch...after...the happening, I still wonder what type of a wack, it might ha...
