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Ceramic watch myths exposed and corrected

Good article regarding the properties of zirconium oxide ceramics being produced today.

No, ceramic watches are not fragile. The cases and bracelets survive hard impacts just fine.
The movements, like any other mechanical watch, do not, and will self …

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Well, we wanted something new from Casio

Get yours before they’re gone…

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Casio G-Shock News from the Watch Industry rk watch service

Anyone have a newer Superocean?

Been shopping for a nicer dedicated diver for a while now, Tudor, Oris, Seiko Prospex, the usual suspects. They all look the same to me at this point, and not that different than what I already have.

The Breitling Superocean stands out though. I’ve be…

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MTGB2000YBD2 Anybody seen one?

This one intrigues me due to the case and bracelet construction.
The only element I’m not sure about is the buttons which seem to stick out from the case, not real sure this is a potential breaking point or not.

I haven’t seen one in person yet which …

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When does Omega usually release an all new version of a watch?

Specifically, a new Seamaster is what I am looking forward to.

I know Omega doesn’t attend W&W, but is there a general time of year they release /tease the new stuff?

A new Seamaster, without the valve protrusion, in a smaller, thinner case, woul…

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Has anyone here ever cracked or broken a ceramic bezel?

This subject gets mentioned as a possibility now and then but is it really an issue?
Have you ever cracked a ceramic bezel?
I never have….

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