Under $3k need help!

So I have been consolidating my collection, selling off both higher end and lower end pieces. Currently I’m left with a Pelagos FXD, CWC SBS, Sangin Merlin Brushed, Tactix 8 and a ton of random G-Shocks.

I have owned about every diver under the sun: Sea-Dwellers, Subs, Oceanking, CW, Black Bays, Pelagos, Turtles, SKX’s, Marine Masters, SBDC143’s, Seamaster Pro, 2254.50, Zelos, Scurfa’s, Breitling Superocean, Planet Ocean, Steinhart, Squale, Marathon, Oris Aquis, Aquaracer.

All of them…

Under $3k need help!

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Why Don’t More Use Sapphire?

I’ll post this thread here since my primary interest is in divers, but this discussion applies to all watches. Simply, why don’t more manufacturers use sapphire over mineral/coated mineral cyrstals? I understand there is a cost difference but I think it would be negligible and lead to more sales?

I see lots of cool watches I’d be interested in, but walk away when it’s not sapphire. I’m a snob like that but think about this: I can buy a sapphire crystal for $30. I’m sure the…

Why Don’t More Use Sapphire?

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