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How are your PO 8500 ceramic bezels holding up over the years?

  1. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jun 12, 2021

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    Do not use anything abrasive. Think rubber pencil eraser used in school.
     
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  2. time flies Jun 12, 2021

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    With:
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    Without:
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    Rubber pencil eraser.

    have fun
    kfw
     
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  3. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jun 12, 2021

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    Likely would. This uses a rubberized abrasive for removing the marks.

    If you look at this post:

    Erasing Marks on a Ceramic Bezel Insert | Omega Forums

    I did some detective work and figured out the supplier to Omega (Bergeon), and the supplier to that supplier (Cratex).
     
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  4. PandaSPUR Jun 12, 2021

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    I saw that post of yours when digging around. I havent been able to find an online source for the 7129-4-F from Bergeon, but looking at cratex, I guess this in 6x3/16 and "Fine" would be the equivalent? https://www.cratex.com/Products/Rubberized-Abrasives/Blocks-and-Sticks/Round-Sticks

    Thinking about getting the Fine and Extra Fine sticks, and then try u sing the Extra Fine on the back of the case first.

    Before all that... I'll try to find a pencil eraser at home.
     
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  5. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jun 12, 2021

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    test the eraser first... the rubber might adhear to the matte areas...and really need the other option.
     
  6. nzshadow Stowaway Jun 13, 2021

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    Absolutely fine.

    hell yeah.jpeg
     
  7. Bugbait Jun 14, 2021

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    You probably don't even need a very soft eraser, any one should work to an extent. Unless your eraser is made from diamond dust I don't see how it could ever scratch the ceramic. :whistling:
     
  8. PandaSPUR Jun 16, 2021

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    Tried an eraser on the scratches of my Casamigos PO and no luck.
    Had 0 effect on the marks. I'm becoming convinced that Omega covered this PO in a special matte finish because it is incredibly susceptible to marks when compared to my GSOTM.
     
  9. caravaggio Jun 7, 2022

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    sorry for reviving this thread but I saw a video on Youtube and the guy showed a scratch on the matte bezel that showed METAL. He concluded that Omega made the matte ceramic bezel by applying a thin layer of something that is scratch resistant but not proof and if the scratch is deep enough, the ceramic/metal underneath will show through
     
  10. PandaSPUR Jun 7, 2022

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    YouTube is full of trash videos from people trying to get attention.