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liquidmetal + ceramic bezels - scratch proof?

  1. b-16707 Mar 20, 2017

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    Looking to see what my next watch will be (dangerous I know). Thinking of the titanium PO 232.90.42.21.03.001. Wanting the Limited Edition 2500 LM PO but i think my chances of obtaining one is few and far in between. Plus, a blue watch wouldnt hurt to have =).

    Was wondering if this model and or if there are any other models with bezels that arent printed? Im not sure if the non LM ones have dials that are just printed on. Wanting a watch that will last and one that i dont have to be afraid of bumping around. Im ok with a scratch on the bezel, just rather not have numbers coming off. I wish my speedy had filled in numerals on the bezel.
     
  2. w.finkenstaedt Mar 21, 2017

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    The point of liquidmetal is that the numbers go the entire depth of the bezel, thus can't be scratched off.

    I've hit my 45.5 Ti plenty of times and the bezel and crystal still look perfect.

    I put the adjustable clasp on its by far my favorite watch.
     
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  3. b-16707 Mar 21, 2017

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    yup exactly what im looking for. So i assume all the other regular POs with just a ceramic bezel have their numerals printed on only.
     
  4. w.finkenstaedt Mar 21, 2017

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    Yep. Gen 3 all use LM, any but the Ti and black GMT from gen 2 will use silicon nitride.
     
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  5. b-16707 Mar 27, 2017

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  8. b-16707 Mar 27, 2017

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    yesss, maybe this should on my next to-get....unless that limited edition planet ocean LM comes up for sale somewhere.
     
  9. b-16707 Mar 27, 2017

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    and the new deep black GMT PO is also LM...oh gosh...back to the drawing board. I thought i had it nailed down to what i wanted next.
     
  10. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Mar 27, 2017

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    All those scratched Orange PO bezels out there....

    They are pretty scratch proof and fairly cheap to replace.