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Old 23 May 2015, 12:19 PM   #1801
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Simply awesome Sam. This one is the best in the line-up.





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Thanks Sammy. Love ur pics as well. 🍻🍻
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Old 23 May 2015, 01:12 PM   #1802
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Old 23 May 2015, 01:22 PM   #1803
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You are correct Ben. I'm fairly certain that Sam has the 'H' serial which tended to have a smoother bezel finish. Mine is the newer 'I' serial which they made the ceramic finish more pronounced (and I like).

Both amazing pieces
Yes Paul, you are right! Mine is the older "H" serial and that was what I told Ben the other day...I like your newer model more!!
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Old 23 May 2015, 01:24 PM   #1804
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What a beautiful diver! Every time I see it I like it even more. Congrats!
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Old 23 May 2015, 01:32 PM   #1805
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Old 23 May 2015, 10:57 PM   #1806
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Looking great Sam! Happy Saturday.

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Old 24 May 2015, 12:37 AM   #1807
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Stunning shot!!!
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Old 24 May 2015, 12:38 AM   #1808
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Yes Paul, you are right! Mine is the older "H" serial and that was what I told Ben the other day...I like your newer model more!!
The difference is not that visible in real life unless light hits it, so don't sweat it
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Old 24 May 2015, 12:42 AM   #1809
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The difference is not that visible in real life unless light hits it, so don't sweat it
Err... I beg to differ. The difference is very visible. The same difference exist for the earlier version of the Ceramic Diver and the current production ones. I much prefer the bezel with the prominent vertical lines though that is a matter of personal preference.
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Old 24 May 2015, 12:45 AM   #1810
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Err... I beg to differ. The difference is very visible. The same difference exist for the earlier version of the Ceramic Diver and the current production ones. I much prefer the bezel with the prominent vertical lines though that is a matter of personal preference.
The other difference is the weight--'I' serial is lighter. Having owned both, trust me it is (and that's a good thing for me).
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Old 24 May 2015, 12:48 AM   #1811
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Err... I beg to differ. The difference is very visible. The same difference exist for the earlier version of the Ceramic Diver and the current production ones. I much prefer the bezel with the prominent vertical lines though that is a matter of personal preference.
Well, I have an I stainless 26400 with the brushed ceramic, and the vertical brushing is very subtle. Chalk it to varying AP tolerances I suppose.

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Old 24 May 2015, 01:06 AM   #1812
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Light brush or heavy brush--ALL of the 44mm Novelties ROCK
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Old 24 May 2015, 01:18 AM   #1813
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We most definitely agree on that brother!
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Old 24 May 2015, 01:41 AM   #1814
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Old 24 May 2015, 02:03 AM   #1815
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Old 24 May 2015, 02:05 AM   #1816
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Old 24 May 2015, 02:14 AM   #1817
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Old 24 May 2015, 02:20 PM   #1818
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Err... I beg to differ. The difference is very visible. The same difference exist for the earlier version of the Ceramic Diver and the current production ones. I much prefer the bezel with the prominent vertical lines though that is a matter of personal preference.
I agree with you Ben. The version with prominent vertical brush lines looks much much better and gives stronger reflection on light. The reflection caused by the different brushing effect is significant if you compare them side by side under the same light source. Almost +1ev (just an estimation by my eyes) difference if compared under a 12v halogen bulb. That would cause a perceivable difference in real life for sure. I almost want my Ginza FC upgrade to the current version of ceramic bezel because Ginza's bezel simply looks dull when I put my ceramic diver next to it.
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Old 24 May 2015, 02:56 PM   #1819
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Old 24 May 2015, 08:58 PM   #1820
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Old 24 May 2015, 09:48 PM   #1821
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Old 24 May 2015, 09:51 PM   #1822
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Old 25 May 2015, 12:10 AM   #1823
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Old 26 May 2015, 06:16 AM   #1824
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Old 26 May 2015, 06:22 AM   #1825
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Hi Jorge, you got the ceramic diver? Huge congrats I love this watch, you had the SS one also right? Do you still have it or did you flip it to get the ceramic?

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Old 26 May 2015, 06:26 AM   #1826
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Hi Jorge, you got the ceramic diver? Huge congrats I love this watch, you had the SS one also right? Do you still have it or did you flip it to get the ceramic?




Flipped for the Ceramic mate, and I love it . Just came to my attention that the Ceramic is being discontinued .....so I got it just in time .

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Old 26 May 2015, 10:14 AM   #1827
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Err... I beg to differ. The difference is very visible. The same difference exist for the earlier version of the Ceramic Diver and the current production ones. I much prefer the bezel with the prominent vertical lines though that is a matter of personal preference.
Interesting. I got mine in November 2013 (not that long after they hit the boutiques) and the brushing on mine is quite noticeable.
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Old 26 May 2015, 04:37 PM   #1828
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Old 26 May 2015, 06:09 PM   #1829
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Old 27 May 2015, 11:51 AM   #1830
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In regards to 44 rose gold h and I

I sold my friend my h serial 26400
And bought an I serial 26400
Weight is the same on all 26400's whether h or I , for the 26401's they modified the inners and less gold.

My h and I serial 26400's look identical, ceramic bezel wise.
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