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john1 · 23 July 2010, 09:35 PM

The reason I ask is that someone I had assumed was reasonably well informed on the subject told me that the 292 was really just a collectors piece and certainly not for daily wear as it would be ruined if scratched. They went so far as to say that if they ever wore it they would keep the protective plastic on it.

I know what I think, but can any 292 owners tell me of their experiences please ?

Thanks

unknown · 24 July 2010, 02:13 AM

Tell him he is wrong.

It's (almost) impossible to scratch a ceramic case.
I have mine a bit more than 1 year and it has 0.0 scratches.It is MUCH stronger than gold / steel / titanium

If you would really want to break it, I think you could smash it with a big hammer. Then it will break in several pieces but for normal use it is much better than any other material.

The person who told you this might confuse it with PVD or DLC, this is a black layer which you could scratch but believe me, also PVD or DLC are strong enough for daily use

A1000 · 24 July 2010, 04:37 AM

I agree, is it possible that your source has confused PVD/DLC with ceramic and assumed that the 292 is the former rather than the latter? My 292 is looking pretty good after wearing it once or twice a week, it's a creamic case which is tougher than SS. With PVD/DLC your source might be closer to the truth as once they are scratched though the coating then they aren't possible to repair.

unknown · 24 July 2010, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by A1000

I agree, is it possible that your source has confused PVD/DLC with ceramic and assumed that the 292 is the former rather than the latter? My 292 is looking pretty good after wearing it once or twice a week, it's a creamic case which is tougher than SS. With PVD/DLC your source might be closer to the truth as once they are scratched though the coating then they aren't possible to repair.

you can repair a damaged PVD/DLC. They can put a new coating on it. It is not cheap but it can be done.
I know they did it with the AP ROO EOD

stockae92 · 24 July 2010, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by unknown

you can repair a damaged PVD/DLC. They can put a new coating on it. It is not cheap but it can be done.
I know they did it with the AP ROO EOD

yeah, but that's a lot of work as well

they have to completely disassemble the watch, strip the original finish, then maybe refinish the case, reapply the PVD/DLC, and finally reassemble the w
watch.

the watch finish needs to be perfect before reapplying the PVD/DLC, cause the "coating" will show all the imperfection in finish.

PVD/DLC are considered to be premanent finish, and there's no "touch up" to it

unknown · 24 July 2010, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by stockae92

yeah, but that's a lot of work as well

they have to completely disassemble the watch, strip the original finish, then maybe refinish the case, reapply the PVD/DLC, and finally reassemble the w
watch.

the watch finish needs to be perfect before reapplying the PVD/DLC, cause the "coating" will show all the imperfection in finish.

PVD/DLC are considered to be premanent finish, and there's no "touch up" to it

indeed, that's why it is so expensive.

GBJIV · 26 July 2010, 05:53 PM

Very durable in my view. You won't have any issues with it.

inspires · 26 July 2010, 07:18 PM

I've had mine for a little over a year and have not had any scratches to the case.

Ceramic is much more durable than ADLC/DLC/PVD.

23 July 2010, 09:35 PM	#1
john1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 86	How durable is the 292 ceramic case ? The reason I ask is that someone I had assumed was reasonably well informed on the subject told me that the 292 was really just a collectors piece and certainly not for daily wear as it would be ruined if scratched. They went so far as to say that if they ever wore it they would keep the protective plastic on it. I know what I think, but can any 292 owners tell me of their experiences please ? Thanks __________________ SS Daytona 116520 Black & 116520 White SS Seadweller 16600, SS Sub 14060M & SS Sub Date 16610 SS Explorer II 16570 White SS GMT II 16710 IWC Portuguese Chronograph

24 July 2010, 02:13 AM	#2
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,872	Tell him he is wrong. It's (almost) impossible to scratch a ceramic case. I have mine a bit more than 1 year and it has 0.0 scratches.It is MUCH stronger than gold / steel / titanium If you would really want to break it, I think you could smash it with a big hammer. Then it will break in several pieces but for normal use it is much better than any other material. The person who told you this might confuse it with PVD or DLC, this is a black layer which you could scratch but believe me, also PVD or DLC are strong enough for daily use __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

24 July 2010, 04:37 AM	#3
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	I agree, is it possible that your source has confused PVD/DLC with ceramic and assumed that the 292 is the former rather than the latter? My 292 is looking pretty good after wearing it once or twice a week, it's a creamic case which is tougher than SS. With PVD/DLC your source might be closer to the truth as once they are scratched though the coating then they aren't possible to repair. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

26 July 2010, 05:53 PM	#7
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Very durable in my view. You won't have any issues with it. __________________ Jackson

26 July 2010, 07:18 PM	#8
inspires "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Hong Kong Watch: 1665 Posts: 1,495	I've had mine for a little over a year and have not had any scratches to the case. Ceramic is much more durable than ADLC/DLC/PVD. __________________ _____________ All GREEN

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