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rayt · 16 January 2009, 11:58 PM

hi there,
just want to get honest and objective feedbacks re the glass sapphire crystal of your panerai?does it easily gets scratch or hairlines,dots on it?especially on the date area?and what do you do if there are annoying imperfections on the crystal?can it be buff?its usual 44mm is kinda prone with bumps around when we are wearing it.i love panerai and like its style and the history that goes with it.just like honest to goodness actual experience re panerai sapphire crystal...thanks

mfer · 17 January 2009, 12:54 AM

A sapphire crystal is the same on any watch except of possible AR coatings. It is made of synthetic sapphire crystals and their physical properties are set by nature.

Sapphire cannot be buffed.
Sapphire is hard to scratch, but once it is, it is scratched.
If an AR coating is on the outside of the watch it will eventually be rubbed off. The inside will be fine.
If you are really worried about it, they only cost about $200 to replace.

rayt · 18 January 2009, 10:12 AM

hi mik
thanks for your reply giving me info.yep im familiar with those info.by the way im more enlightened now as i went to my panerai AD here in manila and my concerns re the issue has been answered.panerai reverse cyclops on those models that has date on it are really like that and not problem.i checked it out.and yes all panerai sapphire crystal is as strong and durable like other quality watches.im enlightened now.

bigmikebee · 18 January 2009, 01:17 PM

i believe my pam 287 crystal is corundum......which apparently, the next hardest is a diamond. that help?

dman · 18 January 2009, 02:58 PM

I've never had any problems with the crystals on any Panerai I've owned.

TswaneNguni · 18 January 2009, 04:02 PM

Keep diamonds away and you wont see a mark

Trurolexer · 18 January 2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Keep diamonds away and you wont see a mark

My ex-250 have a scratches in the crystal. That's why I sold it.

Maybe the first owner crush that crystal with diamond.

globiboulga · 24 January 2013, 04:19 AM

Mine scratched after a whole lot of 10mn. Accidental bump on a door handle. Not impressed.

kilyung · 24 January 2013, 05:21 AM

I don't believe Panerai uses a crystal any different from Rolex or any other manufacture.

16 January 2009, 11:58 PM	#1
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	durability of the panerai glass sapphire crystal hi there, just want to get honest and objective feedbacks re the glass sapphire crystal of your panerai?does it easily gets scratch or hairlines,dots on it?especially on the date area?and what do you do if there are annoying imperfections on the crystal?can it be buff?its usual 44mm is kinda prone with bumps around when we are wearing it.i love panerai and like its style and the history that goes with it.just like honest to goodness actual experience re panerai sapphire crystal...thanks

17 January 2009, 12:54 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	A sapphire crystal is the same on any watch except of possible AR coatings. It is made of synthetic sapphire crystals and their physical properties are set by nature. Sapphire cannot be buffed. Sapphire is hard to scratch, but once it is, it is scratched. If an AR coating is on the outside of the watch it will eventually be rubbed off. The inside will be fine. If you are really worried about it, they only cost about $200 to replace. __________________ member#3242

18 January 2009, 02:58 PM	#5
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I've never had any problems with the crystals on any Panerai I've owned. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

18 January 2009, 10:12 AM	#3
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	hi mik thanks for your reply giving me info.yep im familiar with those info.by the way im more enlightened now as i went to my panerai AD here in manila and my concerns re the issue has been answered.panerai reverse cyclops on those models that has date on it are really like that and not problem.i checked it out.and yes all panerai sapphire crystal is as strong and durable like other quality watches.im enlightened now.

18 January 2009, 01:17 PM	#4
bigmikebee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 359	i believe my pam 287 crystal is corundum......which apparently, the next hardest is a diamond. that help?

18 January 2009, 04:02 PM	#6
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Keep diamonds away and you wont see a mark

24 January 2013, 04:19 AM	#8
globiboulga "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1	Mine scratched after a whole lot of 10mn. Accidental bump on a door handle. Not impressed.

24 January 2013, 05:21 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I don't believe Panerai uses a crystal any different from Rolex or any other manufacture.

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