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View Poll Results: Raised or Flush Crystal
Raised 21 43.75%
Flush 19 39.58%
Not really bothered either way 8 16.67%
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Old 29 December 2010, 03:34 AM   #1
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Raised or Flush Crystal???

Which do you prefer???....

The newer, more flush and sometimes domed (DSSD) crystal, or the older, more raised design?

Think I prefer the older, raised crystal myself, as it seems to be a signature of the brand and catches the light around the bezel.
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Old 29 December 2010, 03:36 AM   #2
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Can't say I'm too bothered if the watch looks good.

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Old 29 December 2010, 03:37 AM   #3
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I like the flush since it's more protected....but I do have a soft spot for my plexi-DJ.
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Old 29 December 2010, 04:35 AM   #4
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I can go either way, doesn't bother me.
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Old 29 December 2010, 06:28 AM   #5
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Mine are both raised and beveled but I wouldn't mind if they were flush.
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Old 29 December 2010, 06:33 AM   #6
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I like each for different reasons.
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Old 29 December 2010, 06:33 AM   #7
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I prefer flushed for that clean and crisp look!
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Old 29 December 2010, 06:51 AM   #8
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I like the raised design, but it doesn't matter too much to me.
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Old 29 December 2010, 06:56 AM   #9
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I like each for different reasons.
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Old 29 December 2010, 09:41 AM   #10
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I prefer flushed..
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Old 29 December 2010, 11:38 AM   #11
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Both my Explorer and my DJ have raised crystals, meaning that they are taller than the bezel.

The DJ is higher and I would presume thicker, but it hardly matters to me, as long as I can see the dial.
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Old 30 December 2010, 02:25 AM   #12
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Good thread! The flush crystal was originally more of an impediment to my liking the new models than was the thick lugs.
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