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It's exotic, looks hi-tech...
scratch resistant, will look new longer but comes with trade-offs.
Can't knock it too hard, esp around edges or it'll chip. Can't be refinished once damaged.
The case must also be made to exacting tolerances (not too easy because of contraction) for decent water resistance. Most models offer only 30-50m resistance.
Premium paid for a ceramic case is still disproportionately high compared to a steel one.
IMHO, better alternatives exist when it comes to case/bracelet materials. I like Rado-esque watches but they're a little too fragile for my tastes.
Please help me understand, what's the big deal about ceramic?
Almost every watch company has a model with ceramic parts and they are being promoted like the best thing since sliced bread and then charge you an arm and leg for it. I understand the advantage of using ceramic, but hasn't Rado been using ceramic for the...
It allows watch companies to charge disproportionately more.
And that is the best reason I can think of.
SJX - re your comments
Though I'm no expert regarding ceramics I am somewhat more knowledgable about IWC and its series of watch cases produced than I am of other watch companies. In general, the art and technology of case making in ceramics is not a simple or straightforward p...
I forgot to mention an informative link
www.network54.com g Jack Freedman This message has been edited by jfsuperior on 2008-07-29 06:51:20
Some more thoughts
Thanks for the response Jack, I always enjoy your posts. What I have been led to believe in conversations with industry folk is that ceramic is nowhere near as expensive today as it was when IWC first made the Da Vinci and Fliegerchronograph in ceramic in...
I've never been ...
...Able to fathom how easilly some folk are enamoured with Ceramic...especially followers of Schaffhausen products. OK ..a large fat watch manages to straighten it's achilles heel with the use of this material but the magnificant two-tone finishing is los...
