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Ceramic vs Titanium
Hello All,
I am about to purchase a new Maxi Marine Diver. With the release of the new steel diver with the black bezel, I can not resist. I am debating between the rubber strap with ceramic elements or titanium. Any opinions? My AD told me to go with the ceramic due to higher level of scratch resistance. Thank you.
-Nick
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Ceramic vs Titanium
Hello All, I am about to purchase a new Maxi Marine Diver. With the release of the new steel diver with the black bezel, I can not resist. I am debating between the rubber strap with ceramic elements or titanium. Any opinions? My AD told me to go with the...
Each of these is interesting.
It will all depend if you prefer the darker loo of the ceramic or the lighter loo of the titanium. As for the harder case, theorically and practically ye,s the ceramic is harder, but if it falls or if ti receives a big shock, the case must have some sever...
I second Nicolas' opinion ....
For me, personally, ceramic elements on a tool watch, or sports watch that is subjected to increased stress, is a no-go. Like sapphire crystal, ceramics is very hard, but also more brittle and will have a much higher probability to break when receiving a ...
I have not had an UN with ceramics
but I can tell you that the titanium elements on the band scratch very very easily. It does not bother me much since they then fade rapidly again but just so you know! Best Andreas
Ceramic, for sure
Go for ceramic, titanium will scratch easily. finally it will depend on aesthetics so please try on both if possible...