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Casebacks
In Response To: Re: 300M chrono Auto ()

: I was mainly worried about
: "toughness." Is that sapphire back
: piece as hardy as the solid steel back?

The sapphire display back will be scratch resistant but it isn't "shatterproof" the way a steel caseback is. In fact, I forget all of the details, but the new Planet Ocean models are supposed to have a new steel caseback and screws to help achieve its 600M depth rating. The Speedmaster "Moon Watch" has a hesalite (acrylic plastic) crystal because, though it will scratch easily, it will not shatter.

Each of these materials has its pros and cons, but I do agree with MMC that a pure diver's watch should have a steel caseback. However, since I'm not a diver, I prefer the nice look of a sapphire display back. Are you confused yet?????

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