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In Response To: I'll make this the last counterpoint... ()

Well I won't go into answering every point, but again it is not plain "plastic" but derlin. Here is a link to some information on this

http://plastics.dupont.com/myplastics/Mediator?id=30

Actually both Rolex and PP do use composite materials in their movements. This point alone leads me to believe your "watchmaker" has limited knowledge of the topic.

Here are links to an article examining the Rolex explorer and the use of "Teflon" in the movement. This article is by Walt Odets - whose opinion definitely carries weight - at least with me.

http://www.timezone.com/library/horo...horologium0036

http://www.timezone.com/library/horo...75591245315012

And how about PP's use of a silicone escapement wheel and the spiromax balance wheel, also based on silicone?

http://www.patek.com/html/en/press/p...world2006.html