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Re: moonwatch crystal
In Response To: moonwatch crystal ()

: Hi: I am considering ordering a moonwatch, but
: I am concerned about the crystal vs the
: cheaper similar omega watches witha sapphire
: crystal.
: I am known to walk into doorways etc. I
: scratched my hamilton the first month , but
: no again for 3 years or so.
: Is there any advantage to the sapphire?
: thanks

A specific advantage (IMO) of a plastic glass is that watches so equipped have the same rounder, 3D look than those gorgeous 1940-1960's classic watches. After all, flat, window-pane, glass crystals came up ca. 1980 with the -yeecchh- quartz watches !

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