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Old 15 December 2009, 02:14 AM   #122
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Originally Posted by padi56 View Post
Just cannot believe anyone would go though a dozen or so aluminium inserts in two years.I still have watches 10 to 30 years old with still there original inserts and most of my watches have had a very hard life and inserts are still serviceable.

i am an inspector for boeing and i have my arms stuck back into structural nooks and crannys everyday. an anodized aluminum bezel insert doesn't stand a chance against titanium fittings and stainless steel clamps, brackets and the like. i guess it would be ok if you don't mind wearing it around with the anodize scratched off of it but my ceramic still looks new after 2 years. it's a far better product for my environment.
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