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13 March 2017, 08:09 AM | #1 |
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Pam 372 Sapphire vs plexiglass.
I was able to try them both The only difference that I noticed was the sapphire is heavier.
Im still deciding which one to get. Any opinions from 372 owners here? Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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13 March 2017, 08:18 AM | #2 |
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For the truly vintage feel, a lightly scuffed plexy is sexy. Up to you, though, if you can handle the scratches.
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13 March 2017, 08:25 AM | #3 |
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Nicely said Cru
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13 March 2017, 08:26 AM | #4 |
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I'll get the sapphire. The watch sits pretty high and you'll mostly likely going to hit it against something hard some day.
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Plexi for sure....it's one of the unique and vintage characteristics that make that watch even more special
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13 March 2017, 10:37 AM | #6 |
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plexi....seen both of them and the plexi is much nicer. i've had mine for years and have never bumped it into anything.
a little poly watch and you're good as new. good luck
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13 March 2017, 01:36 PM | #7 |
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Plexi of course. Under certain light conditions you can tell the difference very easily as it emits a warm glow due to a different reflective index.
Aesthetical reasons aside, the plexi 372 is no longer in production so it would be more sought after than the sapphire version going forward. |
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Plexi without a single doubt.
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I would go sapphire. Yep, sacrilege, I know, but my watches get knocked on things and the scratches would drive me bonkers.
My SS Daytona has to go to RSC for a new bezel because of a scratch so I can speak from experience when I say that I know that there's no way I could live with scratches. If you're not a drama queen like me, then be a purist and go plexi
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Sapphire
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14 March 2017, 02:13 AM | #13 |
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I do like plexi, but for a daily/regular wearer I would go sapphire.
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get the plastic crystal, and then a few bucks on a tube of polywatch
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Both nice. I'd like a plexi as I don't own a plexiglass!
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fullcourt,
What's nicer about 372 plexi? Is it the shape, color, distortion? Easy to see the difference? I just sold a Speedmaster 3570.50 Moonwatch -- hesalite/plexiglass. It was my favorite aspect of the watch -- clear and rounded around the edges with an old school distortion. Very different looking than the sapphire version. But I've never compared the 372 plexi to the sapphire version. John |
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I went with 422 not due to crystal but small seconds hand.
I'd go with saphire though |
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Similar to your experience with the speedy. Have a great weekend
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19 March 2017, 09:07 AM | #21 |
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I like the plexi for the vintage feel.
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I've polished out scratches in my 372 plexiglass a couple of times with Polywatch. It erases the scratches and even gives the plexiglass a nice gloss to it after the polish. I've let mine go for a while now though, and enjoying the wabi on the watch. It looks great, and I can always restore the crystal again if I want.
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^^ good point and there is always a spare plexi in case 😉
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I'm a non-plexi kind of guy.
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Wait...I do love my Speedy, so I can't be all in on that last comment. I just found my 372 got scratched a lot when I had one.
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For sure plexi, the true vintage feeling and look
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20 April 2017, 07:26 PM | #27 |
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Plexi all the way...
It looks sexier and scuffs can be polished out easily with normal toothpaste |
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I prefer the 422 and the second hand and the sapphire crystal.
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23 April 2017, 12:26 AM | #29 |
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Plexi with occasional polly watch.
I have a true domed sapphire on my Nomos Metro and I really wish it was plexi. It reflects off the top and bottom on the curved part creating "odd" distortion. My Moonwatch never did that. Neither does my vintage Tudor. I love plexi on any non tool watch. |
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Interested to hear from those that own plexi watches if they naturally breakdown after a while. e.g. develop a crackle or degrade. I like the plexi, but would try my best to prevent scratches. On the other hand, when I pass it down to my son in 20 - 30 years it would probably be cool to have some history on it.
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